From Judith at Artists & Makers Studios in Rockville:
The Gallery season is in full swing and as we celebrate our 10th anniversary through March. We are offering wonderful exhibition programming with a new gallery coming online. Our Invited Artist Gallery – featuring well known artists from the DMV and beyond features monthly openings. Gallery 209 is next – hosting 19 member artists, the Gallery Hall with monthly themed exhibits for Resident Artists, and now the Lounge Gallery which will offer mini-solo exhibits for our residents so that they can plan and execute an exhibit from start to finish.
With a relaxed atmosphere we hear that there will also be coffee and hot chocolate for the taking. Our First Friday opening offers open studios, light fare sponsored by the Chesapeake Framing Company and craft beer for sale by Third Hill Brewing Co. of Silver Spring. Please come and join us to celebrate community.
Exhibits can be viewed all month long, six days a week. Please find embedded below the release, also attached along with an image for your use. Let me know if you need anything more – we are here to help. You can also browse information on our site: https://artistsandmakersstudios.com/december-2024-in-the-galleries-with-olney-art-association/
Artists & Makers Studios in Rockville Presents
Olney Art Association and “Small Works for a Big Anniversary”for the Month of December
Artists & Makers Studios on Parklawn Drive in Rockville is thrilled to host Olney Art Association in the Invited Artist Gallery for the month of December. The exhibit runs from December 4th through December 18th, with an opening reception on Friday, December 6th, 5 – 8pm. This Small Works exhibition features members’ work. In 1974 rural Olney was considered to be out in the country, with many active farms. Five people with a passion for creating original artwork started talking to each other about art. They didn’t have much formal art training.
Meeting in each other’s homes they shared ideas about art and started inviting local artists to participate and demonstrate art techniques. Over time Olney Art Association evolved as an organization. Art shows were planned and the public was invited and more people wanted to join to grow and share their creativity and love of art. With 70 member artists, the Association is now considered to be one of the premier art groups in the DMV. Enjoy additional exhibits “The Blues” with Resident Artists in the Gallery Hall, a mini-solo with Mark McAlister in the Lounge Gallery, a Pop-Up Shop with Colleen Darkow, along with nineteen Gallery 209 Member Artists exhibiting their latest work. Open Studios building wide will welcome visitors. Shop and support local working artists, makers, and professionals. Light fare sponsored by The Chesapeake Framing Company and craft beer will be offered for sale by Third Hill Brewing Co.
Olney Art Association - “Small Works for a Big Anniversary”
“The Blues” with Resident Artists
Mini-Solo with Mark McAlister
The 19 Member Artists of Gallery 209
Pop-Up Shop with Colleen Darkow
Opening Reception
5:00pm – 8:00pm, Friday, December 6, 2024
Artists & Makers Studios
11810 Parklawn Drive, Suite 210
Rockville, MD 20852
Meet the Artists – Saturday December 14th, 1-3pm
Viewing hours are 10:00am – 4:00pm, Monday-Saturday, and Sundays by chance or appointment.
