PAINT WORCESTER COUNTY PLEIN AIR 2026

ART EXHIBIT

BERLIN LIBRARY GALLERY (2ND FLOOR) SEPTEMBER 22 - OCTOBER 19

Twenty-Three artists spent September 13 - 17 capturing the beauty of the Worcester County landscape (coastal views, marshes, farmland, country roads) and historic architecture as they created an artistic portrait of Worcester County as they experience it today.

Our distinguished juror, Laura Jenkins, chose the first, second, third, and honorable mention winners. In addition to these awards, there were several “special” awards.

2026 WINNERS

FIRST PLACE: Edward Lewandowski - “The Way Between” SECOND PLACE: Rhonda Ford - “Taylors Landing” THIRD PLACE: Jose Ramirez - “Blue Silence” HONORABLE MENTION: Matthew Amey - “17 Flowers”

SPECIAL AWARDS

Berlin’s Mayor’s Choice: N. Taylor Collins - “Berlin Town Favorite” (donated by the Town of Berlin and chosen by Mayor Tyndall) Worcester County Library Foundation: Judith Loeber - “The Homestead” (donated and chosen by Carol Rose in loving memory of Hershel L. Rose)

Maryland Legislator’s Choice: John Schisler - “Morning Glory” (chosen by Senator Mary Beth Carozza) Argibusiness Farming Community: Gerilyn Gaskill - “Danzi Road Farm” (donated and chosen by Kathryn Redden) Golden Anniversary Artists’ Choice: Dana Helmuth - “Burley Manor” (donated by Laura Jenkins and chosen by the participating artists) WCAC Board of Directors’ Choice: Matthew Amey - “The Trail to Rackliffe” (donated and chosen by the WCAC Board of Directors) Plein Air Amabssador’s Choice: Matthew Amey - “17 Flowers” (donated and chosen by Jim Meckley) Worcester County Arts Council Executive Directer’s Choice: Edward Lewandowski - “The Way Between” (donated and chosen by Anna Mullis, Executive Director)