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The Ward Foundation is a cherished part of its local community on the Eastern Shore of Maryland and far beyond. The Foundation’s programs bring people of all ages together through the exploration of art, nature, and tradition.

2025 Ward World Championship

Save the Date:  April 25-27, 2025 Join us at the Roland E. Powell Convention Center in Ocean City, Maryland for the 54th Annual Ward World Championships. Watch our website for...

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Donate Today

Please help us keep the traditions of Wildfowl Art going by supporting the Ward Foundation, Inc.! From the Ward World Championships in Ocean City to the Chesapeake Challenge, to the...

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The Ward Foundation: A Brief History

56 Years of Wildfowl Art & Tradition Established in 1968, the Ward Foundation has been dedicated to promoting wildfowl art and preserving the legacy of Eastern Shore decoy carvers, Lem and...

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Resources

Acquired a decoy and want to know more? Interested in learning to carve? Check out our resource page for appraisals, auctions, clubs, and more.

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Silhouettes & Soap Carving

We'll be at the Waterfowl Festival in Easton, MD, November 8-10, 2024! We will be doing Soap Carving & Painting the 2025 Ward World Championship Youth Silhouette: a Bufflehead! Click...

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Calendar

Soap Carving & Silhouette Painting at the Waterfowl Festival

November 8, 2024

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Ward World Championship Wildfowl Carving Competition & Art Festival

April 25, 2025

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