Each April, RiverArts brings dozens of painters to Chestertown for a four-day plein-air celebration of the Eastern Shore. Artists capture scenes throughout Kent County, with fresh works displayed and judged in our Wet Paint Show & Sale. The event culminates on Sunday with an exciting three-hour Quick Draw competition for top prizes. Come watch the […]
In 1957, Kenneth Walley opened the Walley Funeral Home on Calvert Street in Chestertown, achieving his high school ambition of becoming a mortician. As the first Black mortician and embalmer in Kent County, Mr. Walley served his community with care and compassion, operating his business for decades out of a modest building that today stands […]
Opening Reception for HISTORY: An Exhibit of the SFW Resident Artist Program at the Kent Cultural Alliance. Visiting Artists Bennett Cafarelli, Mecca Lewis, and Jonna McKone share new work created in partnership with the Historical Society of Kent County, The Museums of Kent, and The Chesapeake Heartland Project.
Join us at the store to celebrate Independent Bookstore Day! We will have bookmark-making, games, and a very special raffle prize--win a sleepover at the store!
🎨✨ Paint the Town: Art Show & Sale ✨🎨 Get ready to celebrate creativity at Paint the Town, our exciting art show and sale featuring local artists! Discover vibrant paintings, unique prints, and one-of-a-kind works — all available to take home and support local talent. Whether you’re an art collector, a casual admirer, or looking […]