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Mental Wellness Art Exhibit

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The Healing Spectrum: Color & Wellness

Join us at The Foundry Art Gallery, 401 Market St., Denton, MD, on Friday, October 23, 2026, from 3:00 to 6:00 PM for The Healing Spectrum: Color & Wellness, a special group art exhibit exploring the connection between color, creativity, emotions, and mental wellness.

Color is something we experience every day, but it can mean something different to each of us. It can be explored through science, psychology, art, culture, and spiritual traditions. Each color of the visible spectrum has its own wavelength and frequency, while also carrying emotional and symbolic meanings that can influence how we feel and how we connect with the world around us.

For this exhibit, local artists were invited to create monochromatic artwork inspired by a specific color of the visible spectrum. Each artist has explored their chosen color through different shades, tones, textures, subjects, and artistic styles.

As you move through the gallery, the artwork will be arranged in rainbow order from red through violet, creating a colorful journey through the spectrum and highlighting the many ways artists can interpret the same color.

During the event, guests will also have the opportunity to take part in a creative wellness mask making activity upstairs. Using a variety of colorful art and craft materials, participants can create a mask inspired by how they are feeling, how they would like to feel, or a personal reminder of their own wellness journey. No art experience is needed. It is simply a chance to slow down, be creative, and reflect.

Hors d’oeuvres and refreshments will also be provided during the event.

Come take a journey through color while enjoying an afternoon of art, creativity, reflection, and community.

The Healing Spectrum: Color & Wellness is FREE and open to everyone.

We hope you will join us for this colorful exploration of art, color, and wellness!

Peace Starts Here: The 4th Annual Main Street Banner Project

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DENTON, MD – For the fourth year running, the Denton Artsway will be transformed into a vibrant outdoor gallery with the return of the 2026 Main Street Banner Project. We have 12 local artists creating striking displays of colorful and community-driven banners to hang along Market Street. These 60-inch-tall and 24-inch-wide banners will adorn downtown Denton, celebrating local culture, creativity, and connection.

This year’s theme, “Peace Starts Here,” invites artists to share their personal perception of peace in Caroline County through their artwork. We are excited to see the many creative interpretations of what peace means to our community and how it begins right here at home.

Peace can be found in our neighborhoods, schools, parks, families, friendships, and everyday acts of kindness. This year’s banner project encourages artists and community members alike to pause, reflect, and share what peace means to them. Let’s show the community how peace starts here through creativity, understanding, and connection.

A significant part of making this project a reality comes from the generous support of local sponsors. Businesses such as Pizza Empire, Craft Bakery & Café, Market Street Public House, Mary Elizabeth & Tom Atwood, Caroline Review, Benson & Mangold Real Estate, Caroline County Public Library, Red Light Liquors, Purple Peak, The Paperwork Pros, and Burke & Herbert Bank play a crucial role in funding the project.

Our goal is to brighten Denton’s streets with a message of peace and unity. By hanging these vibrant banners throughout town, we not only celebrate our local creativity, but we also draw people in, boost tourism, and support our local economy. It’s art with impact, and we want you to be part of it!

The project doesn’t just beautify the town; it reinforces a core mission of the Caroline County Council of Arts: to use art as a tool for community engagement and economic growth. By elevating local talent and adding visual interest to Market Street, the banners help create a space where creativity flourishes and businesses thrive.

The Artsway Banner Project is a testament to the spirit of Denton. As our community continues to grow and evolve, these banners serve as a reminder that peace begins with each of us. Whether through the imagery, colors, or stories they tell, these banners will inspire reflection, hope, and positivity in all who visit.

Be sure to keep an eye out for future updates, including details on community voting and the annual auction.

Bidding has officially started, and you can place your bid now for the chance to take home a piece of Denton’s artistic legacy!

Bid now: Click Here To Bid

For more information on the banners and the Denton Artsway, or to learn how you can get involved in future projects, contact the Caroline County Council of Arts.

Left to right: Rose Jeon, Rachel Lauren, Lynn Cegelski, Casey Wells, Kaitlyn McNeil, Vione Hobbs & Makayla Lindorm,

Victoria McConnell, Diane Tinney, Joanne Gelles & Kyleen Asche, Laurel Orendorf, Lucia Calloway

 


Sponsorships Now Open – Support the Arts Today!

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Sponsorships Now Open – Support the Arts Today!

Join the Caroline County Council of Arts in fostering creativity, enriching lives, and building community through the power of art.

By becoming a sponsor, you’ll help expand free programs, support public art projects, and bring vibrant cultural opportunities to Caroline County.

Explore sponsorship levels starting at $250, each offering exclusive benefits and recognition. Your generosity directly fuels art education, exhibitions, and beloved community events like Summerfest.

🌟 Make a difference! Call us at 410.479.1009, visit us at 401 Market St., Denton MD, or click here to donate today.

Together, we can keep art accessible for all. Thank you for your support!

🎨 Share Your Voice: Community Arts Impact Survey

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🎨 Help Shape the Future of the Arts in Caroline County!

The Caroline County Council of Arts (CCCA) is committed to growing creativity, connection, and opportunity for everyone in our community — but we can’t do it without you!

We’re gathering feedback to better understand how the arts are making a difference in Caroline County. Your input will help us strengthen local programs, support artists, and create experiences that truly serve our community’s needs.

🕐 It Only Takes a Few Minutes

Your perspective matters! The survey is quick and easy to complete, and every response helps us better serve you and your neighbors.

👉 Take the Community Arts Impact Survey