March at the Ocean City Center for the Arts

The public is invited to a free opening night arts reception on First Friday, March 2 from 5 – 7 p.m. at the Ocean City Center for the Arts on 94^th St. MAC’s Catering will serve complimentary hors d’oeuvres.

The work of four talented artists on the rise will fill the Galleria with a show entitled “Ones to Watch.” Abbi Custis of Salisbury, a former event planner in Washington, D.C., creates abstract paintings on canvas with acrylics and mixed media. Twin brothers Darien and Tyler Henson, originally from Rockville, are photographers and students at Salisbury University. Brianna Star Sorenson, formerly from Garland, Utah, is also a Student at SU, majoring in sculpture.

The walls of the Thaler Gallery will display a group show by members of the Art League of Ocean City with the theme of “Note Worthy.” Each piece of art on display was inspired by a song, and visitors will be able to listen to these songs on their phones on a YouTube playlist as they view the art.

Steve Shreve occupies Studio E in March. Originally from Western Maryland and now a resident of Ocean City, Shreve creates with metal and reclaimed wood and also paints on metal. He produces works for local commercial businesses as well as creating art.

Gregg Rosner of Selbyville shows his eclectic art in the Spotlight Gallery during March. A graduate of St. Lawrence University and now manager of the Delaware Seashore State Park venue at the Indian River Inlet, Rosner is also an active member of the Surfrider Foundation.

Marisa Longo is the artisan in residence for March, offering her one-of-a-kind jewelry and sculptures inspired by the natural objects found on Assateague Island.

The Ocean City Center for the Arts at 502 94^th Street is the home of the Art League of Ocean City, a non-profit organization dedicated to bringing the visual arts to the community through education, exhibits, scholarship, programs and community art projects. Financial support comes primarily through membership dues from individuals and corporate sponsors. Funding for exhibits is also provided by the Worcester County Arts Council, Maryland State Arts Council, and the National Endowment for the Arts, organizations dedicated to cultivating a vibrant cultural community where the arts thrive.

More information is available at 410-524-9433 or www.artleagueofoceancity.org.