Visual artists of all levels are invited to paint alongside artist Pamela Wilde in a three-hour live model session.
The Havre de Grace Arts Collective is proud to announce the return of our Youth Arts Program as YAP+, a monthly series of art workshops to promote creativity for kids and their families.
Gallery 220 is pleased to present Open to Truth & Change, an exhibition of interactive, installation pieces curated by Liz Lawson, which will be on view July 28 through September 17, 2023. This grand opening of this show is free and open to the public, and will include a cash bar and live music by...
Lots of fun ways to celebrate: Lighthouse & Keeper's House are open 10 AM - 2 PM - with many special, free activities: 10-11 AM Storytime by Alexa Hauck (10-10:30) & Angela Pfeiffer (Havre de Grace Library, 10:30-11 12-2 PM Facepainting; free snow cones (while supply lasts) 1-3 PM Concert by Charlie Zahm (in the...
Keynote event of National Lighthouse Day: A Multi-Day Celebration, taking place at Concord Point Lighthouse. The Crossjacks is an acoustic music act, hailing from East Tennessee. They perform authentic sea shanties, Celtic and Romanian traditional and folk songs, old-time fiddle tunes and other Appalachian-based music. Ticket price includes one non-alcoholic beverage & appetizers. Cash bar...
Fun & free things to do at Concord Point Lighthouse & Keeper's House Museum on Aug. 6: Lighthouse & Keeper's House Museum open 1-5 PM - 1-3 PM: Mermaid Meet & Greet - 2-4 PM: Music by Feather & Flask, also free ice cream
The fun continues on the actual day designated as National Lighthouse Day: Free activities: 10 AM - 2 PM Lighthouse & Keeper's House open 10-11 AM Storytime by Lindsey Pope 11 AM - 12 PM Balloon sculptures by "Events by Jeff" 12-2 PM Face-painting, Snow cones Ticketed activity 10 AM - 1:30 PM Boat rides...
Come out for a night celebrating the literary arts - this month, POETRY SLAM!
Returning to Havre de Grace this Summer… “ALL ABOUT JOEL” is a Billy Joel musical tribute performance, conceived and presented with a tremendous amount of detail by the talented Long Island veteran singer/piano player, David Clark. David Clark continues to gain attention and popularity across the country with stunningly accurate piano playing, lead vocals, and...
Journey through a quarter-millennium of history with the Havre de Grace Mosaic Project 250! The sequel to the beloved Mosaic Project of 2022, Mosaic Project 250 expands the scope of incredible storytelling in the Upper Bay area from John Smith’s first encounter with the Susquehannock tribe in 1608 to Hurricane Isabel and its impact to...
The Havre de Grace Arts Collective is proud to announce the return of our Youth Arts Program as YAP+, a monthly series of art workshops to promote creativity for kids and their families!
Journey through a quarter-millennium of history with the Havre de Grace Mosaic Project 250! The sequel to the beloved Mosaic Project of 2022, Mosaic Project 250 expands the scope of incredible storytelling in the Upper Bay area from John Smith’s first encounter with the Susquehannock tribe in 1608 to Hurricane Isabel and its impact to...
Journey through a quarter-millennium of history with the Havre de Grace Mosaic Project 250! The sequel to the beloved Mosaic Project of 2022, Mosaic Project 250 expands the scope of incredible storytelling in the Upper Bay area from John Smith’s first encounter with the Susquehannock tribe in 1608 to Hurricane Isabel and its impact to...
Gallery 220 will be hosting an Open Studio Session: Nude Model hosted by Liz Lawson presented in partnership with The Havre de Grace Arts Collective
Join us for a night of celebrating the literary arts, presented by the HdG Arts Collective. This month is BOOK READING EDITION with D. A. Jennings. D.A. Jennings is an award-winning author of children's books, who teaches the fundamentals of creative writing course at Harford Community College. She also facilitates a literature group at BrightView Avondell -...
The 1st Annual AAH Gallery Crawl is the result of a collaboration between Harford Community College (HCC) and the Havre de Grace Arts Collective (HAC) that will create a fun, guided tour experience between Bel Air and Havre de Grace, highlighting both areas as magnets for the arts within Harford County. There will be (2)...
Come meet the featured artists of Open to Truth & Change at the show closing on Sunday, September 17th! The reception is a public event, and will include a cash bar and hors d'oeuvres. Please register in advance for headcount purposes. Please also mark your calendars for the next Gallery 220 exhibition: "The Art of...
Children ages 5-12 years old will learn to warp a loom and then use a variety of materials to weave a wall hanging. Supplies such as scissors, yarn and embellishments will be supplied. However, attendees will need to bring an 8x10 picture frame (or their own loom, if preferred) on which to weave. The Havre...
he Art of Drag seeks to explore the evolution, history and social impact of modern drag as both a visual and performance art. The exhibit will also highlight the stories behind the performers themselves, exploring themes such as survivorship, trauma-healing, and weight and body image, as well as socially imposed double standards regarding clothing and...
“Five Voices in Watercolor” is curated by Frank Spino and includes the works of five central Maryland artists including Joanna Barnum, Janet Belich, Matthew Bird, Kathleen Maling, and Frank Spino. All artists are affiliated with the American Watercolor Society (AWS), an organization whose mission is to foster the appreciation of watercolor media. A top goal...
DID YOU KNOW....? Artists Sunday was created in 2020 to encourage people to shop with artists and buy art as gifts during the holidays. So give something special, unique, and handcrafted this holiday season and support local artists and the local economy! ************************************************************************ GALLERIES TO CHECK OUT ************************************************************************ ARTS BY THE BAY GALLERY & CO-OP...
Join us for an exciting evening of holiday favorites with a twist! Melting Pot Big Band seamlessly blends progressive contemporary Big Band style with Rock, Funk, Latin Pop, and more! This unique and energetic band will have audiences swingin’ right into the holiday season. Presented by Melting Pot Big Band in partnership with the Havre...
Wine & Weaving Wednesday December 6 @ 7:00pm Gallery 220 in Havre de Grace $25 Includes materials and 1st glass of wine 410-939-1237 info@hdgartscollective.org
With a voice that contains, “the warmth of Tony Bennett, the bite and rhythmic sense of Sinatra, and the sly elegance of Nat ‘King' Cole,” critically acclaimed musician Alan Harris will croon his way into audience’s hearts. Join us for an unforgettable evening of jazz and that classic Christmas sound. Presented by Alan Harris in...
ABOUT THE EXHIBITION “Five Voices in Watercolor” is curated by Frank Spino and includes the works of five central Maryland artists including Joanna Barnum, Janet Belich, Matthew Bird, Kathleen Maling, and Frank Spino. All artists are affiliated with the American Watercolor Society (AWS), an organization whose mission is to foster the appreciation of watercolor media....
Come out for a night celebrating the literary arts - this month, POETRY SLAM! Readings are welcomed on the following conditions: Work must be original No props, nudity, instruments No hate speech Team pieces are fine Any topic welcomed PLEASE NOTE: THIS PERFORMANCE MAY INCLUDE SOME PROFANITY AND/OR ADULT THEMES. Recommended age: +18. All guests...
In this interactive art workshop children will learn to create a piece of art using paint and string as their "brush". We will also discuss color theory and colors while creating vibrate artwork. This workshop is geared towards children 3-8 but older children are welcome to register as the workshop can be scaled up. Adults...
Join us for this special family and community celebration of the memory and the legacy of DR. MARTIN LUTHER KING, JR.! The program will feature excerpts from some of Dr. King’s sermons and traditional gospel selections by The Mighty Men and The Women’s Choir of Clarks United Methodist Church. Guest readers will include Brian Chan,...
Polish-American Kinga Augustyn is a versatile New York City-based virtuoso concert violinist and recording artist. “Stylish and vibrant” (The Strad Magazine), and “beyond amazing, one hell of a violinist!” (The Fanfare Magazine), Ms. Augustyn has performed as a soloist with orchestras in North and South America, Europe and Asia, and they include the Roanoke Symphony...
Join us for a fun winter themed workshop! In this class we will draw snowmen and paint the background with watercolors learning about wax resist painting. This class is geared towards 4-10 year old's but is open to all children who would like to attend, younger children may need their adults help. Adults stay onsite...
Get ready for the return of Havre de Grace's biggest party of the year... The Havre de Grace Arts Collective's Annual MasquerAid Fundraiser & Gala!! Dance the night away and dine on the finest New Orleans-inspired savory and sweet dishes provided by some of your favorite local restaurants: Creole de Graw, Chefs of the Vandiver...
Opening Reception: Friday, March 15th from 6:00PM - 9:00PM Closing Reception: Sunday, April 28th from 2:00PM - 4:00PM "Gallery 220 is pleased to present "Whispers of Longing," an exhibition that explores the connection between visual art and poetry. The two artists in Whispers of Longing both pay close attention to details and nuances of feelings....
Join us for this very special community event in recognition of Women’s History Month! A diverse group of thirty local women will perform poetry by female American poets, including Maya Angelou, Suheir Hammad, Georgia Douglas Johnson, Cynthia Cruz, Adrienne Rich, and Iyanla Vanzant, as well as several original poems. If you attended last year’s Women’s...
Unleash your inner punk! Jenna Cipolloni, whose work is in the current Gallery 220 show "Whispers of Longing," leads this zine (pronnounced zeen) workshop. Participants will learn about the DIY history of zines, their role as a tool of creative self-publishing and community building, and different ways to make them. They will then create a...
Opening Reception: Friday, March 15th from 6:00PM – 9:00PM Closing Reception: Sunday, April 28th from 2:00PM – 4:00PM “Gallery 220 is pleased to present “Whispers of Longing,” an exhibition that explores the connection between visual art and poetry. The two artists in Whispers of Longing both pay close attention to details and nuances of feelings....
The HAC Arts & Entertainment Committee is proud to announce the continuation of our favorite new series from 2024: PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT SEMINARS FOR ARTISTS You've already found your passion; now, find the tools to be successful! This series of lectures and workshops is designed to help artists, merchants, and students learn the business-side of their...
The Havre de Grace Arts Collective and Steppingstone Farm Museum are pleased to announce the 1st Annual Susquehanna Quick Draw Plein Air Painting Competition! This new tradition will take place over the course of this year's Rowdy Rooster Festival & Disc Golf Tournament at Steppingstone and will feature (3) options for participants: PROFESSIONAL TRACK $25...
Join Havre de Grace author Lindsey Pope as she reads The ABCs of HdG: Fun and Facts in Havre de Grace, MD. This book is full of interesting people, landmarks and events, and is perfect for anyone who loves Havre de Grace or simply wants to learn more about the area. After the reading, kids...
The Havre de Grace Arts Collective and Steppingstone Farm Museum are pleased to announce the 1st Annual Susquehanna Quick Draw Plein Air Painting Competition! This new tradition will take place over the course of this year's Rowdy Rooster Festival & Disc Golf Tournament at Steppingstone and will feature (3) options for participants: PROFESSIONAL TRACK $25...
The Havre de Grace Arts Collective and Steppingstone Farm Museum are pleased to announce the 1st Annual Susquehanna Quick Draw Plein Air Painting Competition! This new tradition will take place over the course of this year's Rowdy Rooster Festival & Disc Golf Tournament at Steppingstone and will feature (3) options for participants: PROFESSIONAL TRACK $25...
It's LIT! Thursdays (2nd Thursday of every month) provides a unique literary open mic opportunity for original poets, authors, playwrights, and spoken word artists. Each month is a different theme highlighting a different genre of literary art. This month is.... POETRY SLAM! Readings are welcomed on the following conditions: Work must be original No props,...
Join Linnea for this special Mother's Day YAP workshop! Relax with your little one in the gallery during the Mommy & Me soundbath meditation. Afterwards, kids will have a chance to stretch their creative muscles while making Mother's Day cards! Want to see more from our past YAP events? Check us out online! Made possible...
The HdG Arts Collective Public Art Committee invites you to join us as we dedicate the newest public art installation on the Lock House Grounds, Saturday June 22nd at 1:00pm. "Samara" is a metal sculpture designed and created by artists Marguerite de Messières and Tsvetomir Naydenov. Samara was selected by the Havre de Grace Arts...
Join Gyleen Fitzgerald, internationally known author and quilt maker, as she performs a traditional bed turning. Bed Turning is a way to display quilts while telling their story. Bed turnings originated long ago as a social event. A married woman might hold a bed turning. Her heritage quilts would be piled on top of each...
Gallery 220 is pleased to present FLOAT, a curated group exhibition. During summer months with warmer weather, later sunsets, and vacations from school and work, one can begin to “float” through this time of year. Artists have explored variations on this theme, both in the literal and the abstract. They have presented these interpretations in...
It's LIT! Thursdays (2nd Thursday of every month) provides a unique literary open mic opportunity for original poets, authors, playwrights, and spoken word artists. Each month is a different theme highlighting a different genre of literary art. This month is.... POETRY SLAM! Readings are welcomed on the following conditions: Work must be original No props,...
Gallery 220 is pleased to present FLOAT, a curated group exhibition. During summer months with warmer weather, later sunsets, and vacations from school and work, one can begin to “float” through this time of year. Artists have explored variations on this theme, both in the literal and the abstract. They have presented these interpretations in...
This presentation highlights Lafayette’s Revolutionary War contributions and his association with Washington and the Continental Army’s leadership. The affection of Americans for the Marquis is examined through collectibles, memorabilia associated with Lafayette and artwork that memorializes his life and associations. In conjunction with the Lafayette Exhibition, the Havre de Grace Arts Collective will host “Cultural...
Seminar, workshop, and Q&A on how to make a living as an artist This workshop explores the reality of making a living as an artist or craftsperson who wants to sell their work from their studios or at craft shows and trade shows. This rapid fire, pull no punches overview of the crafts business discusses...
David Keltz gave his first performance as Edgar Allan Poe on Halloween night 1991 at Poe's grave. He has since performed in Prague, Czech Republic for the International Poe Festival, opening the Festival at the Rudolfinum Concert Hall with "The Bells." Stateside, he continues to bring Edgar Poe to life throughout the United States for...
Cultural Agitators is a conversation between history and contemporary art that reflects groups, individuals, or movements that shake things up and facilitate change. Artwork reflecting on what it means to be a "Cultural Agitator" will be on display throughout the gallery alongside historical artifacts with ties to Lafayette. The show is a collaboration between The...
Gallery 220 is pleased to present "Art from the Soldier" curated by Pam Wilde The full exhibition will be on view from Friday, Oct 25th through Sunday, Dec 8th with receptions scheduled for Friday, Oct 25th from 6pm - 9pm (show opening) and Sunday, Dec 8th from 2pm - 4pm (show closing). Both the opening...
The Havre de Grace Arts Collective PresentsA YOUTH TALENT SHOWCASE First in a Series Celebrating the Talents of Our Local Youth Saturday, October 26, 2024, 7:00 p.m. Gallery 220, 220 N. Washington Street, Havre de Grace, MD, 21078 Join us as we showcase and celebrate the remarkable musical talents of Ronnie Carrasquillo (piano), Byron Durham...
Todd Marcus is one of the few artists worldwide to focus on the bass clarinet as a main instrument in modern jazz with his small and large ensembles. His straight-ahead playing and compositions swing with fiery intensity balanced with delicate introspection. His music offers a strong melodic sensibility, draws from elements of his community work,...
Meet the artists exhibiting in “Art From the Soldier ” the exhibition on display at Gallery 220 from October 25 -December 8th, 2024 and learn about how art has impacted their lives after service. This is a free event, but please RSVP for headcount purposes!
Gallery 220 is hosting its first ever Artisan Market for the holidays! As you enjoy the Holly Jolly Days of Havre de Grace, stop in to discover the perfect handmade gift from local artists and artisans! Dates: 12/13: 5-8 PM 12/14: 12-5 PM 12/15: 12-5 PM
Literary Open Mic 2nd Thursday Every Month Doors open @ 6:30pm Cost $10
Join artist and curator Pamela Wilde for an artist demo and open studio drawing session with model in conjunction with "The Art of the Soldier" exhibition at Gallery 220 (on display October 25- Dec 8, 2024). This is a drawing. or charcoal based session. Please, NO PAINT. This is a free event, but please RSVP...
Gallery 220 is hosting its first ever Artisan Market for the holidays! As you enjoy the Holly Jolly Days of Havre de Grace, stop in to discover the perfect handmade gift from local artists and artisans! Dates: 12/13: 5-8 PM 12/14: 12-5 PM 12/15: 12-5 PM
Gallery 220 is hosting its first ever Artisan Market for the holidays! As you enjoy the Holly Jolly Days of Havre de Grace, stop in to discover the perfect handmade gift from local artists and artisans! Dates: 12/13: 5-8 PM 12/14: 12-5 PM 12/15: 12-5 PM
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