“Unstructured Advancement” – through September 23, Frederick Arts Council Arts Center, 5 E. Second St., Frederick. Features a variety of materials, including textiles and cast iron, highlighting Alyssa Imes’ approach to creating a multimedia experience for viewers of her work. Alyssa grew up in Emmitsburg and now lives in DC. The opening hours of the gallery are Monday to Thursday from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., Friday from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m., Saturday and Sunday from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. 301-662-4190 or frederickartscouncil.org.
“Infinite Growth: An Exhibition by LBGTQ+ Artists” – through September 23, FAC Art Center, 5 E. Second St., Frederick. Artists from Frederick, Baltimore and DC 10am to 5pm Monday to Thursday, 11am to 4pm Friday, 11am to 5pm Saturday and Sunday. frederickartscouncil.org.
“Art to Eat” – through September 25, North Gallery of the Mansion House Art Center & Gallery, 480 Highland Ave., in Hagerstown City Park. Artist Katherine Peterson and other invited members of the Valley Art Association are donating a portion of the proceeds from the sale of their work from this exhibition to the Maryland Food Bank, Western Branch. The exhibition times are Fridays and Saturdays from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. and Sundays from 1 p.m. to 5 p.m. Free admission. facebook.com/valleyartassociation.hagerstown.md or 301-797-2867.
Fleshy – through September 25, Delaplaine Arts Center, 40 S. Carroll St., Frederick. Sculptures and paintings by Noah McWilliams. Fleishig is Yiddish for “of meat” or “for meat” and is associated with the Jewish dietary laws. McWilliams’ free-standing and wall-hanging sculptures are, as he says, “segments of a mysterious organism presented both as output and decorative vessels for our darkest impulses”. The opening hours are Monday to Friday from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., Sunday from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Free admission. 301-698-0656 or delaplaine.org.
“A Few of My Favorite Things” – through September 26, Adams County Arts Council Arts Education Center, 125 S. Washington St., Gettysburg, Pa. Watercolors by Eric Miller, who explores a wide variety of subjects in his work, from old machinery and local gardens to livestock and wildlife. The opening times are Monday to Friday from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. 717-334-5006 or adamsarts.org.
”refractions” – through September 26, Adams County Arts Council Arts Education Center, 125 S. Washington St., Gettysburg, PA. Photographer Dana Bruinsma’s collection of 35mm film images shot on expired film, some are double exposures, sandwich prints or small pieces of larger images chosen to create an abstraction from reality. The opening times are Monday to Friday from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. 717-334-5006 or adamsarts.org.
“Speculative Sex” – through September 29, Phaze 2 Gallery at Shepherd University, 301 N. King St., Shepherdstown, W. Virginia. A fall 2021 course focused on sex and gender. Primarily a studio class, although queer theory was also explored through critical readings and group discussions. The opening times of the gallery are Mondays, Wednesdays and Thursdays from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. 304-876-5000 or shepherd.edu
“The Nature of Catoctin Mountain” — until September at the Thurmont Regional Library, 76 E. Moser Road, Thurmont; and October through December at the Urbana Regional Library, 9020 Amelung St., Urbana; both are satellite sites of the Delaplaine Arts Center. This collection of photographs consists of flora and fauna found in the ecosystem of the Catoctin Mountains. The opening hours are Monday to Thursday from 10 a.m. to 9 p.m., Friday and Saturday from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. and Sunday from 1 p.m. to 5 p.m. fcpl.org.
“Travel” — until September at the Brunswick Branch Library, 915 N. Maple Ave., Brunswick; and October through December at the Thurmont Regional Library, 76 E. Moser Road, Thurmont. Both are satellite locations for the Delaplaine Arts Center. Photography by Beamie Young of the photographer’s travels and desire to discover new images, patterns and narratives. The opening hours are Monday to Thursday from 10 a.m. to 9 p.m., Friday and Saturday from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. and Sunday from 1 p.m. to 5 p.m. fcpl.org.
“The Annotated Vessel” — until September at the Urbana Regional Library, 9020 Amelung St., Urbana; October through December at the Brunswick Branch Library, 915 N. Maple Ave., Brunswick; both are satellite sites of the Delaplaine Arts Center. Acrylic paintings by Maremi Andreozzi portray, embody and celebrate lesser known female historical artists and illustrate the rich textiles and jewelry of the period. The opening hours are Monday to Thursday from 10 a.m. to 9 p.m., Friday and Saturday from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. and Sunday from 1 p.m. to 5 p.m. fcpl.org.
“Seek the Light” – through October 2, DISTRICT Arts, 15 N. Market St., Frederick. Delna Dastur’s paintings are featured in an exhibition focused on nature and its exuberance, bringing us joy and sanity in difficult times. The opening times are Wednesday and Thursday from 12 p.m. to 6 p.m., Friday and Saturday from 11 a.m. to 7 p.m., Sunday from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. districtarts.com/delna-dastur.
“Purple Is the Color of Recovery: Preventing Addiction and Removing Stigma Through Art” – October 4th, Washington County Arts Council, Main Gallery, 34 S. Potomac St., Hagerstown. Juried collective art exhibition. The opening hours of the gallery are Tuesday to Friday from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. and Saturday from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. 301-791-3132 or washingtoncountyarts.com.
Photography by Ira Lourie – October 4th, Washington County Arts Council, Hall Gallery, 34 S. Potomac St., Hagerstown. Lourie is a photographer and doctor from Hagerstown. Most photos were taken in western Maryland and Montana. The opening hours of the gallery are Tuesday to Friday from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. and Saturday from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. 301-791-3132 or washingtoncountyarts.com.
10th Judging Show in East West Virginia – October 8th, Berkeley Art Works, 116 N. Queen St., Martinsburg, W.Va. Works by artists living in the Eastern Panhandle including watercolor, oil and acrylic painting, pastel drawing, wood carving, basketry, fiber art, more . The opening hours are Wednesday to Friday from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m., Saturday from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m.
“Breathtaker: The Groundbreaking Graphic Novel From Concept To Comic” – until 29 October, McDaniel College, Esther Prangey Rice Gallery at Peterson Hall, 2 College Hill, Westminster. Featuring original artwork associated with the remastered edition of Mark Wheatley and Marc Hempel’s acclaimed graphic novel Breathtaker. Containing more than 90 original works of art, it examines the creative and physical processes involved in the original production of the Breathtaker comic in the 1990’s, as well as how the work was re-adapted during the preparatory phase for the Titan Comics reboot. Publication. 410-857-2595 or estherprangleyricegallery.com.
“Upcycle!” – October 29, Black Rock Center for the Arts, 12901 Town Commons Drive, Germantown. Works of art with fascinating details and unusual, reused materials. Opening reception on September 17 from 1:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m. Gallery opening hours: Monday to Friday 10am to 6pm, Saturday 12pm to 4pm and Sunday 10:30am to 2:30pm. 301-528-2260 or blackrockcenter.org.
“Still on White” – through October 30, Delalaine Arts Center, 40 S. Carroll St., Frederick. June Jarkey’s photography explores aspects of nature that might otherwise go unnoticed. The opening hours are Monday to Friday from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., Sunday from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Free admission. 301-698-0656 or delaplaine.org.
“Alone Together” – through October 30, Delalaine Arts Center, 40 S. Carroll St., Frederick. Paintings by Lusmerlin Lantiqua that explore relationships with our own femininity, with our common humanity, and with the people and places around us. The opening hours are Monday to Friday from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., Sunday from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Free admission. 301-698-0656 or delaplaine.org.
“Toward Winter” – through October 30, Delalaine Arts Center, 40 S. Carroll St., Frederick. Woodcuts by Max Winkler, longtime artist and teacher. Now in his 80s, Winkler reflects on the seasons and the seasons of his life, using two major themes of his career: landscapes and the human figure. The opening hours are Monday to Friday from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., Sunday from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Free admission. 301-698-0656 or delaplaine.org.
“Beyond, the further” – through October 30, Delalaine Arts Center, 40 S. Carroll St., Frederick. Paintings and sculptures by McKay Otto. Otto’s works are meditations on timelessness and the boundaries between the material and the immaterial. The opening hours are Monday to Friday from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., Sunday from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Free admission. 301-698-0656 or delaplaine.org.
“Contemporary Innovations” – through October 30, Delalaine Arts Center, 40 S. Carroll St., Frederick. Works by McKay Otto, meditations on timelessness and the boundaries between the material and the immaterial. Paintings and sculptures that work together with light. The gallery is open daily from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. 301-698-0656 or delaplaine.org.
“So Far Down the Road” – until October 30, Blanche Ames Gallery, 4880 Elmer Derr Road, Frederick. Photography by Chris Fowler. Viewing on Tuesday, Wednesday or Thursday by appointment only. [email protected].
“unlocked” – through October 30, Gaslight Gallery, 118 E. Church St., Frederick. We celebrate the contributions of The Frederick News-Post’s photojournalists to understanding the world around us. Produced and curated by Nancy Luse, an FNP journalist from the “then” of black and white photography, 1970s-1990s. The opening hours of the gallery are from Friday to Sunday from 1:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. Call or text 703-309-3826 to schedule an appointment.
”emanations” – through November, The Majestic Theater Art Gallery, 25 Carlisle St., Gettysburg, PA. A collection of abstract figurative portraits of Abraham Lincoln by artist Wendy Allen, who has been painting portraits of Lincoln since 1983. Box office and gallery hours are 3am to Friday 7pm, Saturday 12pm to 7.30pm, Sunday 1pm to 5pm. 717-337-8235 or gettysburgmajestic.org.
Crestwood Gallery Autumn Exhibition – until January 6, 2023, Crestwood Center, 7211 Bank Court, Frederick. Original artwork including oil, watercolour, mixed media, woodcarving and photography by some of Fredericks most talented artists. The opening hours are Monday to Friday from 8.00 a.m. to 6.00 p.m. 240-215-1460 or frederickhealth.org.
“Release from the Heat” – until January 22, 2023, Kentlands Mansion, 320 Kent Square Road, Gaithersburg. Works of the Washington Water Color Association. Viewing is possible by appointment Monday to Friday from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Call 301-258-6425 to schedule an appointment. Meet the artists on October 13th from 7pm to 8:30pm. gaithersburgmd.gov.
“The Hot Button” — through August 2023, Hot Button Gallery, 129 E. German St., Shepherdstown, W. Virginia Carol Williams exhibits textiles and poster art that reflect her passion for social responsibility through artistic communication. Opening hours of the gallery: Saturday from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. and Sunday from 12 p.m. to 4 p.m. The artist is available for talks at these times. othercarolwilliams.com.
“Joseph Holston: Color at Liberty, Journey Along the Tube” – September 23 to January 14, 2023, Washington County Museum of Fine Arts, 401 Museum Drive, Hagerstown. In this exhibition, Holston guides his audience through four movements that deepen our understanding of the experience of black enslaved people in America. Meet the Artists Reception with light refreshments on September 25 from 2pm to 4pm. Opening hours Tuesday to Friday 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.; Saturday 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. and Sunday 1 p.m. to 5 p.m. Closed on Mondays and major holidays. Admission and parking are free. 301-739-5727 or wcmfa.org.
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