The Worcester County Arts Council, Inc. established in 1977, is a private non-profit corporation designated by the County Commissioners and the Maryland State Arts Council to promote and encourage visual, performing and cultural arts in Worcester County, Maryland.
The Worcester County Arts Council and Gallery is located at 6 Jefferson Street in historic Berlin, MD.
Our Co-Op Gallery features local artists and their work. Come see artists create in front of your eyes! Follow the links to the left for further information.
The Gallery is open Monday thru Friday, 11 am to 3 pm and some Saturdays.
Click on "Events & Exhibits" for a preview of upcoming exhibits at the WCAC. Or find out about the artists in our registry by visiting our "Meet The Artists" page.
Discover great art destinations, one-of-a-kind galleries, fabulous restaurants and special events that celebrate beauty and unique character of the Eastern Shore.
| Summer Arts Camp 2012 - Registration Begins! | |
| The Camp will take place at Berlin Intermediate School, June 18 - June 22, 2012 from 9am - 2:30 pm. REGISTRATION DEADLINE; JUNE 1, 2012. Summer Arts Camp 2012 promises to be an exciting time! ARTS CAMP REGISTRATION FORM  | |
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| CALL FOR ARTISTS | |
| The Worcester County Arts Council invites all interested artists to participate in a juried art show to be exhibited during the month of June at the WCAC Gallery. | |
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| MARYLAND ARTS DELIVER $1 BILLION BOOST TO ECONOMY! | |
| The arts industry generated a total of $501 million in direct spending and had a total economic impact of $1 billion during fiscal 2010, according to a recently released economic-impact study from the Maryland Department of Business and Economic Development concerning the state’s arts industry that year. Here are some of the findings in the report: • About 7.6 million people attended arts events in Maryland, spending an estimated $292 million on related goods and services. • The arts industry generated 10,671 full-time equivalent jobs. • Arts-related employment accounted for $385 million in salaries. • Arts organizations generated $209 million in direct spending on goods and services. • The arts industry provided $36.5 million in state and local taxes. • Every $1 in arts organizations’ operating budgets led to $3.78 in additional economic activity. • Grants from the Maryland State Arts Council represent $1 out of every $19 in the operating budgets of arts organizations. | |
Shino Ash Lidded Jar generously donated by the Artist, will be auctioned off in May.
Stop by to place your bid!
