Worcester County Arts Council

Let us see and hear your creative echoes!
Entries submission: June 23-25, 11 am - 2 pm.

🎨 Call for Entries: Coastal Echoes 🎨

As part of the Worcester County Arts Council's 50th Anniversary Celebration, we invite artists to submit work for "Coastal Echoes", a juried exhibition inspired by the voices, memories, landscapes, traditions, and creative spirit that continue to resonate throughout our coastal communities.

For fifty years, the Arts Council has supported artists and fostered connections through creativity. This special exhibition celebrates the lasting impact of art and the stories, places, and experiences that shape our cultural identity.

Artists are encouraged to interpret the theme broadly: from the beauty of our shoreline and natural environment to personal histories, community connections, heritage, resilience, and artistic legacy.

✨ As part of the exhibition, each artwork must include a brief "Artist Echo", a reflection describing how the piece connects to the exhibition theme.

📅 Key Dates
• Artwork Drop-Off: June 23–25 | 11 AM–2 PM
• Exhibition Dates: July 1–August 31, 2026
• Opening Reception: July 10 | 4–6 PM (Awards at 5 PM)
📍 Worcester County Arts Council, Berlin

All entries will be considered as part of the juried competition.
Join us as we celebrate 50 years of creativity, connection, and community through the enduring echoes of art!
Detailed competition guidelines and entry forms are available through the link here: https://www.worcestercountyartscouncil.org/

🎉 Congratulations to Jason Giusti! 🎉

We are delighted to announce that Jason Giusti, a talented local glass artist, is the winner of our Golden Ticket Raffle featuring Foggy Morning – Ocean City, generously donated by Patrick Henry, founding member of the Worcester County Arts Council.

Thank you to everyone who purchased raffle tickets and supported this special fundraiser. Thanks to your generosity, 100% of the proceeds will benefit the Patrick Henry Art Scholarship, helping a local student pursue their artistic dreams.

A heartfelt thank you to Patrick Henry for donating this beautiful work and for his enduring commitment to the arts in our community.

Congratulations, Jason, and thank you all for supporting the next generation of artists! 🎨✨

As the Executive Director, I am humbled that my Looking to the Future Visionary Address from the Worcester County Arts Council’s 50th Anniversary Celebration was published in The Courier.

My heartfelt thanks to Commissioner Chip Bertino for attending our celebration and for sharing this address with the community through the newspaper.

Most importantly, thank you to everyone who has supported the Arts Council over the past 50 years. This story belongs to all of us: artists, volunteers, board members, partners, and patrons who have helped build a stronger, more connected community through the arts.

May the bridges of connection continue to rise for generations to come!

Our Executive Director is honored to be representing the Worcester County Arts Council at the Maryland Arts Summit presented by the Maryland Citizens for the Arts, joining hundreds of artists, arts leaders, advocates, and creative professionals from across the state. Wonderful opportunity for creative connections and professional development!

What a remarkable celebration of 50 Years of Arts, Community, and Connections!

On June 9, we gathered to honor the Worcester County Arts Council's Golden Anniversary and reflect on five decades of creativity, collaboration, and community impact. As we look back on this incredible journey, our hearts are filled with gratitude.

Thank you to our founders who had the vision to create an organization dedicated to the Arts. Thank you to our artists, board members, volunteers, patrons, community partners, elected officials, state and county partners, and friends who have contributed their time, talent, resources, and passion along the way.

Every exhibition, performance, grant, class, partnership, and creative opportunity over the past 50 years has been possible because of you. The Arts Council's story is not about a building or an organization. It is about people. It is about the connections we build, the lives we enrich, and the community we strengthen through the arts.
We simply would not be here without you.

As we celebrate this milestone, we are inspired not only by our past but by the possibilities ahead. Together, let's continue building bridges of connection, creativity, and opportunity throughout Worcester County for the next 50 years!

Thank you for being part of our story.
Many thanks to Phillip Cropper, our former Board member and talented culinary arts instructor for preparing state of the arts luncheon and the Principal, Tony Bevilaqua for allowing us to host our event at Worcester Technical High School Worcester County Public Schools MD

Take a moment to enjoy this wonderful WMDT 47 feature highlighting gallery artist Beth Cooper and her beautiful artwork currently on display as part of the Worcester County Arts Council exhibition at the Berlin Library.

Beth’s paintings capture the spirit of the Eastern Shore; its fields, farms, sunsets, and everyday beauty that make this place so special. Also featured in the exhibition is artwork by local artist Joanne Guilfoil.

We invite you to stop by, visit the exhibit, and get inspired by the creativity and talent of these outstanding artists. All artwork is available for purchase.

Discover Delmarva Arts: Beth Cooper - 47abc BERLIN, Md. — On the Eastern Shore, history isn’t just found in local museums — sometimes, it’s painted onto canvas. For local artist Beth Cooper, inspiration comes from the landscapes, work boats, barns, and traditions that have shaped her life since childhood. Born and raised in Worcester ...

🎨 Call for Entries: Coastal Echoes 🎨

As part of the Worcester County Arts Council's 50th Anniversary Celebration, we invite artists to submit work for "Coastal Echoes", a juried exhibition inspired by the voices, memories, landscapes, traditions, and creative spirit that continue to resonate throughout our coastal communities.

For fifty years, the Arts Council has supported artists and fostered connections through creativity. This special exhibition celebrates the lasting impact of art and the stories, places, and experiences that shape our cultural identity.

Artists are encouraged to interpret the theme broadly: from the beauty of our shoreline and natural environment to personal histories, community connections, heritage, resilience, and artistic legacy.

✨ As part of the exhibition, each artwork must include a brief "Artist Echo", a reflection describing how the piece connects to the exhibition theme.

📅 Key Dates
• Artwork Drop-Off: June 23–25 | 11 AM–2 PM
• Exhibition Dates: July 1–August 31, 2026
• Opening Reception: July 10 | 4–6 PM (Awards at 5 PM)
📍 Worcester County Arts Council, Berlin

All entries will be considered as part of the juried competition.
Join us as we celebrate 50 years of creativity, connection, and community through the enduring echoes of art!
Detailed competition guidelines and entry forms are available through the link here: https://www.worcestercountyartscouncil.org/

🎨✨ Celebrating 50 Years of Arts, Community, and Connections ✨🎨

As the Worcester County Arts Council celebrates its 50th Anniversary, we are proud to continue investing in the arts through our Community Arts Development Grant Program, one of the many ways we create lasting impact and strengthen community connections.

We are pleased to announce the award of $29,953 in grant funding to support 11 arts projects and events presented by local nonprofit organizations during the FY 2027 grant cycle beginning July 1, 2026.

Over the last five decades, the Worcester County Arts Council has awarded nearly $1,500,000 through this program, helping local organizations bring high-quality arts programming, cultural experiences, and educational opportunities to our community.

These grants are made possible through the generous support of the State Arts Council, whose partnership helps make the arts accessible throughout Worcester County.

Congratulations to our FY 2027 Community Arts Development Grant recipients:

🎭 Art League of Ocean City
🎨 Atlantic Club
🏛️ Berlin Heritage Foundation
🎭 Community Players of Salisbury
🎭 Lower Shore Performing Arts Company
🎻 Mid-Atlantic Symphony Orchestra
🎶 Pine Tones Chorus
🏡 Rackliffe House
🎵 Town of Berlin Main Street
🎬 Worcester County Library
💜 Worcester Goes Purple

Together, these organizations will enrich our community through creativity, education, and cultural engagement.

The next grant deadline is October 15, 2026. Mini-Grants are available between grant cycles. Visit our website for details: https://www.worcestercountyartscouncil.org/grants-mini

As we celebrate our 50th Anniversary, we reflect with gratitude on five decades of inspiring creativity, supporting artists, enriching our community, and contributing to the vitality of our local economy through the arts and culture. This video captures the spirit of our mission and the supportive arts community who have helped make our journey possible.

Thank you, WMDT-47, for helping tell our story! We invite our community to watch, share, and celebrate this milestone with us!
https://www.wmdt.com/2026/05/discover-delmarva-arts-worcester-county-arts-council/

Discover Delmarva Arts: Worcester County Arts Council - 47abc   BERLIN, Md. — This year, the Worcester County Arts Council is celebrating 50 years of supporting and uplifting local artists. Executive Director Anna Mullis says their mission is simple. “Our mission is to support and promote all art activities and cultural events in the county and beyond. We...

🌟 WCAC Grantee Spotlight: Lower Shore Performing Arts Company 🌟

As part of the Worcester County Arts Council's 50th Anniversary celebration, we are proud to spotlight our grantees, organizations whose creativity, dedication, and community impact help make the arts thrive across the Lower Shore.

This month, we are honored to recognize Lower Shore Performing Arts Company (LSPAC) as it celebrates an incredible 10 years of bringing live theater and arts education to communities throughout the region.

Founded in 2016 in Pocomoke City, LSPAC was built on a simple but powerful idea: make the performing arts accessible by taking theater directly to the people. Over the past decade, the organization has grown into a fully mobile traveling theater company, presenting musicals, comedies, mysteries, educational programs, and original productions in communities that might otherwise have limited access to live theater.

Through strong partnerships with local nonprofits, galleries, schools, and community organizations, LSPAC has created meaningful cultural experiences while championing arts education and local storytelling.

We are grateful to have played a role in supporting LSPAC's journey through grant funding, advocacy, and partnership. Their success is a testament to the power of collaboration and the lasting impact the arts can have on communities.

Congratulations to Lower Shore Performing Arts Company on this remarkable milestone. We look forward to watching your story continue to unfold and to supporting your work for years to come!