"The Sun will rise and set regardless.

What we choose to do with the light while it's here is up to us.”

― Alexandra Elle



Click the image below to see and listen to a heart-lifting song, "One Woman" from a collection of musical artists around the world (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. 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 :)

March Events

Family Friendly Crafty Bunny Wreath Workshop

March 5 at 3:30 or 5:30

Corbin Studio & Gallery

4 E. Main St.

Andrea will guide participants in a crafty workshop to make a fun door wreath for Easter. Children will have a safe project to complete or can assist adults in wreath making. Participants will take home the wreath.  $10.00 per person (scholarships available) $15.00 for family.  There will be TWO time-slots available as we know this will be a popular workshop! Go to CrisfieldArts.org to sign up.

Easter Egg Ornament “to-go-kits”

March 9 (preorder) 16-29

SCAC

Order online: socoarts.org

4 Easter ornaments to go kit! Includes: Ornaments, string, and paint markers! Everything you need to make 4 unique Easter wooden ornaments!

Women’s History Month Art Exhibit & Special Events

Exhibit March 9–30

Reception March 9, 4-6pm

Corbin Studio & Gallery

4 E. Main St.

Guest speakers and a presentation on the life of Lilyan Stratton Corbin with refreshments.  Go to CrifieldArts.org

“Just Go To The Movies” a Musical Revue

March 15 & 16, doors open 6:30, starts 7:00pm

Gallery 413

413 W. Main St

The Lower Shore Performing Arts Company presents another fantastic live theatrical event with “An Evening of Oscar Winning Songs” (written and directed by Robert Forester).  They will be holding multiple performances across the lower shore, so don’t miss this one in the Crisfield A&E!  Cost is $25.  For tickets go to:  TicketLeap.com or lowershorepac.org 443-614-0830

“Rhythms of the Heart” Poetry Workshop

March 11th, 18th, 25th, and April 1st, from 6 – 7:30

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 per class or $30 for all four classes if prepaid.  Go to CrisfieldArts.org to sign up!

Soul Food Sampling Event with It Takes A Village

March 14, 5-7pm

Corbin Studio & Gallery

4 E. Main Street

Come celebrate the culinary traditions of the Crisfield Arts and Entertainment District at the “Soul Food Sampling” event.  All the delicious food will be cooked to perfection and served with help from It Takes A Village and Crisfield Community Prevention Works Drug Free Coalition, so come out and enjoy a fantastic evening with friends and family to honor African American History Month!

Open Mic Night at the Corbin Café

March 21, 

Corbin Studio & Gallery

4 E. Main St.

Open Mic Night at the Corbin Studio & Gallery. The Corbin Café will be set up to host this fun event. Join us for some food, drinks, and entertainment.  This is a free event with donations appreciated.  Go to CrisfieldArts.org to sign up!

Storytelling with Joe Paden: The Chesapeake Watermen and the Saltiest Store on the Bay!

March 30, 10:30am-12pm

Gordon’s Confectionary

831 W. Main St.

Joe Paden will be sharing stories about what life was like back then. I'll be telling of the people, the boats, the culture, the hardships & adventures of what's happened on the Bay after, and before Gordon Evans opened his store. I will be sharing many stories for the very first time at this show because I’ve been saving them for an event just like this, & you don’t want to miss it!

Gordon’s will be shut down for 90 minutes, & admission will be granted for those who have purchased $10 tickets for this special event. 

 Email:  chesapeakestorytours@gmail.com

Genealogy & Family Storytelling Workshop with Joe Paden

March 30, 1- 3pm 

Gallery 413

413 W. Main St.

Participants will be guided through learning and investigating genealogy and family storytelling. They will become comfortable looking at records from numerous websites. Joe has broken down this process into two workshops. The first is on March 30th, from 1-3 PM, and will focus on records of ancestors born after 1840. The second workshop is on April 13th, from 1-3 PM, focusing on records from pre-1840 research. Attending both workshops is beneficial but not necessary.  $15 per workshop or $25 for both (offered April 13th, 1-3pm) if prepaid.  Go to CrisfieldArts.org to sign up!

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!

Save the date and start planning your visit to Crisfield for these popular annual events:

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

Blue Grass and Sunset Festival: June 15

Wheels on the Waterfront: July 27

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

National Hard Crab Derby: Labor Day Weekend,

Aug. 30-Sept. 1

Information for Artists

MSAC has passed on some information for artists:

Artists that create murals--Here are the links for more details (they are due March 1, so act quick!):

https://www.nationalmuralawards.org/communityawards

https://www.nationalmuralawards.org/artistawards

NEW GRANTS available for your (artistic) business:

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

Applications will open on March 13 for small business owners to apply through Business Boost. For more information on either grant opportunity, go to https://dhcd.maryland.gov/Business/Pages/Small-Business-Grants.aspx.



Buy Your Tickets Now!

“Just Go To The Movies” a Musical Revue

March 15 & 16, doors open 6:30, starts 7:00pm

Gallery 413

413 W. Main St

The Lower Shore Performing Arts Company presents another fantastic live theatrical event with “An Evening of Oscar Winning Songs” (written and directed by Robert Forester).  They will be holding multiple performances across the lower shore, so don’t miss this one in the Crisfield A&E!  Cost is $25.  For tickets go to:  TicketLeap.com or lowershorepac.org 443-614-0830

Soul Food Sampler Event (rescheduled from Feb.)

Join us for another "Soul Food Sampler" event to celebrate Black HIstory and Women's History Month here in Crisfield's A&E!

We will be serving up delectable and specially selected dishes, which have a "soulful flair" for everyone to enjoy! Along with help from the youth at It Takes a Village to Help Our Children and Crisfield Community Prevention Works Drug Free Coalition, it is bound to be a wonderful event you do not want to miss!

Attention Required! Crisfield A&E Registered Artists:

The annual artist registry survey has been sent out to you. Please fill it out and return it as soon as possible. Here is the link if you did not receive it: https://form.jotform.com/240295453236153

Please email arts@crisfieldcityhall.com if you did not receive this annual survey and are a current registered artist.

If you are an artist who would like to be on our registry, please fill out the form at CrisfieldArts.org and send us a picture we can add to the artists page on our website to arts@crisfieldcityhall.com

Thank you!

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.

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