A silent auction to benefit the Art League of Ocean City’s scholarship fund is being held at the OC Center for the Arts. Local artist, Peter Cosby, has donated his original oil painting, “Atlantic Light”, to the Art League to raise funds for its scholarship program. This large painting is valued at $6,000. The minimum bid is $2,500 with minimum increments of $100. The auction will close on May … READ MORE
This weekend, the Ocean City Center for the Arts will celebrate their grand opening and welcome community members to their brand new facility on 94th Street in Ocean City, MD. The past year and a half has been filled with questions, ideas, fundraising, partnerships, deconstruction, and new construction for the Art League. The Ocean City Center for the Art’s Ribbon Cutting Ceremony will take place on March 1st, 2013 … READ MORE
Homemade Valentines are always the best. Who doesn’t love a Valentine's treat that was made by hand and delivered by someone near and dear to you? In honor of Valentine’s Day, we’ve put together a little do-it-yourself tutorial. A Valentine you can share with the loved ones in your life and maybe some for yourself, too! Check out these DIY projects and follow step by step… … READ MORE
Those in the Ocean City area who have been looking for a pottery class won’t have to look any further. Starting in March the Ocean City Center for the Arts will offer pottery classes. This new studio is Ocean City’s only pottery studio. There will be classes for ages 5 through adult with weekday, evening and Saturday classes available. Students can learn hand building, wheel throwing, pinch, coil and … READ MORE
Hundreds of Eastern Shore natives and locals take to the marshlands armed, usually with a gun and a sharp mind. Hunters and trappers of the area know how to navigate the shallow, thick waters of our shore in search of muskrat, wildfowl, and deer. For several decades decorative decoy carving, construction of folk art, and duck and goose calling have become the norm for hunters and trappers. Competitions are … READ MORE
Alternate Perception. What’s your reaction? Do you take the two words side-by-side as they are? Do you even question what an ‘alternate perception’ might be? Do you assume it’s self-explanatory? Or do you break it down by definition? Alternate: (Adjective) To alternate or do first one thing, then the other. Perception: (Noun) The act of apprehending via the mind or cognition; understanding immediate or intuitive recognition or appreciation. Photography … READ MORE
Taylor Bank and IMG Insurance have partnered to name a studio in the new Ocean City Center for the Arts under construction on 94th Street. They have pledged $5,000 to the “Building the Arts Fund” at the Community Foundation of the Eastern Shore. Those interested in making a donation may make do so directly to the Community Foundation of the Eastern Shore. Pictured, from left, are Pete Gibson, ALOC Treasurer and … READ MORE
This weekend, artists and the thousands of patrons who appreciate their work will converge upon the 3.5 picturesque acres of the Rehoboth Art League Campus for the 39th Annual Outdoor Fine Art and Fine Craft Show. Proceeds from the show benefit the nonprofit Rehoboth Art League, who for nearly 75 years has provided artistic space, classes, events, and education to the community. Over 100 artists from the Mid-Atlantic region … READ MORE
There are photographs that capture the unpredictability of the water, the way the sun reflects off of the bay, creating a natural vignette around the ships in the harbor, or the pound fishermen holding on for dear life—and the days catch—as the waves slam over their boats. Yet the photographer that took these iconic images couldn’t swim—an ironic detail illustrating an artist’s fierce devotion to his work. A. Aubrey … READ MORE
Many of us, locals and visitors alike, appreciate the natural beauty of the Eastern Shore, especially the close proximity to bodies of water—the joke often said, you can’t really ever get lost, just drive straight in any direction and you’ll reach either the ocean or bay—and the enviable lifestyle of springs, summers, and falls spent largely outdoors. We catalogue our experiences away in our minds, fond memories to reflect … READ MORE
Bishop’s Stock (202 W. Green Street, Snow Hill) is a fine art gallery that represents regional artists. The artwork changes monthly and is complimented by a wine gallery that changes seasonally. Both art and wine are curated to appeal to returning guests. On Tuesdays and Wednesdays, the gallery’s resident artist, Doug Fisher, carves functional and decorative decoys. A duck, wildfowl, or hunting decoy is used to encourage wild birds … READ MORE
It’s commonly said without question that the birth of a child changes everything. For Kristie Maxa, owner of Kiki Burleigh—a line of vintage inspired handbags, dresses, pillows, and jewelry—the birth of daughter Marlow stirred up a flow of creativity, and sparked a new career. While pregnant, Maxa, who had always enjoyed hand-making goods for family, decided she wanted to stay home after the baby was born. Maxa holds degrees … READ MORE
Introducing… Local Artisans Month on Shorebread In honor of the holiday season, and all of the gift-giving that comes along with it, Shorebread is devoting the month of December to our fine local artists. Artists who are from, currently live on, or are inspired by the Eastern Shore will be featured in Shorebread’s Enjoy a Slice section on the site. We encourage our readers and community to check out … READ MORE