# Event Details

- **Event Name**: First Friday Opening Reception
- **Event Start and End Date**: Fri, 05 Jun, 2026 at 05:00 pm – Fri, 05 Jun, 2026 at 08:00 pm
- **Event Description**: Join us for our June First Friday Opening Reception featuring special exhibitions and events for Clay-a-palooza! 

EXTENDED HOURS: 5-8pm

Meet the artists, enjoy hors d’oeuvres, and see the new exhibits by a variety of local and regional artists. Beverages provided by PKS Investments. FREE. All are welcome.

Featuring:

Thaler Gallery: What Gathers – Matthew Meinhardt
Sisson Galleria: Ride, Glide, Cast: A Coastal State of Mind
Studio E: "Elemental" Clay Guild of the Eastern Shore
Schwab Spotlight Gallery: Clay Guild of the Eastern Shore
Felber Artisan Showcase: Clay Guild of the Eastern Shore
Sandy & Palmer Gillis Courtyard: Outdoor Sculpture Garden - Clay Guild of the Eastern Shore

Offsite Galleries:
Princess Royale: Jim Halvorsen
Coffee Beanery: Carly Whittington

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Clay-a-palooza Kickoff Night - First Friday
Friday, June 5 | 5-8 PM
Extended Hours!

Join us for the official launch of Clay-a-palooza. Free and open to the public.

Pottery Studio
5-6 PM: Live demonstrations and artist talks
6:30-7:30 PM: Try the Wheel hands-on experience

Downstairs Classroom
5-7 PM: Pottery Market featuring local clay artists
Pottery Pong: $1 for 3 chances to win handmade pottery

Plus, meet members of the Clay Guild of the Eastern Shore and experience clay in action.
- **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/ocean-city/first-friday-opening-reception/200030082579704
- **Event Categories**: Exhibitions, Art
- **Interested Audience**: 
  - total_interested_count: 18

## Ticket Details


## Event venue details

- **city**: Ocean City
- **state**: MD
- **country**: United States
- **location**: 502 94th St (Bayside), Ocean City, MD, United States, Maryland 21842
- **lat**: 38.4099
- **long**: -75.06178
- **full address**: 502 94th St (Bayside), Ocean City, MD, United States, Maryland 21842

## Event gallery

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## FAQs

- **Q**: When and where is First Friday Opening Reception being held?
  - **A:** First Friday Opening Reception takes place on Fri, 05 Jun, 2026 at 05:00 pm to Fri, 05 Jun, 2026 at 08:00 pm at 502 94th St (Bayside), Ocean City, MD, United States, Maryland 21842.
- **Q**: Who is organizing First Friday Opening Reception?
  - **A:** First Friday Opening Reception is organized by Art League of Ocean City MD.
- **Q**: Who is this event for? Is it right for me?
  - **A:** First Friday Opening Reception is ideal for art lovers, trade professionals, collectors, and exhibition enthusiasts exploring the latest in their field. Whether you're a first-time attendee or a longtime enthusiast in Ocean City, this event is thoughtfully curated to deliver a standout experience worth every moment. If First Friday Opening Reception sounds like your kind of event, don't wait - spots fill up fast.

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