June 2023
Clay-a-palooza 2023
Join the Art League of Ocean City and the Clay Guild of the Eastern Shore for a month-long celebration of ceramics at the OC Center for the Arts.
CERAMICS SHOWCASE IN STUDIO E
June, 2023
- Shop handcrafted pottery showcased in Studio E. Featuring members of the Clay Guild of the Eastern Shore: Nicki Jacobs, Jeff Stickle, Kathy Kreft, Marie Cavallaro, Robert Johnson, Sarah Halcott, Patricia Rose, Charlene Willner, Imogene Halcott, Ernie Satchell, Cynthia Freyer, George Aldredge, Gary Weber, Jenne Kaufman, and Caroline Webber.
- Plus: a one-of-a-kind collaborative outdoor sculpture on display.
OPENING RECEPTION/ VENDOR MARKETPLACE
Friday June 2, 5-7pm
- Meet the artists, enjoy complimentary refreshments, and shop a one-night-only vendor marketplace featuring: Patricia Rose, Sarah Halcott, Robert Johnson, Nicki Jacobs, Cynthia Freyer, Caroline Webber, Cameron Lane and Nick Davidowski.
- Plus: potter’s wheels for sale!
CLASSES/ DEMOS
Saturday, June 17
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3-Day Raku Pottery Workshopwith Robert JohnsonJune 3, 4 and 17 from 12-3pmCost for 3-Day workshop: $200 Members, $250 Non-Members (plus $25 Material Fee to be paid directly to instructor the first day of workshop)
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Decorate a Mug – Adult Potterywith Patricia RoseSat. June 17, 11am-12pmCost: $35 Members, $44 Non-Members
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1 Day Raku Decorating & Firing Workshopwith Robert JohnsonSaturday, June 17, 1-3pmCost: $40 Members, $50 Non-Members (plus $25 Material Fee to be paid directly to instructor for piece that you choose to decorate).
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Throwing Demonstrationwith Ernie SatchellSaturday, June 17, 1-3pm
First Friday Opening Reception for June Exhibits
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 PKS Investments. Featuring:
- Laura Era
- Drawing group show
- Clay Guild of the Eastern Shore in Studio E
- Doris Glovier in the Spotlight Gallery
- and more!
Plus a few special additions:
- Shop a one-night-only Clayapalooza marketplace featuring handcrafted ceramics by local artisans.
- See the compelling Lower Shore Addiction Awareness Visual Arts Competition youth show organized by the United Way.
- Cheer on the 2023 Art League of Ocean City scholarship winners.
Dance on the Shore Festival
Join us for a FREE dance festival June 9-11, presented by Saltare in Elementis! The festival will include: arts and movement workshops for children, an original dance film showcase, adult workshops from world-class instructors, and a new live performance.
Friday, June 9, 5-7PM – SIE Movie Night & Live Performance
- SIE presents original films Terra & Hurricane 6 at the Art League, accompanied by a cocktail hour with hors d’oeuvres, live musicians, and vendors.
- World premiere of “Intertidal” – an original piece by SIE, original music by Will Rothermel
Saturday, June 10, 10-3:30PM – Day of Dance
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10am-12pm Class 1: Crafts & CompositionSIE leads attendees through a beach themed, environmentally friendly craft. Upon completion, students will find shapes within their craft and translate them into movement.
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1pm-2:30pm Class 2: Flow CardioSIE will lead a “follow along” (like Zumba), water inspired, cardio dance workshop. No dance experience required and all ages are welcome!
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2:30pm-3:30pm Class 3: Global Water DancesSIE will lead attendees in the worldwide Global Water Dances event. We will facilitate discussions about water issues and actions we can take to support clean water in our area. The workshop will end by attendees learning the 4 movements of the Global Water Dance and performing in solidarity with GWD sites around the world fighting for clean water. Attendees may be filmed to capture the Ocean City site of this global event.Classes are walk-in only – registration not required.
Sunday, June 11, 10-11AM – Coffee with Choreographers
- Discussion with Fiona, Zoe, & Sebrena, the co-founders of SIE
Bus Trip to “One With Eternity”: Yayoi Kusama at the Hirshhorn Collection (Washington DC)
Arts Day in the Pines 2023
July 2023
First Friday Reception for July Exhibits
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 PKS Investments. Featuring:
- Evan Fitzgerald
- “Beverly Bassford Memorial Juried Show”
- Susan Hunsberger in Studio E
- Sheryl Pond in Spotlight Gallery
- Pat Fecko in the Artisan Showcase
- and more!
Visit our satellite galleries at the Coffee Beanery (94th St) and the Princess Royale (91st St oceanfront) for two additional exhibitions opening July 7.
August 2023
Artists Paint OC: Plein Air Event 2023
August 9-13, 2023
Artists will take to the boardwalk, streets, harbors, bay and marshes to participate. “En plein air” is a French expression that means “in the open air,” used to describe the art of painting outdoors. Plein air events take place wherever the scenery is inspirational, artists congregate to paint it, and watchers gather to see the painters make art right before their eyes. Artists will paint the picturesque spots of the Ocean City area Wednesday through Saturday. Then gather at the Arts Center on Saturday to hang their best work and offer it for sale from 5-7 p.m. at a free reception open to the public. Click here for more information