From Flowers to Feathers: The Works of Ernie Muehlmatt Volunteer Art Exhibit Derrydale Prints: Classic American Sporting Art Delmarva School Art (K through Grade 12) Timeless Treasures: Ward Brothers Decoys Regional Carvers: Jobes Family Mid-Atlantic Crafts
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The Waterfowling Heritage of Assateague Island
For centuries hunters, trappers, and waterfowl enthusiasts have been drawn to the natural beauty and abundance of Assateague Island, a barrier island off the coasts of Maryland and Virginia, along the Atlantic Flyway. In the early 20th century the island hosted several gunning clubs, hunting lodges, and visiting sportsmen making the most of the locale…. Read more »
2006
Volunteer Art Exhibit Colors of the Chesapeake – Student Art Show The Garfinkle Family Collection Regional Carvers: Habbart Dean and Bennett Scott Chips off the Old Block: Decoy Traditions of Virginia’s Eastern Shore Regional Carvers: Charlie Berry & Paul Nock Decoys by Reggie Birch, Arthur Leonard, & Cameron McIntyre Delmarva Crafts
2005
Guy Coheleach Exhibit Elementary, Middle, and High School Art Wildlife Bronzes by William and David Turner Volunteer Art Exhibit Regional Carvers: Oliver Lawson & Rich Smoker Masterworks from the Illinois River – Educational Storyline Thomas Figge Collection Delmarva Crafts
The Student Art Show: Water is for Everyone
Each spring the Ward Museum hosts an annual, non-competitive student art show in its Welcome Gallery. In preparation for this event, students in kindergarten through 12th grade all around the region are welcome to create and submit artwork relevant to a chosen theme. This spring the theme is “Water is For Everyone.” Water is important… Read more »
2004
Middle & High School Student Art Elementary School Art The Bird Series by Judith Vivell – Paintings Volunteer Art Exhibit From the Chesapeake & Beyond by Wil Gobel, Wildlife Artist Regional Carvers: Dan Brown and Josh Brewer Collector’s Choice – Exhibit of individual collectors’ decoys Regional Carvers: Ron Rue & Steven Foxwell American Crafts
2003
Middle & High School Student Art Show Elementary School Art Show Portraits of North American Endangered Species (An exhibit of photographs by Susan Middleton and David Liitschwager with artifacts from the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service.) Volunteer Art Exhibit Robert Hines: National Wildlife Artist Maryland Junior Duck Stamp Entries Sporting Art – Ira Hudson Decoys… Read more »
Sumi-e Painting: The Art of Less
Sumi-e refers to brushed ink that captures the spirit of poetry or the natural world with minimal strokes and color. This ancient art form has ties to a range of communities and cultural practices, and the sumi-e form emphasizes the beauty of individual brush strokes often made by hand-made brushes on specialized paper. The result… Read more »
2002
School Art Show Volunteer Art Exhibit The Chesapeake Bay: An Artist’s Vision – Paintings by John Taylor Graphite Drawings by Carol Rowan Sporting Dog Art Maryland Junior Duck Stamp Entries American Crafts
2001
Prior to 2001 the Welcome Gallery was used to show a film and introduce the museum. Boehm Porcelain Sculptures Volunteer Art Exhibit Wildlife Images in Sculpture – Metal, Wood, Stone, and Glass Elementary School Art Show Fishing Around the World Unforgettable Treasures: People, Places & Culture of the Eastern Shore (Photography by Brice Stump) Imitations… Read more »