FEATURED EXHIBITS
The Worcester County Arts Council is excited to announce a special exhibit throughout February, showcasing remarkable artwork created by local high school students as part of the annual art competition sponsored by the Berlin/Ocean City Optimist Club. The exhibit showcases a vibrant selection of artwork, including paintings, drawings, and digital media.
This competition aims to inspire and celebrate the creative talents of students in Worcester County while highlighting the importance of quality art education programs. offers an impressive total of $2,000 in cash prizes for the participating student artists. Esteemed local artist and educator Lisa Marie Penn will serve as the judge for this year’s competition.
A reception and awards ceremony will be held at The Worcester County Arts Council on Friday, February 14, 2025 - from 5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. with the presentation of ribbons and monetary prizes at 6:00 p.m.
Visitors to the exhibit will also have a chance to participate by voting for the “People’s Choice” award. Voting will run from February 1 through February 13, 2025.
We invite you to join us in celebrating the exceptional talents of our community’s young artists.
The exhibit is on display at the Worcester County Arts Council Gallery
from February 1 through February 28, 2025.
Gallery hours are Tuesday through Sunday, 11:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.
Come and support our talented students and enjoy the creativity and passion on display!
In addition to the featured exhibit, new artworks by talented members of our Gallery Co-Op are on display and available for purchase.
The Worcester County Arts Council appreciates the Berlin/Ocean City Optimist Club's continued support of the Arts and Youth in our Communities!
A sample of work included in the High Schools’ Exhibit
BERLIN LIBRARY GALLERY
We are pleased to present new exhibits at our new Gallery located on the second floor of the Berlin Library. Exhibits change every three months and feature artwork created by local and regional artists.
The artists selected to participate in the 2023 exhibitions season are remarkable in their creative expression and will provide a diverse array of mediums and styles for the visiting public. All artwork is available for sale.
To make a purchase, please contact the Worcester County Arts Council at 410-641-0809.
The Berlin Library is located at 13 Harrison Avenue. Exhibits are open to the public during the library's regular hours:
Monday, Tuesday, and Thursday - 9 a.m. to 6 p.m.
Wednesday - 9 a.m. to 7 p.m. Friday - 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Saturday. - 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Sunday - CLOSED
The Worcester County Arts County is proud of the partnership with the Worcester County Library Foundation and is pleased to expand exhibiting opportunities to many community artists to be featured at the Berlin Library Gallery. In addition to the Gallery, located on the second floor of the state-of-the-art 12,000 square-foot building, the new library includes an expanded children’s and teens areas and a large community meeting and performance room.
BERLIN LIBRARY GALLERY EXHIBIT
JANUARY 14 - MARCH 11, 2025 during regular library hours (see above)
FEATURING
RICHARD HUSBAND OILS, WATERCOLORS, GRAPHITE DRAWINGS
MARGARET BRADACH ACRYLICS, WATERCOLORS, INKS
