T.C. Studios is growing and expanding, and the only way to best follow our mission of keeping artists working, as well as put proper attention into our trademarks, is for our physical studio space on 15th street to close. Our team will be able to focus 100% on going fully mobile in Ocean City, just as we already are in other areas (of Maryland and beyond!)
Please consider donating to our mission to help with closing, moving, and developing to offset some of the cost. We have LOTS of instructor-painted example paintings, and would love to send you a painting as a gift to say THANK YOU for your donation! We currently have a goal of raising $15,000 to help with our business’ expansion.
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T.C. Studios is growing and expanding, and the only way to best follow our mission of keeping artists working, as well as put proper attention into our trademarks, is for our physical studio space on 15th street to close. Our team will be able to focus 100% on going fully mobile in Ocean City, just as we already are in other areas (of Maryland and beyond!)
Over the last decade, our small family business has grown from Jamie and Ali Jacobs opening a simple space with a handful of easels on tables, and limited resources, to a beautiful studio, with a talented team of amazing local artists instructors. It had quickly matured into becoming a family tradition for so many OC visitors, and a place to create the “Perfect Souvenir”. Not to mention, the official headquarters for T.C. Studios - a place where we could cultivate our bigger vision and mission for the company and its artists. Along the way, the Jacobs were awarded a Key to the City for volunteerism, the OCDC Organizational Award, Governor’s citations, and “Top 10 Paint & Sip Studios” (twice) by Best Things Maryland, among others.
Over the last decade, the OC Painting Experience, or “the studio” as it’s commonly called, had survived a sink hole that almost swallowed the shopping center (IYKYK!), the pandemic, as well as NUMEROUS challenges with the building itself, including years without signage, lights, hot water, or AC (again, IYKYK!), and more. Despite the hardships, we have literally seen miracles happen in that building, made some incredible friends, and shared unforgettable experiences. We have worked with amazing organizations, and have been able to use the space to serve our community and local non-profits through countless fundraisers and donating numerous painting experiences. The laughter and fun has outweighed the difficulties, and our team (and some customers!) have become more like family. We will never forget all of the amazing times in the studio!
While we were developing our studio space and headquarters in Ocean City, our presence in other areas was booming. For almost a decade, we have been providing our award-winning Painting Experience events in Maryland: Greater Baltimore (& DC) area, Frederick County, Harford County, Montgomery County, Carroll County, Prince George’s County, Anne Arundel County, and Delaware: Sussex County & New Castle County. Additionally, we have partnered with venues to host events on Eastern Shore of VA, and even Myrtle Beach, SC and have hosted regular events in Philadelphia, PA, and Alexandria, VA. Between these areas and OC, we have hosted an average of 400+ events per year.
With all of this being said, we are currently HIRING and expanding our venue partnerships.
If you are (or know someone who is) an artists who may be interested in joining our team, or if you are a venue interested in partnering to host our award-winning Paint Your Pet® Experience, please reach out to us! (More info on the specific locations to follow).
So what does this mean for you and OC?
- The studio space will be closing at the end of August, so all private and public events will be hosted at our venue partners, or on-site at your location/home/condo/hotel starting in September. You will still get to create the Perfect Souvenir in OC any time of year!
- Please come get your “studio fix” while we are still open on 15th street this month!
- Please consider donating to our mission to help with closing, moving, and developing to offset some of the cost. We have LOTS of instructor-painted example paintings, and would love to send you a painting as a gift to say THANK YOU for your donation!
- Please pray for us and our team with these changes and all of the challenges that come with moving.
If you read this far, thank you. To all of our OC Painting Experience customers over the last 10 years - thank you! We are so excited to expand, and continue providing you with our 5-star Painting Experiences, both in OC and in a town near you!