Strathmore Fine Art
With more than two-dozen exhibitions a year, educational programs for children
and adults by professional artists and curators, and state-of-the-art gallery
space, Strathmore is a premier art institution of the mid-Atlantic region.
Throughout its spacious galleries on the first and
second floors of the Mansion, Strathmore offers art
lovers an eye-catching and thought-provoking array of
works in every medium by artists from the region, the
nation, and around the world. In addition to mounting
its own exhibitions, Strathmore collaborates with renowned
museums and other art institutions, such as the Baltimore
Museum of Art, the Walters Art Gallery, and the Corcoran
Gallery of Art.
Please click on a link below to jump to a specific
exhibition, or scroll through the following to explore
the wide range of gallery offerings Strathmore will
have on display for the next few months.
- For tours for groups of 10 or more, please call
the Fine Art office at (301) 581-5146.
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Featured Works
Potomac Valley Watercolorists
April 1, 2008 - April 30, 2008 Enjoy select creations from one of the region's most robust artist communities.
MANSION, INVITATIONAL GALLERY
Baltimore Watercolor Society
April 12, 2008 - May 24, 2008 Juried by painter, author and workshop instructor Skip Lawrence, the 123rd Annual Exhibition by the Baltimore Watercolor Society features works by artists throughout the region.
MANSION, FIRST FLOOR GALLERIES & GUDELSKY GALLERY SUITE
Art Talk for Adults
Saturday, April 12, 1 p.m.
Free, no reservations required.
Children's Talk and Tour
Saturday, April 12 at 10:15 a.m.
A special kid-friendly guided tour of current exhibitions, focusing on the highlights of medium, form and concept. Children must be accompanied by and adult, and must be at least 5 years old. Free. Reservations required. Please call (301) 581-5109.
Light and Color in Watercolor Art
In conjunction with this exhibition, watercolor artist Margaret Kranking will discuss the use of light and color in watercolor art.
April 21 at 11 AM
TICKETS: $10 per person.
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Annual Congressional Art Competition
May 1, 2008 - May 31, 2008 High school students from across the 8th Congressional district compete in this showcase sponsored by Congressman Chris Van Hollen. See winners from around our area.
MANSION, INVITATIONAL GALLERY
Common Bond XI
May 31, 2008 - July 12, 2008 The Common Bond Exhibition embodies Strathmore's value for building community through the arts. The initial exhibition began with Howard University-affiliated artists John P. Beckley, Richard Fitzhugh, Barbara Hardaway and Wayland House in 1996 and has blossomed into an exhibition of works of more than 30 African-American artists, all with a link to the original four. Weaving together a variety of media and themes, this outstanding exhibition is a rich celebration of meaningful artistic expression.
Art Talk
June 7, 1 p.m.
An afternoon of education! Strathmore's Director of Fine Art Millie S. Shott leads a special tour of Common Bond. Participants have the opportunity to ask questions and learn more about many exciting works. Free.
The Art of Edith Strange
June 3, 2008 - July 12, 2008 A retrospective of the work of watercolor, collage and miniatures artist Edith Strange.
Strathmore at 25 Retrospective Exhibition
July 19, 2008 - September 30, 2008 Invitational Gallery
A historical exhibition of the people, programs and events that have connected Strathmore to this community since opening its doors as an arts organization 25 years ago. Explore the photographs, stories and artifacts of our quarter-century evolution.
Sumi-e Society
July 19, 2008 - August 23, 2008 Sumi-e Society of America
45th Annual Juried Exhibition
M. Stephen Doherty, Judge
Liang Wei, Judge
Main Galleries
East Asian brush paintings and calligraphic representations in both traditional and contemporary styles comprise this elegant exhibition.
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