May 26 - RiverArts Salon: An Online Tour of the Smithsonian American Art Museum

Join Bob Ferguson, a docent with the Smithsonian American Art Museum, for an online tour.

Creative Lives - Talking to Strangers with Allison Blake

Tips on interviewing, whether you are writing about people or creating a family oral history!

Feb 15 - Tour of Smooth Operator at the Kohl Gallery

Join gallery Director Tara Gladden for a special tour of the exhibit.

Feb 21 - Tour of Smooth Operator at the Kohl Gallery

Join gallery Director Tara Gladden for a special tour of the exhibit.

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.

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: "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.