Art League of Ocean City MD

Art League of Ocean City MD Dedicated to the enrichment of life through the arts. Visit us and be inspired! Located at the Ocean City Center for the Arts
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09/07/2026

WIN $5,000 TOWARD THE TRIP OF A LIFETIME!

Where will your next adventure take you?

Enter for your chance to win $5,000 toward the trip of your dreams—or choose the $5,000 cash prize instead!

$100 per ticket
6 tickets for $500
ONLY 350 TICKETS AVAILABLE

The winning ticket will be drawn at the pARTy of the Year on October 6, and every ticket purchased supports the Art League's programs and mission. Need not be present to win. Sponsored by Oasis Travel.

Click here to purchase: https://givebutter.com/PartyoftheYear2026

Help us build for the next generation of artists! 🎨Creativity is thriving at the Art League of Ocean City—and we’re read...
09/07/2026

Help us build for the next generation of artists! 🎨

Creativity is thriving at the Art League of Ocean City—and we’re ready to make room for even more of it.

Through our Beyond the Walls Capital Campaign, we’re working to add 1,440 square feet to the Ocean City Center for the Arts, expanding our capacity to welcome more children, teens, adults, and families through our doors.

Your support will help us create more space to learn, explore, connect, and discover a lifelong love of the arts. Every gift, no matter the size, helps bring us closer to making this vision a reality.

Help us go Beyond the Walls and build for the next generation.

Donate today:
https://canvas.artleagueofoceancity.org/donate

Questions? Contact Development Director, Jessica Bauer, at [email protected]

📣 CALL FOR ARTISTS: Fem-in-essenceFemale-identifying artists are invited to submit work for Fem-in-essence, our October ...
09/06/2026

📣 CALL FOR ARTISTS: Fem-in-essence

Female-identifying artists are invited to submit work for Fem-in-essence, our October exhibition curated by Deb Rolig!

This exhibition celebrates resilient, nurturing, and empowered women through art, challenging artists to express an aspect of the feminine experience that is uniquely their own.

🎨 Artists may enter up to two original works for consideration. All media welcome, including 2D and 3D!

Important Dates:
• Artwork Drop Off: September 27 & 28
• Exhibit: October 2–31
• Opening Reception: First Friday, October 2, 5–7 PM
• Artwork Pick Up: November 1 & 2

Ready to participate? Make your artwork drop-off appointment here:
https://www.signupgenius.com/go/9040F48AEA72FA7FF2-65534038-pickup #/

Join the Art League of Ocean City on Tuesday, October 6 for our annual pARTy of the Year: An Evening in Rivendell at The...
09/05/2026

Join the Art League of Ocean City on Tuesday, October 6 for our annual pARTy of the Year: An Evening in Rivendell at The Hobbit Restaurant!

Enjoy an enchanting evening featuring fine dining, premium drinks and open bar, golden-hour bay views, an online auction, and an elegant atmosphere inspired by The Hobbit—all while supporting the arts in our community.

Planning to attend with a companion or group? Sponsorships of $1,500 and above are the best way to guarantee seating together, while also enjoying an elevated menu and additional sponsor benefits.

Click here to view our sponsorship packet: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1eGrRrJ8MuBsTIm-LUirv88NW6fQ5hr6T/view?usp=drive_link

For sponsorship information, contact Jessica Bauer at [email protected].

📅 Tuesday, October 6 | 6–9 PM
📍 The Hobbit Restaurant
https://givebutter.com/PartyoftheYear2026

✨ We hope you'll join us for this unforgettable evening in support of the Art League of Ocean City.

🎨 First Friday is a BLOCK PARTY!Celebrate back-to-school season with us TONIGHT from 5–7 PM and discover all the ways yo...
09/04/2026

🎨 First Friday is a BLOCK PARTY!

Celebrate back-to-school season with us TONIGHT from 5–7 PM and discover all the ways you can get creative at the Art League this fall!

✨ Meet our instructors & watch live art demos
🎨 Enjoy a hands-on kids craft
🎶 Live music by The Marsh Lovers
🍴 Complimentary bites from Lombardi’s & Blue Fish
🖼️ Meet the artists & explore our new September exhibitions

See live demonstrations in resin jewelry, acrylics, pour painting, photography, pastels, alcohol ink, and watercolor, and meet our Director of Education, Dr. Mary Anne Cooper, to learn about upcoming classes for kids, teens, and adults.

Plus, explore new exhibitions featuring Visual Symphony, Artists Paint OC, Katie Cassidy & Students, Jim Rehak, Carol Claasen, and more!

FREE & open to everyone! Come celebrate art, creativity, and the start of a new season with us. 🎨

Funding for this project is provided in part by the Worcester County Arts Council, Maryland State Arts Council and the National Endowment for the Arts, organizations dedicated to cultivating a vibrant cultural community where the arts thrive.

Originals Only: No Covers, Just CreatorsSaturday, September 19 | 6–8pmFREE! Advanced Registration PreferredOriginals Onl...
09/03/2026

Originals Only: No Covers, Just Creators
Saturday, September 19 | 6–8pm
FREE! Advanced Registration Preferred

Originals Only: No Covers, Just Creators is a celebration of authentic, original expression across all creative mediums. Poets, comedians, musicians, and performers come together to share their unique voices, stories, and talents.

No covers, no routines—just original creativity.

From fresh spoken word and stand-up comedy to original music straight from the heart, Originals Only is a place for true creators to shine. Join us for an inspiring evening of one-of-a-kind performances celebrating creativity and self-expression.

Free and open to all – snacks included!

Lineup

Unusual Suspects
Original music duo performing in the DC area. Both are veteran performers from different types of popular music.

Sherri Bale
Original stories by a talented writer of fiction and essay.

Thayer Brothers
Three songwriters in one group with song styles ranging from melancholy to great days. Guitar, harp and harmonies and award winning songwriting.

Bouzouki Americana
Bouzouki Americana is a combination of rock, country and pop originals played on the Irish bouzouki, an 8 stringed instrument in the mandolin family. With strong lyrics and heartfelt performance, he conveys his unique perspective on life, love and the Eastern Shore.

Click here to register: https://canvas.artleagueofoceancity.org/events/40

🎨 Calling All Artists!There are lots of ways to get your artwork involved with the Art League of Ocean City as we wrap u...
09/03/2026

🎨 Calling All Artists!

There are lots of ways to get your artwork involved with the Art League of Ocean City as we wrap up 2026 and look ahead to 2027! From upcoming gallery exhibitions to special projects and publication opportunities, check out our latest Calls for Artists:

• Fem-in-essence — Drop-off Sept. 27–28
• 2027 Calendar & 2026 Annual Report — Enter by Oct. 5
• Shared Visions — Enter by Oct. 12
• Stigma Highlighted: Beyond the Label — Enter by Oct. 16
• Everyday Heroes — Drop-off Nov. 1–2
• Members Annual Juried Show — Enter by Nov. 2
• Small Works — Drop-off Nov. 29–30

👉 View all Calls for Artists, submission details & entry requirements: https://artleagueofoceancity.org/call-for-entries/

🎄 Think your tree has what it takes to win $1,000?Calling all artists, nonprofits, schools, community groups, and busine...
09/02/2026

🎄 Think your tree has what it takes to win $1,000?

Calling all artists, nonprofits, schools, community groups, and businesses! Trees for the Arts is back at Winterfest of Lights, and we’re looking for creative teams to battle it out for the title of Tree Decorating Champion — and a $1,000 CASH PRIZE!

Transform a Christmas tree into a show-stopping holiday masterpiece, then rally your friends, family, customers, and supporters to vote for your creation throughout Winterfest of Lights.

🏆 The ONE tree with the most votes wins $1,000!
🎄 Entry fee: $40
📅 Decorating: Nov. 11 & 12, 9am–3pm
⚠️ Space is limited!

Ready to compete? Contact Aubrey Sizemore at [email protected] to enter or learn more.

Proceeds benefit youth programs at the Art League of Ocean City.

09/02/2026

🌿✨ Your invitation to Rivendell has arrived…

Join us Tuesday, October 6, at The Hobbit Restaurant for the Art League of Ocean City's pARTy of the Year: An Evening in Rivendell.

An unforgettable evening of fine dining, premium drinks, golden-hour bay views, an online auction, and a little bit of magic—all in support of the arts in our community.

Attending with a companion or group? Sponsorships of $1,500 and above include reserved seating for your guests together, plus an elevated sponsor dining experience and additional benefits.

For sponsorship information, contact Jessica Bauer at [email protected].

https://givebutter.com/PartyoftheYear2026

Address

502 94th Street (Bayside)
Ocean City, MD
21842

Opening Hours

Monday 9am - 4pm
Tuesday 9am - 4pm
Wednesday 9am - 4pm
Thursday 9am - 4pm
Friday 9am - 4pm
Saturday 11am - 4pm
Sunday 11am - 4pm

Telephone

+14105249433

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