June 29 Salon - Poplar Grove, Part 3: African American History at Poplar Grove with Adam Goodheart and Olivia Wood
June 29 Salon discussion with Adam Goodheart, Olivia Wood, and more.
May 17 - RiverArts Salon: The Artistic Adventures of Blue Tulip with Posey Boicourt (via Zoom)
Posey Boicourt explores the forgotten life of a portrait painter from whom she is a direct descendent in this delightful memoire bolstered by significant historical study.
POSTPONED to later in 2022 - RiverArts Salon: Finding Your Voice with Marlon Saunders
Come hear Chestertown's own singer, actor, songwriter and record producer discuss his artistic journey.
February 22 - RiverArts Salon: Stories of America: An Online Tour of the Smithsonian American Art Museum
Join Bob Ferguson, a docent with the Smithsonian American Art Museum, for an online tour of artwork reflecting stories of our country.
November 9 - RiverArts Salon: The American Impressionists: An Online Tour of the Smithsonian American Art Museum
Join Bob Ferguson, a docent with the Smithsonian American Art Museum, for an online tour about Impressionist artwork.
September 28 - RiverArts Salon: Building a character, building a life: How principles of acting apply to daily interactions - with Ken Skrzesz
Join Ken Skrzesz, actor, director, educator, & choreographer, for a discussion of how the principles of acting apply to daily interactions.
September 14 - RiverArts Salon: Fun in Virtual Museums with Raven Bishop & Sara Clarke-de Reza
Fun in Virtual Museums with Raven Bishop & Sara Clarke-de Reza
August 24 - RiverArts Salon: The Power of Pastels - A Visit to Mary Pritchard's Garden & Studio
Treat yourself to a peek at Mary Pritchard's garden & studio in downtown Chestertown and enjoy an in-person outdoor discussion of pastels and art.
August 10 - RiverArts Salon: Chestertown's Newest Mural with Bob Ortiz and Fredy Granillo
A Salon Field Trip to the site of the El Trompo mural: Robert Ortiz Studios, 207 S. Cross Street in Chestertown
July 27 - RiverArts Salon: Visit the Rock Hall Yarnbombing with Laurie Walters
Join us in Rock Hall for an in-person outdoor viewing of their Pirate-themed Yarnbombing and a discussion of public art in town.
July 13 - RiverArts Salon: How Does Research Inspire or Inform Your Fiction? With writer Jennifer N. Shannon
Baltimore-based writer Jennifer N. Shannon leads a discussion about the place of research in writing fiction.
June 1 - RiverArts Salon - Beauty in the Philippines: An Analysis on the Skin Whitening Industry with Trish Rana
Our fabulous Washington College intern (& recent grad!) Trish talks about her thesis research on the use of skin whitening products in the Philippines and how it is prolific amongst the native population of Filipinos.
May 18 - RiverArts Salon: Artists & Social Change: An Online Tour of the Smithsonian American Art Museum
Join Bob Ferguson, a docent with the Smithsonian American Art Museum, for an online tour with the theme of Artists and Social Change
May 11 - RiverArts Salon: National Music Festival with Richard Rosenberg and Caitlin Patton
May 11 Salon: National Music Festival with Richard Rosenberg and Caitlin Patton
April 27: Love in the time of Covid
A home and studio visit with Paul & Inez Santori
April 20 - RiverArts Salon: Provincetown Printers with Fred Dylla
April 20 Salon: Provincetown Printers with Fred Dylla
April 13 - RiverArts Salon: Plants, Music, Light and Art with Sam Nester
April 13 Salon: Plants, Music, Light and Art with Sam Nester
April 6 - RiverArts Salon: Exploring Race, Class, and Social Standing Through Painting with Kyle Hackett
April 6 Salon: Exploring Race, Class, and Social Standing Through Painting with Kyle Hackett
March 30 - RiverArts Salon: Reading & Writing Diversity with Traci Williams
March 30 Salon: Reading & Writing Diversity with Traci Williams
March 23 - RiverArts Salon: Discover Louise Glück, America's Nobel Laureate, with Dr. James Allen Hall
March 23 Salon: Discover Louise Glück, America's Nobel Laureate, with Dr. James Allen Hall
March 16 - RiverArts Salon: Poems of Resistance with Robert Earl Price
March 16 Salon: Poems of Resistance with Robert Earl Price
March 9 - RiverArts Salon: Mindful Simplicity with Yolanda Acree
March 9 Salon: Mindful Simplicity with Yolanda Acree
RiverArts Salon, One Year Later
Try your hand at some Salon trivia!
RiverArts Salon: "A Look Back" with Natalie Donoso & Annie Woodall of the Kent County Public Library
"A Look Back" with Natalie Donoso & Annie Woodall of the Kent County Public Library
RiverArts Salon: Lifelong Learning with WC-ALL Leadership
WC-ALL Leaders Jan Elvin and David White: Lifelong Learning
RiverArts Salon: Finding a Home for Creativity in Chestertown with Fredy Granillo
February 16 Salon with Fredy Granillo: Finding a Home for Creativity in Chestertown
RiverArts Salon - Creative Patterns in Nature with Dr. Eve Armstrong
February 9 Salon with Dr. Eve Armstrong - Creative Patterns in Nature with Dr. Eve Armstrong
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
RiverArts Salon with Buck Duncan: Being Hopeful with the Mid-Shore Community Foundation
Buck Duncan: Being Hopeful with the Mid-Shore Community Foundation
Salon Discussion - Mental Health & Creativity in Winter with Beth Anne Langrell
January 19 Salon with Beth Anne Langrell - Mental Health & Creativity in Winter
Salon Discussion - Poetry as/and Justice with James Allen Hall
December 15 Salon with James Allen Hall - Poetry as/and Justice
Salon Discussion - Dickens & Christmas with Dr. Natalie McKnight
Dr. Natalie McKnight, Dickens & Christmas
Holiday Traditions with the RiverArts Staff
December 1 Salon with RiverArts Staff: Holiday Traditions of All Kinds
Salon Discussion - Poplar Grove, Part 2 with Adam Goodheart, Dr. Edward Papenfuse, Jeremy Rothwell, and Albin Kowalewski
November 16 Salon discussion with Adam Goodheart, Jeremy Rothwell, and Albin Kowalewski
Salon Discussion - The intersection of art and policy with Heather Mizeur
The intersection of art and policy: exploring creative influences on civic engagement and public affairs
Salon Discussion - Life in the UK & US with Inez Santori
November 3 Salon with Inez Santori - Life in the UK & US
Salon Discussion: Dave Harp - Art, Environment, & Harmony
#ShoreRiverArts October 27 Salon with Dave Harp - Art, Environment, & Harmony
Salon Discussion: Adams and Maria Wood - Art, Environment, & Family
#ShoreRiverArts October 20 Salon with Adams and Maria Wood - Art, Environment, & Family
Salon Discussion: Darran Tilghman & Tim Trumbauer - Art, Environment, & Justice
#ShoreRiverArts October 13 Salon with Darran Tilghman & Tim Trumbauer - Art, Environment, & Justice
Salon Discussion: Marcy Dunn Ramsey & Carla Massoni - Art, Environment, & Conservation
#ShoreRiverArts October 6 Salon with Marcy Dunn Ramsey & Carla Massoni - Art, Environment, & Conservation
Salon Discussion: Robbi Behr and Matthew Swanson, Creator’s Roundtable
September 29 Salon with Robbi Behr and Matthew Swanson: Creator’s Roundtable
Salon Discussion: Lauren Weber, Realized Potential: The Role of Creativity & Character
September 22 Salon with Lauren Weber: Realized Potential: The Role of Creativity & Character
RiverArts Salon: Street Murals Project
September 15 Salon with the organizers of the Chestertown Unites Against Racism street mural project
RiverArts Salon: Autumnal Artistry
September 1 Salon discussion about fresh starts and new projects as the seasons change
RiverArts Salon: Olivia Wood, the Poplar Grove Project
August 25 Salon with Olivia Wood: the Poplar Grover Project, Living History on the Eastern Shore
RiverArts Salon: Diane Hunger, Passionate Saxophone Music
August 18 Salon with Professor Diane Hunger, saxophonist and National Music Festival mentor
RiverArts Salon: Greg Farley talks Green Building Design
Join us August 11 for a discussion of Green Building Design with Greg Farley
RiverArts Salon: Mark Hower Talks Art & Travel
August 4 - A discussion of Art and travel with RiverArts Board member Mark Hower
RiverArts Salon: What to Do With Racist Monuments?
Washington College Professor Ben Tilghman leads a lively discussion about the meanings and purposes of monuments and what should be done with them.
RiverArts Salon: Pam White
Is genius a weed that springs up anywhere or does it need a particular habitat?
RiverArts Salon: Anticipating the Hamilton Film
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 Salon: John Queen
This week's special guest, John Queen, joined us for a good discussion about racial justice and action in our local community.
RiverArts Salon: Carla Massoni
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.
RiverArts Salon: "Eat Like a Human" with Dr. Bill Schindler
Tuesday, May 26: "Eat Like a Human" with Dr. Bill Schindler.
RiverArts Salon: Mary and Howard McCoy "What is Art For?"
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?"
RiverArts Salon: Rebecca Hoffberger - "Positive Changes in Nature & Ourselves During Quarantine"
We were delighted to speak with Rebecca Hoffberger, the Founder & Director of the American Visionary Art Museum (AVAM) in Baltimore.