Artworks | Chestertown, Maryland

The Artworks Gallery mounts a new exhibit each month. An opening party is held from 5:00 to 8:00 p.m. the first Friday of the month as part of the town's "First Friday" celebration. Persons interested in curating an exhibit are encouraged to call Artworks. Guidelines for curators are available at the office.

HOLIDAY SHOW
Opening November 19 - Artworks’ Annual Holiday Show and Sale
The Artworks’ gallery and gift shop will be full of inspired and creative artwork to make perfect gift-finding easier. With most items priced under $100 and pieces from metal to clay, paper to textiles, paintings to pastels, there will be something for every taste and style.

A special grand opening party celebrating the season in art will take place on Friday November 18 from 5:00 - 8:00 pm, and art connoisseurs, aficionados and laypeople alike can continue in the spirit on First Friday December 2, with another festive evening amid downtown Chestertown¹s sparkling holiday lights and music. Artworks visitors can meet many of the talented member artists while browsing through the gallery and enjoying a cup of cheer. Music will be provided by Seth Betley.

Shopping hours continue Wednesdays through Fridays from 12:00 - 3:00 and Saturdays 9:00 - 3:00 pm through December 24. Special hours on November 18, 5:00 - 8:00 pm and November 25, 10:00 - 5:00 pm.

Closes December 31, 2011

January 2012
Henri Matisse wanted to “recapture that freshness of vision which is characteristic of extreme youth when all the world is new to it.”

Visitors to Artworks and the Chestertown Arts League have the opportunity to see through childrens’ eyes during an exhibit of work by students at seven local elementary schools-- Garnett, Worton, Millington, Rock Hall, Galena, Radcliffe Creek and Kent School from January 6-28.

In 2011 Artworks expanded its childrens’ programs, particularly for those in grades K through 5. State budget cuts have drastically curtailed the art programs in the schools as well as in the extended day programs. Thus, schools are not able to offer the benefits that art instruction provides, such as improving manual dexterity, allowing for exploration of various materials, stimulating creative thinking and problem solving, teaching good craftsmanship, and increasing self-esteem.

The purpose of the exhibits are to raise awareness of the importance of art in the lives of children and show the support by the community to stimulate creativity in youngsters.

February 2012
Opening February 3, 2012 - “Scenes in Mixed Media”
See how artists draw on a variety of mediums and found objects to cut, paint, piece, and sculpt captivating scenes in one, two or three dimensions. Show close February 25

March 2012
Opening March 2, 2012 - Artworks’ Annual Fiber Show
Known for its rich textures, colors and creativity, Artworks’ Annual Fiber Show returns with a new and beautiful selection of fiber art from weaving and knitting, silk paintings, and handcrafted paper to artistry with needle and thread. Show closes March 31

April 2012
Opening April 6, 2012 – “Showing Off: A Members’ Showcase”
The Annual Members’ Show returns showcasing the newest and best work of our member artists. With mediums ranging from wood, glass, and clay; reeds and fiber; paper, paint and pastels to found objects, natural stones and beads; there’s something for everyone. Show closes April 28

May 2012
Opening May 4, 2012 - “Celebrate Chestertown!”
Returning to Artworks Gallery, this open show invites artists to share their representations of the vibrant, richly colored places, events and people that make Chestertown worth celebrating. Show closes May 26

June 2012
Opening June 1, 2012 - “Beyond the Windows: Everything Glass”
Whether it’s blown or sculpted, pieced together in a stained glass or mosaic, or rescued from the sea and transformed into images and sculpture, Artworks’ Gallery showcases the rich, fluid, colorful side of glass and the creativity of the artists behind it. Show closes June 30

July 2012
Opening July 6, 2012 – “Abstractions”
Concepts, ideas, lines and shapes, splashes of color and form, textures, objects affixed to canvas, bold or soft – July’s show moves away from the realm of clearly defined images with a fascinating display of abstract art. Show closes July 28

August 2012
Opening August 3, 2012 - Rob Glebe and Friends
Known for his own striking work in metals, Rob Glebe returns to Artworks in August bringing with him other uniquely talented artists. Each year brings a new concept, new artists, and exciting new work you won’t want to miss. Show closes August 25

September 2012
Opening September 7, 2012 - Clay Studio Show
Warm earthy clay takes on various guises beneath colorful, rich glazes and the hands of our students and instructors from Artworks’ Clay Studio at The Arts at Still Pond Station. From vessels thrown on wheels to handbuilt forms, mosaics, and more, September’s show is all about clay. Show closes September 29

October thru December 2012
Opening October 5, 2012 – “Turnings, Carvings, Sculptures, Assemblages: The Wood Show”
With leaves turning and the rich autumn smell of wood fires in the air, Artworks gallery spotlights the warmth of wood. In the hands of an artist, a humble block of wood becomes gorgeous turned vessels, finely detailed carvings, and imaginative sculpture and assemblages. Show closes October 20

Opening October 26 - Annual Open Studio Tour Show
Here’s your chance to enter into the working studios of our area artists and craftspeople, ask questions, see them at work and get a chance to purchase incredible art at studio prices. Studio Tour dates are October 27 and 28th, and November 3 & 4th. Show closes November 10

Opening November 16 - Annual Holiday Show and Sale
The Artworks’ gallery and gift shop will be full of inspired and creative artwork to help making finding that perfect gift easier. With most items priced under $100 and pieces from metal to clay, paper to textiles, paintings to pastels, there will be something for every taste and style. Closes December 29