Happy 2020! The Crisfield Arts & Entertainment District (CAED) Project looks forward to a great year, including being funded for an
art bike rack design contest b
y the Maryland State Arts Council. The CAED Project will be sponsoring a total of
$2,000 in matching marketing grants
. Look for an exciting update soon about funding to support a local mural!
Valentine's Day Paint Theme Night at Crisfield High
Jan 24 from 5 pm to 7 pm in the Crisfield High Cafeteria
Hosted by Mrs. Robin Daniels
$20 in advance 410-968-0150
Proceeds benefit the Class of 2022
See flyer below
Students 5th through 10th grade. $15, includes an instructional packet and a comic book. Scholarships are available by selecting that option at registration, no further financial information is required.
Scholarships are funded by Giving Tuesday gifts from generous individuals through the Community Foundation of the Eastern Shore. Sponsored by The Crisfield Arts & Entertainment District Project Sign up at
CrisfieldArts.org
Feb 1 - 10 am
Create a Foot Print of Memories by adding a foot print on a piece of Vermont slate. Simply by applying paint to a foot or hand then transferring it to the Vermont slate. Foot Prints Matter. A great Valentine's gift!
This event is free and open to the public.
For more information please contact Bill Brown at
wfb8531@gmail.com
Black History Month at the Corbin
Corbin Studio & Gallery - 4 E Main St
Exhibit open Fridays, Feb 14, 21 & 28 - 10 am - 3 pm
and by appointment
The exhibit will showcase items of artistic and cultural significance to the African American community that celebrate black gifts and talents and will be open Fridays, February 14th, 21st and 28th from 10 am to 3 pm and by appointment. Additional volunteers may allow extended exhibit days and hours. To volunteer to help staff the exhibit or if you are interested in loaning exhibit material, contact committee members James Lane at
rags4legs@yahoo.com
, LaVerne Johnson at
ldjohnson.scs@gmail.com
, Elmer Barkley at
elmerbarkley75@msn.com
. Pastor Vernell Cottman is also a committee member. In addition, individuals can reach A & E Coordinator
jmerritt@crisfieldcityhall.com
to arrange display item drop off. The Corbin Studio & Gallery at 4 E Main Street will be open for item drop off on Fridays January 24
th
& 31
st
from 10 am to 3 pm. Exhibited material should celebrate African-American culture and may be historic artifacts or photos from Crisfield or nearby areas, or art or crafts of any time period by an African-American artist. The exhibit is free and open to the public.
Feb 13 - Annapolis
Maryland Arts Day, Feb 13 in Annapolis, is an arts advocacy event that connects artists, educators, administrators, volunteers and trustees with lawmakers from every legislative district in Maryland. More info at
mdarts.org
Corbin Studio & Gallery - 4 E Main St
Saturday Feb 22 - 4 pm -6 pm
It Takes a Village Executive Director Darlene Taylor and cultural historian James Lane are the coordinators for the Community Afternoon on February 22th from 4 pm to 6 pm. This evening will include live performances of influential African American artist's work including James Weldon Johnson's poem "Creation," and will take place in the Corbin Gallery where exhibits can be viewed as well. A sampling of African American specialty dishes will follow. This event is free and open to the public.
Black History Month It Takes a Village Parent's Night
Corbin Studio & Gallery - 4 E Main St
Thurs, Feb 27 - 6 pm -8 pm
March 1 - 4 pm
Apply at CrisfieldArts.org. Sponsored by the Crisfield Arts & Entertainment District Project.
March 13th - 31st Strongwomen of the Eastern Shore
Works by Petra Bernstein, Angel Hurbert Hodges, Katie Brown, Megan Burak, Erica Mathews
Opening Reception 5:00 - 7:00 pm March 13th
Somerset County Arts Council, Mainstreet Gallery, 1100 Main Street, Crisfield, Maryland.
socoarts.org
March 24 - 5:30 pm
Corbin Studio & Gallery, 4 E Main St
Be a part of something great! All are welcome!
April 2 – 4 pm
The Maryland State Arts Council has funded a grant for art bike rack designs. Three artists will each be awarded $500, for a total of $1,500. More information at
crisfieldarts.org/bike-rack-design
March 19 - 6 pm - 7:30 pm
Corbin Studio & Gallery, 4 E Main Street
The Crisfield Arts & Entertainment District Project is happy to announce this event. All types of performances are welcomed, including written word, music, and rap. More information at
CrisfieldArts.org
This event is free and open to the public.
April 4, 2020 - 7:30 am - 12 pm - Community Wide
Chesapeake Folk Radio Listening Party
April 16 - 6:30 pm - 8:30 pm
Corbin Studio & Gallery, 4 E Main Street
Listen live to Chesapeake Folk on Crisfield's very own radio station WBYC 107.3 Crisfield Community Radio with host Diana Wagner. This event is free and open to the public.
April 23-26, 2020 – Spring Delmarva Birding Weekend
delmarvabirding.com
Crisfield Arts & Entertainment District Project Annual Have a Seat in Crisfield Auction
May 2, 2020 – Corbin Studio & Gallery, 4 E Main Street
May 8th - 30th Somerset County Annual Student Art Exhibition
Opening Reception 5:00 - 7:00 pm May 8th
Somerset County Arts Council, Mainstreet Gallery, 1100 Main Street, Crisfield, Maryland.
socoarts.org
Hangin Out Art Show
May 15 & 16 - Corbin Studio & Gallery, 4 E Main Street
Hangin' Out is a show where all types of art will be displayed, from paintings to poetry. Artists will be allowed to bring 1 piece (painting, drawing, sculpture, photography, poetry, etc..) and set it up at no charge. Artists will have the option to sell their work with a percent of sales going to the Crisfield Arts &Entertainment District Project.
4th Saturday Bay Stroll
Saturday, May 23 4 pm – 7 pm, Crisfield City Dock
Break out the flip-flops and welcome the summer in the best possible location, on the shores of the Chesapeake Bay. Bring your lawn chair & relax to live music. Seafood, festival food, whole pig roast.
This event is free and open to the public.
Soft Crab Festival Sunday
May 24, 2020 from 12 to 4 pm, City Dock.
Sponsored by the Crisfield Lioness Lions and the Crisfield Lions Club
May 30, 2020 - 11:30 am - 3:30pm Smith Island Cultural Center, 20846 Caleb Jones Road, Ewell
