Kent County Arts and Entertainment Events- April 2021

For a limited time, we are offering a reduction of 25% on 99.9% of all work being exhibited.

ARTISTS INCLUDE:
Marc Castelli | Deborah T. Colter | Katherine Cox | Elizabeth DaCosta Ahern | Takashi Ichihara* | Michael Kahn | Claire McArdle* | Kathryn O’Grady
Shelley Robzen* | Kenneth Schiano | James Tatum | Deborah Weiss | Leigh Wen | Zemma Mastin White

Discover new surprises added to the gallery each week.

GALLERY OPEN BY APPOINTMENT
For appointment text 410-708-4512 or email info@massoniart.com
Limited to 10 guests at a time. If ‘Open’ sign is displayed please call 410-778-7330 for entry.

Kyle will discuss how their paintings explore issues of race, class, and social standing through approaches to self-representation and the constructed image.

Hackett has received numerous honors and awards, including DC Commission on the Arts and Humanities Artist Fellowship and Grant, Civil Society Institute Fellowship at Vermont Studio Center Residency, The Ruth Katzman Scholarship at The League Residency, Best in Show at the 2014 Bethesda Painting Awards Exhibition, and Best in Show at the Regional Juried Biennial at Rehoboth Arts League.

Instagram: @kylehackettstudio

A talented American harpist, Jacqueline is known for her sensitive
performances, dedication to teaching, and beautifully-crafted
compositions. Livestreaming, $10.

Sam Nester is a passionate educator and advocate for high quality arts education programs. Since 2010, Nester has designed interactive education programs for a number of organizations and institutions in New York. He currently serves on trumpet faculty for The Juilliard School’s Music Advancement Program, a Saturday instruction program that actively seeks students from diverse backgrounds underrepresented in the classical music field. Additionally, Nester serves as the artistic director for Bridge Arts Ensemble, an arts education organization.

Website: samnester.com

Learn how to present your art and yourself in the most positive way so that you can successfully enter online exhibits. Let professional photographer Kris Kelley teach you how to prepare your images, bios, art descriptions, and more. You will learn how to:

* take good photos
* edit your images
* name image files
* resize and compress your images to meet entry requirements
* title your work
* write a compelling description of your work
* write a good artist bio
* use social media - super quick overview of where & why

A RiverArts Salon is a (virtual) place to learn something new, share ideas, explore interesting topics, see and be seen, and have fun.

Fred’s white-line woodcuts have been shown at art exhibits in Virginia, Maryland, and Delaware for the last 15 years. His work makes frequent appearances at the Rehoboth Writers Guild Art in the AM series. He is a member of the Rehoboth Art League and the Art League of Ocean City.

Contact: Fred.Dylla@gmail.com

Website: https://freddylla.com

Learn how to present your art and yourself in the most positive way so that you can successfully enter online exhibits. Let professional photographer Kris Kelley teach you how to prepare your images, bios, art descriptions, and more. You will learn how to:

* take good photos
* edit your images
* name image files
* resize and compress your images to meet entry requirements
* title your work
* write a compelling description of your work
* write a good artist bio
* use social media - super quick overview of where & why

In 2019, Sharon Sable and Joe Holt performed a Blossom Dearie arrangement of Tea For Two in a Mainstay Monday
show, their very first performance together. It was a seamless moment in which they both felt at home. So much so, that they decided to work on a project to honor the unique voice and repertoire, extraordinary piano accompaniment, and remarkable career of Blossom Dearie. With a career spanning six decades, Blossom’s recordings are still delighting a loyal following of music lovers and fellow musicians.

Saturday, April 24, 10am-2pm

Outdoors near the Chestertown waterfront

There’s never been a better time to learn to paint dramatic clouds and beautiful skies in watercolor. Learn tips and techniques for creating striking colors, shades, and washes. Bring your own watercolor supplies, and enjoy painting outdoors in the springtime.

Website: http://www.bleinberger.com/

Just how did we get through 2020 without live music? LiveSTREAMS, that's how. Let's look back and salute the artists that kept the music alive for us all!

A RiverArts Salon is a (virtual) place to learn something new, share ideas, explore interesting topics, see and be seen, and have fun.

Tuesdays from 5 - 5:45, on Zoom

Tuesday, April 27: Paul & Inez Santori

A celebration of love, art and music overcoming the adversity of the virus (with a lot of help from the medics and prayers and positive thoughts from our friends). Join us with a glass of your favorite beverage and some treats for an informative and celebratory visit.

Supply kit of piñata & so much more must be purchased in advance from the Artesanas of the Creative Alliance in Baltimore: https://www.creativealliance.org/programs/artesanas

Order a Fiesta Pack from the Artesanas, a group of talented women who are natives of Mexico, Ecuador, and El Salvador living in Southeast Baltimore.

The Fiesta Pack can be purchased here: https://www.etsy.com/listing/825859145/fiesta-pack-pinata-making-kit?ref=shop_home_feat_3 on Etsy for $40 and all proceeds support the Artesanas.

You may create the elements in your Fiesta Pack on your own, or join us on April 27!

The first production of the season teams up two associated one-act plays by James McLure. Laundry and Bourbon and Lone Star are the individual one-act titles, but they are frequently presented together under the title 1959 Pink Thunderbird in reference to a car that is mentioned prominently in both plays. "Laundry and Bourbon" is directed by Jennifer Kafka Smith and "Lone Star" is directed by Steven Arnold. The performers will be live on our stage. Ticketholders will watch the live stream during performance times. Performance dates are April 30, May 1, May 7 and May 8. Show starts at 8PM.