This summer Dorchester Center for the Arts is presenting “Art in the Park”, a series of hands-on arts experiences for all ages at parks in Dorchester County. DCA educators and volunteers are traveling with supplies and instructors to several county parks. Activities are held at one park each week, daily from 10:00 a.m. – noon, at no charge for participation.…

Senator Addie Eckhardt visited Dorchester Center for the Arts to present official citations for the winners in the Young Peoples Art Show, currently in the galleries for May. These young people are students at Dorchester County Public Schools, private schools, or are homeschooled. This exhibition continues through May 29. Visit Thursdays noon-6:00 p.m., Friday and Saturday 11:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m.

The month of May features The Young People’s Show in the galleries at DCA. Thanks to all the parents, teachers, and community members who filled the galleries to celebrate the instructors and talented young artists of Dorchester. The exhibit will be up for viewing through May 29. Gallery hours are Thursday noon – 6:00 p.m., Friday and Saturday 11 a.m.…

Registration is open for the new May classes and workshops offered by Dorchester Center for the Arts. Selections include: Online: Intro to Pastels with Kelly Tanner. In this four-week class, students will learn the basics of both chalk and oil pastels, including composition, value, color, and technique. Students will be drawing still lifes from direct observation, as well as drawing…