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REGISTRATION NOW OPEN FOR PAINT BERLIN - 4th ANNUAL PLEIN AIR
SEPTEMBER 19 - 21, 2013
Artists and Art Lovers are invited to make plans now to attend Paint Berlin, our 4th annual plein air event!
ARTIST REGISTRATION
SUMMER ARTS CAMP
Summer Arts Camp 2013 will be held June 17 - 21, 9 am - 2:30 pm at the Berlin Intermediate School.
Registration form, including selection of workshops offered this year is now available: SUMMER ARTS CAMP 2013 REGISTRATION FORM

REGISTRATION DEADLINE: MAY 31.

SUMMER ARTS CAMP T-SHIRT LOGO DESIGN WINNER!
We are happy to announce that Lila Quillin, who attended this year's Summer Arts Camp for children, has been named a Winner of the 2013 T-shirt logo design contest. Lila's creative design will be printed on t-shirts and worn by all campers who participate in 2013 Summer Arts Camp.

Community Arts Development Grants Awarded
The Worcester County Arts Council is proud to award $14,750 in Community Arts Development Grants program to 12 art projects and events to be presented by local nonprofit arts organizations during the 6 month granting cycle beginning July 1, 2012.
Funding will support a wide variety of creative and innovative projects that are of outstanding artistic quality and demonstrate community benefit enhancing the lives of everyone living and visiting the Worcester County.

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Visit Our Gallery:
WCAC Berlin Gallery
6 Jefferson Street
Berlin, MD. 21811
Phone: 410-641-0809

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Celebrating 30 years of Art!
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.
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News & Announcements
WELCOME NEW MEMBERS

Membership in our organization plays an extremely important part in promoting the Arts in our County. Membership dues notices are sent out monthly. Please show your support for the Arts in Worcester County by renewing your Annual Membership promptly!
The President and the Board of Directors take great pleasure in welcoming the following new members to our organization:

Individual: Nadine Berkowsky, Nancy Bounds
Family: Jason & Patti Backer, Kent & Vicky Layman, Kenneth & Joyce Urbanski, Sheila & Mike Quillin, Melissa Denault, Louise & James Bounds, Bob de Koter & Christina Jarmolinski
Business Organization: Random Juxtaposition
Students under 18: Kylie Byrne,

We thank you for your support, help and dedication!

JOIN TODAY! MEMBERSHIP APPLICATION
 
REGISTRATION NOW OPEN FOR PAINT BERLIN - 4th ANNUAL PLEIN AIR
SEPTEMBER 19 - 21, 2013
Artists and Art Lovers are invited to make plans now to attend Paint Berlin, our 4th annual plein air event!
ARTIST REGISTRATION

ARTISTS: Artists will paint any or all days during the event at a location of their choosing. Artists will have an opportunity to network, exhibit and sell their artwork as well as compete for attractive cash prizes.

A commission of 25% will be collected for artwork sold. ARTIST REGISTRATION FORM IS AVAILABLE HERE: ARTIST REGISTRATION
Registration deadline: July 31, 2013.


VISITORS: You’re invited to come and watch the artists work during this event and to attend the "Wet paint sale" and exhibit to be held at the the Atlantic Hotel on Saturday, September 21 from 5:30 pm - 8 pm

Christy Jones, artist and Paint Berlin 2012 People's Choice Award winner.
 
SUMMER ARTS CAMP
Summer Arts Camp 2013 will be held June 17 - 21, 9 am - 2:30 pm at the Berlin Intermediate School.
Registration form, including selection of workshops offered this year is now available: SUMMER ARTS CAMP 2013 REGISTRATION FORM

REGISTRATION DEADLINE: MAY 31.

This camp is designed for students entering grades 3 - 8 in fall 2013 and last year more than 120 children attended.

VOLUNTEERING OPPORTUNITIES:

We are offering volunteering opportunities for students (15 years old and older) who would like to help during our Summer Arts Camp for children. Volunteers will be involved in assisting art instructors during classes and workshops and will receive community service hours for their time volunteering.

Interested students should submit ARTS CAMP VOLUNTEER APPLICATION along with a signed copy of 2013 Arts Camp Volunteer Guidelines to Anna Mullis, Executive Director. Volunteer's Application should be mailed to: WCAC, 6 Jefferson Street, Berlin, MD 21811.

Bowls of Art Workshop with Miss Cindy Sullivan
 

Featured Artist
The exhibit will be on display till June 30, 2013.
Pictured above: First place winner, Robert Johnson, David Simpson, and Brigitte Bowden, honorable mention award.
Winners of the “Artist’s Choice”, Juried Art Exhibit Announced
Click here to find out more about this artist.




Events & Exhibits “Summer at the Shore” featuring historic bathing costumes.
Date: 04/02/2013
Time: Tues.-Sat. 10 am – 4 pm; Sun. 1-4 pm
Location: Julia A. Purnell Museum
Contact Information: Call 410-632-0515 for information.
 
Summer at the Shore
Date: 04/02/2013
Time: Tues-Sat 10 AM- 4PM, Sun 1 PM- 4PM
Location: Purnell Museum, 208 W. Market St., Snow Hill, MD, 21863
Exhibit of historic bathing costumes
Contact Information: Claire Otterbein, 410-632-0515
 
Write It! Creative Writing
Date: 05/04/2013
Time: 10 AM
Location: Berlin Library
Creative Writing. Novice and established writers gather to share their creative writing projects.
Contact Information: Call 410-641-0650 for information
 
Story Time
Date: 06/18/2013
Time: 10:30 AM
Location: Berlin Library
All 3-5 olds are invited to visit the library to hear marvelous stories and make fun crafts
Contact Information: Call 410-641-0650 for information
 
Nature Photography Camp
Date: 06/18/2013
Time: 9 am to 4 pm every day
Location: Ward Museum, 909 S. Schumaker Dr. Salisbury MD, 21804
Summer Camp for youth, 12-20 years old
Contact Information: Mark McMullen Bushman, 410-742-4988 ext.110
 
Delmarva Chicken Festival
Date: 06/21/2013
Location: Byrd Park, Snow Hill.
Entertainment will include Unites States Army & Navy Bands, musical groups, local gospel groups, local childrens’ theater groups. Sponsored by the grant from the Worcester County Arts Council.
Contact Information: Charlotte Cathell 410-632-1529
 
Fireside Chat
Date: 06/27/2013
Time: 3 PM
Location: Berlin Library
Monthly Book Discussion
Contact Information: Call 410-641-0650 for information.
 
July Pottery Classes at the OC Center for the Arts
Date: 07/01/2013
Learn to work with clay on the wheel and by hand building. Make fun and functional art. Glazing and firing included in the cost. Classes held Tuesdays, Thursdays, and Saturdays. Classes for kids and adults.
Contact Information: To register (410)524-9433 http://www.artleagueofoceancity.org
 
Maryland State Arts Council
The Worcester County Arts Council is funded by a grant from the Maryland State Arts Council, an agency dedicated to cultivating a vibrant cultural community where the arts thrive. An agency of the Department of Business & Economic Development, the MSAC provides financial support and technical assistance to non profit organizations, units of government, colleges and universities for arts activities.

Funding for the Maryland State Arts Council is also provided by the National Endowment for the Arts, a federal agency, which believes that a great nation deserves great art.

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