August 2025
Free Kids Craft
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:
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Seating is limited to 24 kids at a time
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Table seating is reserved for participating children
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Additional seating is available on benches in the courtyard’s grass area
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We recommend wearing cool clothes you don’t mind getting a little messy
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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.
September 2025
First Friday Opening Reception & Block Party
Meet the artists, enjoy hors d’oeuvres, and see the new exhibits by a variety of local artists! FREE. All are welcome.
Refreshments sponsored by Montgomery Financial. Live music. Plus, events & demos celebrating Eastern Shore Heritage Month.
Featuring:
Thaler Gallery: Roots & Remembrance Eastern Shore Heritage Mixed Media Group Show
Sisson Galleria: Artists Paint OC: A Plein Air Event
Studio E: Rosie Bean “Southern Exposure” and Elaine Bean “Paper Thin”
Schwab Spotlight Gallery: Jim Rehak
Felber Artisan Showcase: Lisa Scarbath
Burbage Staircase Gallery: Aria Islam
Offsite Exhibits:
Princess Royale – Jessica Schlegel
Coffee Beanery – Sally Miller
Crab Cakes for a Cause at Captain’s Galley
Mark your calendars for Wednesday, September 10th and join us at Captain’s Galley Crab Cake Shack for a delicious way to give back! All day long, 10% of all sales will benefit the Ocean City Art League, helping to support arts programs and community events right here in our area.
Located at 9936 Stephen Decatur Hwy, West Ocean City, Captain’s Galley is known for its mouthwatering crab cakes and fresh, flavorful seafood. Whether you dine in or take out, your meal will help make a difference.
Enjoy a great meal, support a great cause, and help keep the arts thriving in Ocean City!
Part of the Art League Games – hosted by Team Prez Gladiators. Click here to view their donation page: https://givebutter.com/TeamPrez
Bus Trip: Brandywine Museum
Hop on the Art League bus for a day of art and exploration!
We’re heading to the Brandywine Museum in Chadds Ford, PA on Friday, September 12, 2025, to check out the special exhibit Andrew Wyeth at Kuerner Farm: The Eye of the Earth.
- The bus leaves from the ACME parking lot (94th St. & Coastal Hwy, Ocean City) at 8 a.m. and returns around 7:30 p.m.
- Cost is $95 for members, $115 for non-members, and includes your museum ticket and roundtrip ride. We’ll have snacks and water on the bus, too.
- Want to visit Kuerner Farm while you’re there? Add it on for just $12 (pay at the museum).
This exhibit features 50 of Wyeth’s paintings inspired by Kuerner Farm—one of his favorite subjects. You’ll see works rarely shown in public, including Groundhog Day, Snow Hill, and Evening at Kuerners.
Reserve your seat now—space is limited! Click here to register!
ZOOM! Car Wash Fundraiser
Saturday, Sept. 20 | 9 a.m. – Noon
11407 Samuel Bowen Blvd, Berlin
Get your car sparkling clean while supporting the arts! The Art League of Ocean City is hosting a special fundraiser at Zoom! Car Wash — swing by, shine up your ride, and help fuel creativity in our community.
As a sweet bonus, enjoy fresh baked goods from bai-tee Bakery + Cafe while you wait.
Come out, support the Art League of Ocean City, and drive away with a car that gleams!
Originals Only: No Covers, Just Creators
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.
Lineup:
Sherri Bale Readings
Brad Allen and his esCape hatCh
The Thayer Brothers
Jonah Ridgely
Francesca Fuentes
The Art of Storytelling
Tues, Sept 30, 6–8pm | FREE
Readings, dance, and music performances by:
- Stephanie Fowler – Author of Into the Night: A Jailbreak and Double Homicide on Maryland’s Eastern Shore
- Fiona O’Brien – Professional dancer
- Will Rothermel – Musician & audio technologist
- Gwendolyn Lehman – Award-winning writer & educator
Refreshments provided.
October 2025
pARTy of the Year
Step into Aladdin’s World at the Art League’s pARTy of the Year!
Get ready for a magical night as the Art League of Ocean City invites you to “Aladdin’s World: pARTy of the Year” — an unforgettable evening of wonder, flavor, and celebration in support of the arts!
Thursday, October 9, 2025
6–9 PM
Kalamata Meze Bar, 12849 Ocean Gateway, West Ocean City
Party Attire
Rub the lamp and make a wish, because this year’s party will transport you to a whole new world filled with:
- Belly dancing and glowing lanterns
- Modern Mediterranean cuisine
- Nori sushi and open bar “potable potions”
- Live music, dancing, and sweet surprises
- A baklava dessert station and a Candy Kitchen candy bar
Come dressed for an evening of enchantment and help support the nonprofit Art League of Ocean City, where creativity and community come together.
This is more than a party — it’s a night to celebrate the arts, connect with fellow supporters, and make a little magic.
Tickets are $150 per person — RSVP by September 30
Click here to purchase tickets!
Become a Sponsor
Support the Art League of Ocean City by sponsoring our Party of the Year!
Click here for our sponsorship packet.
Questions? Email Jessica Bauer at development@artleagueofoceancity.org
Trip of a Lifetime Raffle:
Win $5,000 towards the trip of a lifetime or keep the $5,000 cash!
Only 350 tickets will be sold so your odds of winning are great!
BUY EARLY for a chance to win a gift card to a local restaurant or shop. Drawing held every month thru September.
Winner will be drawn at our pARTy of the Year Oct. 9 You need not be present to win.
Sponsored by Oasis Travel
A benefit for the nonprofit Art League of Ocean City
Click here to purchase raffle tickets!
Free! Meet Daniel Bowen – 2025 Robinson Fellow
Daniel Bowen of Salisbury is our 2025 Orem and Harriet Robinson Fellow for Contemporary Art and Community Engagement. Join us for a special evening of music and discussion where Daniel will talk about his Symphony 21 project designed to transform communities through the power of music. Light refreshments will be served. Free admission.
National Senior Citizen Day
Brandywine Living at Fenwick Island
21111 Arrington Dr Selbyville, DE 19975
Paint-Your-Own-Pottery with Susan Deller
Sip & Paint acrylic canvases with Carol Lorden
Donuts & coffee in the morning
Charcuterie & wine in the afternoon
Belly Dancing Lessons
Free! Horror Film Night
Doors at 6:30pm, films start at 7pm
Join us for a night of horror presented by the Ocean City Film Festival. This free movie night will include short films from our previous festival seasons to celebrate our legacy as we approach the 10th annual Ocean City Film Festival in March 2026. Viewer discretion advised. 90 minutes approx.
November 2025
Color Run for the Arts
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!
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!
Interested in sponsoring? Click here for our sponsorship packet! Email Development Director, Jessica Bauer, with questions at development@artleagueofoceancity.org