Kent Cultural Alliance

05/29/2026

DEADLINE for KCA Community Project Grants for the first half of Fiscal Year 2027 (Events taking place July 1 - Dec 30, 2026) is approaching.

Find the grant application at the link below:

https://kentculture.org/grants/

CHESTERTOWN — As the need for community-based arts programming support continues to grow across the region, the Kent Cultural Alliance is evolving the way it supports local organizations. To better

05/28/2026

Nice shot of our King George III by visiting artist Dennis McNett aka Wolfbat Studio.

CHESTERTOWN — Even driving rain could not dampen the rebellious spirit of the Chestertown Tea Party Festival.

05/28/2026

Congratulations to the class of 2026!

🎓 Kent County High School proudly presents the 55th Commencement Exercises for the Class of 2026! 💙💛

📅 Friday, May 29, 2026
🕙 10:00 AM

Family, friends, alumni, and community members are invited to join us LIVE as we celebrate the incredible accomplishments, memories, and future journeys of the KCHS Class of 2026.

🎥 Watch the livestream here:
[https://youtube.com/live/mZiEd63z8wg?feature=share](https://youtube.com/live/mZiEd63z8wg?feature=share)

Congratulations to our graduates as they prepare to take the next step in their journey. Once a Trojan, always a Trojan! 💙🎓💛



The livestream will air through the [Kent County Public Schools YouTube channel](https://www.youtube.com/%40kentcountypublicschools8455/streams?utm_source=chatgpt.com).

05/26/2026

The Kent Cultural Alliance announces a leadership transition, welcomes Rob Blackson as new Director.

Over the past two years, Blackson has spent a considerable amount of time in Kent County serving as the Director of Kohl Gallery at the Gibson Center for the Arts, Washington College.

https://kentculture.org/about/staff/

05/23/2026

Thanks to our Amazing guest artist Dennis McNett (www.wolfbat.com) for his amazing creations and to our wonderful team of volunteers leading King George III and his tax collecting schooner through the Chestertown Tea Party Festival parade!

05/23/2026

Don't rain on "our" parade! 🎶🎵🎶🎵🥁

Ready for the Chestertown Tea Party Festival with Floats by Dennis McNett!

05/22/2026

Thanks Jimmy Reynolds and The Choptank / Tolomato Legacy Project Project for all your great works!

05/22/2026

KidSPOT Children's Creativity Center will be INSIDE in its regular space tomorrow kids! Go get your whirligig on! 😵‍💫🥰

05/22/2026

Opening tonight at MUSE on Cross Street.

This Friday, we invite everyone to stop by and experience our newest exhibit at MuSE: A Community Museum!

Step into Indigenous and African American history on the Eastern Shore, and explore how evolving natural and social landscapes have supported thriving communities, enduring self-determination, and rich cultural traditions across generations.

MuSE is located right next door to Sultana Education Foundation. Just a short walk from the Chestertown Tea Party Kick-Off Street Party and Wilmer Park!