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

GIVE THE GIFT OF ART THIS HOLIDAY SEASON!

This upcoming holiday season, the Arts Council's Gallery will celebrate local Co-Op artists with an exhibit of their arts and fine crafts, representing diverse selections of styles and subject matter, to offer something to fit the most artistic taste and budget.

Original paintings, photography, ceramic and glass sculptures, silk-painted scarves, handcrafted jewelry, cards, and more are available at very reasonable prices for all your holiday gift-giving needs!

All items are handmade and unique and will become special keepsakes of the season to enjoy year after year.

Arts Council members may take advantage of their 10% discount on all Gallery purchases.

 The Gallery is open Tuesday - Sunday from 11 am - 3 pm.

Make sure to visit our Gallery on Friday, November 29 between 5 pm and 8 pm as we celebrate the season during the "Ice, Ice Berlin & Tree Lighting"!

Ice carvings line the sidewalks in front of local businesses in this year's day-after-Thanksgiving event, during which visitors may meet local artists, listen to holiday music, and stroll through the downtown shops. 

This is the perfect opportunity to start your holiday shopping at the Arts Council's Gallery and purchase a unique piece of art while supporting local artists.

We look forward to seeing you!



SAVE THE DATE FOR GIVING TUESDAY!

DECEMBER 3

Mark your calendar now for

GIVING TUESDAY 

ON DECEMBER 3, 2024.  

You know that Arts help the Community in so many ways. Now we need your help to make it happen.

We encourage your participation on DECEMBER 3rd by making a tax-deductible contribution to our nonprofit on the upcoming GIVING TUESDAY. 

Giving Tuesday is a global generosity movement that inspires hundreds of millions of people to give, collaborate, and celebrate generosity.

Giving Tuesday is about ordinary people coming together and doing extraordinary things!

To make your contribution, simply follow this LINK 

or visit: https://www.shoregivesmore.org/organization/worcesterartscouncil 

ANY donation will be appreciated and help us carry out our upcoming community events, and you will have the satisfaction that you have become an important factor in supporting the arts in our community.

WHY GIVE?

GIVE because you love the arts. Give because you celebrate diversity and creativity.

GIVE because you want your children to have an education that nurtures imagination and inspiration.

GIVE because you want vibrant, colorful communities with things to do.

GIVE because it's the season of giving!

Please give back to the Arts!

Since 1976, the Worcester County Arts Council has nurtured the spirit of our community through the support of local arts and culture. Every year, we empower artists, scholars, and cultural organizations to meet the special needs of our community with the grants and services we provide.

HELP THE ARTS CONTINUE TO FLOURISH IN WORCESTER COUNTY!

TO VIEW OUR FEATURED EXHIBITS

“SMALL TREASURES” JURIED SHOW BERLIN LIBRARY GALLERY (Artwork by 2024 PLEIN AIR Artists) GULL CREEK GALLERY

2024 PAINT WORCESTER COUNTY - PLEIN AIR

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.

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.