The Queen Anne’s County Arts Council is organizing its seventh annual Centreville neighborhood extravaganza “The Art of the Deals” on Saturday, June 16 from 9 am to 1 pm. Space is available for rent at the Courthouse Square on a first-come, first-served basis. The cost is $10 for space rental for vendors interested in selling original artwork, textiles, jewelry and other hand-crafted work.

This fun community-wide event features music, information tables, and arts vendors on the grounds of the original Courthouse Square. The Farmers’ Market will be open and downtown merchants will have specials and sales for a day full of bargains.

Organizations and civic groups interested in participating should call the Arts Council before June 1 for inclusion. There is no charge for non-profit group participation, but registration is required. Contact the Arts Council at 410.758.2520 for details and to sign up. The Council is located at 206 South Commerce Street in Centreville, Maryland. Summer office hours are Tuesday through Friday, 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. and Saturday, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. The Arts Council is supported in part through a grant by the Maryland State Arts Council.

The Queen Anne’s County Arts Council, Inc., is a non-profit organization committed to promoting, expanding and sustaining the arts. Visit us on the web at www.arts4u.info.