Congratulations to Artists & Makers Studios in Rockville, Maryland on its 11th anniversary, which in gallery years is like 100 years. The unique model for this amazing space, under the guiding hand of its hardworking owner and Executive Director, Judith Olivia HeartSong, had grown into other spaces in Oro Valley, Arizona, and in San Gabriel and North Hollywood in California.
We are delighted to be celebrating our 11th anniversary in March at our First Friday Gallery Opening! On March 6th from 5-8pm enjoy exhibits, open studios, food and drink, along with drawings for prizes. Come and join us and celebrate this ever-growing community now thriving in Arizona and California too! Please find embedded below and attached our press release, an image for your use, and a link to the same on our website to peruse. If there is anything we can do to provide more images or information – just ask.
https://artistsandmakersstudios.com/march-2026-11th-anniversary-in-the-galleries-with-rick-ruggles/
“Focus Pocus: Macrophotography” with Rick Ruggles
Mini-Solo for Patricia de Poel Wilberg
Artists & Makers Studios is pleased to host Rick Ruggles for the month of March and A&M’s 11th anniversary celebration. The exhibit will run from March 4th through March 25th, with a First Friday opening on March 6th from 5-8pm. Aiming his eye at the small details in everyday life, Rick explores the sometimes magical, often mysterious beauty in his field of view.
The subject matter is not always obvious, and often mysterious. The simplest frequently pedestrian textures & colors and shadows & patterns, are captured by smartphone, capable of yielding surprising depth and clarity, with the potential for larger scale presentation than viewers might expect.
Rick is captivated by the remarkable mundane in daily life. Rust, corrosion, failing paint, street structure, botanicals- all seem to seek Rick’s eye. He captures images in ways that are abstract, sometimes surreal, usually challenging the viewer to identify the subjects. His love of wordplay guides his offbeat choices for titles, doubling his delight, and hopefully that of viewers as well.
Patricia de Poel Wilberg will hang a mini-solo exhibit in the Lounge Gallery.
Enjoy the sculptural work of Francis Maduka Uduh in studio 11, along with nineteen Gallery 209 Member Artists exhibiting their latest work.
Open Studios building-wide will welcome visitors to visit and learn. Shop and support local working artists, makers, and professionals. Light fare generously sponsored each month by The Chesapeake Framing Company.
- Rick Ruggles “Focus Pocus: Macrophotography
- Mini-Solo for Patricia de Poel Wilberg
- The 19 Member Artists of Gallery 209
- The Sculptural Work of Francis Maduka Uduh
February Reception
5:00pm – 8:00pm, Friday, March 6th, 2026
Artists & Makers Studios
11810 Parklawn Drive, Suite 210
Rockville, MD 20852
Meet the Artist Saturday, March 21st, 12:00pm-3:00pm
