January Arts and Entertainment Newsletter


January is a wonderful time to come out and visit the Arts and Entertainment District right here in downtown Crisfield! Whether it is the Corbin Studio, Gallery 413 or the West Main Street Gallery there is something for everyone. Please read about all the current and upcoming events in this newsletter.

Don't forget to renew your Arts Membership for 2026! Members get exclusive benefits and your membership with the Crisfield Arts & Entertainment District helps to support public art and events! Memberships start at $25 for artists and $35 for individuals. Support the arts in Crisfield, sign up at: crisfieldarts.org/membership.


December and January Events!

Updates on all of the events are on our calendar at CrisfieldArts.org under Upcoming Events. Check back regularly!



CORBIN STUDIO & GALLERY HOLIDAY MARKET!!

Continues until JANUARY 10, 2026

Corbin Studio & Gallery

4 E. Main Street, Crisfield, MD.


COME OUT AND SHOP AT THE CORBIN GALLERY MARKET! DURING THE MONTH OF DECEMBER - JANUARY 10TH, THE CORBIN WILL BE FEATURING AN EXTENDED VENDOR MARKET FILLED WITH LOCAL ARTISAN CRAFTS, FINE ART, AND SO MUCH MORE!


GET YOUR SHOPPING DONE RIGHT HERE IN CRISFIELD!!! OVER 20 LOCAL ARTISTS ARE FEATURED AT THE MARKET!


JUST A FEW OF THE LOCAL HANDMADE ITEMS THAT ARE AVAILABLE:


ORNAMENTS, SOAPS, JEWELRY, WREATHS, STAINED GLASS DECOR, HANDMADE VESTS MADE FROM SCARVES, ORGANIC BATH ITEMS (HEMP INFUSED ITEMS), TEAS, GLASS ART, COASTAL DECOR, HANDPAINTED WINE GLASSES, AND SO MUCH MORE!


SUPPORT YOUR LOCAL ARTISANS THIS HOLIDAY SEASON BY SHOPPING AT THE CORBIN STUDIO AND GALLERY MARKET!!


CORBIN GALLERY HOURS: WEDNESDAY - SATURDAY 11AM - 3 PM (CLOSED CHRISTMAS DAY and NEW YEAR'S DAY)



CELEBRATE NEW YEAR'S EVE AT THE CRISFIELD LIBRARY!

Wednesday, December 31, 2025 11am-1pm

100 Collins St., Crisfield, MD


Join us for family fun! Food, games, crafts, music and a balloon drop at Noon!!


NEW YEAR'S EVE BASH AT THE AMERICAN LEGION POST 16

Wednesday, December 31, 2025 9pm-1am

American Legion Post 16

126 Lorrie Quinn Drive, Crisfield, MD


Ring in the New Year at the American Legion!


Music By DJ Seven


Party, Dancing, Champagne Toast!


NEW YEAR'S DAY OYSTER DIP!

Thursday, January 1, 2026 12pm-1pm

Wellington Beach

111A Sunset Circle, Crisfield, MD


Join dippers, led by Jim Neal, for a refreshing dip into the water at Wellington Beach. We will also be collecting non-perishable food items for our neighbors in need.



WINTER WELLNESS FOR FAMILIES - CRISFIELD LIBRARY

Saturday, January 10, 2026 11am-2pm

Crisfield Library

100 Collins St., Crisfield, MD


Free Vision and Hearing Screenings

Winter Nutrition Info & Healthy Snacks

Coat & Mittens Giveaways

Family Fitness Fun

Storytime and Wellness Crafts

Safety Corner

Community Partner Information Tables

School Supply Giveaway - and much more!!!


FREE TO EVERYONE! Event is hosted by the CRISFIELD LIONESS CLUB


RHYTHMS OF THE HEART POETRY WORKSHOP!

Saturday's In January, 2026 (10th, 17th, 24th, 31st) 3pm-4:40pm

Corbin Studio & Gallery

4 E. Main St., Crisfield MD


Join us at the Corbin Studio & Gallery for Poetry Workshops! Each Saturday in January - Starting January 10th, we will examine poetry from all cultures, eras, and types (some poems will be familiar and some will not be). Our guest and host is Marcus Colasurdo.


Workshop attendees will be encouraged (but not required) to bring their own original poems (8 copies please) to share with the each person in the class. We will be discussing each poem, sharing suggestions, constructive criticism, questions, praise and offer other insights that relate to the presented work.


Everything is open to exploration of poetic craft!


Each class is $10 or $30 if signing up for all 4 workshops. Signup at: crisfieldarts.org/corbinworkshops



“Poetry is the news that never gets old”



COMMUNITY MURAL WORKSHOP

January 17, 2026, 11am-2pm

Somerset County Arts Council

1100 W. Main Street, Crisfield MD


Come paint and be a part of the Community Mural Project right here in Crisfield!! This is a FREE EVENT including all supplies.


If you can't stay for the Workshop, please come and pick up an ART KIT at the Somerset County Arts Council on W. Main St. This mural project will represent our city and the residents will be doing the painting!


For more information about the Community Mural Public Art Project, please go to crisfieldarts.org and click on the "current projects" tab.



MURDER MYSTERY DINNER PARTY - 1950's STYLE!

January 24, 2026 5pm - 8pm

Corbin Studio & Gallery

4 E. Main St. Crisfield MD



Join Us on January 24th for our 1st ever Murder Mystery Night. Performed by the Lower Shore Performing Arts Company. The fun begins at the Corbin Studio at 5 pm for appetizers and drinks. The Mystery begins at the Tawes Museum at 5:45pm and a catered meal will be served at 6:30 in the Chesapeake Room.


Help us solve the Murder!

Tickets are $75 per person and must be purchased in advance at crisfieldheritage.org/events (seating is limited!!!). This event will raise money for the Crisfield Heritage Foundation. For questions please contact Denise Walter at denisewalter.003@gmail.com

  

(Note: Please print your confirmation email as your ticket)









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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Visit ALL three Art Galleries in Crisfield and receive an exclusive and collectable photo print card from local artist, Brian Sutherland! ($5 value)


Here's how it works:


  1. Visit any of the three art galleries or the Visitor's Center in Crisfield and pick up a sign-up card.
  2. Get the card signed by each gallery as you enjoy the beautiful art.
  3. Once you've visited all three galleries, hand your card in to your last gallery and receive your personal photo print of Brian Sutherland's, Tranquil Breeze


Looking for some exercise? Bicycle your way around to visit all 3 galleries--from the Corbin Studio bike rack to the City Dock bike rack/ West Main Street Gallery, with Gallery 413 in the middle!


Bicycle Route Map for All 3 Art Galleries

Plan your A&E family activites for this upcoming vacation season!


There is FUN for the WHOLE family in the Crisfield Arts and Entertainment District!

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Whether it's one of our annual festivals, monthly art exhibits or a special day's workshop, there is always something for the family to do here in the A&E! Go to CrisfieldArts.org to see our monthly calendar of events to keep yourself updated for a planned visit or a spur-of -the-moment adventure!













Somerset County Library Programs

Lots of free programs for all ages! Check out somelibrary.org/ and sign up today.



Have something to add to this event list? Email arts@crisfieldcityhall.com

 

About the Crisfield Arts & Entertainment District:


The non-profit Crisfield Arts & Entertainment District (CAED) is the State recognized entity for the management of the Crisfield Arts & Entertainment District. Maryland’s Arts & Entertainment (A&E) Districts help develop and promote community involvement, tourism, and revitalization through tax-related incentives that attract artists, arts organizations, and other creative enterprises to towns and cities across the state.


Thank you MSAC! To discover more about the Maryland State Arts Council and how they impact Maryland, visit msac.org