Hal Gomer Gallery and Patricia Barland Gallery
Chesapeake Arts Center has two professional gallery spaces — the Hal Gomer Gallery and the Patricia Barland Gallery — as well as display spaces in hallways and in the Hammonds Lane Theater lobby. Renovated in 2015, Chesapeake Arts Center renamed its gallery closest to the main entrance after the beloved late artist and former Brooklyn Park High School art teacher, Thomas Hal Gomer. The gallery has two adjoining sections; room 1 is 374 square feet and the 2nd room is 363 square feet.
Located adjacent to the Hal Gomer Gallery is the Patricia Barland Gallery which was constructed in Spring 2022 when CAC office space was renovated into a new 800 square foot gallery space. Funds to create this gallery were provided by the Maryland Heritage Areas Authority.* The gallery was renamed the Patricia Barland Gallery in September 2024 in honor of longtime CAC donor and former CAC Board member Patricia Barland.
*(This Project has been financed in part with State funds from the Maryland Heritage Areas Authority, an instrumentality of the State of Maryland. However, Project contents or opinions do not necessarily reflect the views or policies of the Maryland Heritage Areas Authority.)
Gallery Hours:
Monday-Thursday 10 am-6 pm
Saturday & Sunday: 10 am-1 pm
*The above hours are subject to change based on Holidays and Closings. Updated information in regards to current Holidays and Closings that would affect available gallery hours can be found at the top banner of our website, Instagram, and Facebook prior to said date(s). Please contact us if there are any questions.
ON VIEW IN THE PATRICIA BARLAND GALLERY
Midnight Marauder
A solo exhibition by Qrcky
Patricia Barland Gallery I November 11, 2024 - January 9, 2025
Reception: November 21, 2024 6 - 8 pm
Midnight Marauder delves into the enigmatic realm of nighttime exploration, where shadows dance with moonlight and secrets whisper beneath the stars. Through a collection of evocative artworks, the exhibition invites viewers to embark on a journey through the mysterious allure of the midnight hour. Drawing inspiration from Josef Albers' exploration of color theory, Midnight Marauder dynamically shifts from stark black-and-white line art to vibrant hues, exploring the emotional resonance and depth that color evokes. Each piece immerses the audience in a dreamscape where imagination knows no bounds and reality blurs with fantasy, echoing the enigmatic spirit of the night.
This exhibit is on view in our Patricia Barland Gallery from November 11, 2024 - January 9, 2025. To visit more of Qrcky’s artwork, please visit their website
ON VIEW IN HAL GOMER GALLERY
Waste and Wonder
A group exhibition featuring recycled artwork
Hal Gomer Gallery I November 11, 2024 - January 9, 2025
Reception: November 21, 2024 6 - 8 pm
The term "recycled art," describes the practice of producing art out of materials that have been rejected and considered waste. Recycled art is a moving combination of artistic expression and environmental responsibility in a world where people are becoming more aware of their environmental impact. It's a global movement that unites artists around the same objective of repurposing the trash of our society to create art and making potent statements of social change. Waste and Wonder will enhance commonplace items that are disregarded and emphasize their importance to the wellbeing of our planet.
This exhibit is on view in our Hal Gomer Gallery from November 11, 2024 - January 9, 2025.
PARTICIPATING ARTISTS:
Monica Lyles - Monica Lyles has always loved art and enjoyed creating. Her art medium of choice are acrylic paint, acrylic inks, and collage. As a fan of vibrant colors, she aims to bring dynamic combinations and enjoys creating a sense of joy through each piece. Monica desires to share God’s gift of art creation through her business Monica Creates Daily, which was created during the pandemic.
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Rowan McClanahan - “My art is a way to express my observations and thoughts about the state of our society and times. I explore this with my mixed media sculpture, large scale installations, and 2-dimensional artwork in a way that my words couldn't.”
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Kimberly Spasaro-Williams - “My name is Kimberly Spasaro-Williams. I have always loved sketching and drawing with an interest in painting since a very young age. However, I only recently started really getting into all forms of painting since retiring in 2016. I prefer watercolor and acrylic painting but I’ve also used oil and pastels as well. I specialize in realism, impressionism and photorealism.”
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Atalante Shay - “My journey as an artist began in Hyattsville, Maryland, where I was born to immigrant parents, making me a first-generation American. This unique background has deeply influenced my art, as I often draw inspiration from the cultural richness and diversity of my heritage. From the earliest days of my childhood, I was captivated by the art world, always with a crayon or paintbrush and a canvas waiting to be filled.”
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Steven Krueger - “My pieces funnel their energies into my own translation of human sentiments. I view art as “the skill to document one’s emotions”. My desire is to elicit emotional response from viewers. The cycle of artistic creation cannot be completed until spectators have internalized and grappled with the personal testimony layered throughout my work. In these particular pieces, I capture the emotion of the human spirit to show concern for our planet and the art of recycled materials. As humans we undergo a roller-coaster of emotions, positive and negative ones. Concern, anxiety, and worry are what we all have to learn to deal with and I wanted to capture this important part of life.”
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Jennifer Le Doux - Jen Le Doux lives in Glen Burnie MD and has been making art of all kinds for many years and is passionate about using upcycled materials as a medium in her art.
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Beth Higgins - Beth Higgins is an artist working in Woodbine, Maryland. She has been an artist all her life and earned an art degree from the University of Pittsburgh. She has been a graphic designer and home stager – always something creative. Covid was a turning point and made her art practice her main focus.
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Carolyn Parker of Revampings - “I love to create unique items that bring beauty, function, and fun to our surroundings working with stuff that has been used differently in the past, forgotten about, or consigned to the landfill. I enjoy working with clients that want interesting and unusual pieces for their homes or businesses.”
Ursula Seckel - “All of my art is based on a philosophy of reuse and upcycling. My primary materials are the waste components of everyday life, "disposables" that are bound for a landfill or an expensive and resource-heavy recycling program. For more information about me and my art, please visit my website at www.uncommonursula.com.”
Eric Gordon - “I create comics, zines, and illustrations, but the work I make under the nickname DC Creepers, designates a painting style I’ve been developing since 2009. The concept is of being a cypher for all forms of visual and audio being experienced; basically documenting the people, interactions, the conversations, the music, the lyrics on headphones, the signs on bus shelters, etc. To become the fly on the wall. These current works are amalgamations of comic styled storytelling, live action sketching, gesture drawing, abstraction, and capturing the still moment in time. The paintings are enhanced with re-claimed paint chips and peels as collage. By reclaiming these cast off materials I attempt to revive them as a tactile circus of chaos. Much like a page in my sketchbook, works are intended to deliver incongruous styles into complete, engaging, and contemplative compositions.”
Margaret Panebianco - Margaret Panebianco is an artist who loves to get “into the flow” with mixed media, collage, and art journaling. Her favorite themes, lately, are (double) empty nest, memory lane, self care, and coffee/chocolate.
Abbi Marchesani - “For many years I made art in my Provincetown studio, and gained some acclaim as a regional artist and teacher. At an inevitable crossroads, a friend talked me into visiting Baltimore in 2003. I fell head over heels for Bmore's historic, artistic and most importantly, eccentric character which made me feel totally at home. For 15 years I taught in Baltimore City Public Schools, ultimately developing an award winning program for elementary gifted and talented students. During that time, summer studios in Charm City became even more experimental. Now check out my almost daily sketches open to the public on FaceBook. I am a certified instructor of Grandmaster William C.C. Chen’s Body Mechanics of Tai Chi Chuan and find that practice a great support. I love cats, dogs, birds and the great outdoors. Color is my bag. Art should help everybody rise up. C/V available upon request.”
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Jude Asher - “I have been building art since I was a child. To my mother's dismay, I was always fascinated by what I found lying on the ground. I'm still doing gluing and hammering stuff together.”
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