Gallary 220

Gallery 220 is pleased to present Essential Connections 2, a group exhibition curated by Heidi Neff and Kayla Smith on view June 2 through July 16, 2023. This grand opening of this show is free and open to the public, and will include a cash bar and live music by Feather + Flask. Please register in advance for this *free event.* We look forward to to seeing you there! ABOUT THE EXHIBITION Essential Connections 2 explores the relationship (or dramatic…

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 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…

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 self-expression across genders. A key aspect of Gallery 220’s mission as a fine art gallery is to “ intellectually provocative artistic discourse.” For this show…

“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 of most watercolorists is to be juried into the annual AWS exhibit staged in New York, NY. All five of the artists featured in this…

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

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. A top goal of most watercolorists is to be juried into the annual AWS exhibit staged in New York, NY. All five of the artists…

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 must stay onsite and younger children may need their adults help. This workshop is held at Gallery 220 in downtown Havre de Grace

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 for the duration of the class.

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. Bart O’Reilly’s minimal abstractions are reminiscent of a distant memory that feels tangible and then slips away. Jenna Cipolloni’s poems feel like a hushed conversation…

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 zine of their own with guidance from Jenna. This workshop is open to teens and adults. All materials are provided, but participants are welcome to…

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. Bart O’Reilly’s minimal abstractions are reminiscent of a distant memory that feels tangible and then slips away. Jenna Cipolloni’s poems feel like a hushed conversation…

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 chosen passion. Each seminar will be themed to a specific topic and led by an experienced professional with firsthand knowledge in key areas like... Grant…

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 will create their own paintings of Concord Point Lighthouse using paint, tape, and negative space! Workshop led by Laura Numsen. Check out our additional YAP+…

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, 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:…

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 by funding from the Maryland State Arts Council, Harford County Cultural Arts Board, Harford County Government, and the City of Havre de Grace, as well…

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 other in the bed. The hostess would then turn them back one by one as she explained each pattern. Afterwards, please enjoy Gallery 220’s current…

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 the forms of paintings, drawings, sculpture, multimedia, photography, and site specific installation pieces. Take a step out of the heat and float through this summer…