by Thorpe/Turner | Sep 8, 2026 | Current Exhibits, Featured, Uncategorized
3rd Place Autumn Dusk (Pine needle coiling) by Jane Tolar.
The St. Michaels Library Gallery
106 S Fremont St, St Michaels
Thursday, October 1 – Friday, October 30, 2026
This exhibit will run through the month of October at the Saint Michaels Library.
1st Place Adkins in November by Rhonda Ford
A very peaceful and meditative painting; it is very open yet enclosed. The abstraction hints at the movement of light, shadow and wildlife just out of sight. The accents of orange and pink give the composition strength and Autumn energy.
2nd Place Forest Prism by Beth Wright
The attention to color and shape gives a beautiful feel of symbolism to this painting. The centrally split composition gives a duality evoking the chill of autumn on one side and the warm seasonal sentiment and color on the other side.
3rd Place Autumn Dusk (Pine needle coiling) by Jane Tolar
Beautiful craft with subtle color contrast. Rich thoughtful materials.
Honorable Mention –Moonlight Delite by Peg McCormack. Captures the reflective moments of an Autumn evening walk and the internal quality that nature out of focus at night creates.
Honorable Mention – Last Dance by Jo Merrill. The gesture of the leaves is animated and lively. Playful like Autumn. Wind swept and atmospheric without being overly literal.
The show was judged by Teddy Johnson.
To find out more about our judge, visit bakerartist.org/portfolios/teddy-johnson.
Many of the pieces of artwork are for sale. Contact the artist directly.
“Autumn Glory” by Beth Wright, 2025 1st Prize Winner
by Thorpe/Turner | May 19, 2026 | Current Exhibits
Upcoming Shows and Exhibits
- May 2026 – Excellence in Student Art Exhibit –
St. Michaels Library, Students from St. Michaels High School on display
- June 2026 – Members’ Show – St. Michaels Library Chair – Jane Anderson
- July 2026 – Pastel Show – St. Michaels Library
- September 2026 – Labor Day Show – “Art Under the Tent” – St. Lukes Church grounds
- September 2026 – “Endless Summer” Various Mediums – Easton Branch of the Talbot County Free Library
Chair – Mary Yancey
- October 2026 – “Capturing Autumn” Various Mediums – St. Michael’s Library Chair – Mary Yancey
- November 2026 – Photography Show – The Blue Crab, St. Michaels Chair – Sharon Thorpe, Ken Rose
- December 2026 – Martha Hudson Watercolor Exhibit – St. Michaels Library Chair – Caryl Ersenkal
- Arty Party – December 2026 Date to be announced
- January 2027 – Mixed Media Chair – Nancy Lorentz
Check back often as new opportunities and venues will be made available!
(Please note: in order to participate in the shows all dues must be current.)
by Thorpe/Turner | Apr 1, 2025 | Community Outreach, Current Exhibits, Uncategorized
The Excellence in High School Art exhibit will take place at the newly rededicated gallery at the St. Michaels Library throughout the month of May. Sixteen art works have been chosen by the art teachers at Saint Michaels High School and juried by a team of art league members.
On Tuesday May 19th, an awards presentation will be held from 5:00-6:30 at the library. The exhibit is open for viewing during regular business hours and the public is invited to vote for Best in Show.
Congratulations to all of the students! Be sure to visit the exhibit running throughout May, 2026.
by Thorpe/Turner | May 1, 2026 | Banners, Current Exhibits, Library, Uncategorized
The 2026 SMAL Banners are on display through May 5, 2026 at the St. Michaels Library in St. Michaels, Maryland.
Don’t miss this opportunity to see this original art in the newly rededicated library and gallery space. The banners will adorn Talbot Street through November, 2026. To see all of the banner art, visit https://smartleague.org/banner-program/.
2026 Banner Program Winners
Thank you to all the artist who participated!
First Place for Best Graphic Design – Kylie Stroud (student) for ‘A Car Ride Home’
First Place for Best Fine Art – Mike Iandolo for ‘Fair Wind’
2nd Place – Marianne Kost for ‘Coach’
3rd Place – Sharon Thorpe for ‘Osprey Breakfast over the Miles River’
Honorable Mention- Kathy Rosenberger for ‘Party on the Patriot’
Honorable Mention- Stacey Sass for ‘Summer Day at the Park’
