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:
Sept 2025: “Roots & Remembrance” An Eastern Shore Heritage Exhibit
Entry Dates: Aug 31 – Sept 1 (by appt.) Click here to make an appointment!
Exhibit Dates: Sept 5 – 27
Reflect on Eastern Shore heritage, history, and celebrate the unique culture of the region. All media. The following special awards offered in addition to 1st, 2nd, 3rd, & honorable mentions:
- Waterways $250
- Heritage $250
- Livelihood $250
- Best in Show$200
Oct 2025: “Visionary Voyage”
Entry Dates: Sept 28 – 29 (by appt.)
Exhibit Dates: Oct 3 – Nov 1
“Visionary Voyage” invites you to reflect on your personal journey as an artist and share a piece that captures a defining moment, feeling, or breakthrough in your creative life. Let your work speak honestly—whether it’s joyful, vulnerable, experimental, or bold. This is your chance to connect with others through the visual language that’s uniquely yours. All media. *One entry per artist.
Consider sharing:
- A piece that represents a turning point in your artistic growth
- An experiment that helped you break creative boundaries
- A medium or technique that pushed you out of your comfort zone
- A story or emotion that shaped your identity as a maker
Let your piece be a window into your experience—unfiltered, unpolished, and undeniably you.
Nov 2025: ““Feast for the Eyes”
Entry Dates: Nov 2 – 3 (by appt.)
Exhibit Dates: Nov 7 – 29
A visual celebration of food, flavor, and form. All media. *One entry per artist.
Dec 2025: “Members Annual Juried Show”
Online Entry Dates: Oct 6 – Nov 3
Exhibit Dates: Dec 5 – 27
Showcasing members of the Art League of Ocean City. Artist’s choice of theme. All media. *entries can be up to 36×48”.
Dec 2025: “Small Works”
Entry Dates: Nov 30 – Dec 1 (by appt.)
Exhibit Dates: Dec 5 – 27
Small, priced-to-sell artwork. *Hanging work only. 12×12” max. ½ price entry.
Click here for a printable 2025 Group Show Schedule.
Click here for Group Show Exhibit Requirements
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.
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.