2026 Creative Conservation Online Gallery

At the intersection of art, nature, community, and well-being, Creative Conservation celebrates the regional artists whose work honors the natural resources and local communities of the Chesapeake Bay, Coastal Bays, and Youghiogheny watersheds.

The event reflects the heart of the Chesapeake Bay Trust’s mission. From restoring shorelines and wildlife habitats to planting rain gardens and painting community murals, we bring people together and champion their ideas for the places they call home, inspiring lifelong stewards and lasting change.

The artwork featured in this online gallery are pieces for sale only. To see all artwork part of this year's Creative Conservation exhibit, including submissions not for sale, attend opening night on October 1st from 7 pm to 9 pm (register here). The Bay Trust will host a second event on closing night of the exhibit on October 8th at 6:30 pm (register here). To arrange a personal visit, email Eric Barese at ebarese@cbtrust.org.

Artwork for sale will include 75% of the proceeds going to the artist and a 25% commission going to the Chesapeake Bay Trust mission. If you are interested in making a direct donation to the Chesapeake Bay Trust, please visit https://cbtrust.org/make-a-gift/.

Please note that some artworks will be for sale at a fixed buy-now price, while others will be available for bidding through an auction.

The Chesapeake Bay Trust awards $20-30 million in grant funding each year to hundreds of nonprofits and community organizations throughout the region for hands-on projects that are ensuring cleaner, greener, healthier Chesapeake, Coastal Bays, and Youghiogheny watersheds for years to come. Our mission is to engage and empower diverse groups to take actions that enrich natural resources and local communities of the Chesapeake Bay region. We have a vision of the Chesapeake Bay and local watersheds are healthy and safe, our waters are fishable and swimmable, local communities benefit from these healthy resources, and everyone participates in restoring and protecting our natural resource treasures.