Exhibit: July 1- July 30, 2026

Reception Friday, July 10, 2026 7:00-8:30pm



"More Than Touch, A Connection", is a multi-sensory traveling exhibit initiated by Ocean City Arts Center and realized through a collaborative partnership with Noyes Arts Garage of Stockton University and the Riverfront Renaissance Center for the Arts. The exhibition and ancillary programs will be featured at each partner’s gallery.



Summer Madness: Fanelle White

August 3- August 28, 2026

Reception Friday, August 14, 2026 7:00-8:30pm

Painting from Exhibit

"Whale's Tale" - Fanelle White



Marcos Monteiros: Oils

September 1- September 29, 2026

Reception Friday, September 11, 2026 7:00-8:30pm

63rd Annual Boardwalk Art Show

August 7, 8 & 9, 2026

Friday & Saturday: 10 a.m. to 8 p.m
Sunday: 10 a.m. to 6 p.m

Join us for the 63rd Annual Boardwalk Art Show along the Ocean City Boardwalk the first full weekend in August 2026. Explore the magnificent display of artwork by talented artists from New Jersey, Delaware, Pennsylvania, and New York. Discover incredible pieces in oils, acrylics, watercolor, drawing/ pastels, hand-pulled prints, mixed media, photography and sculpture. Whether you're a seasoned art collector or just starting out, this show is the perfect opportunity to enhance your collection with a one-of-a-kind purchase.

Painting from Exhibit

"Jimi" - Marcos Monteiro

Upcoming 2026 Gallery Exhibits

Partial List of 2026 Gallery Exhibits

  • October: Diane George, Acrylics
  • November: Annual Juried Art Show
  • December: Annual Pottery & Mosaic Show


Check back for more details.

Art gallery with paintings on white walls, geometric ceiling, people viewing artwork.

Call for Artists

Annual Juried Art Show

November 2-21, 2026

Entry Deadline: October 24

Artist's Reception

November 13, 2026 7pm- 8:30pm


NEW AWARD ADDED IN 2025!

Elise L. Steinberg Award

$250 - Best Watercolor


NEW THIS YEAR - THEMED SHOW:  "RAIN"

Join us this November for our long-standing annual Juried Art Show, now featuring an exciting new addition—a themed exhibition centered on "Rain". We invite visual artists of all levels to interpret this theme through their own creative lens while contributing to a diverse showcase of work. The exhibition includes a wide range of mediums, including oils, acrylics, watercolor, pastels, mixed media, drawing, and printmaking. A panel of independent judges will carefully select the strongest pieces for the show, highlighting both technical skill and artistic vision.

Young Artist Showcase

2026 Theme

"From Sea to Shining Sea: Celebrating America’s 250th Birthday"
A Children's Art Show


We are pleased to host an exhibit dedicated to showcasing the talent
of student artists and to fundraising for student scholarships.
Artwork will be exhibited in the OC Community Center Atrium
from June 27 to July 29.

Reception: July 29 7:00pm
All OCSD and students and OCAC members
in grades K-8 are invited to apply.
EXTENDED SUBMISSION DEADLINE: JUNE 26

Juried Photography Show
2027 Theme: TBA

April 1 - 29, 2027

Drop off between March 10-23, 2027

Artists' Reception
Friday, April 9, 2027, 7pm - 8:30pm

The Ocean City Arts Center invites you to the Annual Juried Photography Show occurring April 1st to 29, 2026. This year's challenge is incorporating the theme 'Trouble' exploring various meanings, from literal hardships to more figurative challenges. 

2026

Past Exhibits

June 2026

May 2026

April 2026

March 2026