2022
September
SAND CASTLE HOME TOUR IS BACK IN-PERSON SEPT. 29-30, 2022 TO BENEFIT THE ART LEAGUE OF OCEAN CITYMARYLAND’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 ARTSANNUAL “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 McBRIDESPLASH MOUNTAIN TICKET FUNDRAISER ON AUGUST 9 IS BENEFIT FOR ART LEAGUE OF OCEAN CITY
June
New community art mural installed on 94th St. tennis courtsOcean 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 exhibitsGlass 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 scholarshipsART 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 FESTIVALFebruary
MINGLING WITH FELLOW FILM LOVERS IS PART OF THE OCEAN CITY FILM FESTIVAL MAR. 3-6FIRST 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 2022JANUARY 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 ARTSArt 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 GALLERIESArt 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. 10August
FREE FIRST FRIDAY ART OPENINGS ARE SEPT. 3 AT THE OCEAN CITY CENTER FOR THE ARTS AND SATELLITE GALLERIESArt 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 BEYONDART 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 BEYONDArt League Fellow Ash’iz to present free Lunch & Learn on holistic healing on May 11 on Zoom
March
OCEAN CITY FILM FESTIVAL ANNOUNCES 2021 WINNERSOCEAN 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” CREWOCEAN 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 ZoomArt 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 showsDecember 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. 29September
Art League of Ocean City seeks nominations for annual SHEro Awards honoring women of DelmarvaALL-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 CHALLENGEART 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 33RD 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 8OCEAN 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 GRANTFirst 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 8Art 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 photographyART 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 collaboratingNovember
First Friday opening on Dec. 6 at the Ocean City Center for the Arts includes holiday artisan fairOcean 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 ArtsLAURA 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 CITYArt 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 2ART 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 ARTSART 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 City2ND 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 ARTSFebruary
THE DELAWARE WATERCOLOR SOCIETY PLUS EMERGING ARTISTS OPEN SHOWS ON FIRST FRIDAY, MARCH 1, AT OC CENTER FOR THE ARTSJanuary
TWO YOUNG WOMEN ARTISTS SHARE THE MAIN GALLERY DURING FEBRUARY AT THE OCEAN CITY CENTER FOR THE ARTSFEBRUARY’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 tripArt 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 ArtsTo 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 ArtsArt 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 STUDENTSArt 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 3Art 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 RESORTFREE “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 4April
THE ART LEAGUE OF OCEAN CITY ANNOUNCES “THE BIG GET-TOGETHER,” A FUNDRAISER FEATURING ART, CRAFT BREWS, AND LOCAL CUISINEMarch
ASIAN-INFLUENCED ART FILLS THE GALLERIES OF THE OCEAN CENTER FOR THE ARTS DURING APRIL, OPENING ON FIRST FRIDAY APRIL 6Art 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 & Parks2017
November
THE BEST OF 2017 PLUS THE ANNUAL ARTISAN FAIR FILL THE OCEAN CITY CENTER FOR THE ARTS THIS WEEKENDOctober
ENTRIES ARE NOW BEING ACCEPTED FOR SECOND ANNUAL OCEAN CITY FILM FESTIVAL, MARCH 9-11, 2018September
KOREAN-AMERICAN ARTISTS OPEN NEW SHOW AT OCEAN CITY CENTER FOR THE ARTS ON FIRST FRIDAY, OCT. 6August
BALTIMORE WATERCOLOR SOCIETY VISITS WITH PAINTINGS, OPENING ON FIRST FRIDAY AT THE OCEAN CITY CENTER FOR THE ARTSFIVE 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 FRIDAYTICKETS 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 COORDINATORFREE 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 MEDIAINAUGURAL 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 ARTMarch
“pARTy for the Arts” new fundraiser on April 8 at OC Center for the Arts supports three local nonprofitsFebruary
Diversity of art from the Mid-Atlantic region is showcased during March with opening reception on First Friday at Ocean City Center for the ArtsJanuary
February’s First Friday opening of five new shows at Ocean City Center for the Arts is free and open to the publicArt 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 artBowl 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 WEEKENDOctober
The public is invited an event featuring the next generation of artists at Ocean City Center for the ArtsThe 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 2Wet 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 5Photographers 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 3Landscape 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 CLASSESMarch
The public is invited to the Empty Bowl Soup Dinner on March 19 at the Ocean City Center for the ArtsFebruary
Low- and no-cost music classes for children and adults begin this week at the Ocean City Center for the Arts2015
December
Arts Center opens 2016 on 2nd Friday, Jan. 8 with a melding of written words and visual art3rd 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 GOURDSOctober
“THE THINGS I CARRY,” ART BY A WOUNDED WARRIOR, IS FEATURED SHOW AT FIRST FRIDAY OPENING AT ARTS CENTERUPCOMING ART EVENTS EXPLORE HEALING, CREATIVITY AND MENTAL HEALTH
September
THE ART OF THE MARRIAGE PROPOSALAugust
SUMMER ENDS WITH A MEMORABLE OPENING ON FIRST FRIDAY AT THE OCEAN CITY CENTER FOR THE ARTSPLEIN 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 SHOWPublic 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’SOCEAN CITY CENTER FOR THE ARTS OFFERS A BOUNTY OF SUMMER CLASSES FOR ARTISTS AND NON-ARTISTS, ADULTS AND CHILDREN