The Art League of Ocean City promotes local artists through exhibits at the OC Center for the Arts and offsite satellite galleries, gift shop and vendor events, social media, eblasts, monthly newsletters mailed to membership, and online artists directory featuring members of the Art League. The Art League works with local news media outlets to highlight artists in press releases, newspaper articles, tv interviews, radio spots, newspaper ads, and more.
Member Benefits for Artists:
- Members-only exhibitions
- Discounts for exhibit entry
- Online artists directory
- Apply to sell artwork in the Felber Gift Shop
Click here to join or renew your membership.
Each month one of the galleries at the Ocean City Center for the Arts features artwork by local and regional artists, many of whom are members of the Art League of Ocean City. This provides an opportunity for artists of all levels and mediums to show their work in a professional gallery. Cash prizes and ribbons are awarded by qualified judges and artists may choose to sell their works. The Art League of Ocean City is committed to featuring a broad spectrum of artists from diverse backgrounds (including race, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, religion) and encourage all to participate.
Please click here for the Exhibit Entry Form. You’re encouraged to fill out your entry form ahead of time but blank copies will be available as needed.
Current/Upcoming Calls for Entry:
Click here for a printable 2024 Group Show Schedule and 2025 Group Show Schedule.
Click here for Group Show Exhibit Requirements
Deadline Dec 29-30: “Mix & Mingle” (Jan 2025)
Featuring mixed media and collage. Combine materials, techniques and creative visions. Create individually or collaborate with a fellow artist! Mixed media only, 32×40″ maximum outside frame dimensions, securely wired and ready to hang. Artists may submit up to 2 pieces.
Entry dates: December 29-30, by appointment. Click here to reserve your timeslot.
Exhibit dates: January 3-February 1, 2025.
Exhibit judge: Mary Bode Byrd, mixed media artist
Entry Fee: $10 per piece for members, $20 per piece for non-members. Entry fees are non-refundable. Click here to join or renew!
Awards: first place $175, second place $125, third place $100, and three honorable mention ribbons.
Deadline Feb 2-3: “Complementary Colors” (Feb 2025)
Use two complementary colors in your entry (colors across from one another on the color wheel). Open to all media, 32×40″ maximum outside frame dimensions, securely wired and ready to hang. Artists may submit up to 2 pieces.
Entry dates: February 2-3, by appointment. Appt link coming soon.
Exhibit dates: February 7-March 1, 2025.
Exhibit judge: TBA
Entry Fee: $10 per piece for members, $20 per piece for non-members. Entry fees are non-refundable. Click here to join or renew!
Awards: first place $175, second place $125, third place $100, and three honorable mention ribbons.
Deadline Feb 24: “Juried Corporate Partner Show” (Apr 2025)
Annual exhibition with special “Best in Show” award. Artist’s choice of theme, all media, 36×48″ maximum outside frame dimensions, and artists may submit 2 pieces for consideration.
Online entry dates: February 3-24.
Exhibit dates: April 4-26, 2025.
Exhibit juror: TBA
Entry Fee: $10 per piece for members, $20 per piece for non-members. Entry fees are non-refundable. Click here to join or renew!
Awards: Best in Show $200, first place $175, second place $125, third place $100, and three honorable mention ribbons.
Deadline Mar 2-3: “Calculated Creations” (Mar 2025)
An intersection of art, math, and science. Explore subjects like geometry, biology, patterns both manmade and found in nature. Open to all media, 32×40″ maximum outside frame dimensions, securely wired and ready to hang. Artists may submit up to 2 pieces.
Entry dates: March 2-3, by appointment. Appt link coming soon.
Exhibit dates: March 7-29, 2025.
Exhibit judge: TBA
Entry Fee: $10 per piece for members, $20 per piece for non-members. Entry fees are non-refundable. Click here to join or renew!
Awards: first place $175, second place $125, third place $100, and three honorable mention ribbons.
Deadline March 15: “Global Travel Photo Contest” (Apr 2025) SPONSORED BY WHITE MARLIN OPEN
Enter to win $1,000 and the chance to be featured at the White Marlin Open – the World’s Largest Billfish Tournament. All artwork will be available online to view and vote on through March 15, 2025. Artwork will be displayed on digital monitors at the Art League of Ocean City’s First Friday Opening Reception on April 4, 2025 from 5-7 p.m. The winning piece will also be highlighted at April’s reception, where the artist will have the opportunity to sell their work. Special pieces may be selected to be featured on screens at the White Marlin Open in August 2025.
Online Entry Deadline: Sat. March 15, 4pm. Click here to enter.
Exhibit Dates: Online through Sat. March 15, then on monitors at the Ocean City Center for the Arts on Fri. April 4, 5-7pm
Entry Fee: $10 per photo
Awards: Grand Prize $1,000 awarded to the entry with highest number of votes. Runner up Prize: photo retreat opportunity in Ocean City MD and a complimentary Art League of Ocean City membership.
Ideas for upcoming group show themes? Share your input here.
Appointment Links:
Thank you for helping us stay organized! Make your appointment to pickup from a current show or drop-off for an upcoming exhibit by clicking the link(s) below.
Dec 1-2: Pick-up from November’s exhibits and drop-off for December’s exhibits.
Dec 29-30: Pick-up from December’s exhibits and drop-off for January’s exhibits.
Because art appreciation is highly subjective, the Art League of Ocean City makes every effort to select qualified judges from a variety of art professionals, working artists and gallery owners. All judges are expected to recognize quality works based on the artists’ understanding of the principles and elements of design and the ability to use their chosen media.
Group Shows:
For upcoming shows and drop-off/pick-up dates see the 2024 Group Show Schedule and 2025 Group Show Schedule
Click here for the Exhibit Entry Form.
Click here for the Exhibit Requirements
Exhibit Applications:
Submit a proposal for a solo show to hang in the main gallery. Please click here to submit online.
Rent Studio E for the month as “artist in residence”. Please click here to apply online.
Apply for a “mini show” in the Spotlight Gallery, located in the first floor classroom. Please click here to apply online.
Apply to be the featured artisan for the month in the gift shop area. Please click here to apply online.
Submit a proposal the new Staircase Gallery. Please click here to submit online.
/Apply for a year-long space in Studios A-D as a resident studio artist. Please click here to apply online.
Gift Shop:
Art League members may put work for sale in our retail area. Each artist is allowed to submit up to 4 pieces for sale. Items will be displayed on a “space available” basis. Items should be clearly marked with price and artist’s name. Inventory forms will be supplied to record items for sale. Acceptable mediums include: paintings (shrink-wrapped original and giclee prints), matted photography, pottery, jewelry, glass, fiber arts, wood, and metal. All items for sale must be hand made entirely by the artist. No manufactured items are allowed. Items accepted for sale are subject to approval and a 30% commission will be retained by the ALOC on all sales. For more information, contact Kacie Neeb at kacie@artleagueofoceancity.org or call 410-524-9433.
New Artists: please click here to submit an application to sell your artwork in the Gift Shop.
Returning Artists: please click here for our revised Gift Shop requirements.
Artwork must be picked up/ dropped off by appointment – please click here to reserve your timeslot.