The Art Institute & Gallery (AI&G) is located in downtown Salisbury, Maryland. AI&G is a 501c3 non-profit arts organization, funded in part by the Maryland State Arts Council, The Salisbury Wicomico Arts Council (SWAC), the Community Foundation of the Eastern Shore, the Wicomico Partnership of Families and Children and the Wicomico County Executive's Enrichment Grant. The AI&G is Supported strongly by individual donations and Member donations.

Originally established in 1953 as the Salisbury Art League, the AI&G now celebrates its 55th year of service. The mission of the AI&G is to advance the visual arts in the mid-Delmarva region through exhibitions and art education to the general public.

After 55 years, this unique art center continues to fulfill its mission by offering many opportunities to participate in the arts.

• Art Exhibitions
• Lectures, Seminars and Special Events
• Art Classes for Children, Youth and Adults
• The Martha Gue' Gift Shop of the AI&G, the best kept secret on the Eastern Shore.

The AI&G facility offers a large classroom, on-site pottery studio, a gift shop, offices and 3 areas of gallery space.

Why not stop in and visit? The AI&G is located lower level in the Gallery Building of the downtown Plaza in Salisbury, Maryland. The entrance is on the Camden Street side of the Plaza across from the Wicomico Library and four doors down from WMDT Channel 47. Parking is conveniently located in the lot in the front of our entrance and the first two hours are free!