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 2026
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.
A Fragile Symbiosis: The Sculpture of Ernest Cox
Now – May 24, 2026
The distinguished career of longtime Easton resident and sculptor, Ernest Cox (1937-2024) is illustrated in this exhibit, which contains approximately 30 sculptures, beginning with his early “Slab Series”—singular, wall-mounted sculptures made from fabricated and salvaged metal—to his later multi-part assemblages.
Teddy Johnson: Window View
Now – May 24, 2026
The works in this exhibit combine paintings made at the artist’s home in Baltimore County, alongside paintings made in Chianti, Italy, where Johnson is a frequent artist-in-residence at the La Macina di San Cresci residency program.
Summer 2026: “We the People”
- May 13, 2026 Artist-in-Residence Esteban del Valle at the Waterfowl Building
- May 23 – Oct. 11, 2026 Under the Mexican Sky: A Revolution in Modern Photography
- June 2 – Aug. 9, 2026 The New Colossus: 2026 Teen Council Exhibition
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 – April 11, 2027 From Sea to Shining Sea: American Landscape Painting, 1850-1950
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.
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.
Upcoming Exhibits:
- Now – May 30, 2026 Spring Group Show
- June 5- July 31, 2026 Grand Art Under a Grand – Where you can find select paintings by Troika artist for under $1,000. Available art will be posted online beginning July 5, 2026.
- July 10-Aug. 30, 2026 Fabulous Forgeries
- Sept. 4-28, 2026 Washington Society of Landscape Painters
- Oct. 3-Nov. 9, 2026 Matt Zoll Classic New Works
- 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.
Monumental Memories by artist Paton Miller April 25-May 30, 2026
Through this exhibit, Miller explores the transcendent point when a lifelong relationship begins between the artist and the canvas – raw emotion, life experiences, search, and struggle. Miller is a New York–based artist, born in Seattle and raised in Hawaii, who settled on the East End of Long Island after earning a scholarship to Southampton College. Early in his career, he spent over 20 years working in Fairfield Porter’s studio and became known for dreamlike paintings that blend primitive and contemporary elements through earthy palettes and layered techniques. With over 25 solo exhibitions and global recognition, he has been reviewed by The New York Times and Artforum.
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.
Driftwood Brothers featuring Bernie Houston and Larry Ringgold
The exhibition unites two artists fascinated by driftwood and its sculptural possibilities, highlighting each artist’s distinct approach shaped by decades of exploration. Bernie Houston, an accomplished driftwood sculptor and graduate of the Savannah College of Art and Design, has spent decades transforming found wood into sculptures that draw on the organic forms and textures of nature. Larry Ringgold was born and raised on the Chesapeake Bay, brings a different sensibility to driftwood sculpture, shaped by a lifelong connection to the water and the traditions of local watermen. Visitors will experience two interpretations of driftwood art—one grounded in the rhythms of nature, the other often playful and fantastical—both showing reverence for found materials and the Chesapeake landscape.
Plan Your Visit
Plan your visit around Plein Air Easton – July 10-19, 2026. The annual event brings together 58 juried artists from around the world, who come together to produce are from life over the course of the festival.
