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47abc
February 6, 2021
They will be painted for the Crisfield Housing Authority basketball and tennis courts.
We are told The Crisfield Arts and Entertainment District was awarded a grant to fund the mural project this spring.
Artists were able to submit their mural designs last year and now they are looking for the community’s thoughts on a design.
The project manager said they are really excited to offer this art to the community, with the help of partnerships during this uncertain time.
“I think now as anytime its really important to collaborate with each other and let each other know that at the end of the day, we really want the best for the community, and want the best for our youth, wanna give them somewhere safe where they can play somewhere that inspires them,” Shelton Hawkins, project manager, said.
47abc
January 24, 2021
CRISFIELD, Md.- The town of Crisfield will soon be celebrating Black History Month, but this year the celebration will be held virtually.
The Crisfield Arts & Entertainment District Project and It Takes a Village partnered for the virtual celebration that will begin on February 6.
We are told the first event of the month will be a live video showcasing the Barkley family’s heritage whose history is deeply tied to the community.
The Barkley family will share their story with a mural that was painted on their garage.
Its display honors the accomplishment of Mr. Barkley’s father and uncle.
47abc
December 18, 2020
MARYLAND – Two counties on the Eastern Shore rank among the highest in the state of Maryland when it comes to unemployment rates. According to the most recent statistics Worcester County ranked third in the state at 9 percent, Somerset County came in right behind them at number four with 8.6 percent.
Wth rates so high, eyes are on the Washington, D.C. with hope that relief is on the way.
“It was needed before the pandemic, but the pandemic really did really magnify the situation,” said Shawna Kearsley, Executive Director for the Crisfield Arts Syndicate.
In places like Crisfield, unemployment rates were already up prior to COVID-19. Now those in the community say the fact that schools have gone virtual have forced some to leave work.