Welcome to Cecil County Arts Council

The Cecil County Arts Council acts as a clearinghouse for information on the arts in Cecil County. Now in its 31st year, the Arts Council is a non-profit organization, dedicated to “presenting, promoting and sustaining the arts in Cecil County”.

Supported, in part, by funding provided from the state and county, as well as sponsorships and individual contributions, the Arts Council is also a membership organization. Arts Council members include:

  • Artists
  • Educators
  • Students
  • Families

At various venues throughout Cecil County, the Arts Council provides opportunities for the residents of our community to experience art events.

  • Free concerts
  • Exhibitions at multiple locations
  • Workshops
  • Classes

The Arts Council also provides grant and scholarship opportunities to community residents, organizations and schools. Each year, the Arts Council offers over $40,000 in sub-grants and scholarships to applicants.

Visit the Arts Council, experience what we have to offer!

 
Artopoly & More
From November 14 to December 12, several coinciding events will create a magical “winter wonderland” in Elkton’s downtown Arts & Entertainment District.  These events include Shopopoly and the Festival of Trees as well as "Artopoly" and the Annual Photo Show at the Cecil County Arts Council.
The scheduled dates for our Annual Photography Show are same as the Festival of Trees and Shopopoly.  The Arts Council will home to the photo exhibit, a few of the Festival of Trees displays  and will play host to “Artopoly” in our own front gallery.  Artopoly will feature hand-crafted gifts created by local artists Karen Boyle, Geraldine McKeown, Robanne Palmer, Mary Lou Tabo, the Trashy Women and more.  The Arts Council will remain open for extended hours Thursdays and Fridays during this period to ensure everyone’s opportunity to view these handmade creations. Call 410-392-5740 for special hours.
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9th Annual Photography Show

November 14 - December 12, 2008.

 

A judged photography exhibition with awards.

 

Judge:  Jim Donatello, photographer.

 

Awards:  Cash awards and certificates.

 

Eligibility: Open to all forms of photography.  Three piece maximum per artist.

 

Fee: CCAC Members - $4 per piece (3 for $10),

Student CCAC Members - up to three pieces for $5.  All others - $6 per piece.

 

Commission: 25% for CCAC Members, 35% for all others.

 

Drop-off Dates: November 3-7.

 

Drop Off Times: Monday-Friday 10am-4pm & Tuesday evening from 6-8pm.

 

Pick-up Dates: December 15-19.

 

Opening Reception: Friday, November 14, 5-7pm.