May 12th, 2015
“Fund-Racing” in Historic Berlin, Maryland….In 2014 Berlin was named America’s Coolest Small Town. It is in the heart of Worcester County, near Ocean City, and Assateague Island National Park. It is quaint, full of restaurants, shops, and art galleries.
The Worcester County Arts Council is excited to announce the inaugural 5K Race/Walk For The Arts to be held on Saturday, May 16, 2015 in Historic Downtown Berlin. This healthful, family friendly, and positively focused event is a fundraiser to increase the awareness and importance of Arts in our Communities!! Runners of all ages are encouraged to sign up.
Race fee is $25, even on the day of the event.
For details, schedule and registration go to: http://www.octrirunning.com. OC Tri-Running Sport, Inc., is an endurance and multi-sport event management company. It was founded by friends, and locals to the OC MD area that have participated in many triathlons, running, and cycling events.
A FREE, 1 year membership to the Worcester County Arts Council is included with your registration for this event!! The Arts Council thanks T-Shirt Sponsors, Event Sponsors, and Mile Marker Sponsors. Please visit http://www.worcestercountyartscouncil.org for information on other events, summer arts camps, exhibits and programs.
Summer Arts Programs are designed to help area children improve themselves while having fun engaging in art activities. The camp will start on June 22nd until June 26th from 9 a.m. until 2:30 p.m. Please check the above mentioned website or give them a call to 410-641-0809.
Note: Paint Berlin – 6th Annual Plein Air – Artists Registration is Open!!
This competition will be held September 17 – 19, 2015. It will feature talented artists from across the region who will pain the beauty of Berlin and surrounding areas to capture and preserve the best aspects of the community.
Have a good one!! Talk to you later!
June 25th, 2014
I think you will like this!! Fig Tree Studio travels around the Eastern Shore providing 1-hour classes to day care and community centers. Ages 10 months and up!! Supplies are included, affordable art lessons; prices depend on how many kids end up participating in the art lesson.
10 students and under-$25
20 students and under-$35
30 students and under-$45
40 students and under-$55
50 students and under-$65
More than 50 students, please contact them for a price.
Fig Tree Studio’s schedule caters to the needs of the center, whether its a one session, weekly, or monthly class.
For detailed information and any questions you may have, please contact Erika Ritlling, 443-523-7656. You shoud visit the website http://www.figtreestudioberlin.com. On Facebook you may find it as Fig Tree Studio.
JULY ART CLASSES – Fig Tree Studio will be providing art classes at the Worcester County Arts Council located at 6 Jefferson Street in Berlin, Maryland, for the month of July. Your kids will have a great opportunity to create during the summer. All classes include supplies. Sign up and show up!! You may book a class by visiting the above mentioned website.
The following classes will begin the first day of July :
RHYME WITH ART – Ages 2-4. Price $6.00. 4:00 p.m. until 4:45 p.m.
July 1 – It’s Raining It’s Pouring – These little artists will learn basic watercolor techniques by creating a scene from this famous nursery rhyme.
July 8 – Itsy Bitsy Spider – Little artists will construct a spider using construction paper and other materials.
July 15 – Down in the Meadow – Little artists will create a family of fish using tempera paint and other tools to create a texture pattern.
July 22 – Humpty Dumpty – The little artists will create their own Humpty Dumpty using contact paper and paint.
July 29 – Alphabet Song – Little artists will create their initials using stamps made from fruits and veggies.
ART AROUND THE WORLD – Ages 5-13. Price $12. 4:00 p.m. until 5:00 p.m.
July 1 – Creative Alphabet – Little artists will gain inspiration from ancient Egyptian hieroglyphics and create their own alphabet using inks and brushes.
July 9 – Circles in Art – The little artists will create a mandala using a variety of mediums.
July 16 – Mexican Masks – Little artists will use their imagination to travel to Mexico and create a collage inspired by the tradition of the Day of the Dead.
July 23 – Faces on the Pole – The little artists will create their own 3D pole inspired by North American totem poles.
July 30 – Light Your Way – Little artists will create their very own Chinese lanterns.
July is around the corner….have a great day!!
February 25th, 2014
The results are in and officially, Berlin, Maryland is the Coolest Small Town in U.S. That celebration will be all year long. Congratulations Berlin! This was Budget Travel’s 9th Annual contest. Berlin is open year-round with many shops, restaurants, and art galleries. It is the perfect town to stroll. The merchants are so welcoming and very unique shops are all over Historic Berlin.
Berlin was Numero 1…..the rest of the towns were:
2 – Cazenovia, NY
3 – Buckhannon, WV
4 – Travelers Rest, SC
5 – Mathews, VA
6 – Nevada City, CA
7 – Rockport, TX
8 – Estes Park, CO
9 – Galena, IL
10 -Elkin, NC
SAVE THE DATE!! Paint Berlin 2014, Plein Air, is coming on September 18 – 20, 2014. Artist registration begins on May 1st. Only 50 artists will be able to network, exhibit, sell their artwork, as well as compete for cash prizes.
Paint Berlin 2014, is open to experienced and novice painters. There will be a “Wet Paint” Sale & Exhibit on Saturday, September 20th.
The Worcester County Arts Council is the sponsor for Paint Berlin 2014. It was established in 1977. It is located at 6 Jefferson Street in Historic Berlin.
Their Co-Op Gallery features local artists and their work. Great to visit since you can get to see the artists up close and personal. The Gallery is open Monday through Friday from 11 a.m. until 3 p.m. It is also open some Saturdays.
Please visit http://www.worcestercountyartscouncil.org for information on everything relating to the arts in Worcester County. You may call them at 410-641-0809.
In April – Call for Artists – Earth – Through The Artist’s Eye: The Worcester County Arts Council invites all interested artists to participate in a juried art show to be exhibited during the month of April at their Gallery. The exhibition is open to all artists, professional or amateur with work in all media. The work must be delivered to the Arts Council’s Gallery between March 24 – 28 to be accepted. Please check the above website or call for more info.
Have a good one!!
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