eastern shore art league

Due to the fire at HOS, all ESAL activities that take place in Studio 104 will be on hold until further notice. 

We support visual artists of all media with exhibits, art education, community outreach, and just plain fun on the Eastern Shore of Virginia.

Scholarship Applications are now open!

The Eastern Shore Art League is pleased to announce the 2026 Becky Rootes Memorial Art Scholarships, established in honor of past ESAL President Becky Rootes.

Two $2,000 scholarships will be awarded annually to graduating high school seniors residing on the Eastern Shore of Virginia who plan to pursue a degree in the visual arts at a community college, college, or university. One scholarship will be awarded in 2-D visual art and one in 3-D visual art.

Applications are now open! All submissions must be postmarked by April 10, 2026.