by Thorpe/Turner | Oct 1, 2022 | Featured, Library, News, Past Exhibits, Uncategorized
The Fall Members’ Photography Show is on view through the month of October at the St. Michaels Library.
Photographer David Harp served as judge and awarded five ribbons.
Dave Harp, Photographer and Judge
George Sass, ‘Whispering Woods’
Ned Egan, ‘Day’s Done’
Sharon Thorpe, ‘Smith Island Pelicans’
George Sass, ‘Good Bones’
Ken Rose, ‘Alone’
First Place – George Sass ‘Whispering Woods’
Second Place – Ned Egan ‘Day’s Done’
Third Place – Sharon Thorpe ‘Smith Island Pelicans’
Honorable Mention – George Sass ‘Good Bones’
Honorable Mention – Ken Rose ‘Alone’
David Harp will join SMAL at an upcoming meeting to discuss the show and his thoughts on winners.
Come see the entire show through October. Congratulations to all!
by Thorpe/Turner | Sep 12, 2022 | Banners, Events, Featured, News, Uncategorized
SMAL members have created 34 new artworks that are currently on display.
This annual and popular program asks artists of all media to portray creative images that depict aspects of life and leisure in beautiful St. Michaels.
The banners will again be displayed along Talbot Street beginning in April, 2022.
Posters of the banner art are again available at Creative Xpressions, 204 Talbot St., St. Michaels, Maryland.
Walter Urbanek, “Dockside”
Stephen Walker, “Sail Watching”
Stacey Sass, “Twilight on the Creek”
Sherry Smith, “St. Michaels Clam Company”
Sharon Thorpe, “The Golden Hour”
Scott Sullivan, “Freedom”
Rhonda Ford, “Wait for Me”
Polly Cox, “Water View”
Phillis Ryan, “Just Ducky”
Pat Hanlon, “On the Miles”
Naomi Clark-Turner “Miles River Ospreys”
Mona Birmingham, “Secret Spot”
Mars Ristucy, “Dog Days”
Marianne Kost, “Building the Dove”
Leanna Kennedy
Laura Kapolchok, “Out of the Barn – Into the Town”
Kevin Snelling, “Harbor View”
Kathy Kopec, “Chillin
Joe Fasolo, “The Cat’s Meow”
Joan Voss, “Catch of the Day”
Joan Cranor, “Red Sails II”
Jane T Anderson, “Muskrat Park”
Ted Mueller, “Summer Breezes”
Beth Wright, “Working Girls”
Jan Perdue, “Water Lover”
Diana Dardis, “Starry Night in St. Michaels”
George Sass, “Flying the Flags”
Kathy Rosenberger, “Winterfowl”
Janet Prieger, “Blowing in the Wind”
Carrol McClees, “Night Stalker”
Carleigh Roe, “Gibbs”
Deborah McFarlin, “Ripples”
Lei Stevens, “Brackish Breeze”
George Hamilton, “Maryland Treasure”
by Sharon Thorpe | Aug 10, 2022 | Banners, Events, Labor Day Tent, News, Past Call to Artists, Past Exhibits
. Plein Air Demo by SMAL member Abby Ober at Labor Day Show
Join members of the St. Michaels Art League (SMAL) for their biggest event, the annual UNDER THE TENT Labor Day Weekend Show and Sale on Saturday, September 3rd and Sunday, September 4th at St. Luke’s United Methodist Church, located at 304 South Talbot Street in St. Michaels. It is free and open to the public. Show hours are 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Saturday and 12:30 to 5 p.m. on Sunday.
Artwork by more than 30 SMAL artists in multiple mediums is featured. Hundreds of works depicting local scenes and subjects are for sale. This is the perfect opportunity to purchase original artwork by many award-winning SMAL artists. Come meet the artists and find out more about the St. Michaels Art League and its activities.
Many of the framed designs for the “Celebrate St. Michaels” banners that hang on Talbot Street will be for sale, as well as original street banners from previous years.
Print your SMAL UNDER THE TENT ART SALE card here!
We hope to see you Labor Day Weekend!
This event is funded in part by a grant from the Talbot County Arts Council with revenue provided by the Maryland State Arts Council.
by Thorpe/Turner | May 17, 2022 | Events, News, Past Exhibits
The Oxford Fine Arts 2022 artists include SMAL members Marianne Kost, Rhonda Ford, Mary Ellen Mabe and Stephen Walker.
Marianne Kost won the “Crossroads” award for her watercolor painting, “Pass with Care.” The painting was purchased by the Director of the Oxford Museum, Julie Wells, for their permanent collection. It is part of a Smithsonian Program highlighting small museums across America. TheOxford Gala and show also meant nice sales for SMAL artists, Mary Ellen Maybe, Rhonda Ford, and Steve Walker.
The event took place at the Oxford Community Center with a preview gala on Friday, May 20 from 6-8 PM. Exhibit and sale, Saturday, May 21, 10-5 PM and Sunday, May 22, 10-4 pm. Visit oxfordcc.org for more information on tickets and a full list of artists on view.
by Thorpe/Turner | May 14, 2022 | Events, Library, News, Past Exhibits, Uncategorized
Come enjoy the artwork of young local artists! The art exhibition is a show highlighting exceptional work from students 9-12 grades.
Join us for the reception on Thursday, June 2, 5:30-6:30 pm at the St. Michaels Library on Talbot Street. The artwork will be on view through the month of June.
Please join us to support and congratulate our talented youth!
by Thorpe/Turner | Mar 26, 2022 | Events, News, Past Exhibits
SMAL’s Ukraine: Sunflowers and Peace show at the Blue Crab coffee cafe has to date sold 15 pieces, with all sales of artwork to be donated to a Ukrainian Refugee Relief Fund. The successful show and fundraiser will be extended through July.
Artwork can be purchased in person or online at https://the-blue-crab-shop.square.site.
Sunflowers are Ukraine’s national flower and have emerged as a global symbol of solidarity for the country.
The blue and yellow of the Ukrainian flag is a symbol of unity, resistance, and a cry for peace.
