The Worcester County Arts Council’s Gallery is open Tuesdays - Sundays from 11:00 am - 3:00 pm.
JURIED SHOW RECEPTION Friday, November 8 from 4:00 - 6:00 pm.
Visit the Gallery to view the exquisite artwork of our Co-Op artists and juried show entries. The Co-Op includes acrylic, collage, mixed media, watercolor artwork, blown glass, ceramics, jewelry, painting on silk, stained glass, etc.
Promoting and Cultivating Arts Since 1976
Welcome to the Worcester County Arts Council - the Home of the Arts!
The Worcester County Arts Council was designated the local arts agency for Worcester County by the Worcester County Commissioners in 1976. As a non-profit, 501 (c3) organization, the Arts Council works to lead the way in support of the Arts with programs designed to encourage diversity, access, and inclusion of everyone in the Community.
We strive to bring the Arts to under-served areas of the Community with its wealth of free, high-quality art exhibits, activities, performances, and other cultural art programming designed for children and adults alike.
Visit our charming Gallery and experience the beauty of local Arts!
TO LEARN MORE ABOUT OUR PROGRAMS & COMMUNITY SERVICES
THE GALLERY IS CLOSED
We will reopen on Saturday, February 1
with the
Ocean City/Berlin Optimist
Worcester County High School Art Contest
featured in our Exhibit Room
TO VIEW OUR FEATURED EXHIBITS
“SMALL TREASURES” JURIED SHOW BERLIN LIBRARY GALLERY (Artwork by 2024 PLEIN AIR Artists) GULL CREEK GALLERY
ART FOR THE HEART - LITTLE FREE GALLERY
OFFICIALLY OPEN!
We are excited to invite you to visit the Art for the Heart - Little Free Gallery, a community-driven space where creativity, healing, and community come together! This new gallery is dedicated to the transformative power of art in promoting emotional well-being, mental health, and connection.
The gallery space, located at the front of the Arts Council building, opened its doors on Friday, November 29th, and serves as a free, accessible space for both viewing and sharing art.
This initiative is especially meaningful as the gallery itself was built by a World War II veteran, Mr. James Panzetta, whose personal journey of healing through craftsmanship and creativity led him to construct this tiny gallery space.
Art for the Heart is more than just a place to view and share art; it’s a space for healing through creativity, where every piece invites reflection, joy, and emotional expression. Art for the Heart Little Free Gallery is a space where everyone is welcome to share, discover, and connect.
Take home a piece that resonates with you, add your own creation to the gallery, or simply enjoy the positive energy of a space built around art, well-being, and connection.
Through local artists' works, we offer a range of pieces that can inspire, uplift, and spark meaningful conversations around well-being, mental health, and healing.
We can't wait to share the love of art with you all as we celebrate the opening of this unique, community-driven space! Enjoy the art and maybe even take home a piece that speaks to your heart!
2024 SUMMER ARTS CAMP
“Assateague Favorite View II” by Nancy R. Thomas
2023 Paint Worcester County - Plein Air - Participating Artist
2024 PAINT WORCESTER COUNTY - PLEIN AIR
FY 2025 GRANTS
2025 ARTS SCHOLARSHIP GUIDELINES AND APPLICATION
Below are the 2024-2025 school year guidelines and applications. The APPLICATION DEADLINE is May 1, 2025.
Arts Scholarship Guidelines
Arts Scholarship Application
Don't hesitate to get in touch with Executive Director, Anna Mullis, if you have any questions. anna@worcestercountyartscouncil.org
ARTS SCHOLARSHIPS
2024
ARTS ECONOMIC IMPACT STUDY
We are thrilled to announce that the Worcester County Arts Council is conducting an Economic Impact Study of the Arts in Worcester County to measure the economic and social value of the Arts, Artists, and Arts Council's programming and contributions to the local Community.
We are proud to work with the Salisbury University Perdue School of Business BEACON team, Salisbury University students, and our partners at Worcester County Tourism on this important research.
Above: Anna Mullis (center), WCAC Executive Director pictured with John Hickman, BEACON Director (right), and Dr. KwangWook Gang, Associate Professor Salisbury University Perdue School of Business.
Above: Pictured from left - Brianna Dix, Marketing Specialist and Nancy Schwendeman, Workforce Development Specialist - Office of Tourism and Economic Development; Ishmael "Bailey" Willey, John Hickman - SU BEACON Perdue School of Business; Anna Mullis - WCAC Executive Director, Dr. KwangWook GANG - Associate Professor, SU Perdue School of Business.
ARTS ECONOMIC IMPACT STUDY
YOUR FEEDBACK MATTERS!
PLEASE SCAN THE QR CODE BELOW AND COMPLETE THE SURVEY
MARYLAND’S ARTS SECTOR RANKS HIGH IN VALUE!
Several rankings announced over the last few months show the positive economic impact and strong support for Maryland’s arts and culture sector, of which the Maryland State Arts Council (MSAC) is a primary funder.
The National Center for Arts Research, or SMU DataArts recently ranked Maryland first in public support of the arts, as well as fifth overall for the most arts-vibrant states. These first-ever rankings researched the nationwide supply, demand, and government support for the arts.
To read the full report, follow THIS LINK.
