Join RiverArts with the grand opening of their exhibition at our Oktoberfest-themed celebration on Friday 5-7 PM in the Gallery to meet the tour artists, shop an exclusive selection of their works, and enjoy Oktoberfest-inspired treats. The Tour offers visitors a preview of the work from over 50 artists participating in the self-guided RiverArts Studio […]
Continue Reading“Paint the Town” is very popular with plein air artists from all over the mid-Atlantic region. In addition to having the opportunity to paint wonderful scenes, past participating artists often commented that they found Kent County residents to be extremely welcoming, especially those that opened their homes to out-of-town artists. Many residents offered suggestions for […]
Continue ReadingLove chocolate? Chestertown Wednesday, August 17, 2022 5:30 to 7 pm featuring Bespoke Chocolate truffles and Casa Carmen wines. This event is held in conjunction with the August art exhibit, Epicure. Red wine is not always the rule of thumb when it comes to pairing chocolate with wine! Enjoy three unique wine and chocolate truffle […]
Continue ReadingCHESTERTOWN, MARYLAND — The Board of Directors at Chestertown RiverArts is proud to announce the appointment of its new Executive Director, Chris Sade. Sade will assume the organization’s leadership in May 2022. Sade is uniquely suited to fulfill RiverArt’s mission to grow community, creativity, and connection through the arts. A passionate music lover with deep […]
Continue ReadingChestertown RiverArts is putting a new twist on its annual Plein Air festival this year. On Friday and Saturday, June 4-5, 2021 come to historic Chestertown to enjoy Paint the Town Plus, a festive atmosphere celebrating the art of the outdoors in the outdoors. Works from the festival will be hung in the RiverArts Gallery […]
Continue ReadingChestertown, MD – If you’re wondering what local artists have been working on these many months, then welcome to RiverArts’ virtual Flash Exhibit running through March 26, 2021 at the Chestertown RiverArts website, https://community.chestertownriverarts.org/exhibit/imperfection-two. As with any in-person show, you will be able to see a broad range of work and have the opportunity to […]
Continue ReadingChestertown RiverArts’ programming continues to provide ways for us all to be open to community, connection, and creativity. In October, explore unique outdoor classes (with masks & distancing), fun Zoom workshops, a month-long RiverArts Salon partnership with Shore Rivers, a new online photography exhibit, new art-at-home kits, and more. Venture into wide open spaces with […]
Continue ReadingMore than halfway through the summer, and you might be getting just a bit sick of swampy sticky days, overflowing gardens (quick! Come up with another tomato recipe!), and ferocious mosquitoes. Chestertown RiverArts to the rescue with a new website – community.chestertownriverarts.org – that is loaded with exhibits, classes, activities and more to help you […]
Continue ReadingIn 2015, “Hamilton: An American Musical” opened on Broadway and splashed into the pop culture with a dazzling fervor unparalleled in recent decades. The show, like its namesake, grew its reputation as a force to be reckoned with in American social, cultural, and even political arenas. But with the show’s arrival on streaming media, in […]
Continue ReadingChestertown, MD – After thoughtful evaluation, RiverArts and KidSPOT are sad to announce yet another difficult decision in the cascade of difficult decisions this season. It is sad but likely no longer surprising to hear of the cancellation of KidSPOT’s Summer Arts Camps this year in view of the risks posed by the COVID 19 […]
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