RiverArts Salon with Paul Ware - Cultural Differences between the global East & West
February 2 Salon with Paul Ware - Cultural Differences between the global East & West
February 2 Salon with Paul Ware - Cultural Differences between the global East & West
Learn basic drawing techniques & skills in an outdoor setting
January 26 Salon with Buck Duncan - Being Hopeful with the Mid-Shore Community Foundation
Join RiverArts staff as we demonstrate a variety of ways to create fun and colorful art from yarn.
A three week exploration of the fundamentals of watercolor. Students will learn to control the ratio of water to pigment, recognize and create value differences and mix luminous colors.
January 19 Salon with Beth Anne Langrell - Mental Health & Creativity in Winter
Photo chosen from the Photography Club's most recent meeting.
Three photos chosen from the Photography Club's August 6 meeting
Plein Air Group
Drone Photography
Painting
A video tour of the RiverArts Annual Members' Holiday Show & Sale
Teaching through immersive experiences in the Chesapeake environment.
December 15 Salon with James Allen Hall - Poetry as/and Justice
Wood Art
Ceramics
Painting
Painting
Fabric Art
Hand-Cut Paper & Glass
Painting
Painting
Painting
Jewelry
Acrylics, Watercolors, & Computer Graphic Art
Jewelry
Hand-Painted Textiles
Painting
Woodworking
Woodworking
Origami Jewelry & More
Linocut Prints
Woven Sculptures
Blacksmithing
Quilting
Dr. Natalie McKnight, Dickens & Christmas
Sterling Silver Jewelry
Pottery
Paintings & Bird Ornaments
Fiber Arts
Pottery
Paintings & Fiber Art
Watercolor
Pottery
Make a fun and creative vision board that will help you keep your hopes, dreams, and desires front and center as you begin 2021!
December 1 Salon with RiverArts Staff: Holiday Traditions of All Kinds
Stretch, relax, and focus your body and mind.
November 16 Salon discussion with Adam Goodheart, Jeremy Rothwell, and Albin Kowalewski
Beautiful photographs of Ken Herlihy's stunning sculptures - a slideshow
The intersection of art and policy: exploring creative influences on civic engagement and public affairs
Three photos chosen from the Photography Club's most recent meeting.
Video tutorials by Bob Miller
New this year: enjoy the RiverArts Holiday Show from the comfort of home, 24 hours a day! View and buy items online, through our windows, and in person by private appointment.
Three photos chosen from the Photography Club's most recent meeting.
November 3 Salon with Inez Santori - Life in the UK & US
Photo Club – Virtual Meetings each Thursday – Free!
#ShoreRiverArts October 27 Salon with Dave Harp - Art, Environment, & Harmony
October Newsletter full of crafts and fun
September Newsletter full of crafts and fun
Three photos chosen from the Photography Club's most recent meeting.
October Newsletter full of crafts and fun
A nonfiction exploration of home, nature, and life in Virginia, 1974
#ShoreRiverArts October 20 Salon with Adams and Maria Wood - Art, Environment, & Family
Three photos chosen from the Photography Club's most recent meeting.
Build a one-of-a-kind whistle out of clay & decorate to your hearts content
#ShoreRiverArts October 13 Salon with Darran Tilghman & Tim Trumbauer - Art, Environment, & Justice
Three photos chosen from the Photography Club's most recent meeting.
Paint a fun design on your own - or with the RiverArts community!
#ShoreRiverArts October 6 Salon with Marcy Dunn Ramsey & Carla Massoni - Art, Environment, & Conservation
RiverArts Annual Meeting will take place online. Register here, and submit questions in advance!
Chestertown RiverArts Annual Juried Photography Exhibit. Everyone welcome!
Three photos chosen from the Photography Club's most recent meeting.
Learn basic drawing techniques & skills in an outdoor setting
Create a one-of-a-kind clay necklace
Create a one-of-a-kind clay pinch pot or shell dish
Create a one-of-a-kind glazed clay Holiday Ornament
Create a one-of-a-kind clay Holiday Ornament
Three photos chosen from the Photography Club's most recent meeting.
September 29 Salon with Robbi Behr and Matthew Swanson: Creator’s Roundtable
Explore handwriting as an element in doodling & creating art!
Learn how to use your smartphone to capture stunning photos and expand your creative horizons
September 22 Salon with Lauren Weber: Realized Potential: The Role of Creativity & Character
Three photos chosen from the Photography Club's most recent meeting.
September 15 Salon with the organizers of the Chestertown Unites Against Racism street mural project
Create a one-of-a-kind tile to commemorate a meaningful event, special person or pet, or just to have fun!
And . . . it's September!
Make a gorgeous bird feeder using clay hand-building techniques. For beginners & experienced potters alike!
Deepen your connection to the environment, hone your skills of observation and reflection, and get creative through the practice of visual journaling.
Make a Merit Badge!
Three photos chosen from the Photography Club's August 20 meeting
SOLD: A handsawn sterling silver necklace with an important message
Explore Rock Hall
September 1 Salon discussion about fresh starts and new projects as the seasons change
Make a Fairy Garden!
Take a Drive Through History
Take a walk on the Gilchrest Rail Trail!
SOLD: A beautiful lidded vase surfaced and fired in a one step naked raku process
Collage, beading, and weaving kits for Chestertown families
Three photos chosen from the Photography Club's August 20 meeting
RiverArts Clay Studio potter Chris Neiman gets into the details of Raku firing in his homemade kiln!
Refresh your mind & your creativity with stretches & easy yoga poses
Clay Studio Manager Dianna Frymiare shares her experience raising purple martins this spring and summer
Based on Letters and Legends of an Eastern Shore Farm, 1837 - 1935
Read a Good Book
Visit Eastern Neck Wildlife Refuge
August 25 Salon with Olivia Wood: the Poplar Grover Project, Living History on the Eastern Shore
RiverArts is offering its second in a series of themed fundraising packages to celebrate colorful end-of-summer fun!
Tour Local African American Historical Sites
Dare to eat a peach (And make a basket from the pit!)
SOLD: A handwoven Austrian merino wool scarf by Nancy Holland
Three photos chosen from the Photography Club's August 13 meeting
RiverArts celebrates Legacy Day 2020 with a virtual exhibit featuring the art & craft of several talented Kent County artists
Sail an Origami Boat
August 18 Salon with Professor Diane Hunger, saxophonist and National Music Festival mentor
Thank you to Mary Ann Herron and Penny Block for their tireless dedication to KidSPOT!
Be Cool in Hot Shades
Look Up for Meteors
Three photos chosen from the Photography Club's August 6 meeting
Celebrate the community’s long tradition of environmental conservation through this Earth-themed virtual exhibit. Poets submitted work reflecting on the themes of taking care of and celebrating the Earth for this judged and juried show.
Scream for Ice Cream
Take a Walking Tour
Join us August 11 for a discussion of Green Building Design with Greg Farley
Celebrate the community’s long tradition of environmental conservation by viewing this Earth-themed virtual exhibit. Artists were invited to submit work reflecting on the themes of taking care of and celebrating the Earth for this judged and juried show.
Speak for the Trees
Let Your Imagination Take Flight
Be Inspired by the Chester River
Three photos chosen from the Photography Club's July 30 meeting
Daily ideas for free hands-on activities for ALL ages
Tips, tricks, helpful hints, and good advice for making video at home with your smartphone.
August 4 - A discussion of Art and travel with RiverArts Board member Mark Hower
Three photos chosen out of nearly 50 from the Photography Club's July 23 meeting.
Washington College Professor Ben Tilghman leads a lively discussion about the meanings and purposes of monuments and what should be done with them.
SOLD: Colorful Tumblers by potter Wendy King
A panel discussion on all things Hamilton in collaboration with the Garfield
Create a one-of-a-kind art piece using Eastern Shore landscapes as your inspiration. Yolanda Acree will walk you through how to use color and shape to achieve texture, depth, and contrast in your collage work.
What Do You Hear?
A glimpse into the high stakes world of the art-buying market
The first in a series of themed fundraising packages commemorates the month of July with the release of Hamilton, Independence Day, and Chestertown's First Friday.
White Fragility: why it's so hard for white people to talk about racism by Robin DiAngelo
Chestertown RiverArts Clay Studio Manager Dianna Frymiare shares her tile duck coasters, and the baby duck who inspired them. Coasters are up for auction the week of July 20 - 24, 2020.
Is genius a weed that springs up anywhere or does it need a particular habitat?
Explore the joy of watercolor and the medium’s limitless range of possibilities in this online class.
SOLD: Handmade Tile Coasters with Cora the Duck
SOLD: Hand Knitted Lace Shawl by Master Knitter Sue Wright
RiverArts Clay Studio potter Chris Neiman shares the exciting process of Raku firing in his homemade kiln!
Your Daily Dose for Tuesday, July 7: Fireworks!
In the Zoom where it happened: A conversation with Maria Wood about where Hamilton came from, what it meant, and what to watch for.
RiverArts artist and Board member Anne Highfield-Clark shares some wisdom on smartphone photo editing.
Watercolor artist and photographer Steve Bleinberger shares a quick "brush tip."
Watercolor artist and photographer Steve Bleinberger shares a quick "brush tip."
RiverArts artist and blacksmith Nathan King shares his process of forging a bottle opener!
This week's special guest, John Queen, joined us for a good discussion about racial justice and action in our local community.
Listen to a discussion about Carla Massoni's journey into collecting art, engaging with gallery owners, and connecting with artists who take themselves seriously and devote their lives to excellence in their practice.
Presented by Steven Kane for Chestertown RiverArts
The staff of Chestertown RiverArts says hello to the community.
Tuesday, May 26: "Eat Like a Human" with Dr. Bill Schindler.
Mary and Howard McCoy, environmental artists and stewards of the earth who live on a working farm on the banks of the Chester River, spoke on "What is Art For?"
Your daily dose of arts & community - keeping you going through corona. In this edition, we recognize beauty in nature and draw inspiration from things we see.
We were delighted to speak with Rebecca Hoffberger, the Founder & Director of the American Visionary Art Museum (AVAM) in Baltimore.
Your daily dose of arts & community - keeping you going through corona. In this edition, we recognize the 250th anniversary of William Wordsworth.
Your daily dose of arts & community - keeping you going through corona. In this edition, we feature the #QUARANTINECREATION video in which dancers of the Nederlands Dans Theater present a compellingly seamless dance from their homes in isolation.
Your daily dose of arts & community - keeping you going through corona. In this edition, we share about the "Rainbow Hunt" spreading solidarity, good cheer and encouragement.
Your daily dose of arts & community - keeping you going through corona. In this edition, we show a video from RiverArts board member Kate Livie featuring her lovely sketches and watercolors of the natural world.
Your daily dose of arts & community - keeping you going through corona. In this edition, we teach how you to implement anchor breathing to deal with stress.
Your daily dose of arts & community - keeping you going through corona. In this edition, we have a lovely, comic and informative video of good hand-washing technique.
Your daily dose of arts & community - keeping you going through corona. In this edition, we talk about the good that many individuals are doing in their communities to help during these difficult times.
Join Executive Director Maria Wood today between 4 and 4:30pm for a Fireside Chat about all things RiverArts. Bring questions and suggestions, complaints and kudos.
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