March Arts and Entertainment Newsletter


March 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.

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MARCH FEATURED ARTIST:


Winnie Pruitt of Crisfield, MD



During the month of March, the Corbin Studio & Gallery will host an Art Exhibition featuring Ms. Pruitt's artistic talents. Her collections include working with pencil, oils, watercolors, ink, photography, clay, woodworking and so much more!


Stop by the Corbin Studio & Gallery to see all of Ms. Pruitt's amazing work. The gallery is open Wednesday-Saturday 11am-3pm.



March Events!

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




SHRIMP NIGHT AT THE AMERICAN LEGION

Friday, March 6, 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!


RECEPTION WITH ARTIST WINNIE PRUITT

Saturday, March 7, 2026 3pm-5pm

Corbin Studio & Gallery

4 E Main Street, Crisfield, MD


Come celebrate and meet our Featured Artist Winnie Pruitt! The Corbin Studio and Gallery is hosting a reception that showcases the artistic talents of Ms. Pruitt. Her works include - Watercolors, ink, photography, clay, woodworking and so much more! Please join us from 3pm - 5pm at the Corbin! Light refreshments will be served.


COMMUNITY ART INPUT MEETING!

Tuesday, March 10, 2026 5:30pm-7:30pm

Corbin Studio & Gallery

4 E Main Street, Crisfield, MD


We want to hear from you! Join us for our next Community Input Meeting on March 10! Bring your ideas! This is an informal, fun, informational meeting where we look at future ideas for the Art & Entertainment District. We will also have Art Kits available if you would like to participate in the Connecting the Community through Art Mural project and we will also be able to answer any questions regarding that project. Light refreshments will be served. Meeting starts at 5:30pm



PAINT & SIP - CRAFT NIGHT WITH CHESTNUT AND HOME

Thursday, March 12, 2026 6pm-8pm

American Legion 16

126 Lorrie Quinn Dr., Crisfield, MD


Join us in making a fun Spring 3D wooden sign that you will be proud to display in your home every year!!

Join us at the Crisfield American Legion on March 12th at 6:00 PM for a fun-filled evening of creativity and relaxation!

No experience is necessary - just bring your enthusiasm and we'll provide all the materials you need! Whether you're a seasoned painter or a novice, this event is perfect for anyone looking to have a good time.

Come alone or bring your friends - either way, you're guaranteed to have a blast. Food & Drink will be available for purchase at the bar!!

For this class you have the chance to make a door hanger OR a unique interchangeable ladder.

We provide all materials and step by step instructions!

Door Hanger

Choose from 11 different Designs. Each door hanger will come with a Jute string attached for a doorhanger. Can request a sawtooth hanger during the class if you prefer to hang yours indoors. The Classic Monogram will come with a sawtooth hanger, as most people hang these indoors.

Interchangeable Ladder - Due to the prep required for this sign,


To purchase tickets please click on this link:


https://www.eventbrite.com/e/paint-sip-craft-night-with-chestnut-home-tickets-1982847893426?aff=ebdssbdestsearch


Ticket sales for the interchangeable ladder end on March 1st.

The Ladder reads HOME down the front with the "O" swapping out for fun seasonal designs.

The Ladder will be built & stained before the class to save time and space for this paint night. You can request to stain the ladder at home using your own materials if you prefer.

The Ladder ticket includes two inserts. The "O" is not included, but can be chosen as an insert option.

There will be the option to purchase additional inserts down the road to add to your collection for year round decor.


If you have any questions, please email: chestnutandhome@gmail.com.


CELEBRATE ST. PATTY'S WITH THE AMERICAN LEGION

Friday, March 13, 2026

American Legion Post 16

126 Lorrie Quinn Drive, Crisfield MD


Come celebrate the luck of the IRISH with the American Legion! DJ Starts at 8pm-12am!


Food will be for purchase starting at 5pm. Cash Bar. PUBLIC WELCOME!


CONNECTING CRISFIELD COMMUNITY THROUGH ART MURAL - WORKSHOP

Saturday, March 21, 2026, 1 - 3 PM 

Free Workshop

Corbin Studio & Gallery

4 East Main, Crisfield, MD


Join the Connecting Crisfield Through Art workshop to help create a collaborative mural celebrating Crisfield’s culture. All participants receive an art kit to paint their artwork, guided by local artists. Using a special process, a ceramic tile with each image created will become part of an 8’ x 12’ mural featuring a sunset, dock, water, and crabs in a basket.

Enjoy a friendly, creative environment where everyone’s unique vision contributes to a lasting community legacy. The workshop is a chance to learn, connect, and make memories while building a meaningful public art piece.

The art piece you create at the workshop will remain at Corbin Gallery until completion of the mural. At that time, it will be returned to you. You may request additional ceramic tiles of your image by emailing artsincrisfield@gmail.com







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




February Event Highlights

Watercolor Workshop with Artist Jackie Miller


Celebrating Black History Month

Annual Soul Food Tasting & African American History Museum Soft Launch

BE A PART OF THE NEXT CRISFIELD MURAL!!

HAVE YOU PICKED UP YOUR FREE ART KIT YET? ALL LEVELS OF EXPERIENCE WELCOME!

GRAB SOME FRIENDS!

HAVE A PAINT NIGHT!

GET THE KIDS INVOLVED IN ART!



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



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.




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!








SAVE THE DATE!


Gallery 413 Spring Art Show

Opening Reception:

April 17, 2026, 5PM-7PM

Gallery 413

413 W Main St, Crisfield, MD











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