Artists Paint OC
August 13 @ 8:00 am - August 17 @ 8:00 pm
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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! Registration is currently full for this event – join our waitlist!
Artists will set up along the boardwalk, streets, harbors, bay, and marshes to capture the beauty of our coastal town. Registration includes participation in the full event and the Quick Paint competition. Limited to 50 artists, age 18 or older, on a first-come basis.
Registration Fee: $50 for Art League members | $65 for non-members (Non-refundable registration fee) Registration is currently full.
Public Reception & Art Sale: Saturday, August 16, 5-7 PM at the Arts Center (Juried entries will remain on display through September 2025).
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.
Secure your spot today and be part of this vibrant plein air tradition!
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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