UPCOMING EVENTS:
Piscataway Park Paint Out
June 2, 2012
Join us for the Piscataway Park Paint Out, as plein air artists capture on canvas the historic buildings of the National Colonial Farm, the heritage breed livestock grazing in green pastures, the flora and fauna of this picturesque site, or the inspiring views of the Potomac River. Join in—or just watch—this exciting art phenomenon and be inspired by this unique and meaningful place.
Accokeek
Prince George's county
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Art in the Park
June 2, 2012
Outdoor festival of visual and performing arts. More than 70 artists, kids' crafts and music.
Westminster
Carroll County
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4th Annual Mountain Maryland Plein Air
June 2, 2012
Join us for a day of great “plein air” painting in the mountains of Western Maryland!
Cumberland
Western Maryland
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Frederick Festival of the Arts
June 2-3, 2012
A nationally-juried fine arts and crafts festival featuring 115 artists from around the country.
Carroll Creek Linear Park
Frederick
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Annapolis Arts & Crafts Festival
June 9-10, 2012
Enjoy wine tastings from select Maryland wineries while shopping for fine arts and crafts. Under a new Wine and Gourmet Food Tent, festival-goers can sample local wines from eight Maryland wineries. This premier event showcases the prized works of over 200 artists employing a variety of medium.
Navy-Marine Corps Stadium
Anne Arundel County
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ArtsFest
June 9, 2012
The Charles County Arts Alliance is pleased to announce that our annual ArtsFest will be held this year on Saturday, June 9, 2012, from 10:00 am – 5:00 pm, at a brand-new location … the La Plata Town Hall! This is our annual countywide outdoor event to celebrate ALL the arts in Charles County: music, visual art, drama, dance and literature. It is the largest arts festival in Charles County.
La Plata Town Hall
Charles County
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Barnstormer’s Tour and Paint Out
June 9, 2012
A self-guided tour of nine historic barns in the Buckeystown-Adamstown region of Frederick County, MD. See farm animals, learn about early barn construction and watch plein air artists paint. After the tour, from 5-7 p.m. attend an art show and sale.
Buckeystown
Frederick County
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Columbia Festival of the Arts
June 15-30, 2012
A 16-day multidisciplinary outdoor/indoor summer arts festival comprised of both ticketed and free events.
Howard County
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Arts Alive
June 16-17, 2012
Visit 100 artists as they sell their works, lunch at the Artists’ Café and enjoy live music while your children enjoy FREE art activities. Art’s Alive is the art show that has something for everyone. Art’s Alive is a juried, fine art show with work for sale in 12 categories including ceramics, drawing, fiber, furniture, glass, printmaking, photography, jewelry, mixed media, painting, sculpture and fine wood.
Ocean City
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PAST EVENTS:
Havre de Grace Plein Air Painting Competition
September 14-18, 2011
Juried artists painting all over city. Exhibit until end of October. Gala September 18th.
Havre de Grace Harford County
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Artsfest
September 17-18, 2011
Juried fine art show and sale; visual and performing arts, demonstrations, food and spirits.
Annmarie Garden Sculpture Park
Solomons, Calvert County
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Inner Harbor Art Festival
September 17-18, 2011
Visitors will have the opportunity to peruse among some America's greatest artists. Work on display will be Paintings, Jewelry, Sculpture, Photography and much more!
Baltimore
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Autumn Arts Festival
September 18, 2011
A wonderful autumn event for children; featuring hay rides, barrel rides and pumpkin painting.
Hagerstown, Washington County
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Bel Air Festival for the Arts
September 18, 2011
350 artists, photographers, crafts people; continuous entertainment, food, rain or shine!
Shamrock Park, Harford County
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Dorchester Showcase
September 25, 2011
A community street festival held on historic High Street, highlights juried fine arts and crafts, live jazz, country , folk, gospel music and Eastern Shore cuisine.
Cambridge, Dorchester County
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80TH ANNIVERSARY GALA CELEBRATION
Washington County Museum of Fine Arts
October 1, 2011 6:30 p.m.
The Museum will celebrate its 80th Anniversary with a beautiful gala banquet in the new Kaylor Atrium.
Hagestown
Washinton County
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Mountain Maryland Art Sale and Tour
October 22-23; 29-30
Experience and enjoy the original artwork of 57 participating artists on this self-guided driving tour of studio and gallery locations throughout Western Maryland.
Allegany County