Gallery notes
Gallery 333 presents the photography of local artist Fran Stetina and the pottery of TJ Jones-Rouse through Feb. 24.
Jones-Rouse’s style embodies the Japanese philosophy of “wabi-sabi,” the embracing of imperfection and the finding of beauty in all things, things made whole by their unique drips, cracks and signs of use.
Stetina has studied photography internationally and at the Corcoran School of Art.
A meet-the-artist reception will be held Sunday, from 12:30 to 1:30 p.m.
Maryland Federation of Art’s Circle Gallery presents “Focal Point,” which will run through Feb. 23. This exhibition will feature 2D and 3D image-based artwork that is created or produced through the use of software. This exciting show features art that is interactive and visually stunning. Juror Jay Gould of the Maryland Institute College of Art selected the featured art. The opening reception is from 3 to 5 p.m. Sunday.
The “MFA Lowe House Gallery Exhibition” at the Lowe House of Delegates Building is on display through the Maryland General Assembly 2019 session, closing April 13. This exhibition features 2D and 3D artwork created through any media. Selected work is by artists that are either MFA members or Anne Arundel County residents. This exhibition was juried by Christopher Mona, a professor at Anne Arundel County Community College.
There is a public reception from 6 to 8 p.m. Monday.
ArtFarm is exhibiting vellum sculptures by Kelly Blorstad. Using materials that mimic natural textures, she assembles each piece in a repetitive manner that slowly builds until the piece is finished.
See this exhibit through Feb. 15.
McBride Gallery continues its “New in the New Year” exhibition, showcasing artists newly represented in the gallery’s stable of artists. Jacalyn Beam, Craig Reynolds, Lon Brauer, Cynthia Feustal, Valerie Craig and David Heath are all master oil painters with reputations for excellence, all having been juried into numerous national exhibitions in 2018, many winning awards. Paintings include figurative, florals, landscapes, cityscapes and marine work. Lori Kiplinger Pandy is a respected sculptor who works in both bronze and cultured cast stone. The exhibit continues through Feb. 17.
Paul’s Homewood Cafe and MFA present “Near and Far,” an exhibition of artwork by photographer Lee Godwin and painter Joan Machinchick for the months of February and March in the dining rooms at Paul’s. The exhibition that includes scenes around Annapolis and striking surreal images. Reception is from 4:30 p.m. to 6 p.m. March 13.
“Painted Pages: Illuminated Manuscripts, 13th-18th Centuries” continues on view at the Mitchell Gallery at St. John’s College. On loan from the Reading Public Museum through Feb. 24, this exhibition includes over 35 manuscripts in the Western and Non-Western worlds on parchment and vellum. A Sunday afternoon lecture will be held at 3 p.m. Feb. 17.
Registration is required for a Mitchell Gallery Book Club meeting at 2:30 p.m.
Feb. 14, and the Tuesday try-it workshop for adults, led by artist Joan Machinchick, is from 2 to 4 p.m. Feb. 19.
The Galleries at Quiet Waters Park continue their current exhibitions through Feb. 17. in the Garden Gallery, “Ray Hass Photography” show was curated by Katherine Haas. And in the Willow Gallery, Centro de Ayuda of Annapolis (the Center for Help program) will exhibit the artwork of the students and their teacher. Quiet Waters Park will open a new exhibit Feb.
20 featuring oil paintings both large and small by Cindy Fletcher Holden, an Annapolis native and owner of Fletcher Art Studio. The opening reception will be from 1:30 to 3:30 p.m. Feb. 24.
Maryland Federation of Art and Maryland Hall for the Creative Arts continue to showcase the collaborative exhibition, “Visual Harmony: Visual Art Interprets Performance Art” on display in Maryland Hall’s Chaney and Martino galleries through March 2. The two organizations invited all visual artists to enter the inaugural, juried exhibition, From Degas to Pollack, visual artists have both represented and been motivated by the performing arts. Whether depicting dancers, listening to jazz while painting, or creating sets or costumes for a play, all arts are important and inspiring. The exhibition was juried by artist and Maryland first lady Yumi Hogan.
Meanwhile, in Maryland Hall’s Openshaw Balcony Gallery, “Trybe-All (Tribal) Celebration Series: Paintings by Tony Spencer” opens Feb. 11 and runs through May 10. Local painter Tony Spencer is exhibiting at Maryland Hall for the first time. A reception will be held from 5:30 to 7 p.m. March 14.
Annapolis City Hall presents “Art Down,” a multi-medium/multi-artist exhibit featuring the creative work of four African-American artists located in the Washington, Maryland and Virginia area.
“Art Down” showcases cardboard art by the maker known as “King Anvil” Tyrone Taylor, paintings by Natalie Ballard, and photography by David Arthur and Jonathan Bartlett. Opening Feb. 11, the exhibit runs through March 29, with a reception from 5:30 p.m. to 7 p.m. Feb. 25.
Jo Fleming Contemporary Art presents “Concentric” with minimalist geometric work reflecting the wonders of the universe by Washington area artist Jordann Wine. Larry Fransen’s kinetic sculpture provides movement and dimension to this striking exhibition that will run through March 22.
Compiled by Patrice Drago, a painter, writer and artist in residence at Maryland Hall for the Creative Arts. Contact her at art@patricedrago.com or visit patricedrago.com.
Jones-Rouse’s style embodies the Japanese philosophy of “wabi-sabi,” the embracing of imperfection and the finding of beauty in all things, things made whole by their unique drips, cracks and signs of use.
Stetina has studied photography internationally and at the Corcoran School of Art.
A meet-the-artist reception will be held Sunday, from 12:30 to 1:30 p.m.
Maryland Federation of Art’s Circle Gallery presents “Focal Point,” which will run through Feb. 23. This exhibition will feature 2D and 3D image-based artwork that is created or produced through the use of software. This exciting show features art that is interactive and visually stunning. Juror Jay Gould of the Maryland Institute College of Art selected the featured art. The opening reception is from 3 to 5 p.m. Sunday.
The “MFA Lowe House Gallery Exhibition” at the Lowe House of Delegates Building is on display through the Maryland General Assembly 2019 session, closing April 13. This exhibition features 2D and 3D artwork created through any media. Selected work is by artists that are either MFA members or Anne Arundel County residents. This exhibition was juried by Christopher Mona, a professor at Anne Arundel County Community College.
There is a public reception from 6 to 8 p.m. Monday.
ArtFarm is exhibiting vellum sculptures by Kelly Blorstad. Using materials that mimic natural textures, she assembles each piece in a repetitive manner that slowly builds until the piece is finished.
See this exhibit through Feb. 15.
McBride Gallery continues its “New in the New Year” exhibition, showcasing artists newly represented in the gallery’s stable of artists. Jacalyn Beam, Craig Reynolds, Lon Brauer, Cynthia Feustal, Valerie Craig and David Heath are all master oil painters with reputations for excellence, all having been juried into numerous national exhibitions in 2018, many winning awards. Paintings include figurative, florals, landscapes, cityscapes and marine work. Lori Kiplinger Pandy is a respected sculptor who works in both bronze and cultured cast stone. The exhibit continues through Feb. 17.
Paul’s Homewood Cafe and MFA present “Near and Far,” an exhibition of artwork by photographer Lee Godwin and painter Joan Machinchick for the months of February and March in the dining rooms at Paul’s. The exhibition that includes scenes around Annapolis and striking surreal images. Reception is from 4:30 p.m. to 6 p.m. March 13.
“Painted Pages: Illuminated Manuscripts, 13th-18th Centuries” continues on view at the Mitchell Gallery at St. John’s College. On loan from the Reading Public Museum through Feb. 24, this exhibition includes over 35 manuscripts in the Western and Non-Western worlds on parchment and vellum. A Sunday afternoon lecture will be held at 3 p.m. Feb. 17.
Registration is required for a Mitchell Gallery Book Club meeting at 2:30 p.m.
Feb. 14, and the Tuesday try-it workshop for adults, led by artist Joan Machinchick, is from 2 to 4 p.m. Feb. 19.
The Galleries at Quiet Waters Park continue their current exhibitions through Feb. 17. in the Garden Gallery, “Ray Hass Photography” show was curated by Katherine Haas. And in the Willow Gallery, Centro de Ayuda of Annapolis (the Center for Help program) will exhibit the artwork of the students and their teacher. Quiet Waters Park will open a new exhibit Feb.
20 featuring oil paintings both large and small by Cindy Fletcher Holden, an Annapolis native and owner of Fletcher Art Studio. The opening reception will be from 1:30 to 3:30 p.m. Feb. 24.
Maryland Federation of Art and Maryland Hall for the Creative Arts continue to showcase the collaborative exhibition, “Visual Harmony: Visual Art Interprets Performance Art” on display in Maryland Hall’s Chaney and Martino galleries through March 2. The two organizations invited all visual artists to enter the inaugural, juried exhibition, From Degas to Pollack, visual artists have both represented and been motivated by the performing arts. Whether depicting dancers, listening to jazz while painting, or creating sets or costumes for a play, all arts are important and inspiring. The exhibition was juried by artist and Maryland first lady Yumi Hogan.
Meanwhile, in Maryland Hall’s Openshaw Balcony Gallery, “Trybe-All (Tribal) Celebration Series: Paintings by Tony Spencer” opens Feb. 11 and runs through May 10. Local painter Tony Spencer is exhibiting at Maryland Hall for the first time. A reception will be held from 5:30 to 7 p.m. March 14.
Annapolis City Hall presents “Art Down,” a multi-medium/multi-artist exhibit featuring the creative work of four African-American artists located in the Washington, Maryland and Virginia area.
“Art Down” showcases cardboard art by the maker known as “King Anvil” Tyrone Taylor, paintings by Natalie Ballard, and photography by David Arthur and Jonathan Bartlett. Opening Feb. 11, the exhibit runs through March 29, with a reception from 5:30 p.m. to 7 p.m. Feb. 25.
Jo Fleming Contemporary Art presents “Concentric” with minimalist geometric work reflecting the wonders of the universe by Washington area artist Jordann Wine. Larry Fransen’s kinetic sculpture provides movement and dimension to this striking exhibition that will run through March 22.
Compiled by Patrice Drago, a painter, writer and artist in residence at Maryland Hall for the Creative Arts. Contact her at art@patricedrago.com or visit patricedrago.com.
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