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APRIL FEATURED ARTIST!
Douglas E. Draper, Jr. is an award-winning artist skilled in illustration, murals, concept art, and comics. Mr. Draper's Forged By Water Series explores the of Chesapeake Bay Watermen, with works including a mural in Downtown Salisbury, MD. Mr. Draper has created art for clients like the Santa Fe Institute, Top Shelf and Upload, plus the film Red One. His art has been exhibited across the East Coast and features permanent murals at the Social Security Administration Building near Baltimore, MD., and the Wicomico Public Library. Mr. Draper holds a Bachelor of Fine Arts from the Maryland Institute , College of Art, where he received the Presidential Scholarship.
Mr. Draper's work will be on display at the Corbin Studio & Gallery (4 E. Main St., Crisfield, MD.) starting April 1st - April 25th.
April Events!
Updates on all of the events are on our calendar at CrisfieldArts.org under Upcoming Events. Check back regularly!
FAMILY PAINT NIGHT - CRISFIELD LIBRARY
Thursday, April 2, 2026, 5:30 – 7:00pm
Crisfield Library
100 Collins St, Crisfield, MD
Join us for Family Paint Night at the Crisfield Library
Unleash your creativity together and create colorful memories on canvas. All materials plus food will be provided. Registration Required (Recommended ages 5 and up).
Please call: 410-968-0955 to register.
SHRIMP NIGHT AT THE AMERICAN LEGION
Friday, April 3, 2026 5pm-7pm
American Legion Post 16
126 Lorrie Quinn Drive, Crisfield, MD
Description: Open to the Public! Join us every first Friday of the month for hot steamed shrimp, clams, and hush puppies! Support our veterans and families!
WELLINGTON BEACH EASTER EGG HUNT
American Legion Post 16
April 4, 2026, Noon
Hosted by Friends of Crisfield is the largest egg hunt on the shore. There are 4 age groups and a sensory area. Free admission! Bring your basket!
A GCAC GALA AT KINGSBAY MANSION
April 10, 2026. 6 – 9 PM
Kingsbay Mansion
27999 Coulbourn Creek Rd
Marion Station, MD
Join the Greater Crisfield Action Coalition (GCAC) annual fundraising event on April 10, 2026, for A Gala at Kingsbay Mansion. Experience the music of Dionne Warwick, Diana Ross, and Carole King in a beautiful setting, with cocktails, elegant hors d’oeuvres, and live performance by Vaneisa & Jazz Etcetera.
Enjoy an unforgettable evening celebrating the music of Dionne Warwick, Diana Ross, and Carole King in an elegant setting. The night will feature refined hors d’oeuvres, and a captivating live performance by Vaneisa & Jazz Etcetera. Cash Bar.
Every ticket helps support downtown revitalization and the arts in Crisfield.
$125per person | Limited Availability
Get your tickets:
https://www.greatercrisfieldmd.org/events
Support the arts. Support revitalization. Support Crisfield.
FEATURED ARTIST DOUG DRAPER - RECEPTION
April 1 - 25, 2026
Reception: April 11 from 6-8 PM
Corbin Studio & Gallery, 4 East Main St, Crisfield
Free to the public
Come join us at the Corbin Studio & Gallery on April 11th and meet our Featured Artist Doug Draper! There will be a reception with light refreshments.
Douglas E. Draper, Jr. is an award-winning artist skilled in illustration, murals, concept art, and comics. His FORGED BY WATER series explores the life of Chesapeake Bay watermen, with works including a mural in downtown Salisbury, MD. He has created art for clients like the Santa Fe Institute, Top Shelf Publishing, IDW Publishing, and Amazon shows such as Making the Cut and Upload, plus the film Red One. Draper’s art has been exhibited across the east coast and features permanent murals at the Social Security Administration building near Baltimore, MD, and the Wicomico County Public Library. He holds a Bachelor of Fine Arts from the Maryland Institute, College of Art, where he received the Presidential Scholarship.
SMITH ISLAND AND TANGIER ISLAND BIRDING CRUISE
April 11, 2026, 8AM – 4:30PM
Somers Cove Marina
Registration is open for our April 11 cruise aboard the Elizabeth Joy II to both Smith Island, MD and Tangier Island, VA. We’ll depart from Somers Cove Marina in Crisfield, MD at 8:00 am. We’ll explore Smith Island in the morning and enjoy lunch at the Drum Point Market & Eatery. After lunch, we’ll cruise to Tangier Island for some afternoon birding. We’ll return to Crisfield at 4:30 pm.
For registration information, please visit: https://delmarvabirding.com/april-11-smith-tangier
GALLERY 413 SPRING ART SHOW
Opening Reception: April 17, 2026, 5-7 PM
Gallery 413
413 W Main St, Crisfield, MD
Free Event – Open to Public - Refreshments - Music
Experience the vibrant spirit of spring at the Gallery 413 Spring Art Show, held at 413 W Main St, Crisfield, MD. This event showcases a diverse collection of artworks from local and regional artists, celebrating the renewal and creativity of the season. Visitors can explore paintings, sculptures, and mixed-media pieces that capture the beauty of spring, while enjoying a welcoming atmosphere that is perfect for art enthusiasts and families alike.
YARD SALE - SPONSORED BY THE NEIGHBORHOOD WATCH!
April 25, 2026, 11 AM – 3 PM
Food truck and Yard Sale
204 Myrtle Street, Crisfield, MD
If you would like to rent a table for $10, please call: 443-953-4497
Spring is the best time to clean out and sell some of your things!
There will be a raffle, food truck and radio station advertising!
KITE FLYING AFTERNOON AT JANES ISLAND STATE PARK
April 25, 2026, 4 - 5:30 PM
Follow the signs to the event.
Janes Island State Park
26280 Alfred J Lawson Dr.
Crisfield, MD 21817
Always more events pop up! Bookmark the calendar to keep updated for things to do in the Arts and Entertainment District and the Crisfield community! Go to: CrisfieldArts.org
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