News from the Shores of the Chesapeake Bay
Chestertown, MD RiverArts remains committed to growing community, creativity, and connection through the Arts. The unprecedented and unforeseen circumstances in which we find ourselves do not change this commitment. We strongly believe that people need the Arts more than ever during times of stress and crisis. Interacting with each other and with the Arts will […]
Continue ReadingChestertown, MD – “I am never going to another charity event unless it is as much fun as this one!” So said a guest at last year’s Annual RiverArts “Reclaimed Runway” Gala. Indeed, this fundraiser is special. Guests will marvel at an uproariously fabulous fashion extravaganza while enjoying delicious heavy hors d’oeuvres and a cash […]
Continue ReadingChestertown, MD – We’ve had a mild winter, and Chestertown RiverArts has a wide variety of March classes to put you in a spring mood. Whether you learn a new skill at our Clay Studio, or explore a new art form at our ArtsAlive Education Center, you’ll discover something creative and fun to do in […]
Continue ReadingChestertown – Each April, Chestertown RiverArts celebrates our community’s long history of living close to the Earth by hosting an Earth-themed exhibit. Artists and poets are invited to submit works that reflect their concept of our beautiful Earth and what is happening to it. This year’s theme is “Taking Care: Celebrating the Earth. Earth Day […]
Continue ReadingChestertown RiverArts February Classes Each month, RiverArts’ ArtsAlive Education Center hosts drop-in art & crafting on Wednesdays from 2-4 pm (bring your own project or jump in on a simple one we’ve created for the day!), First Friday events (often pop-up galleries and/or hands-on art activities), and a wide variety of classes. >From fine arts […]
Continue ReadingSue Wilson, who has solved problems, answered questions, and performed all manner of crucial tasks at RiverArts for the past year and a half will take on a new role at Chestertown RiverArts, that of Gallery Director. Sue has worked with art and artists all her life, in galleries and art spaces, and for many […]
Continue ReadingChestertown, MD – Starting January 2020, all RiverArts Film Society screenings will be held at the CHESAPEAKE 5 MOVIES located on Washington Street, Chestertown. This gives us up to 71 comfortable seats for each film event, classic movie concessions will be available, and a beautiful big screen for all our films. Along with this change, […]
Continue ReadingChestertown RiverArts is thrilled to announce that Ann Farley will be the new Director of the ArtsAlive! Community Education Center. Ann is a business consultant, educator, and environmental advocate, as well as a non-profit leader and an artist. She has been a RiverArts Gift Shop and Holiday Show artist since 2015. Now, she brings her enormous […]
Continue ReadingChestertown RiverArts is seeking a Program Coordinator/Lead Teacher for the winter 2020 session of our After School Enrichment Program. The After School Program serves children in grades 1 through 5 and is a key component of RiverArts’ KidSPOT activities. The program runs four days each week for 8 weeks in the winter/spring of the school […]
Continue ReadingChestertown RiverArts will host a number of events during the upcoming Downrigging Weekend. The RiverArts Gallery in the breezeway hosts a new show of Kent County Student Art featuring work in a range of mediums, styles, and subject matter by students from every school in the county, showing the breadth of talent and creativity of […]
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