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About Us:

The Chestertown Arts League is both steeped in tradition as well as progressive in its offerings. Shortly after WWII, in 1946, The Artist’s Professional League of New York City requested its Board Member, Gretchen Wood Call, establish a chapter on Maryland’s Eastern Shore. Thus, the Arts League was born with Mrs. Call as its first President. In 1967 the Arts League was incorporated as a non-profit organization dedicated to offering classes, promoting the appreciation of art, and working with other organizations with similar goals.

A general meeting of the Chestertown Arts League takes place every third Monday of each month. The Arts League Gallery is open every Thursday, Friday, Saturday and some Sundays from 10:00 to 4:00.

Goals and objectives

The Chestertown Arts League is focused on education in the arts and collaboration among artists. To accomplish these goals, we will conduct workshops and classes to spread knowledge of the arts, to foster an appreciation of the arts, and to encourage activity in the arts within our community. We will also support our membership with our various shows and activities.

Call for Artists


EXHIBIT IN JUNE

Event: June Show: "Artful Structures "

This show will explore views of the structures of man, animal and nature; including  buildings, architectural detail, outbuildings, farm structures, shop fronts, beaver dams, sand dunes, and similar views. Three dimentional objects are encouraged. The show runs from June 5,  5-8 P.M.  through June 27.  

Drop off day for this show is Tuesday, June 2 from 10AM to 1PM.  The show will open on First Friday, June 5,  5-8 p.m. with a reception and the show will run through Saturday, June 27, 2009.  Pick up is June 30 from 10 to 1PM.  Entry fees are $5 per piece for members and $12 per piece for others. 

Pieces for hanging must be properly wired.   The organizers will consider up to 2 pieces per artist and although the show is not juried the organizers may limit participation based on gallery space and consonance of the submitted work with the show theme.  

The show will be mounted at the CAL gallery, 312 Cannon St., Chestertown.  Regular gallery hours are:  Thurs, Fri. 11 a.m. – 4 p.m.  and Saturdays 10 a.m. – 4 p.m..   For specific questions on this show contact Rich Hall (rwhall@pitt.edu) or Evie Baskin.  For general questions on shows and CAL activities contact the gallery:  artsleague@verizon.net; 410-778-5789. 

The organizers welcome images of planned submissions which may be used for the show’s publicity and/or poster.  Please email any such (please compress) to the gallery with the subject heading “images for the show” at least 3 weeks prior to the opening. 

EXHIBIT IN JULY & AUGUST

Event: July & August Show: "Patterns"

The patterns around us in color, form, and over time; including images of periodicity, fiber art, time lapse in the rendition of motion, ripples on a pond, and a similar nature.

Drop off day for this show is Tuesday, June 30 from 10AM to 1PM.  The show will open on First Friday, July 3,  5-8 p.m. with a reception and the show will run through Saturday, August 29, 2009.  Pick up is September 1 from 10 to 1p.m.  Entry fees are $5 per piece for members and $12 per piece for others. 

Pieces for hanging must be properly wired.   The organizers will consider up to 2 pieces per artist and although the show is not juried the organizers may limit participation based on gallery space and consonance of the submitted work with the show theme.  

The show will be mounted at the CAL gallery, 312 Cannon St., Chestertown.  Regular gallery hours are:  Thurs, Fri. 11 a.m. – 4 p.m.  and Saturdays 10 a.m. – 4 p.m..   For specific questions on this show contact :  Mary Pritchard maryvp@udel.edu and Audrey Rooney  aerooney@atlanticbb.net.  For general questions on shows and CAL activities contact the gallery:  artsleague@verizon.net; 410-778-5789. 

The organizers welcome images of planned submissions which may be used for the show’s publicity and/or poster.  Please email any such (please compress) to the gallery with the subject heading “images for the show” at least 3 weeks prior to the opening.

 

Call for Curators

Join the fun.  Our Exhibits Committee is one of the most exciting in our organization.  Join and learn to hang art work and a show.  We will train you if your will participate in hanging and promoting our monthly shows.  We are looking for Curators for about 4 shows.  We prefer a team approach of at least 2 persons per show.  Contact us at the Chestertown Arts League. Or call the gallery at 410-778-5789.

 

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