Where Art Comes Alive!

Berlin is a designated Arts & Entertainment District  by the Maryland State Arts Council.

Our Advisory Board is:
Sara Hambury, Cassandra Brown, Angelic Mace, Eric Mace & Opal Hambury, Youth Liaison 

The Town of Berlin’s designation as an Arts and Entertainment District by the Maryland State Arts Council isn’t just a title, it’s a big creative deal.

It means our little town is officially recognized as a hub for artists, musicians, performers and makers of all kinds. Within our walkable downtown, creativity isn’t just welcome, it’s woven into the fabric of everyday life, from murals and live music to events and local art in our shops.

This designation opens the door for tax incentives for artists and arts organizations, helping nurture a thriving local economy built on creativity and community.

Our district is home to the Worcester County Arts Council and features art galleries, live music venues, and more than 15 places to sip and savor!

Most of our downtown shops feature local art and we have a Little Art Gallery with the tiniest creations from The Merry Haven.

The culinary arts are alive with farm to table choices and a made from scratch bakery. You can make your own hand-blown glass ornament at the Jeffery Auxer Glass Design Studio during the holiday season and many of our downtown shops feature the artwork of local artists.

You can watch artists at work in Wooden Octopus & watch glass blowing at Beach Memories and Jeff Auxer Designs.

Berlin Murals

Dr. Reverend Charles Albert Tindley Mural

Mural funded in part by grants from The Beach to Bay Heritage Area, The Town of Berlin and lift sponsorship by United Rentals of Delmar.
Artist: Jay Coleman

Pollinator Way Interactive Mural

Learn about how important our pollinators are by twirling and jumping like them on Pollinator Way. This interactive mural on the alley between Gilberts Provisions and Island Creamery features pollinator bio-retention gardens to help alleviate the long-standing flooding problem this alley had. The mural helps kids of all ages learn by movement and art. Sponsored by the Town of Berlin and the Maryland State Arts Council.
Artist: Jessica Hall

Berlin Welcome Center Murals

Building: Created by a community wide effort in 5 separate panels. This mural showcases the history of Berlin in a fun and imaginative way.
Artist: John Donato

Live Music Venues

Atlantic Hotel Bistro Bar Burley Oak Brewery Burn Brick Oven Pizza The Globe Historic Atlantic Hotel Sisters Wine Bar & Shop The Sterling Tavern

Art

Baked Dessert Café Beach Memories Greyhound Indie Bookstore & Gallery Henry Fine Arts Studio Jeffrey Auxer Blown Glass & Fine Art The Mermaid Museum Pop’s Kitchen Veldas Creative Designs Wooden Octopus Worcester County Art Council