Press Releases

2024

February

MARYLAND-MADE FILMS DOMINATE   8TH ANNUAL OCEAN CITY FILM FESTIVAL MARCH 7-10, 2024
MARCH 1 FIRST FRIDAY AT OCEAN CITY CENTER FOR THE ARTS FEATURES “WOMEN IN THE ARTS”

January

Art League of Ocean City welcomes Board of Directors 2024
FEBRUARY FIRST FRIDAY AT OCEAN CITY CENTER FOR THE ARTS FEATURES 5 NEW ART EXHIBITS
ART LEAGUE OF OCEAN CITY TO HOST “SHARED VISIONS” FREE READINGS ON JAN. 16 AT ARTS CENTER

2023

December

JANUARY FIRST FRIDAY AT OCEAN CITY CENTER FOR THE ARTS FEATURES 11TH ANNUAL COLLABORATION BETWEEN ARTISTS AND WRITERS
Art League of Ocean City invites public to “Brunch & Learn” on Jan. 10 with Ocean 98’s Bulldog

November

Ocean City Film Festival 2024 tickets are buy-one-get-one free during Black Friday weekend

October

Art League online fundraising auction ends Nov. 9
FREE FIRST FRIDAY OPENING ON NOV. 3 FEATURES SPECIAL “EASTERN SHORE HERITAGE” SHOW AND FEEDBACK OPPORTUNITIES FOR SKATE BOWL MURAL
 ART LEAGUE OF OCEAN CITY TO GIVE FREE INFORMATION SESSION ON HOW TO EXHIBIT AT THE ARTS CENTER

September

ART LEAGUE OF OCEAN CITY SEEKS SPONSORS FOR THEIR DIAMOND JUBILEE GALA ON NOV. 4

August

ANNUAL “ARTISTS PAINT OC FESTIVAL” ART SALES AND PARTIES ARE AUG. 12-13 AT OCEAN CITY CENTER FOR THE ARTS

July

First Friday on Aug. 4 at the Ocean City Center for the Arts is also a celebratory block and birthday party
July’s First Friday at Ocean City Center for the Arts is free and open to the public
ART LEAGUE OF OCEAN CITY PRESENTS FREE “ARTS DAY IN THE PINES” ON JULY 9

June

Art League of Ocean City announces new 50/50 raffle fundraiser with potential $30,000 cash prize
Ocean City Center for the Arts offering free summer weekend art activities for the whole family
OCEAN CITY FILM FESTIVAL SEEKS ORIGINAL SHORT FILMS FOR 6TH ANNUAL FILM CHALLENGE
Art League of Ocean City awards college scholarships to eight Worcester Co. students

May

June’s First Friday opens six new shows at the Ocean City Center for the Arts, including Clay Guild marketplace and youth exhibits

April

Art League of Ocean City hosts June 14 bus trip to Hirshhorn Museum in Washington, D.C.
FREE FIRST FRIDAY OPENING CELEBRATES ASIAN AMERICAN AND PACIFIC ISLANDER HERITAGE MONTH

February

FREE FIRST FRIDAY ART OPENING SPOTLIGHTS WHAT MAKES PEOPLE SMILE ABOUT OCEAN CITY
RINA THALER IS FIRST EASTERN SHORE RECIPIENT OF THE “SUE HESS LEGACY ARTS ADVOCATE OF THE YEAR” FOR MARYLAND
OPENING NIGHT OF  7TH ANNUAL OCEAN CITY FILM FESTIVAL SHOWCASES TWO LOCAL FILMS AT PERFORMING ARTS CENTER

January

FREE FIRST FRIDAY OPENING AT OCEAN CITY CENTER FOR THE ARTS PUTS ART QUILTS ON THE WALLS
TICKETS ON SALE FOR 7TH ANNUAL OCEAN CITY FILM FESTIVAL FEATURING HEADLINER JOHN WATERS
LOCAL WOMAN FEATURED IN FILM ABOUT MARTIN LUTHER KING JR. TO SPEAK ON JAN. 14 AT OCEAN CITY CENTER FOR THE ARTS
“FORCE OF NATURE” EXHIBIT AT OCEAN CITY CENTER FOR THE ARTS EXPLORES THE POWER AND BEAUTY OF WEATHER
JANUARY FIRST FRIDAY AT OCEAN CITY CENTER FOR THE ARTS FEATURES 10TH ANNUAL COLLABORATION BETWEEN ARTISTS AND WRITERS

2022

December

Art League of Ocean City welcomes returning Board of Directors for 2023

November

Art League of Ocean City to present “heART Awards 2022” at annual luncheon at Fager’s Island on Dec. 8
THE ART LEAGUE OF OCEAN CITY GIVES BACK ON “GIVING TUESDAY”
OCEAN CITY FILM FESTIVAL 2023 SUBMISSION DEADLINE EXTENDED TO NOV. 30, 2022

October

TICKETS NOW ON SALE FOR “ARTRAGEOUS: AN INTERACTIVE ART & MUSIC EXPERIENCE,” BENEFITING THE ART LEAGUE AND WORCESTER COUNTY STUDENTS
FREE FIRST FRIDAY OPENING ON OCT. 7 FEATURES ARTS CENTER-WIDE EXHIBIT AND ARTISAN MARKETPLACE
“STIGMA HIGHLIGHTED” ART EXHIBIT ADDRESSES NEGATIVITY TOWARDS INDIVIDUALS BATTLING ADDICTION, OPENS ON OCT. 7 AT OCEAN CITY CENTER FOR THE ARTS

September

ART LEAGUE OF OCEAN CITY PUTS THE “ART” IN PARTY AT “SUNDAY SOIRÉE” FUNDRAISER ON OCT. 9
SAND CASTLE HOME TOUR IS BACK IN-PERSON SEPT. 29-30, 2022 TO BENEFIT THE ART LEAGUE OF OCEAN CITY
MARYLAND’S FIRST LADY IS CHAIRPERSON OF THE 18TH ANNUAL SAND CASTLE HOME TOUR IN-PERSON SEPT. 29-30, 2022

August

FREE FIRST FRIDAY ART OPENING IS SEPT. 2 AT THE OCEAN CITY CENTER FOR THE ARTS
ANNUAL “ARTISTS PAINT OC” WET PAINT SALES ARE AUG. 13-14 AT OCEAN CITY CENTER FOR THE ARTS
ART LEAGUE OF OCEAN CITY SEEKING SPONSORS FOR 18TH ANNUAL SAND CASTLE HOME TOUR IN SEPTEMBER

July

FREE FIRST FRIDAY ART OPENING ON AUG. 5 FEATURES BERLIN ARTIST KIRK McBRIDE
SPLASH MOUNTAIN TICKET FUNDRAISER ON AUGUST 9 IS BENEFIT FOR ART LEAGUE OF OCEAN CITY

June

New community art mural installed on 94th St. tennis courts
Ocean City Center for the Arts opens new exhibits on First Friday, July 1, with free public reception

May

June’s First Friday opens six new shows at the Ocean City Center for the Arts, including Clay Guild and student exhibits
Glass artist Aric Snee to hold free lecture at Ocean City Center for the Arts on May 18
Art League of Ocean City hosts June 15 bus trip to Chrysler Museum of Art in Norfolk

April

May 8 is deadline to apply for Art League of Ocean City college scholarships
ART LEAGUE OF OCEAN CITY WELCOMES ARIC SNEE AS ROBINSON FELLOW FOR 2022
ART LEAGUE OF OCEAN CITY MEMBER RESTORES HISTORIC TICKET BOOTH AT TRIMPER’S RIDES
ART LEAGUE OF OCEAN CITY WELCOMES IAN POSTLEY AS 2022 FELLOW FOR EQUITY, DIVERSITY, AND INCLUSION

March

FIRST FRIDAY AT THE OCEAN CITY CENTER FOR THE ARTS COMBINES FIVE ART OPENINGS AND THE OCEAN CITY FILM FESTIVAL

February

MINGLING WITH FELLOW FILM LOVERS IS PART OF THE OCEAN CITY FILM FESTIVAL MAR. 3-6
FIRST FRIDAY OPENINGS ARE FEB. 4 AT THE OCEAN CITY CENTER FOR THE ARTS

January

Art League of Ocean City welcomes new Board of Directors with five new members for 2022
JANUARY FIRST FRIDAY AT OCEAN CITY CENTER FOR THE ARTS FEATURES COLLABORATION BETWEEN ARTISTS AND WRITERS

2021

November

DECEMBER’S FIRST FRIDAY FEATURES FREE ART OPENINGS AND ARTISAN FAIR AT OCEAN CITY CENTER FOR THE ARTS
Art League of Ocean City invites public to free and virtual Holiday Sand Castle Home Tour
OCEAN CITY FILM FESTIVAL 2022 SUBMISSION DEADLINE IS NOV. 30 WITH A SPECIAL DEAL FOR LOCAL FILMMAKERS
Art League of Ocean City launches “Trees for the Arts” program for Winterfest of Lights at Northside Park

October

NOVEMBER’S FIRST FRIDAY FEATURES FREE ART OPENINGS AT OCEAN CITY CENTER FOR THE ARTS AND SATELLITE GALLERIES
Art League of Ocean City announces honorees of 4th Annual SHEro Awards and awards ceremony on Oct. 29
Ocean City Center for the Arts to host Bryan Russo and free discussion on activism in the arts on Friday, Oct. 22
Ocean City Center for the Arts to host Sand Castle Home Tour Viewing Party on Oct. 20

September

Art League of Ocean City invites supporters to rooftop fundraising party on Oct. 10

August

FREE FIRST FRIDAY ART OPENINGS ARE SEPT. 3 AT THE OCEAN CITY CENTER FOR THE ARTS AND SATELLITE GALLERIES
Art League of Ocean City celebrates 30 years of college scholarships with awards to seven new recipients
17TH ANNUAL VIRTUAL SAND CASTLE HOME TOUR IN OCTOBER WILL BENEFIT 11 AREA NONPROFITS AND ART LEAGUE OF OCEAN CITY
ART LEAGUE OF OCEAN CITY ISSUES CALL FOR VOLUNTEERS FOR UPCOMING SUMMER EVENTS
FREE FIRST FRIDAY ART OPENINGS ARE SEPT. 3 AT THE OCEAN CITY CENTER FOR THE ARTS AND SATELLITE GALLERIES
FREE FIRST FRIDAY ART OPENINGS ARE AUG. 6 AT THE OCEAN CITY CENTER FOR THE ARTS AND SATELLITE GALLERIES
ANNUAL “ARTISTS PAINT OC” WET PAINT SALES ARE AUG. 14-15 AT OCEAN CITY CENTER FOR THE ARTS
ARTIST RANDY HOFMAN TURNS OCEAN CITY CONVENTION CENTER INTO RESORT’S NEWEST GALLERY OF ART

May

FIRST FRIDAY ART OPENINGS ARE JUNE 4 AT THE OCEAN CITY CENTER FOR THE ARTS AND BEYOND
ART LEAGUE OF OCEAN CITY ANNOUNCES POSITIVITY CAMPAIGN TO PROMOTE SUMMER KINDNESS
OCEAN CITY FILM FESTIVAL 2022 ISSUES CALL FOR SUBMISSIONS
PAINT NIGHT AT PRINCESS ROYALE WILL BENEFIT HEALTHWAY DRIVE COMMUNITY GARDEN

April

IN-PERSON FIRST FRIDAY OPENINGS ARE MAY 7 AT THE OCEAN CITY CENTER FOR THE ARTS AND BEYOND
Art League Fellow Ash’iz to present free Lunch & Learn on holistic healing on May 11 on Zoom

March

OCEAN CITY FILM FESTIVAL ANNOUNCES 2021 WINNERS
OCEAN CITY FILM FESTIVAL CONTINUES WITH DRIVE-IN WEEKEND MARCH 26-27 AT THE OC INLET PARKING LOT
OCEAN CITY CENTER FOR THE ARTS OFFERS FREE ARTIST-IN-RESIDENCY WITH PRIVATE STUDIO DURING MAY
Art League of Ocean City announces $5,000 scholarship endowed by the Sidney M. Beckstead Scholarship for the Arts with application deadline for students on May 8
ART LEAGUE OF OCEAN CITY WELCOMES BILL WOLFF AS FELLOW FOR 2021

February

OCEAN CITY FILM FESTIVAL FEATURES FREE WORKSHOPS INCLUDING BERLIN’S “TUCK EVERLASTING” CREW
OCEAN CITY FILM FESTIVAL FEATURES DOCUMENTARY ABOUT POCOMOKE CITY, “THE FRIENDLIEST TOWN”
Art League of Ocean City invites Worcester County students to enter art show and win cash prizes

January

Art League of Ocean City to host free Lunch & Learn on Zoom
Art League of Ocean City fills February with love and heARTs
Art League of Ocean City offers free in-person art classes for children and adults
Art League of Ocean City announces new artists-in-residence at Ocean City Center for the Arts
Art League of Ocean City issues call to artists for virtual “Love, Love, Love” exhibition

2020

December

Ocean City Center for the Arts pairs writers and artists while extending January shows
December at the Ocean City Center for the Arts features the best artworks of 2020

November

Art League of Ocean City announces Artists Sunday on Nov. 29

September

Art League of Ocean City seeks nominations for annual SHEro Awards honoring women of Delmarva
ALL-VIRTUAL SAND CASTLE HOME TOUR 2020 BEGINS OCT. 1
ALL-VIRTUAL SAND CASTLE HOME TOUR 2020 WILL OFFER DAILY PRIZES
The Empty Bowl Project launches in September to benefit Diakonia and the Art League of Ocean City

August

FREE DRIVE-IN MOVIES AT OC CONVENTION CENTER ON SEPT. 1 WRAP UP SUMMER WITH OC FILM CHALLENGE
ART LEAGUE’S 16TH ANNUAL SAND CASTLE HOME TOUR 2020 WILL BE AN ENHANCED VIRTUAL EXPERIENCE
ART LEAGUE OF OCEAN CITY ANNOUNCES NEW IN-PERSON AND VIRTUAL ART EXHIBITS OPENING AUG. 7

July

FREE DRIVE-IN MOVIE AT OC CONVENTION CENTER ON AUG. 4 DURING WHITE MARLIN OPEN WILL FEATURE FILM ABOUT THE FISHING EVENT
“Last Friday” Virtual Happy Hour on July 31 will celebrate closing of Art League’s “100 Pieces of heART” Benefit Art Auction

June

ART LEAGUE OF OCEAN CITY ANNOUNCES NEW IN-PERSON AND VIRTUAL ART EXHIBITS OPENING JULY 3
3RD ANNUAL OCEAN CITY FILM CHALLENGE SEEKS SHORT MOVIES ABOUT THE RESORT AND OFFERS FINANCIAL SUPPORT TO FILMMAKERS
ART LEAGUE OF OCEAN CITY WELCOMES ROBIN CHIDDO AS DEVELOPMENT AND EVENT COORDINATOR
ART LEAGUE OF OCEAN CITY ANNOUNCES IN-PERSON AND VIRTUAL EVENTS FOR JUNE 2020

May

ART LEAGUE OF OCEAN CITY TO HOST FREE VIRTUAL HAPPY HOUR ON FRIDAY, MAY 8
OCEAN CITY FILM FESTIVAL ANNOUNCES 2021 DATES, REVEALS NEW POSTER, AND CALLS FOR ENTRIES

April

ART LEAGUE OF OCEAN CITY OFFERS FREE ART CLASSES FOR YOUTH THANKS TO EMERGENCY CFES GRANT
First Friday art opening at the Ocean City Center for the Arts moves online May 1
ART LEAGUE CONTINUES FREE LUNCH & LEARN SERIES VIA ZOOM WITH SPEAKER JOHN MOSHER ON APRIL 30
Art League of Ocean City announces new iconic logo
Art League of Ocean City seeks digital entries for “Farm to Table” online art exhibition by April 27
ART LEAGUE OF OCEAN CITY ISSUES CALL TO STUDENTS FOR ONLINE MANGA & ANIME YOUTH ART SHOW
Art League and Atlantic General Hospital ask community to show support for local healthcare providers by sending hugging hearts
Art League of Ocean City announces community-wide outdoor art installation and invites everyone to participate in “Have a heART – Give a hug”
Art League of Ocean City to offer online art classes for adults and children
OC Film Festival to free stream movies from 2020 festival on Facebook Live starting Friday, April 10

March

Art League of Ocean City extends deadline for college scholarship applications until May 8
Art League of Ocean City seeks digital entries by April 6 for first-ever online art exhibition
ART LEAGUE OF OCEAN CITY WELCOMES JOHN MOSHER AS FELLOW FOR 2020

February

Free First Friday opening on March 6 at Ocean City Center for the Arts spotlights the art of photography
ART LEAGUE OFFERS BUS TRIP TO BALTIMORE MUSEUM OF ART ON APRIL 15
TICKETS NOW ON SALE FOR 4TH ANNUAL OCEAN CITY FILM FESTIVAL MARCH 5-8
Artist Brian Robertson headlines free First Friday opening on Feb. 7 at Ocean City Center for the Arts

2019

December

Ocean City Center for the Arts brings in the new year on First Friday, Jan. 3, with writers and artists collaborating

November

First Friday opening on Dec. 6 at the Ocean City Center for the Arts includes holiday artisan fair
Ocean City Center for the Arts hosts the Eastern Shore Ballet Theatre for a free performance of Nutcracker Story Time on Saturday, Nov. 23
The Art League presents a free “Evening of Art & Song” on Nov. 8 at Residence Inn in Ocean City
Art League of Ocean City announces honorees of 2019 SHEro Awards
Art Yard Sale at the Ocean City Center for the Arts is Saturday, Nov. 16, rain or shine

October

“Spookiest Night of Your Entire Life” film night and party is Oct. 19 at the Ocean City Center for the Arts
LAURA JENKINS FUNDS ART LEAGUE FELLOWSHIP IN HONOR OF HER PARENTS
Ocean City Center for the Arts hosts lecture on Oct. 16 by architectural historian on the fire at Paris’s Notre Dame Cathedral
All-female art show opens on Friday, Oct. 4 at the Ocean City Center for the Arts with free public reception and market

September

TICKETS ARE AVAILABLE FOR “pARTy OF THE YEAR ~ PAINT THE TOWN,” A BENEFIT FOR THE ART LEAGUE OF OCEAN CITY
Art League announces “Fall into Fiction,” Readings by Berlin Writers on Sept. 12 at Ocean City Center for the Arts
Six new shows open on First Friday at the Ocean City Center for the Arts with a free public reception on September 6

July

New works by three area painters are featured at the Ocean City Center for the Arts with a free public reception on First Friday, August 2
ART LEAGUE ANNOUNCES BENEFIT RAFFLE – A TRIP FOR TWO TO FLORENCE, ITALY
OC FILM FESTIVAL NAMED “TOP 100 BEST” BY FILMFREEWAY

June

FREE “CLAY-A-PALOOZA” POTTERY CELEBRATION IS JUNE 22- 23 AT THE OCEAN CITY CENTER FOR THE ARTS
ART LEAGUE OFFERS BUS TRIP TO GLENSTONE MUSEUM ON JUNE 27
FIRST FRIDAY AT THE OCEAN CITY CENTER FOR THE ARTS SHOWCASES CLAY, PHOTOGRAPHY, AND PENCIL PLUS THE LOWER SHORE ADDICTION AWARENESS ART COMPETITION
To the Editor

May

Eight local art students win $1,000 college scholarships from the Art League of Ocean City
2ND ANNUAL OCEAN CITY FILM CHALLENGE SEEKS SHORT MOVIES ABOUT THE RESORT
FIRST FRIDAY AT THE OCEAN CITY CENTER FOR THE ARTS PREMIERES FIVE NEW ART SHOWS
THE ART LEAGUE OF OCEAN CITY ANNOUNCES “THE BIG GET-TOGETHER,”A FUNDRAISER FEATURING TASTINGS OF LOCAL CRAFT BREWS, WINES, FOOD, AND ART

April

PASTEL MASTER STAN SPERLAK, THE ANNUAL CORPORATE PARTNER AND THE MANGA/ANIME SHOWS OPEN ON FIRST FRIDAY AT THE OCEAN CITY CENTER FOR THE ARTS

February

THE DELAWARE WATERCOLOR SOCIETY PLUS EMERGING ARTISTS OPEN SHOWS ON FIRST FRIDAY, MARCH 1, AT OC CENTER FOR THE ARTS

January

TWO YOUNG WOMEN ARTISTS SHARE THE MAIN GALLERY DURING FEBRUARY AT THE OCEAN CITY CENTER FOR THE ARTS
FEBRUARY’S HEART-FILLED SHOWS AT THE OCEAN CITY CENTER FOR THE ARTS OPEN FIRST FRIDAY, FEB. 1 AND INCLUDE A STUDIO OPEN HOUSE

2018

November

Art League announces holiday bus trip
Art Yard Sale at the Ocean City Center for the Arts is Sunday, Nov. 11, rain or shine

October

“Spookiest Night of Your Entire Life” film night and party is Oct. 20 at the Ocean City Center for the Arts
To the Editor

September

Local painter Patrick Henry headlines October art shows and First Friday opening on Oct. 5 at the Ocean City Center for the Arts
Art League of Ocean City announces SHEro Award 2018 winners with public awards ceremony on Friday, Sept. 14
“SHE” art show focuses on the female experience, opens on First Friday, Sept. 7, at OC Arts Center

August

TICKETS NOW ON SALE FOR “ARTRAGEOUS: AN INTERACTIVE ART & MUSIC EXPERIENCE,” BENEFITING THE ART LEAGUE AND WORCESTER COUNTY STUDENTS
Art League announces winners of 13th annual “Artists Paint OC” event
TICKETS NOW ON SALE FOR “pARTy OF THE YEAR ~ ART-A-RITAVILLE,” A BENEFIT FOR THE ART LEAGUE OF OCEAN CITY

July

New landscapes by local artist Kevin Fitzgerald are featured at the Ocean City Center for the Arts with a free public reception on First Friday, August 3
Art League is now accepting nominations for the SHEro Awards 2018 honoring unsung women heroes on Delmarva

June

“OCEAN CITY FILM CHALLENGE” SEEKS SHORT MOVIES ABOUT THE RESORT
FREE “CLAY-A-PALOOZA” POTTERY CELEBRATION IS JUNE 23- 24 AT THE OCEAN CITY CENTER FOR THE ARTS
Volunteer Dinner
Five local art students win $1,000 college scholarships from the Art League of Ocean City
PUBLIC IS INVITED TO THE FREE FIRST FRIDAY ART OPENING RECEPTION ON JUNE 1 AT THE OCEAN CITY CENTER FOR THE ARTS

May

THE ART OF THE SENSES FILLS THE GALLERIES OF THE OCEAN CENTER FOR THE ARTS DURING MAY, OPENING ON FIRST FRIDAY MAY 4

April

THE ART LEAGUE OF OCEAN CITY ANNOUNCES “THE BIG GET-TOGETHER,” A FUNDRAISER FEATURING ART, CRAFT BREWS, AND LOCAL CUISINE

March

ASIAN-INFLUENCED ART FILLS THE GALLERIES OF THE OCEAN CENTER FOR THE ARTS DURING APRIL, OPENING ON FIRST FRIDAY APRIL 6
Art League invites local art students to apply for $1,000 college scholarships

January

Kid-built “Rainbow Tree” of recycled plastic water bottles now on display at Ocean City Recreation & Parks

2017

November

THE BEST OF 2017 PLUS THE ANNUAL ARTISAN FAIR FILL THE OCEAN CITY CENTER FOR THE ARTS THIS WEEKEND

October

ENTRIES ARE NOW BEING ACCEPTED FOR SECOND ANNUAL OCEAN CITY FILM FESTIVAL, MARCH 9-11, 2018

September

KOREAN-AMERICAN ARTISTS OPEN NEW SHOW AT OCEAN CITY CENTER FOR THE ARTS ON FIRST FRIDAY, OCT. 6

August

BALTIMORE WATERCOLOR SOCIETY VISITS WITH PAINTINGS, OPENING ON FIRST FRIDAY AT THE OCEAN CITY CENTER FOR THE ARTS
FIVE LOCAL BUSINESSES AWARDED FOR PARTNERING WITH THE ART LEAGUE OF OCEAN CITY
ONE-WOMAN SHOW DIRECTED BY LOCAL CHELSEA THALER COMES TO OC CENTER FOR THE ARTS
YUMI HOGAN, MARYLAND’S FIRST LADY, WILL MAKE PERSONAL APPEARANCE TO CLOSE ART SHOW ON AUGUST 18

July

YUMI HOGAN SHOW CONTINUES AT THE OCEAN CITY CENTER FOR THE ARTS WITH NEW SHOWS AND OPENING RECEPTION ON FIRST FRIDAY
TICKETS NOW ON SALE FOR 13TH ANNUAL SAND CASTLE HOME TOUR AND KICK-OFF COCKTAIL PARTY in SEPTEMBER
Public is invited to watch “Artists Paint OC” and come to the Wet Paint Sale during the 12th annual plein air event August 9-13

June

ART LEAGUE WELCOMES NEW DEVELOPMENT AND EVENTS COORDINATOR
FREE FAMILY ART DAYS CELEBRATION IS SATURDAY, JUNE 17 AT THE OCEAN CITY CENTER FOR THE ARTS

May

JUNE’S FIRST FRIDAY ART OPENING AT THE OCEAN CITY CENTER FOR THE ARTS FEATURES ALTERNATIVE MEDIA
INAUGURAL OCEAN CITY FILM FESTIVAL PREMIERES IN THE RESORT JUNE 8 – 11

April

APRIL FIRST FRIDAY ART OPENING FEATURES CORPORATE PARTNER SHOW, SILK PAINTERS AND STUDENT ANIME ART

March

“pARTy for the Arts” new fundraiser on April 8 at OC Center for the Arts supports three local nonprofits

February

Diversity of art from the Mid-Atlantic region is showcased during March with opening reception on First Friday at Ocean City Center for the Arts

January

February’s First Friday opening of five new shows at Ocean City Center for the Arts is free and open to the public
Art League of Ocean City announces new Board of Directors
The art of the written word is featured at two free events at the Ocean City Center for the Arts

2016

December

Arts Center opens 2017 on First Friday, Jan. 7 with a collaboration of written words and visual art
Bowl makers and sponsors are needed for the 4th Annual Empty Bowl Project that fights hunger locally

November

THE BEST OF 2016 PLUS THE ANNUAL ARTISAN FAIR FILL THE OCEAN CITY CENTER FOR THE ARTS THIS WEEKEND

October

The public is invited an event featuring the next generation of artists at Ocean City Center for the Arts
The public is invited to free opening art reception on First Friday, Oct. 7 at Ocean City Center for the Arts

August

September shows at Ocean City Center for the Arts open with a free public reception on First Friday, September 2
Wet Paint Sale at Ocean City Center for the Arts on August 13 is opportunity for public to buy local, original art

July

August shows at Ocean City Center for the Arts open with a free public reception on First Friday, August 5
Photographers are invited to participate in “A Week in the Life of OC” photography contest July 10 – 16

May

Photography and “Father & Son” exhibits open on First Friday, June 3
Landscape painter Debra Howard will give free talk about Tangier Island on May 10 at Ocean City Center for the Arts
“Food for the Soul” exhibit opens on First Friday, May 6 at the Ocean City Center for the Arts

April

OCEAN CITY CENTER FOR THE ARTS ANNOUNCES SPRING SCHEDULE OF ART CLASSES

March

The public is invited to the Empty Bowl Soup Dinner on March 19 at the Ocean City Center for the Arts

February

Low- and no-cost music classes for children and adults begin this week at the Ocean City Center for the Arts

2015

December

Arts Center opens 2016 on 2nd Friday, Jan. 8 with a melding of written words and visual art
3rd Annual Empty Bowl Project kicks off with bowl making sessions at the Ocean City Center for the Arts

November

FAMILIES MAKE ART TOGETHER ON FREE FAMILY ART DAY, SATURDAY, NOV. 21, FEATURING ART WITH PUMPKINS AND GOURDS

October

“THE THINGS I CARRY,” ART BY A WOUNDED WARRIOR, IS FEATURED SHOW AT FIRST FRIDAY OPENING AT ARTS CENTER
UPCOMING ART EVENTS EXPLORE HEALING, CREATIVITY AND MENTAL HEALTH

September

THE ART OF THE MARRIAGE PROPOSAL

August

SUMMER ENDS WITH A MEMORABLE OPENING ON FIRST FRIDAY AT THE OCEAN CITY CENTER FOR THE ARTS
PLEIN AIR ARTISTS ALERT BEACH PATROL TO EMERGENCY AND CAPTURE THE RESCUE ON CANVAS
ART LEAGUE OF OCEAN CELEBRATES 3 DAYS OF PLEIN AIR PAINTING IN OCEAN CITY

July

ARTIST PATRICK HENRY BROADENS HIS HORIZONS AT OCEAN CITY CENTER FOR THE ARTS IN AUGUST SHOW
Public is invited to watch “Artists Paint OC” during the resort’s 10th annual plein air event August 6-9

June

“I REMEMBER BETTER WHEN I PAINT” WORKSHOP DESIGNED FOR THOSE AFFECTED BY ALZHEIMER’S
OCEAN CITY CENTER FOR THE ARTS OFFERS A BOUNTY OF SUMMER CLASSES FOR ARTISTS AND NON-ARTISTS, ADULTS AND CHILDREN