SAVE THE DATE

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!

Click Here to Join the Waitlist

Click Here for Competition Prospectus

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.

Click Here to View our Sponsorship Opportunities

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

Click Here to Register!

Project: Beach Paintings

Looking for a fun and creative way to spend your Saturday mornings with the kids? Join us for Free Saturday Kids Crafts at the Art League of Ocean City! This drop-in activity is perfect for families looking to explore their artistic side together.

🖍️ Every Saturday, 11am–1pm
🎨 New project every week – come back often!
💧 Held outside on our patio (weather permitting)

No reservations needed – just stop by and get creative! These hands-on art activities are free and open to all, but please note:

• Seating is limited to 24 kids at a time

• Table seating is reserved for participating children

• Additional seating is available on benches in the courtyard’s grass area

• We recommend wearing cool clothes you don’t mind getting a little messy

• Bring water and stay hydrated while you create!

In case of inclement weather, crafts will be moved inside.

Come make art, make memories, and make a mess!

Interested in volunteering? Click here.

You’re Invited!

Join us for the Art League of Ocean City’s Volunteer BBQ — a special evening to celebrate YOU, our amazing volunteers! Enjoy delicious food, live music, and games as we thank you for all you do.

📅 Tuesday, August 19
🕔 5–7 PM
📍 502 94th Street, Ocean City, MD 21842

Come hungry and ready for fun — we can’t wait to celebrate with you!

Click here to RSVP

Interested in becoming a volunteer? Click here for more information.

Project: Paper Roll Pets

Looking for a fun and creative way to spend your Saturday mornings with the kids? Join us for Free Saturday Kids Crafts at the Art League of Ocean City! This drop-in activity is perfect for families looking to explore their artistic side together.

🖍️ Every Saturday, 11am–1pm
🎨 New project every week – come back often!
💧 Held outside on our patio (weather permitting)

No reservations needed – just stop by and get creative! These hands-on art activities are free and open to all, but please note:

• Seating is limited to 24 kids at a time

• Table seating is reserved for participating children

• Additional seating is available on benches in the courtyard’s grass area

• We recommend wearing cool clothes you don’t mind getting a little messy

• Bring water and stay hydrated while you create!

In case of inclement weather, crafts will be moved inside.

Come make art, make memories, and make a mess!

Interested in volunteering? Click here.

Delmarva Shorebirds X Art League of Ocean City

Shorebirds vs. Kannapolis Cannon Ballers
Saturday, August 23 • 7:05 PM
Perdue Stadium, 6400 Hobbs Rd, Salisbury, MD

Join the Art League of Ocean City for an exciting evening of baseball, fellowship, and fireworks as part of the Art League Games! This event is hosted by The Love Blanket Project Gladiators, created by Art League Gladiator Robin Chiddo.

Learn more about her Gladiator team here: https://givebutter.com/robinchiddo

Gates open at 5:30 PM. Bring your camera or sketchbook and enjoy capturing America’s favorite pastime from a creative perspective. After the game, stick around for one of the best fireworks shows on Delmarva.

Tickets are $30, and a portion of each ticket supports the Art League of Ocean City’s mission to promote the arts in our community.

Parking at Perdue Stadium is $5 per vehicle. Please note that the stadium is cashless, but cash can be exchanged for gift cards in the Flock Shop on the second level.

For more information about the Art League Games, visit:
https://artleagueofoceancity.org/artleaguegames

CLICK HERE TO PURCHASE TICKETS!

Join us under the stars to watch the next generation of film stars!

8th Annual OC Film Challenge Premiere & Awards Night
Saturday, August 23
FREE!
94TH ST Tennis Courts Next to the Arts Center

GATES OPEN AT 7 PM
FILMS BEGIN AT 7:30 PM

The Ocean City Film Festival invites you to premiere night of the 8th Annual Ocean City Film Challenge. Be among the first to view original short films about Ocean City created by a group of very talented filmmakers and aspiring filmmakers.

We challenged filmmakers to produce a short film between July 1-31, 2025 shot in Ocean City or about Ocean City. The winners will be revealed during our Film Night and prizes will be awarded. Watch the films and awards and meet the filmmakers. You may be meeting the next Steven Spielberg!

Bring a chair. If it rains, films will move inside the Arts Center. Free, but all donations are welcome and happily accepted.

Project: Printmaking Paintings

Looking for a fun and creative way to spend your Saturday mornings with the kids? Join us for Free Saturday Kids Crafts at the Art League of Ocean City! This drop-in activity is perfect for families looking to explore their artistic side together.

🖍️ 11am–1pm
💧 Held outside on our patio (weather permitting)

No reservations needed – just stop by and get creative! These hands-on art activities are free and open to all, but please note:

• Seating is limited to 24 kids at a time

• Table seating is reserved for participating children

• Additional seating is available on benches in the courtyard’s grass area

• We recommend wearing cool clothes you don’t mind getting a little messy

• Bring water and stay hydrated while you create!

In case of inclement weather, crafts will be moved inside.

Come make art, make memories, and make a mess!

Interested in volunteering? Click here.

Originals Only: No Covers, Just Creators is a celebration of authentic, original expression across all creative mediums. This event brings together poets, comedians, musicians, and performers to showcase their unique voices and stories. No covers, no routines—just raw, unfiltered talent. Whether you’re here to experience a fresh spoken word piece, a stand-up comedy set, or original music that speaks from the heart, this is the place for true creators to shine. Join us for a night of creativity, inspiration, and one-of-a-kind performances that are all about celebrating originality.

Save the date for the Art League of Ocean City’s 2025 Party of the Year!

Date: Thurs. October 9th
Location: Kalamata Meze Bar and Restaurant, West Ocean City MD

Tickets available soon!

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Get ready to run, create, and celebrate!

Join the Art League of Ocean City on November 15, 2025, at Ocean Pines Veterans Memorial Park for a day of fun at our Color Run!

Click here to register

This isn’t just a run — it’s a full-on celebration of the arts! Enjoy a festive atmosphere featuring an artisan marketplace*, music, raffles, Grateful Grub food truck, Kona Ice and so much fun. Whether you’re running, walking, or just soaking it all in, there’s something for everyone.

During a color run, runners and walkers are doused in a different color powder at various points along the course. Participants usually wear white at the starting line and finish the race plastered in bright colors. The colored powders are safe on the skin and for the environment and simply wash off.

*A full list of artisans coming soon.

Come run for the arts and stay for the fun!

Whether you’re racing for a cause, walking with friends, or bringing the kids for some colorful fun, there’s something for everyone:

8:00 AM – Check-in Begins
9:00 AM – Kids Run (Perfect for ages 9 & under)
9:30 AM – 5K Color Run
10:00 AM – 2-Mile Walk around the scenic South Gate Pond

Want your FREE race-day t-shirt? Be sure to register by October 23, 2025 to guarantee yours!

Email Aubrey Sizemore at aubrey@artleagueofoceancity.org to volunteer

Thank you to the Ocean Pines Association and the Ocean Pines Recreation and Parks for sponsoring

Let’s make art—and memories—together. We can’t wait to see you there!