Chestertown – Representing the hard and soft-scape of what is artistically possible, the placement together of abstract painting and art ceramics opens the realm of possibilities for each. Abstract art can be the ultimate representation of the soul, and art ceramics can be likewise. Neither need be utilitarian, yet both can be. Curators Barbara Parker […]
Continue ReadingChestertown- Interested in learning a new skill? Or perhaps taking yours to the next level? The RiverArts Education Center and Clay Studio have a variety of classes and workshops on tap for late summer and fall – from Lithography and Woodcuts, to Porcelain, Ceramics Handbuilding, Knitting, Watercolor, Calligraphy, iPhoneography and Alcohol Inks, (what’s that?!). Upcoming […]
Continue Reading“Fragility” is the theme of the annual RiverArts Juried Photography exhibit which is on view through the month of August in the Main Gallery, with an opening reception on First Friday, August 3, 2018 from 5 to 8 pm. In addition, the public is invited to the Awards Ceremony, Artists’ and Curator Talk on Thursday, […]
Continue ReadingOn Sunday, June 24, 2018 the RiverArts Galleries were filled with floral arrangements inspired by the artworks exhibited by RiverArts’ June exhibition, “Fine Arts and Contemporary Craft,” a multi- media juried show of paintings and 3D artwork. Guests at the champagne reception viewed floral arrangements featuring everything from sunflowers to a giraffe sanctuary to a […]
Continue ReadingThe public is invited to Art in Bloom, a celebration of the art of floral design on Sunday, June 24th from 4 to 6 pm. The RiverArts Galleries will be full of floral arrangements inspired by the artworks exhibited by RiverArts’ June exhibit, Fine Art & Contemporary craft, a multi- media show of paintings, fiber, […]
Continue ReadingChestertown River Arts has announced that Dianna Frymiare is new Clay Studio Manager. Dianna will be taking over from Mike Pugh, who is focusing on building his own studio. Pugh will still be active with the Clay STudio as a monitor. Dianna is a potter, being one of the enthusiastic and creative Clay Studio potters. […]
Continue ReadingRiverArts, a dynamic, regional community arts center in Chestertown, launched a new program earlier this year that focuses on film as a visual art form and forum for social commentary. The RiverArts Film Society recognizes filmmaking as a complex and powerful art in our world and offers transformative cinematic experiences by screening films with diverse […]
Continue ReadingChestertown’s 8th Annual Empty Bowls, sponsored by the RiverArts Clay Studio, is pleased to announce that it raised $4500 in funds for to benefit the Kent County Food Pantry. This popular community event was held April 11, 2018 at the First United Methodist Church. For the price of a $25 ticket, $10 for students with […]
Continue ReadingThanks to a Maryland Traditions preservation grant, RiverArts is able to stage an exhibition to celebrate local black entrepreneurs of the 50’s and 60’s. Curators Lani Hall Seikaly and Airlee Ringgold Johnson share the stories of twenty-five black business owners, their family, employees and/or clients of businesses open during that time through videos, photographs and […]
Continue ReadingFor two days leading into the Weekend talented artists from throughout the mid-Atlantic region and as far away as Connecticut and New Jersey painted in Chestertown and other local scenes in Kent and upper Queen Anne’s Counties in RiverArts’ 9th Annual “Paint the Town”. On Saturday the artist were encouraged to work in Chestertown and […]
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