Ocean City Landmarks on Display at Arts Center in July

Watercolor artist Marie Natale brings her "Looking Back/Moving Forward" exhibit of Ocean City landmarks to the Ocean City Arts Center July 1 through July 31.

A "Meet the Artist" reception, free and open to the public, will be held Friday, July 12 from 7 pm to 8:30 pm.

Ms. Natale's exhibit features paintings of Ocean City icons from past decades and today.  New and old 9th Street Bridges will be shown, as well as the Flanders Hotel with its famous salt water pool.  Other landmarks include Mack and Manco's and Manco and Manco, Hogates, Chris's Seafood and more. All paintings will be for sale.

Ms. Natale said, "This show demonstrates the strength of Ocean City's year-round and summer residents and visitors in rebuilding after natural disasters and other adversities. The paintings remind us that Ocean City respects tradition and yet has remained fresh during the past decades to maintain its reputation as "America's Greatest Family Resort."

Other paintings feature Ms. Natale's original Ocean City Magazine covers.  She has illustrated nearly 12 magazine covers and Ocean City guide books including this year's.  They are whimsical representations of Ocean City through the years. 

Ms. Natale teaches watercolor throughout the country and also weekly at the Ocean City Arts Center. She has taught art in the public school system.

The Ocean City Arts Center is open 9 am to 9 pm, Monday through Friday, and 9 am to 3 pm on Saturday.  It is located at 1735 Simpson Avenue.  For further information visit the website at www.oceancityartscenter.org or call (609) 399-7628.

— News release from the Ocean City Arts Center