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August 13 – 17, 2025
Join us for the 20th annual Artists Paint OC, where artists bring the Ocean City area to life through plein air painting!
50 artists will set up along the boardwalk, streets, harbors, bay, and marshes to capture the beauty of our coastal town.
Juror: Sara Linda Poly, originally from the Philadelphia area, studied at university in PA, VA, MD., and with local and national artists. Sara’s past experience includes illustration and design and work as assistant gallery director at the Art League Gallery, in Alexandria, VA., where she is now an instructor. Known for her sweeping skies and dramatic light in the landscape, she has been the winner of numerous awards and a participant in many regional and national shows.
EVENT SCHEDULE
SATURDAY AUGUST 16TH
Free! Wet Paint Sale & Party
OC Arts Center, 5-7pm
Collect just-painted original artwork of local scenes! Live music, refreshments.
SUNDAY AUGUST 17TH
Boardwalk Quick Paint 9-11am
Watch artists paint near S. Division St. for prizes. Kids’ painting activities too!
Free! Wet Paint Sale & Party
OC Arts Center, 1-3pm
Take home a masterpiece just painted on the Boardwalk. Live music, snacks.
“Kids’ Paint OC” Show
OC Arts Center, 12-3pm
Kids’ plein air projects on exhibit
Click here for the full history of our Artists Paint OC event
Become a Sponsor
Artists Paint OC isn’t just an inspiring multi-day event—it’s a driving force for Ocean City’s cultural and economic vitality. By bringing together talented artists, engaged locals, and visiting art enthusiasts, this event generates significant economic impact beyond the Art League’s regular operations.
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Register for our Quick Paint Event
Sun. August 17th
Downtown Ocean City
$25 Members, $30 Non-Members
- 8-8:30 am – Artists check-in in front of Thrasher’s Fries on the boardwalk and get paper/canvas stamped. Onsite registration available.
- 9-11 am – Artists paint against the clock in the downtown area – from beach to bay and inlet to N. Division St.
- 11 am – Cease painting and return to the OC Center for the Arts to set up artwork for judging and sale.
- 12:30 pm – Judging of artwork.
- 1pm – 3 pm – Off-the-easel art sale, with live music and mimosa cash bar
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2025 Artist Roster
Carolyn Aberbach, Jon Bandish, Bruno Baran, Judy Benton, Alexandra Bradley, Jacqueline Bruce-Yamin, Donna Brumbergs, Taylor Collins, Ann Crostic, Erica DeHart, John Eiseman, Nancy Fine, Rhonda Ford, Gerilyn Gaskill, Kathy Gibson, Arthur Gutkin, Catherine Homens, Patti Lucas Hopkins, Betty Huang, Kathy Huegel, Fred Jackson, Frederick Johnson, Rajendra KC, Ed Lewandowski, Bruce Ley, Mimi Little, Judith Loeber, Yelena MacLeod, Liz Maynes, Mike McSorley, Katherine Miller, Rebecca Morgan, Martha Pileggi, Jose Ramírez, Jim Rehak, Russell Reno, Al Richards, Gregg Rosner, Eva Rotolo, Maggii Sarfaty, Stacey Sass, John Schisler, David Simpson, Helen Smith, Barbara Stepura, Gail Stern, Nancy Thomas, Dora Todd, Mary Veiga, Cheryl Wisbrock, Lori Yates, Dennis Young, Vicky Zhou
Kids Paint OC Plein Air 2025 Event
Join us for the third annual Kids Paint OC event in conjunction with the annual Artists Paint OC Plein Air competition this August. What is “Plein Air”? En plein air is French for “in open air”. Plein air artists paint outdoors, capturing the beautiful scenery around them. Kids Paint OC is open to ages 6-17. All levels and abilities are welcome! There is no fee to participate.
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2024 Kids Paint OC Winners:
