Talbot County has earned the title of Arts Capital of the Eastern Shore, and it’s in large part because of the varied galleries that embrace artists working across a wide range of mediums and inspirations.
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Academy Art Museum
Founded in 1958, the Academy Art Museum is the Eastern Shore’s leading cultural institution, accredited by the American Alliance of Museums, located at 106 South Street, Easton MD. Opening at 10 a.m., the museum closes at 4 p.m. The museum is closed on Mondays, but opens at 10 a.m. the remainder of the week. It stays open until 7 p.m. on Tuesdays and Thursdays, and closes at 4 p.m. on other days of operation.
Anne Lindberg: seen and unseen
Through Fall 2027
seen and unseen, a site-specific commission by 2025 Artist-in-Residence Anne Lindberg (b. 1962), explores how her abstract language of line, color, and light can transform our awareness of our environment and ourselves.
Upcoming Exhibits:
Fall 2026: “America the Beautiful”
- Aug. 18 – Nov. 8, 2026 Julie Wills: The Bitter Pains
- Sept. 8, 2026 – Jan. 10, 2027 Art for the People: WPA-Era Prints from the Ponemone-Frommeyer Collection
- Nov. 7, 2026 – May 23, 2027 From Sea to Shining Sea: American Landscape Painting, 1850-1950
- Dec. 1, 2026 – Feb. 28, 2027 Matt Klos: No Ordinary Things
Spiralis Gallery
Spiralis Gallery is a contemporary art space dedicated to showcasing the bold, layered, and vibrant work of Afro-Caribbean and African diasporic artists-with a foundational focus on Haitian art. The gallery is located at 35 East Dover St. in Easton, and is open Thurs. – Sat. from 11 a.m. – 5 p.m., Sun. from 11 a.m. – 4 p.m. and on Wed. by appointment only.
Upcoming Exhibits:
- Nov. 6, 2026 – Jan. 3, 2027 Crossfade featuring oil paintings by Leslie Lumeh and Levi Robinson
Studio 2 Saint Michaels
Located at 605 South Talbot St. in St. Michaels, Studio 2 highlights the work of local artists across a variety of genres and media. Studio 2 is open on Sat. from 11 a.m. – 5 p.m. and by appointment.
Studio B Gallery
This prestigious art gallery showcases a diverse collection of acclaimed art, including pieces by the owner and artist Betty Huang. The gallery is located at 7B Goldsborough St. in Easton, and is open regularly on weekends beginning at 11 a.m., and closing at 5 p.m. on Fri. and Sat. and 3 p.m. on Sun. It is occasionally open during the week.
The Trippe Gallery
With a focus on contemporary art, the gallery boasts a curated collection that is both captivating and thought-provoking. The gallery is located at 23 N Harrison St. in Easton, and is open Mon. and Thurs. from 11 a.m. – 4 p.m. On weekends the gallery opens at 11 a.m., closing at 5 p.m. on Fri. and Sat. and 3 p.m. on Sun. Hours on Tues. and Wed. are by appointment only.
Troika Gallery
The well-established Troika Gallery opened in 1997 and specializes in fine, classically based art. Portrait commissions and framing are also offered. The gallery is located at 9 S Harrison St. in Easton, and is open regularly Thurs. through Mon. from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m.
- Nov. 13-Dec. 31, 2026 Anniversary Group Show – Celebrating 29 Years
Zach Gallery
Zach Gallery is a contemporary art gallery located in the Prager Family Center for the Arts, located at 17 S. Washington Street, Easton MD. Hours are Wed. to Sat. from 10 a.m. – 4 p.m. or by appointment.
Big Water by David Rathbone Nov. 6 – Jan. 2, 2027
The Virginia Beach artist is known for long-term landscape projects realized as hand-coated platinum-palladium prints made in his studio. His first book, Big Water: Photographs from Virginia’s Eastern Shore, was published in 2023, followed by A Changeable Sea: Photographs from the North Atlantic in early 2026. Alongside his acclaimed photography, Rathbone is also an accomplished woodworker and the owner of Saw & Mitre Frame Company, where he creates handcrafted frames for photographers worldwide.
Zebra Gallery
Founded by multidisciplinary artist Susan Schauer John, the Zebra Gallery strives to display unique perspectives by revolutionary artists. The gallery is located at 5 N. Harrison St. in Easton. Hours are Wed. to Sat. from 11 a.m. – 5 p.m. or by appointment.
Plan Your Visit
Plan your visit around Plein Air Easton, an annual event bringing together 58 juried artists from around the world, who come together to produce are from life over the course of the festival.
