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September 2022 in the Galleries

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Artists & Makers Studios presents Tory Cowles “Reflections: Fire on the Water” with Resident Artist exhibit “Perspectives”, and the talented Member Artists of Gallery 209

(Rockville, MD) – Artists & Makers Studios on Parklawn Drive in Rockville hosts the work of Tory Cowles in her solo exhibit “Reflections: Fire on the Water”, the Resident Artists’ “Perspectives” exhibit – along with new work in Gallery 209 and building-wide Open Studios. The September 10th opening will run from 11am – 3pm. Cowles says “The news is so bleak right now.  This show is a recognition of how much is at stake in the world, of how much we have to lose.  It’s also a memorial to a healthy planet, strong democracies, and relative peace on earth.  And finally, these pieces convey the enduring regenerative nature of the basic elements of fire, earth and water, even in the face of catastrophic threats.” The Resident Artists will fill the beautiful Gallery Hall with an exhibit titled “Perspectives”, and the Artists of Gallery 209 will feature new work in the large Gallery and adjoining halls for visitors to discover.

“Reflections: Fire on the Water” with Tory Cowles
“Perspectives” exhibit with the Resident Artists
The Artists of Gallery 209

Opening Reception
11:00 AM – 3:00 PM, Saturday, September 10th, 2022

“Meet the Artist” with Tory Cowles 11:00 AM – 3:00 PM, September 17th, 2022

Artists & Makers Studios
11810 Parklawn Drive, Suite 210
Rockville, MD 20852

Exhibits will run from August 31st through September 21st. Viewing hours are 10:00 AM – 4:00 PM, Monday-Saturday, and Sundays by chance or appointment. Masks firmly covering nose and mouth are required in the building.

Artists & Makers Studios on Parklawn Drive in Rockville, established in October 2014 by artist and arts community builder Judith HeartSong, is a 13,000 sq. ft. facility is home to 87 artists, and 80 student artists. Artists & Makers Studios – Oro Valley, AZ is a jewel box location with 15 resident artists, 3,575 sq ft of studios, galleries, and flex-classroom space. A&M Studios is dedicated to providing a supportive and vibrant environment for artists to realize their creative goals – through studio practice, collaboration, education, opportunities, networking and connecting with the community beyond our doors.

Artists and Makers Studios Press Release SEPT2022 Parklawn Exhibits

July 2022 in the Galleries at Parklawn

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Artists & Makers Studios is delighted to present “Moments” with Jeff A. Evans, along with animal-themed art by Resident Artists, and the Member Artists of Gallery 209

(Rockville, MD) – Artists & Makers Studios on Parklawn Drive in Rockville hosts the work of Jeff A. Evans in the exhibit “Moments”, the Resident Artists’ “Animal” exhibit – along with new work in Gallery 209 and building-wide Open Studios. The July 9th opening will run from 11am – 3pm. Lives are often connected, like dots, by the “moments” that inspire us from one place in time to the next.  Jeff A. Evans has travelled across the country for the last several years and for him, these moments of inspiration are often found in the people he meets and the places he sees along this path.  Rather than instantaneously capturing these moments on his smart phone, Evans has made a commitment to tell the story of this journey in the genre of plein air painting.  Akin to a singer songwriter with a quick melody of their experiences, it has been his ambition to capture insight and experiences through a visual medium.  These “moments” are but one perspective, or his point of view.  Jeff hopes they will continue to inspire an audience and perhaps take on an evolving story of their own, in the eye of the beholder.  Thank you for sharing in this journey. The animal-themed works of Resident Artists will fill the Gallery Hall, and the Artists of Gallery 209 will feature new work in the large Gallery and adjoining halls.

“Moments” with Jeff A. Evans
“Animal” exhibit with the Resident Artists
The Artists of Gallery 209

Opening Reception
11:00 AM – 3:00 PM, Saturday, July 9th, 2022

Artists & Makers Studios
11810 Parklawn Drive, Suite 210
Rockville, MD 20852

Exhibits for Jeff A. Evans and Resident Artists will run from June 29th through July 27th. Office closed July 1-5th. Gallery 209’s exhibit will run from June 30th through July 27th. Viewing hours are 10:00 AM – 4:00 PM, Monday-Saturday, and Sundays by chance or appointment. Masks firmly covering nose and mouth are required in the building.

Artists & Makers Studios on Parklawn Drive in Rockville, established in October 2014 by artist and arts community builder Judith HeartSong, is a 13,000 sq. ft. facility is home to 87 artists, and 80 student artists. Artists & Makers Studios – Oro Valley, AZ is a jewel box location with 15 resident artists, 3,575 sq ft of studios, galleries, and flex-classroom space. A&M Studios is dedicated to providing a supportive and vibrant environment for artists to realize their creative goals – through studio practice, collaboration, education, opportunities, networking and connecting with the community beyond our doors.

Artists and Makers Studios Press Release JULY 2022

March 2022 in the Galleries at Parklawn

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Artists & Makers Studios in Rockville will Feature the Work of Marcie Wolf-Hubbard in March

(Rockville, MD) – Artists & Makers Studios on Parklawn Drive in Rockville is pleased to present the work of Marcie Wolf-Hubbard in her solo exhibit “The Weight of Our Environment” and her connection made during the pandemic with the figure and nature – along with two additional exhibits and Open Studios. The March 5th opening will run from 11am – 3pm. Enjoy additional exhibits – “Dark and Light” with A&M Resident Artists, and Gallery 209 Member Artists exhibiting their latest works. In “The Weight of our Environment,” Marcie reveals her connection made during the pandemic with the figure and nature. Her initial charcoal drawings, embedded in encaustic medium, become the subject of her encaustic paintings. Additionally, she has translated her 2D drawings to 3D sculptures in wood cutouts, standing forms, and tiny interiors—- created environments for her figures. Her work includes papier mache, cardboard, and encaustic paint. Marcie Wolf-Hubbard is supported in part by funding from the Montgomery County Government and the Arts & Humanities Council of Montgomery County. Exhibit curated by Cathy Hirsh.

“The Weight of Our Environment” with Marcie Wolf-Hubbard
“Dark and Light” with Resident Artists
The Artists of Gallery 209

Opening Reception
11:00 AM – 3:00 PM, Saturday, March 5th, 2022
Artists & Makers Studios
11810 Parklawn Drive, Suite 210
Rockville, MD 20852

Exhibits for Marcie Wolf-Hubbard and the Resident Artists will run from March 2nd through March 23rd. Gallery 209’s exhibit will run from March 2nd through March 28th. Viewing hours are 10:00 AM – 4:00 PM, Monday-Saturday, and Sundays by chance or appointment. Masks firmly covering nose and mouth are required in the building.

Artists & Makers Studios on Parklawn Drive in Rockville, established in October 2014 by artist and arts community builder Judith HeartSong, is a 13,000 sq. ft. facility is home to 87 artists, and 80 student artists. Artists & Makers Studios – Oro Valley, AZ is now a one-year-old jewel box location with 15 resident artists, 3,575 sq ft of studios, galleries, and flex-classroom space. A&M Studios is dedicated to providing a supportive and vibrant environment for artists to realize their creative goals – through studio practice, collaboration, education, opportunities, networking and connecting with the community beyond our doors.

Artists and Makers Studios Press Release MARCH 2022

Gallery 209 re-joins Artists & Makers Studios

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Gallery 209 will have its “Grand Re-Opening” in December!  There will be two artist receptions, December 4 and December 11, 11 am to 3 pm at its new location, Artists and Makers Studios, 11810 Parklawn Drive in Rockville, MD.

The gallery provides a venue for local visual artists and sculptors, most MAA members, to show their work through changing exhibits each month. Participating artists, each with their own unique style, use different media in their work: watercolor, oil, acrylic, encaustic, color pencil, ink, fiber, mixed media, collage, metal, wood, glass, and other materials.

Gallery 209 was located at Artists and Makers Studios 2 on Wilkins Avenue from February 2017 to August 2019 when it had to close after losing its rental space.

During its previous operation, Gallery 209 became a favorite destination for the metropolitan Washington art community.  Its award-winning artists produced interesting and dynamic shows—truly visual feasts–every month.  Consequently, it was awarded the “Best in Rockville” Art Gallery Award for the three years it was in operation.

The 18 artists of Gallery 209 look forward to continuing this tradition once again.

Marcia Bhorjee          
Jamie Downs              
Janet Fox                    
Cathy Hirsh                  
Jim Hoehn                  
Jennifer Howard        
Angela Lacy                
Frank Mancino         
Barbara Mandel         
Geri Olson                   
Margaret Polcawich   
Jeanne Powell
Ann Schaefer            
Patrick Sieg                 
Vicky Surles                
Maduka Francis Uduh
Anastasia Walsh        
Patricia Zannie

The gallery will be open to visitors whenever the Artists & Makers Studios building is open: Monday-Saturday, 10am – 4 pm, for First Saturday Opening Receptions each month, 11 am to 3 pm, and for monthly special events.  Or anytime, by appointment.

For further information, please visit http:// www.Gallery209Art.com, or contact artists@Gallery209Art.com.

Facebook:   https://www.facebook.com/Gallery209Art   Instagram:  @gallery209art

JULY – AUGUST 2021 in the Galleries

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Artists & Makers Studios – Oro Valley, AZ
Bold and Vibrant Local Artists Showcase in Main Gallery

(Oro Valley, AZ) – Artists & Makers Studios in Oro Valley is pleased to announce a new gallery exhibition featuring local Plein Air Painting group “Sonoran Plein Air Painters.” Their exciting new show “Sonoran Sizzle” will be featured in our Main Gallery and Gallery Hall; and will be on display through the end of August 2021. These paintings in Plein Air keep the French Impressionist tradition alive and are representative of our beautiful Sonoran Desert—from where they draw inspiration for their work; to portray our beautiful and vibrant corner in the world. The galleries are open: Friday 12pm – 6pm, Saturday 10am – 4pm and Sunday 12pm – 6pm, or by appointment.

Office Hours
Friday 12:00 PM – 6:00 PM, Saturday 10:00 AM – 4:00 PM, & Sunday 12:00 PM – 6:00 PM

Artists & Makers Studios – Oro Valley
Steam Pump Village
11061 North Oracle Road, Suite 150
Oro Valley, AZ 85737

Plan to visit and see the galleries, and the studios which are full and on waitlist. Currently masks firmly covering nose and mouth, and social distancing are required.

Artists & Makers Studios on Parklawn Drive in Rockville, Maryland, established in October 2014 by artist and arts community builder Judith HeartSong, is a 13,000 sq. ft. facility and is home to 87 artists and 80 student artists. Artists & Makers Studios – Oro Valley, AZ is now a one year old jewel box location with 3,575 sq ft of studios, galleries and flex-classroom space. A&M Studios is dedicated to providing a supportive and vibrant environment for artists to realize their creative goals – through studio practice, collaboration, education, opportunities, networking and connecting with the community beyond our doors.

work by Jacqueline Chanda

Spring 2021 in the Gallery

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Artists & Makers Studios Parklawn Hosts
“My Picture Tells a Story” with Neal Schlosburg

(Rockville, MD) – Artists & Makers Studios on Parklawn Drive in Rockville is proud to feature the work of Neal Schlosburg in our first 2021 exhibit. “My Picture Tells a Story” features twenty stories by twenty people – a unique portrait study in human emotions.

“Sharing emotions and troubling stories with family members or close friends is difficult for many people. We are afraid of what another will think of us. Society tells us not to burden another with our troubles.

Instead, many of us internalize them, blow them off when we need to share them, even tell them to an inappropriate person. It affects our moods, our outlook, our day-to-day life, and our relationships. Some swear they will take these feelings and stories to their grave. Unfortunately, some do sooner than later.

People tell me their personal stories and I listen to them without judgement. In telling their stories, I use unique images. My work shows sharing personal, emotional stories can be safe. Yours can be too.”

“My Picture Tells a Story”  with Neal Schlosburg
March 16th through June 26th, 2021

Artists & Makers Studios
11810 Parklawn Dr., Suite 210
Rockville, MD 20852

Visit A&M1 Parklawn with timed tickets to view this very special exhibit. A mask firmly covering nose and mouth, as well as strict social distancing are required at this time for entry into the building. Interested parties can order date and time slot tickets on the artist’s website.

Each slot is limited to six tickets. https://mypicturetellsastory.com/

Come discover the most welcoming artspace in the area.

Artists & Makers Studios on Parklawn Drive in Rockville, established in October 2014 by artist and arts community builder Judith HeartSong, is a 13,000 sq. ft. facility is home to 66 resident artists. A&M Studios is dedicated to providing a supportive and vibrant environment for artists to realize their creative goals – through studio practice, collaboration, education, opportunities, networking and connecting with the community beyond our doors.

Press Release for Spring 2021 Exhibit

Artists Sunday – November 29th, 2020

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Artists & Makers Studios has partnered with #ArtistsSunday, a national movement to encourage consumers to #ShopArt the Sunday after Thanksgiving, and give artist-created gifts this holiday season. It’s like Black Friday or Small Business Saturday – but ESPECIALLY for art and handmade. Join us in supporting our local artists and shop for art the Sunday after Thanksgiving.

For artists and makers alike! Artists in all mediums are invited to join Artists Sunday, a national promotion and event encouraging consumers to shop with artists and craftspeople. Join this free nationwide marketing campaign here: https://artistssunday.com/artists/ 

Support our local artists this holidays and shop art on November 29 – Artists Sunday – the Sunday after Thanksgiving! Give unique, artist-created gifts this year. Find your favorite artists and discover new craftspeople here: 

Meet our Resident Artists – from Metro DC and Oro Valley/Tucson, AZ! See more here.

Artists Sunday Artists from across the country here.

SUMMER Virtually 2020

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JULY VIRTUAL 2020 EXHIBIT for BADC – “Still We Rise”

Artists & Makers Studios Parklawn will share our July Black Artists of DC exhibit virtually on FaceBook due to COVID-19, and we await public health guidance regarding our exhibit schedule for the rest of this calendar year.

The art center is currently closed to the public to protect the artists. Visit our Facebook page to see artist profiles, and check out their websites to shop with them right now from home! Help support the creative economy.

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11810 Parklawn Drive, Suite 210
Rockville, MD 20852

NEW – Affiliate A&M Memberships for Artists!

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“Artists & Makers Studios is dedicated to providing a supportive and vibrant environment for artists to realize their creative goals – through studio practice, collaboration, education, opportunities, networking and connecting with the community beyond our doors.”

Part of our vision is to support, each and every day, the artists in our community and beyond. While we host a population of practicing metro-area artists, we also work to help grow the careers of artists with studios elsewhere through the sharing of information & opportunities and connections with designers, consultants, and gallery professionals who place and showcase artists’ work. 

In 2020 we are offering an annual Affiliate Membership to artists which will allow a profile on our high-traffic site, free application for solo exhibits, participation in two Open Studio Weekends per year, promotion of accolades and exhibits through social media as appropriate, and access to special opportunities that come across our Executive Director’s desk on a regular basis.

This membership may be renewed each January, and is just $100. Membership fees may be paid via PayPal by entering the following email address: Judith@ArtistsAndMakersStudios.com

After confirmation of payment, please send your resume/bio, your website URL, 1(one) 300dpi image of your work, and phone number and or email address if you would like them listed on our site with your profile to Judith@ArtistsAndMakersStudios.com

Kathy Moore Wilson, Affiliate

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I love to draw more than just about anything, and I draw and paint nearly every day.  I have been drawing since I could hold a pencil, but it took me years before I considered doing it full time.  In my upbringing and education, it was more of a pastime or hobby, but not a stable profession.  I started my professional career as a cartographer.  It took a long time to evolve from cartographer, to fine artist and illustrator, graphic designer, and then animator.  But the artist in me would not be contained and found a way out.

I started out by drawing maps, using traditional tools such as pen & ink. I later moved on to coloredKathy Wilson smiling_elephant 6x9 72 dpi pencils and paint.  I found I had a special love for drawing portraits of children and animals.  These are the subjects I draw and paint the most.

Over the years I began to learn to use a camera, and software such as Adobe Photoshop and Corel Painter to create drawings and paintings.  I then learned Adobe After Effects and Adobe Premiere to create animations and videos to make my drawings move.  This eventually led to my going back to school and earning a Master’s Degree in Motion Media Design.

I have been greatly influenced by children’s book illustrators, particularly when the illustrations are rendered in pen and ink, or black and white pencil.

Chris Van Allsburg, Brian Selznick, and Brett Helquist are three of my favorite illustrators.

The painters who have influenced me are too numerous to list.  I will always love all of the French Impressionists, but Mary Cassatt will always be my favorite.  I love how she took simple domestic scenes and managed to show the wonder and contentment in the everyday.

I love Andrew Wyeth for his emotional, limited palette watercolors, and the illustrator and painter Alan Lee for his pencil, pen & ink, and watercolor forest imagery.  I am also inspired by Edward Hopper for his use of color and light and for also for his ability to capture emotion and to tell a story with everyday scenes.

There are many animators who I admire: Brad Bird, John Lasseter, Glen Keane, Chuck Jones, Joanna Quinn, Ollie Johnston and Frank Thomas.  Their stories are flooded with emotion and feeling, and their characters are very real to us.  These fine directors, producers and artists all motivated me to first dip my toe in the world of animation and video, as well as simply inspiring me to be a better artist.

It is important that to me that I express emotion and tell stories and teach with my art.  If I can get an emotional response, then I feel that the art I have created has fulfilled its purpose.

Creating art brings me joy.

Boris Lermontov: Why do you want to dance? [Vicky thinks for a short while]
Victoria Page: Why do you want to live? [Lermontov is surprised at the answer]
Boris Lermontov: Well I don’t know exactly why, er, but I must.
Victoria Page: That’s my answer too.
—From “The Red Shoes”

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