ST. MICHAELS ART LEAGUE LABOR DAY SHOW AND SALE 2024 “Under the Tent” at St. Luke’s Church, Talbot Street, St. Michaels
Application Deadline: Applications must be received by Thursday, August 1, 2024. Space is limited this year so sign up early; applications will be accepted in the order received with payments, on a “first come, first served” basis. There are no refunds of registration fees.
Dates: Friday Aug. 30 Time to be determined Volunteers set up panels Saturday Aug. 31 9 am Artists hang/display work Saturday Aug. 31 10 am – 5 pm Sale open to public Saturday Aug. 31 5 pm Store artwork in St. Luke’s Church Sunday Sept. 1 12 noon (not before) Artists hang/display work Sunday Sept. 1 12:30 pm – 5 pm Sale open to public Sunday Sept. 1 5 pm Artists remove art and panels, and help to clear the area
Join members of the St. Michaels Art League (SMAL) for their biggest event, the annual “Under the Tent” Labor Day Weekend Show and Sale on Saturday, August 31 and Sunday, September 1 at St. Luke’s United Methodist Church, located at 304 South Talbot Street in St. Michaels. It is free and open to the public. Show hours are 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Saturday and 12:30 to 5 p.m. on Sunday.
Artwork by more than 30 SMAL artists in multiple mediums is featured. Hundreds of works depicting local scenes and subjects are for sale. This is the perfect opportunity to purchase original artwork by many award-winning SMAL artists. Come meet the artists and find out more about the St. Michaels Art League and its activities.
Many of the framed designs for the “Celebrate St. Michaels” banners that hang on Talbot Street will be for sale, as well as original street banners from previous years.
For registration questions, contact Ted Mueller: tedmuellerphotography@gmail.com 443-955-2490 For general information, contact Joan Cranor: jjcranor@gmail.com, 410-310-8382, or Carol Frost: carol.frost@frostandassociates.com, 571-228-5505
This event is funded in part by a grant from the Talbot County Arts Council with revenue provided by the Maryland State Arts Council. Information on SMAL may be found at www.smartleague.org.
. Plein Air Demo by SMAL member Abby Ober at Labor Day Show
Join members of the St. Michaels Art League (SMAL) for their biggest event, the annual UNDER THE TENT Labor Day Weekend Show and Sale on Saturday, September 3rd and Sunday, September 4th at St. Luke’s United Methodist Church, located at 304 South Talbot Street in St. Michaels.It is free and open to the public. Show hours are 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Saturday and 12:30 to 5 p.m. on Sunday.
Artwork by more than 30 SMAL artists in multiple mediums is featured.Hundreds of works depicting local scenes and subjects are for sale. This is the perfect opportunity to purchase original artwork by many award-winning SMAL artists. Come meet the artists and find out more about the St. Michaels Art League and its activities.
Many of the framed designs for the “Celebrate St. Michaels” banners that hang on Talbot Street will be for sale, as well as original street banners from previous years.
When the banners fly on Talbot Street, it’s one of the first signs that the St. Michaels community will soon be entering the full swing of summer recreation that brings thousands of tourists to this charming harbor town.
From one end of Talbot Street to the other, colorful banners delight visitors and residents with depictions of iconic boating scenes, crabs, local wildlife, and all the summer fun for which St. Michaels is so well known. This year, at least for now, there may be fewer crowds as the town slowly reopens, but the banners are up for all to see.
This annual event, now in its thirteenth year, is made possible through the support of many individuals, businesses, and organizations. The banner artwork is created by members of the St. Michaels Art League (SMAL), but that is just the beginning.
The collaboration kicks off early in winter as SMAL artists create paintings in various media in the required banner format. Then the painted images go into production.
Kevin Snelling, proprietor of Creative XPressions scans the paintings and sends them to Sharper Graphics, located in Easton, where Bob Porter produces the banners.
Price’s Yacht Canvas Shop in St. Michaels then sews the banners back to back, readying them for hanging on Talbot utility poles.
Finally, Curtis Short and his crew from Choptank Electric Cooperative hang the colorful banners in April, just as springtime emerges from the cold and wind.
Snelling, at Creative XPressions continues his support of SMAL artists by offering poster versions in his Talbot Street shop. A portion of sales is returned to the artist and the Art League. Many of the images are the products of award-winning artists.
The Talbot County Arts Council, with funds provided by the Maryland State Arts Council, assists with partial funding for many of the League’s community-oriented events, including the banners.
Support from the Councils also help Students from local schools participate in the Banner program. This year’s grant covered the cost to produce four banners from AP art students at St. Michaels Middle High School.
While the Art League’s mission is to enhance the appreciation of art and members’ artistic professionalism, the town continues to benefit from the economic promotion that a lively arts scene engenders. Art enthusiasts should look forward to the Labor Day weekend art show in St. Michaels, where many of the original banner paintings and actual street banners are for sale.
The banners are taken down in November, just a few short months before the process begins anew.
Join members of the St. Michaels Art League for their biggest event. This event takes place at St. Luke’s United Methodist Church located at 304 South Talbot St. in St. Michaels. It is free and open to the public. Show hours are 10am-5pm Saturday and 12:30-5pm Sunday.
Artwork by more than thirty SMAL artists in multiple mediums is featured. Hundreds of works depicting local scenes are for sale. This is your opportunity to purchase original artwork by many award-winning SMAL artists. Come meet the artists and find out more about the St. Michaels Art League and its activities.
Many of the framed original artwork for the ”Celebrate St. Michaels” banners that hang on Talbot Street will be for sale, as well as original street banners from previous years.
Art League members who wish to register for this event, click here for registration form
“St. Michaels Creek”, Winner of Best Artistic Merit, by June Hock
“Racing on the Miles” , winner of best graphic design, by Anne Allbeury Hock
What is the Banner Program?
SMAL is linked to the town through our banners. The banners hang on the street poles of Talbot Street from April through November. The banners are created from 18 x 18 originals submitted by the artists to the Banner Program. The $65 registration fee covers the production costs of the banner, which will remain the property of the artist
Retail Sales Opportunity
No other event showcases the talent of SMAL artists to such a broad audience. The original pieces are displayed in the St. Michaels Library throughout the month of April and are available for sale. The artists can show previous year’s banners for sale at the Labor Day Show. The artists retain rights to their originals and can sell them at their discretion. Kevin Snelling will continue to select banner images to feature as posters in his retail shop, Creative Expressions. All banner images will be available on-demand and the artists and SMAL receive a portion of the sale.
Judging
Johnny Mautz, our Congressional Representative, will be the judge. There will be prizes for artistic merit and graphic design.
Banner Calendar
Jan. 21 Deadline for registration – DEADLINE extended!
Feb. 11 Unframed artwork to St. Michaels Library between 3 & 6 p.m.
February Banner production: Images are prepared and scanned for street banners and SMAL website posting
March 4 Banner originals are available for pickup from Creative Expressions.
April Banners are hung by Choptank Electric on Talbot Street
April 2 St. Michaels Library Show drop-off 10-noon
April 8Hopefully…Award presentation at SMAL general meeting
April 30 Library Show pickup
SMAL will feature juried awards to be selected from the original Banner images displayed at the Library Show. These awards will honor Best Graphic Design and Best Artistic Merit and will be presented at the April SMAL meeting.
SMAL is linked to the town through our banners. The banners hang on the street poles of Talbot Street from April through November. The banners are created from 18 x 18 originals submitted by the artists to the Banner Program. The $65 registration fee covers the production costs of the banner, which will remain the property of the artist.
Retail Sales Opportunity
No other event showcases the talent of SMAL artists to such a broad audience. The original pieces are displayed in the St. Michaels Library throughout the month of April and are available for sale. The artists can show previous year’s banners for sale at the Labor Day Show. The artists retain rights to their originals and can sell them at their discretion. Kevin Snelling will continue to select banner images to feature as posters in his retail shop, Creative Expressions. All banner images will be available on-demand and the artists and SMAL receive a portion of the sale.
Banner Calendar
Jan. 21 Deadline for registration – DEADLINE extended!
Feb. 11 Unframed artwork to St. Michaels Library between 3 & 6 p.m.
February Banner production: Images are prepared and scanned for street banners and SMAL website posting
March (tbd) Artists pick up original images from Creative Expressions and frame them for the St. Michaels Library Show
April Banners are hung by Choptank Electric on Talbot Street
April 2 St. Michaels Library Show drop-off between 10 a.m. and noon
April 15 Award presentation at SMAL general meeting
April 30 Library Show pickup
SMAL will feature juried awards to be selected from the original Banner images displayed at the Library Show. These awards will honor Best Graphic Design and Best Artistic Merit and will be presented at the April SMAL meeting.
. Plein Air Demo by SMAL member Abby Ober at Labor Day Show
