Upcoming Events

Originals Only

Join us for a vibrant showcase where artists present their original music, share captivating poetry, and hilarious comics delivering their wit and humor.  It’s an evening of creativity and laughter you won’t want to miss. Come watch and support these talented performers as they bring their unique voices to the stage!

Lineup:

eScape hAtch

Sympaticocious

Sherri Bale

Allie Donovan

The Marsh Lovers

Interested in performing? Click here.

Shared Visions Readings

Meet the artists and writers of this year’s “Shared Visions” collaboration. Hear readings of the poetry and prose inspired by the artwork on display. Plus complimentary refreshments. FREE and open to the public.

First Friday Opening Reception for February 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.

OC Film Night

OCFF Season 9 Preview Night and Poster Reveal

Saturday February 15th, 6:30PM at the Art League of Ocean City

Join us for a night of selected short films from the OCFF Season 9 catalog as well as the grand reveal of our 2025 poster design by artist Ian Postley! Content not rated by MPAA. 90 minutes approximately.

Drifting
Chuckles, Chortles, Snickers, and Snorts
Directed by Samantha Aben.
At a divey roller rink, two childhood friends reunite after their separate ventures into life after high school.
9 minutes.
Baltimore, MD

There’s This Girl
Date Night
Directed by Henry Schmid-James.
A student’s innocent hallway crush quickly develops into an unhealthy hallway obsession.
8 minutes.
Baltimore, MD

No Pressure
Moving Forward
Directed by Karan Kendrick.
After the suicide of a high school senior, friends grapple with understanding the factors that led to her decision to do so.
9 minutes.
Waldorf, MD

Humility
Chuckles, Chortles, Snickers, and Snorts
Directed by Marlon Wallace.
A young kickboxer has the freedom to choose what kind of fighter he wants to be. He chooses to be cocky, but can he back it up?
7 minutes.
Dover, DE

Heritage Award: Kennard Center
Maryland Life
Directed by Wide Angle Youth Media.
A short documentary highlighting the former Kennard School in Queen Anne’s County Maryland.
5 minutes.
Centreville, MD

A 500 Mile Journey To Santiago de Compostela: My Yes Is Greater Than Any No
Creating Purpose
Directed by Antonio Goodwin.
This documentary shares Antonio’s adventures, challenges and lessons learned from walking the Camino. Antonio Goodwin is a Black American man, who walked El Camino de Santiago solo.  It highlights key experiences and conversations along the way that completely changed his life. This film inspires you to recognize those “no” conversations, be it from society, family or friends, and discover that the “yes” in your heart is greater than any no.
30 minutes.
Houston, TX

Ocean City Film Festival 2025

Join us March 6-9 for the 9th annual Ocean City Film Festival, screening films from independent filmmakers of every genre and background. Visit ocmdfilmfestival.com for details.

First Friday Opening Reception for March 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 Montgomery Financial.

Featuring the annual Shirley Hall Youth Art Show.

Shirley Hall Youth Art Show 2025

For over 30 years, the Art League of Ocean City has featured artwork by Worcester County middle and high school students for an annual youth art show. Cash prizes awarded! Celebrate “National Student Art Month” and support these talented young artists. Exhibit Dates: opening reception Friday March 7, 5-7pm. Exhibit continues Saturday 11-4pm and Sunday 11-2pm.

Originally sponsored by the Women’s Club of Ocean City, this annual youth art show was coordinated by Shirley Hall who was an active member of the OC Women’s Club and former Art League president. When the OC Women’s Club disbanded, the Art League continued to coordinate the yearly youth show as it was central to the organization’s mission. When Shirley passed away in 2006, the Art League renamed the show in her honor. The show will be judged by Shirley’s daughter Betsy Hall Harrison, who will award cash prizes on behalf of her family members.

Please contact Gallery Assistant Kacie Neeb at kacie@artleagueofoceancity.org for more information or with questions.

Originals Only

Join us for a vibrant showcase where artists present their original music, share captivating poetry, and hilarious comics delivering their wit and humor.  It’s an evening of creativity and laughter you won’t want to miss. Come watch and support these talented performers as they bring their unique voices to the stage!

Lineup:

eScape hAtch

Sympaticocious

Allie Donovan

Interested in performing? Click here.