"When spring came, even the false spring, there were no problems except where to be happiest."

―Ernest Hemingway



Artistic Mindful Moment: Click the image below to see and listen to, Watch Flowers Bloom Before Your Eyes | Short Film Showcase (National Geographic on YouTube):

Don't forget to renew your Arts Membership for 2024! Members get exclusive benefits and your membership with the Crisfield Arts & Entertainment District helps to support public art and events! Memberships start at $25 for artists and $35 for individuals. Pay online or in person at the Corbin Studio and Gallery. Support the arts in Crisfield, sign up at: crisfieldarts.org/membership.

Updates on all of the events are on our calendar at CrisfieldArts.org under Upcoming Events. Check back regularly :)

April Events

“Rhythms of the Heart” Poetry Workshop

April 1, 6–7:30pm

Corbin Studio & Gallery 

4 East Main St

In this workshop, Marcus will begin each class by looking at and discussing poems from varied cultures and eras, including haiku. The workshop is an interactive activity wherein class members can bring their work to share with others for positive feedback. $10 for this last class. Go to CrisfieldArts.org to sign up!

Sacred Moments in Nature Photography Exhibit

Exhibit: Apr.3-21

Reception: Apr. 6, 4-6pm

Corbin Studio & Gallery

4 East Main St, Crisfield

Corbin Co-Op member featured artist, April Dawn Reese, is the author of three devotional books and is an avid digital photographer of nature. Join us in experiencing her top photos with free refreshments at the reception. See CrisfieldArts.org

Farmer’s Market

April 6 & 20

Near City Dock Area (10th St.)

The Crisfield Farmer’s Market is beginning for this year!  If you are an arts vendor who would like to participate every first and third Saturday of each month please contact Friends of Crisfield for more information at 443-783-2486. The A&E will be having special events every 3rd Saturday! Look for more details to come!

Spring/Summer Art Exhibit Opening Reception

April 12, 5-8pm

Gallery 413

413 W. Main St

The opening reception celebrates Gallery 413’s newest art exhibit and is open to the public. This is a free event with music and food! Come be the first to see what all the artists have to offer!

Improvisation & Creating Art Workshop with Kathryn Redden

Apr. 13, 11-2pm

Corbin Studio & Gallery

4 E. Main St.

Improvisation is defined as creating or performing spontaneously or without preparation. Improvisation can give the artwork a distinctive quality through spontaneity, innovation, and energy in the creative process. You will learn this skill and participate by creating something from whatever you find, or from stuff we have found and create art! You are welcome to bring some of the “stuff” you have at home such as old jewelry, fabric, music sheets, newspapers, magazines, buttons, dried flowers, etc. We will provide the surfaces such as trays, wood, and canvas panels of various sizes.

Have fun creating art spontaneously! Meet others and expand your art knowledge to share. $10 per person. Go to CrisfieldArts.org to sign up!

Introduction to “Gundam” Style Modeling Workshop with Logan Sutherland

Apr. 20, 1-4pm

Corbin Studio & Gallery

4 E. Main St.

This is an introductory workshop into “Gundam” style modeling for ages 10 and up. Participants will be guided through the process of understanding the directions, putting together the model, gathering information on the tools that are necessary/helpful, and finishing touches such as painting. The workshop also will serve as a friendly get-together, bringing people together to build giant robotic models. Participants are welcome to bring their own models to the workshop to work on or to share with others. $15 per person, sign up at CrisfieldArts.org

Resin with Missy Workshop

April 20

SCAC West Main St. Gallery

Create with resin! Go to socoarts.org for more information.

Delmarva Birding Weekend

Apr. 25-28

Crisfield Arts and Entertainment District

The 28th annual Spring Delmarva Birding Weekend has combined boat trips, paddling treks, and expeditions on foot when migrating birds are arriving and passing through the peninsula for nesting season. The Delmarva region possesses an extensive variety of environments, including barrier islands, tidal wetlands, cypress swamps, upland fields and primeval forests. Late April is a great time to explore the shore to tally late-leaving winter species and newly arrived migrants. 151 species were tallied during the 2023 event! Registration is open at www.DelmarvaBirding.com.

Always more events pop up! Bookmark the calendar to keep updated for things to do in the Arts and Entertainment District and the Crisfield community! Go to: CrisfieldArts.org

Visit ALL three Art Galleries in Crisfield and receive an exclusive and collectable photo print card from local artist, Brian Sutherland! ($5 value)

Here's how it works:

1. Visit any of the three art galleries or the Visitor's Center in Crisfield and pick up a sign-up card.
2. Get the card signed by each gallery as you enjoy the beautiful art.
3. Once you've visited all three galleries, hand your card in to your last gallery and receive your personal photo print of Brian Sutherland's, Tranquil Breeze

Looking for some exercise? Bicycle your way around to visit all 3 galleries--from the Corbin Studio bike rack to the City Dock bike rack/ West Main Street Gallery, with Gallery 413 in the middle!

Bicycle Route Map for All 3 Art Galleries

There is FUN for the WHOLE family in the Crisfield Arts and Entertainment District!

Whether it's one of our annual festivals, monthly art exhibits or a special day's workshop, there is always something for the family to do here in the A&E! Go to CrisfieldArts.org to see our monthly calendar of events to keep yourself updated for a planned visit or a spur-of -the-moment adventure!

Mark Your Calendars!

Soft Shell and Waterman's Festival: Memorial Day Weekend, May 26: 12-4pm

FREE annual event for the whole family with music, drinks, amazing seafood and fun at the City Dock area!

Blue Grass and Sunset Festival: June 15

Annual music festival with lots of fantastic entertainment, food and vendors on Jersey Island at Somers Cove Marina! Tickets required. http://crisfieldbluegrass.com

Wheels on the Waterfront: July 27, 4-8pm

Annual car, truck and motorcycle show hosted by Wheels That Heal Car Club! Bring the whole family to check out over 300 of Delmarva's hottest collection of vehicles. Free event! https://wowcruisein.com

Little BIG Townfest featuring the World's Largest (TBA)...Aug. 9-11

Annual "DUCK" festival that include the world's largest (TBA)! Live music, local food, drinks and vendors! Details to be announced!

National Hard Crab Derby: Labor Day Weekend

Aug. 30-Sept. 1

This annual event is a must! So many different events happening you have to check out the website: https://www.nationalhardcrabderby.com/

Information for Artists

Artscape – America’s largest free arts festival – returns August 2-4, 2024.

Artscape is turning 40! Join us for this cherished Maryland arts festival, a gathering that unites art enthusiasts, families, and tourists in a celebration of creativity, culture, and performance. For more details and to participate:

https://www.artscape.org/artscape-applications/

NEW GRANTS available for your (artistic) Crisfield business:

Grants for small businesses through the Department of Housing and Community Development (DHCD) Business Boost grant programs.

Applications are open now for small business owners to apply through Business Boost. For more information go to https://dhcd.maryland.gov/Business/Pages/Microgrant.aspx

Somerset County Arts Council Grants:

The Community Arts Grants program is an effort of the Arts Council to support and expand arts programming throughout Somerset County. For more information and to apply: https://www.socoarts.org/community-arts-development-grant

Individual Artist Grants program The Somerset County Arts Council annually awards grants to talented individual artists. The purpose of these grants is to honor, support, and strengthen individual artists living and working in the area. Artists may apply for up to $1,000. For more information and to apply:

https://www.socoarts.org/individual-artist-grant

Buy Your Tickets Now!

Blue Grass and Sunset Festival

June 15, 11:00-10:00pm

3rd Annual Bluegrass and Sunset

Festival located in Crisfield, Md at 

Somers Cove Marina on beautiful 

Jersey Island right on the water. 

National bands, incredible food and 

drink, crafts and musical instrument 

vendors. 

2024 lineup: Asleep at the Wheel 

Rhonda Vincent and the Rage, Po' 

Ramblin Boys, Roy Book Binder, Timand Savannah Finch with The 

Eastman String Band, Dunlap and

Mabe, Blue Crab Crossing.

For more information and tickets:

https://crisfieldbluegrass.ticketspice.com/crisfield-bluegrass-and-sunset-festival

A BIG congratulations to our Corbin Co-Op artists, Jackie Miller and Doug Rayfield, on their art being showcased in Annapolis!

The Maryland State Arts Council (MSAC) is thrilled to invite you to its newest exhibition “Maryland Muse: A Tapestry of Inspiration,” in collaboration with the Maryland Office of the Comptroller’s “Art in Treasured Spaces” initiative.

Exhibition Period: Friday, March 1, 2024 to Friday, June 7, 2024

Exhibition Location: 

Goldstein Treasury Building, 1st Floor, 80 Calvert Street, Annapolis, Maryland, 21401

About the Exhibit

“Maryland Muse: A Tapestry of Inspiration” presents a diverse collection of two-dimensional creative works inspired by the unique culture, beauty, and daily lives of Marylanders. The exhibition showcases 64 artworks, including 54 pieces submitted by artists who participated in MSAC’s year-long online exhibition series of work by Maryland artists, as well as 10 selected photographs from the Maryland Traditions program.

Recreational Crab Season opens April 1, 2024

Find a local restaurant in the A&E serving up crab dishes (ExploreCrisfield.com) or come and catch your own to eat this year!

Here are some things you should know:

Chesapeake Blue Crab Regulations and Tips

Interested in attracting Chesapeake Bay visitors to your arts-related establishment? Sign up to be part of the 2024 Great Chesapeake Loop promotions!

Somerset County Library Programs

Lots of free programs for all ages! Check out somelibrary.org/ and sign up today.

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Have something to add to this event list? Email arts@crisfieldcityhall.com

About the Crisfield Arts & Entertainment District

The non-profit Crisfield Arts & Entertainment District (CAED) is the State recognized entity for the management of the Crisfield Arts & Entertainment District. Maryland’s Arts & Entertainment (A&E) Districts help develop and promote community involvement, tourism, and revitalization through tax-related incentives that attract artists, arts organizations, and other creative enterprises to towns and cities across the state.

Our Mission Statement

The mission of the Crisfield Arts and Entertainment District Project is to foster the economic vitality of Mainstreet by building partnerships to develop, support and promote diverse artistic, entertainment and cultural endeavors that preserve a sense of place, appreciate the unique historic character of the district and build community pride.

Thank you MSAC! To discover more about the Maryland State Arts Council and how they impact Maryland, visit msac.org