Art League of Ocean City Announces December 15th Bus Trip to the National Gallery of Art

OCEAN CITY, MD — November 6, 2026 — The Art League of Ocean City invites art lovers to register for a special bus trip to the National Gallery of Art in Washington, D.C., on Tuesday, December 15, 2026.

Participants will enjoy a one-hour guided tour by artist and educator, Jenn Carter, exploring the West building’s iconic masterpieces from the High Renaissance period to French Impressionism. The tour will focus on ten of the world’s most historically significant paintings uncovering their rich stories, techniques and styles offering visitors an opportunity to see these works up close.

Bring a sketchbook to capture details you may apply to your paintings at home.*

Following the guided tour, participants will have time to visit the gallery’s cafe, explore the museum at their own pace before boarding the bus for the return trip to the Eastern Shore.

The bus will depart at 8 a.m. from the ACME parking lot at 94th Street and Coastal Highway in Ocean City, with a second pickup at 8:30 a.m. at the Boscov’s parking lot in Salisbury, on the Route 13 side. The group will depart the National Gallery of Art at 4 p.m. from 4th Street and Constitution Avenue, with an approximate return time of 7:30 p.m. Water and snacks will be provided on the bus.

Tickets are $95 for Art League members and $115 for non-members. Registration is now open at https://canvas.artleagueofoceancity.org/classes/3350. Seating is limited, so register soon.

*As an added bonus, the ALOC is offering a hands-on workshop January 11th & 12th to study and apply the techniques of the Masters. To register for the workshop go to our website: https://canvas.artleagueofoceancity.org/classes."

For more information, contact the Ocean City Center for the Arts at 410-524-9433 or visit OCart.org.

The Art League of Ocean City is a nonprofit organization dedicated to bringing the visual arts to the community through education, exhibits, scholarships, programs, and community art projects. Financial support comes primarily through membership dues from individuals and corporate sponsors.