The walls of Birdie's Cafe at 233 East Main Street were adorned in November and December with the inspiring work of award-winning photojournalist (and local resident) Phil Grout. 

On January 7, Birdie's kicked off the New Year and welcomed new work by new artists. The walls were re-decorated with artwork from 12 different artists that are part of the co-op known as Off Track Art.  

According to a news release, Off Track Art is an artists’ co-op and gallery located in the lower level of the historic Liberty Building at 11 Liberty Street in downtown Westminster.  The co-op is dedicated to advancing the arts in Westminster and Carroll County, as well as the careers, ideas, and artistic visions of its partners.

“Lucky 13” By Off Track Art is featuring the work of Kevin Dayhoff, Mary E. Decker, Gail Elwell, Judy Goodyear, Phil Grout, Charlotte Laslo, C.Z. Sawdey, Carolyn Seabolt, Linda Van Hart, Robert J. Waddell, Gordon Wickes, and Pam Zappardino.

The show will run through the end of February. 

Birdie's Café is owned by Westminster native Sherri Hosfeld Joseph, a local businesswoman and professional photographer. Birdie's is open Monday and Tuesday from 6 a.m. to 7 p.m.; Wednesday through Friday from 6 a.m. to 10 p.m.; Saturday from 8 a.m. to 10 a.m.; and Sunday from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.