Dear WCAC Members and Friends,

We are pleased to present you with WCAC’s FY 2012 Annual Report. The photographs and summaries highlight some of the Arts Council’s accomplishments over the past year. Our mission is to aid, encourage, advise and correlate all activities dedicated to the promotion of the arts in Worcester County and to integrate such activities into the total life of the communities served by the Council.

As we moved forward, we pledge to continue our work and we stay committed to our mission. It is gratifying to look back over the past year and see the progress we have made. Our successes would not be possible without you - our sponsors, donors, patrons and members—please know that is your unwavering support that helps us foster the arts and greater appreciation for the arts in our community. As we approach the new fiscal year, we look forward to continuing to make achievements for the Arts in Worcester County!

WE PRESENTED AN EXCITING

SERIES OF EXHIBITS

WE SUPPORTED LOCAL SCHOOLS THRU OUR ARTISTS IN EDUCATION

PROGRAM

WE AWARDED $8,000

IN ART SCHOLARSHIPS

WE SPONSORED ANNUAL SUMMER ARTS CAMP

FOR CHILDREN

WE SPENT OVER $57,000 ON PROJECTS & PROGRAMS, INCLUDING COMMUNITY ARTS

DEVELOPMENT GRANTS AWARDED TO LOCAL ORGANIZATIONS

The President and Board of Directors take great pleasure in welcoming the following new members:

Individual Karen McCabe, Kathy Reade, Jason Giusti, Charlotte Edmunds, Kenny Bliss, Sharon

O’Hare, Sandy Jones, Judy Benton, Charlotte Poore

Family Ron Michaels, James Coltellino, William and Carol Ellis, Heather Layton, Michelle

Kemp

Children under 18

Maggie Connors, Elizabeth Pivec

We also want to thank all members who renewed their membership. Our members are the soul to our organization and your loyalty does not go unrecognized. Worcester County Arts Update is published quarterly, and printed by the TD Digital Print-ers. Approximately 200 copies are mailed to members and friends of WCAC and distributed locally. The diverse programs of the Arts Council are made possible in large part due to the sup-port of Maryland State Arts Council and the donations of our valuable members and volun-teers.

We thank you for your support,

help and dedication!

The Worcester County Arts Council elected a new slate of offic-ers at the Annual Membership Meeting that was held on Sunday, June 10th at the Hotel Atlantic in Berlin. Former WCAC President, Jim Falcon, who was leading the Arts Council's Board of Directors since June of 2006, passed the torch to Carol Dorman, who served on the Board for many years, most recently as a Treasurer. Chris Welch, who has been serving as a Secretary, has been elected as Vice President. Rounding out the slate of elected officers are Monika Lilley who will continue serving her second term as Board Secretary, and Dorothy Shelton, who will be serving as Board Treasurer. Nancy Howard and Monika Lilley have been reelected for the next 3-year terms. New Board Directors, Brett Smith, Dick Jacobs, Holly Anderson, Carol Dorman, Pat Barrett, Marcy Snyder, Tamara Mills, Dorothy Shelton, and Davis Simpson have been elected for 3-year Board terms. Pictured below are the newly elected Board Directors: Dick Jacobs, Holly Anderson, Carol Dorman, Pat Barrett, Marcy Snyder, Tamara Mills, and Dorothy Shelton. Back row: David Simpson. "My service as your President for the past 3 years has been very satisfying", said Jim Falcon reflecting back on the memories of his Presidency. "Whatever I have been able to do could not have been done without the strong support of Anna Mullis, Carol Dor-man, and my wife, JoFran, and the good, hard-working commit-tee chairs with which I have been blessed. I am pleased to be turning the leadership of the Council over to Carol, who has many years of experience with the Council and who has a strong team of officers to support her."

CALENDAR OF EVENTS

JULY Berlin

July 8: Performance. Concert on the Lawn – Chesapeake Brass Band will perform. Berlin Heritage Foundation. Calvin B. Taylor House Museum. 208 N. Main Street. 6 pm. Call 410-641-1019 for information. July 13: Opening Exhibit Reception. Featured Artist: Dee Brua. Worcester County Arts Council, 6 Jefferson Street, Berlin, MD 21811. 5 – 8 pm. Second Friday Art Stroll. 410-641-0809. www.worcestercountyartscouncil.org Ocean City

July 12 -14: Art at the Beach. Free children’s art camp. Sponsored by the Art League of Ocean City. 10 am – 12 noon. Reservations are necessary. Call 410-524-9433 to register.

Salisbury

July 1 – 8: Exhibit. Open to Interpretation. Ward Museum of Wildfowl Art. 909 S. Schumaker Drive. LaMay Gallery. Mon.-Sat. 10 am – 5 pm; Sun. 12 – 5 pm. Entrance Fee: $7 adults, $5 senior, $3 child; College student with ID free. For information, call 410-742-4988, ext. 119. July 1 – 30: Exhibit. Something to Crow About. A Cultural History of the Chicken. Ward Museum of Wildfowl Art. 909 S. Schumaker Drive. LaMay Gallery. Mon.-Sat. 10 am – 5 pm; Sun. 12 – 5 pm. Entrance Fee: $7 adults, $5 senior, $3 child; College student with ID free. For information, call 410-742-4988, ext. 119. July 14: Bird of Prey Day. Live Animal Show/Nature Scavenger Hunt. 2 pm—4 pm. Admission for 4 peo-ple: $15-Members/$20-Non-members. $5 for each extra person. Additional Information: Contact the Edu-cation Department at: 410.742.4988 x 110 or email: wardeducation@salisbury.edu Pre-registration required. July 13 – 31: Exhibit. The Photography of A. Aubrey Bodine. Ward Museum of Wildfowl Art. 909 S. Schumaker Drive. LaMay Gallery. Mon.-Sat. 10 am – 5 pm; Sun. 12 – 5 pm. Entrance Fee: $7 adults, $5 senior, $3 child; College student with ID free. For information, call 410-742-4988, ext. 119. July 21: Drop In Art with Nancy Ferguson: Wool Weaving 101. 10 am—12 pm. Ward Museum of Wildfowl Art. Free. More information: 410-742-4988 ext. 110. Snow Hill July 6: Event. First Friday Arts on the River Gallery Walk. Downtown. 5-8 pm. Call 410-546-1978 for information. July 11 & 25: Workshop. Heritage Arts for Kids. Julia A. Purnell Museum, 208 W. Market Street. 1 – 3 pm. Kids learn about history through a craft project. Sponsored by the Worcester County Arts Coun-cil. Children must be accompanied by an adult. Program is included with general admission of $2 for adults. Call 410-632-0515 for information. July 23 – August 3: Workshop. The Worcester County Children’s Theater. Firehouse Art Center on Green Street. 9i:00 am – 2 pm. For children ages 6-13. Cost: $120.00, which includes a meal plan. July 29: Concert. US Naval Academy’s Electric Brigade Rock & Roll band. Byrd Park. 3:30 pm. Bring your lawn chairs and blankets. In the event of rain, the concert will be held at All Hallows Church at 109 Market Street. Call 410-632-2080 for information.

AUGUST

Berlin August 4: Festival. Berlin Peach Festival. Calvin B. Taylor House Museum. 208 N. Main Street. 11 am – 5 pm. Call 410-641-1019 for information.

August 10: Opening reception at the Worcester County Arts Council. Featured Artist: Pat Young. 5—8 pm. Exhibit on display August 1—August 31. August 12: Exhibit. “Wet Paint Exhibit & Sale” of artwork created during the “Paint Berlin” event. Sponsored by the Worcester County Arts Council. Vote for the “People Award” painting. Free. 1 – 4 pm. Exhibit will be displayed in front of the Hotel Atlantic in Berlin. August 12: Performance: Concert on the Lawn. “Picnic” will perform. 6 pm. Lawn of Calvin B. Taylor House Museum. 208 N. Main Street, Berlin. Bring your lawn chair. More information call: Susan Taylor, 410-641-1019. Ocean City August 5: Event. Children’s Day at Sunset Park. Sunset Park – Downtown. 12 – 4 pm. Children’s games, educational programs, prizes and more. Call 410-289-4991 for information. Pocomoke August 2 – 4: Festival. Great Pocomoke Fair. Sponsored by the Worcester County Arts Council. 2037 Broad Street. Entrance Fee: $2 each day. Thurs. 5 – 10 pm; Fri. 5 – 10 pm; Sat. 12 – 11 pm. Horse show Sat. 8 am. Call 443-614-4456 for infor-mation. Salisbury August 1 – 31: Exhibit. Something to Crow About. A Cultural History of the Chicken. Ward Museum of Wildfowl Art. 909 S. Schumaker Drive. LaMay Gallery. Mon.-Sat. 10 am – 5 pm; Sun. 12 – 5 pm. En-trance Fee: $7 adults, $5 senior, $3 child; College student with ID free. For information, call 410-742-4988, ext. 119. August 1 – 31: Exhibit. The Photography of A. Aubrey Bodine. Ward Museum of Wildfowl Art. 909 S. Schumaker Drive. LaMay Gallery. Mon.-Sat. 10 am – 5 pm; Sun. 12 – 5 pm. Entrance Fee: $7 adults, $5 senior, $3 child; College student with ID free. For information, call 410-742-4988, ext. 119. Snow Hill August 3: Event. First Friday Arts on the River Gallery Walk. Downtown. 5-8 pm. Call 410-546-1978 for information. August 4: Event. Blessing of the Combines. West Green Street. 10:45. Craft vendors, food vendors, hay rides and more. Call 410-632-2080 for information. August 7-10: Event. Worcester County Fair. Byrd Park. Fri. 8 am – 8:30 pm; Sat. 11 am – 8 pm; Sun. 11 am – 4 pm. Horse Show, livestock competition, music, craft vendors and more. Call 410-632-1972 for information. August 8 & 22: Workshop. Heritage Arts for Kids. Julia A. Purnell Museum, 208 W. Market Street. Sponsored by the Worcester County Arts Council. 1 – 3 pm. Kids learn about history through a craft pro-ject. Children must be accompanied by an adult. Program is included with general admission of $2 for adults. Call 410-632-0515 for information. August 19: Performance. Concert in the Park. US Army Band, The Volunteers. 3:30 pm. Free. Bring lawn chairs and picnic and enjoy an afternoon by the Pocomoke River. Call 410-631-2080 for information.

September Berlin September 9: Concert on the lawn. Calvin B. Taylor House Museum. 208 N. Main Street. 6 pm. Call 410-641-1019 for information. September 11: Performance. Concert on the Lawn: The King’s Ambassadors. Berlin Heritage Foundation. Calvin B. Taylor House Museum. 208 N. Main Street. 6 pm. Call 410-641-1019 for information. September 14: Opening Exhibit Reception. “Artist’s Choice”, Juried Art Exhibit. 5 – 8 pm. Exhibit will be on display September 1 – 30. Sponsored by the Worcester County Arts Council.

September 14: Exhibit: Summer Arts Camp. Reception: 6 – 8 pm. Artwork created by campers who par-ticipated in the Arts Camp program sponsored by the Worcester County Arts Council will be featured. September 14: Event. Second Friday Art Stroll. Downtown Berlin. 5-8 pm. Call 443-735-0957 for information. September 15: Tindley Gospel Fest. Sponsored by the Worcester county Arts Council. Singers will per-form a concert of Dr. Charles A.Tindley composed songs. Berlin Multipurpose Building, 130 Flower Street, Berlin. More information: Gabe Purnell; 410-641-1988 September 6—16: Performance. Shakespeare performance of “Romeo and Juliet” at the Historic St. Martin’s. Free. Various times. Sponsored by the Worcester County Arts Council. More information: Sherrie Beckstead 410-430-2142. Ocean City: September 20-23: Sunfest. Sponsored by the Town of Ocean City Recreation and Parks. Arts & Crafts, Live Entertainment. Thursday – Saturday 10 a.m. to 10 p.m. Sunday 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Inlet Parking Lot. Free. Additional Information: 410-250-0125.

Salisbury September 1 – 30: Exhibit. Something to Crow About. A Cultural History of the Chicken. Ward Muse-um of Wildfowl Art. 909 S. Schumaker Drive. LaMay Gallery. Mon.-Sat. 10 am – 5 pm; Sun. 12 – 5 pm. Entrance Fee: $7 adults, $5 senior, $3 child; College student with ID free. For information, call 410-742-4988, ext. 119. September 1 – 30: Exhibit. The Photography of A. Aubrey Bodine. Ward Museum of Wildfowl Art. 909 S. Schumaker Drive. LaMay Gallery. Mon.-Sat. 10 am – 5 pm; Sun. 12 – 5 pm. Entrance Fee: $7 adults, $5 senior, $3 child; College student with ID free. For information, call 410-742-4988, ext. 119. Snow Hill September 1 – 30: Delmarva Needle Art Show and Competition. Julia A. Purnell Museum. 208 W. Mar-ket Street. Includes quilts, embroidery, needlework, knitting, crochet and more. Entries are due Au-gust 24. Call 410-632-0515 for information. September 7: Event. First Friday Arts on the River Gallery Walk. Downtown. 5-8 pm. Call 410-546-1978 for information.

Bright and spacious artist working studio at the Worcester County Arts Council's Gallery is available for rent. The second floor stu-dio, located in historic downtown Berlin, has plenty of natural

light, generous wall space and storage area.

The Arts Council is located in the Arts & Entertainment district which provides artists opportunities to create and sell their art tax free.

Get your stuff off the kitchen table and produce your best work in the creative atmosphere of Berlin's Art & Entertainment District!

To schedule an appointment, please call Anna Mullis

at 410-641-0809.

Eight talented local students have been each awarded $1000 art scholarships from the Worcester County Arts Council in support of their artistic goals. These young artists were carefully selected by the Arts Council Scholarship Committee who based their decision on applicant's talent, dedications and artistic potential. From Stephen Decatur High School two graduating seniors were awarded art schol-arships: Katherina Burton and Robert Dimaio. Hannah Gaskil, a graduating senior

from Worcester Preparatory School was awarded William Best scholarship, Kathleen Kotoski and Allison Stancil, previous year scholarship recipients, who are currently enrolled in art major in college, have both been award-ed scholarship again this year; Casandra Raefski, a gradu-ating senior at Pocomoke High School, Maggie Winterling, senior at Delmarva Christian High School, and Dan Norris, graduating senior at Wor-Wic Community College. All scholarship recipients attended the Arts Council Annual Membership Meeting on Sunday, June 10, 2012 where they received recognition for their outstanding tal-ents. Pictured are from left to right: Dan Norris, Robert Dimaio, Katherina Burton, Casandra Raefski, Alli Stancil, Maggie Winterling, and Kate Kotoski. Annual art scholarship awards are made possible in part through a generous grant from the Mary Humphreys Foundation, by donation from Mrs. Nancie Beste and her family in memory of her husband William Beste, who was a member of the Arts Council Board of Directors, and by donations from many patrons of the Arts Council.

We are happy to announce the 3rd Annual “Paint Berlin”, a plein air painting event to be held August 10—August 12, 2012. Berlin has so many interesting sites and architectural buildings in historic downtown as well as the surrounding areas. Participating artists will paint any or all days during the event at a location of their choosing. Artists will have an opportunity to exhibit and sell their artwork. Visitors are invited to come and watch the artists work during this event and to attend the "Wet paint sale" and exhibit to be held in front of the Atlantic Hotel on Sunday,

August 12 from 1 - 4 pm. The Arts Council would like to thank the following sponsors of this event: Town of Berlin, Bank of Ocean City, and the Atlantic Hotel. Artist Registration form is available on the Arts Council’s website: www.worcestercountyartscouncil.org Deadline to register for the event is August 3rd.

2011 First Place Winner: Stephen Decatur Park by

David Simpson

Abstract Landscapes: Naturescapes Landscape Painting - Instructed by Kathy Reade

Saturdays; 1:30 - 3:30 pm; June 23, 30, July 7, 14, 21, and 28; Fee: $150 (6 week course); Age: 17 and up

Different Strokes for Famous Folks! - Instructed by Kathy Reade Classes are held on Saturdays from 11:00 am - 1 pm: June 23, 30, July 7, 14, 21, 28 Age: 4 and up Fee: $25 for each class. Supplies included.

ADVANCED REGISTRATION REQUIRED. TO REGISTER CALL: 410-641-0809 or VISIT: www.worcestercountyartscouncil.org

The Worcester County Arts Council is proud to award $14,750 in Community Arts Development Grants program to 12 art projects and events to be presented by local nonprofit arts organizations during the 6 month granting cycle beginning July 1, 2012. Funding will support a wide variety of creative and innovative projects that are of out-standing artistic quality and demonstrate community benefit enhancing the lives of everyone living and visiting the Worcester County. This program is funded and supported by the Maryland State Arts Council.

The following is a list of organizations and their projects that are being awarded a Community Arts Development Grant for the current granting period:

Art League of Ocean City - various art exhibits Berlin Heritage Foundation – Berlin Peach Festival Berlin Intermediate School – Believing in BIS Summer Academy Germantown School Community Heritage Center – Tinley Gospel Fest Great Pocomoke Fair – Gospel Concert Historic St. Martin’s Foundation – “Romeo & Juliet” production Julia A. Purnell Museum – Heritage Arts for Kids Workshops Mid-Atlantic Symphony Orchestra – various performances Pine Tones Chorus - Winter Concert Series Steven Decatur High School – New Uniforms for the Band Worcester Chorale – Fall Concert Worcester County Children’s Theater – Summer Theater Academy

Winners of the "Artist's Choice" juried art competition were announced June 8 at the Worcester County Arts Council's opening exhibit reception. Marian Bickerstaff won first prize for pastel painting, The Wave, Rudelle Hall placed second for her pigment ink, Guitar by Candlelight, and Kenny Bliss won third prize for his origami of Neptune. An honorable mention awards were also given to Brigitte Bowden for her oil painting Isle of Wight Bay, Judy Benton for the watercolor painting of Nature Modified, and Joan Smith for fold formed cooper cuff.

The winning artwork was selected by the curator of the Ward Museum, Dr. Cindy Byrd.

Pictured right are: Brigitte Bowden, Joan Smith, Marian Bickerstaff, and Kenny Bliss.

We are pleased to announce that in July we’ll present watercolor paintings by co-op member, Dee Brua. The opening reception of the exhibit will be held on Friday, July 13 from 5—8 pm. A silent auction of donated by Dee framed painting - Walk to the Beach, pictured left, will be held in July. Winner of the auction will be announced early August.

August will feature another watercolorist and member, Pat Young, pictured below. The opening reception of her exhibit will take place on Friday, August 10 from 5 –8 pm.

During the month of September we’ll display again the “Artist’s Choice”, juried art exhibit open to all artist, professional or amateur with work in all media. Artists interested in par-ticipating should call our office (410-641-0809) for the Guidelines or download them from our website. The opening reception of this exhibit will be held on Friday, September 14 from 5 - 8 pm. In conjunction with the Juried exhibit, we’ll also present a display of artwork created by campers who participated in our Summer Arts Camp for children held in June. DON’T MISS THESE EXCITING EVENTS!

The next deadline to apply for Community Arts Development Grants is October 15, 2011.

Grant Forms and Guidelines are

available on our website:

www.worcestercountyartscouncil.org

For additional information call: 410-641-0809

WORCESTER COUNTY ARTS COUNCIL, INC.

6 Jefferson Street, Berlin, Maryland 21811

Phone: 410-641-0809

curator@worcestercountyartscouncil.org

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MEMBERSHIP APPLICATION

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□ Family: $25 □ Business: $150

□ Patron: $50 □ Business Sponsor: $250

□ Sponsor: $100 □ Children 18 and under: $10

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Board of Directors

Berlin:

Monika Lilley, Secretary Deborah Colley Brett Smith

Ocean Pines: Pat Barrett Dick Jacobs Dorothy Shelton, Treasurer

Ocean City: Nancy Howard David Simpson Marcy Snyder

Snow Hill: Carol Dorman, President Chris Welch, Vice President Holly Anderson

Pocomoke City:

Lisa Stant Brian Garrett Tamara Mills Executive Director: Anna Mullis Executive Assistant: Carol Dorman