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SUMMARY:Every Picture Tells a Story\, Don’t It? People\, Places\, and Passing Moments
DESCRIPTION:LONGTIME CAPITAL GAZETTE PHOTOGRAPHER PAUL W. GILLESPIE PRESENTS\nEvery Picture Tells a Story\, Don’t It? \nExhibition of street portraits\, cosmic images and photographs capturing people\, places and passing moments opens Sept. 10 at Chesapeake Arts Center \nPhotography doesn’t end when Paul W. Gillespie’s workday does.\nFor more than three decades\, Gillespie has worked as a newspaper photojournalist\, photographing\nassignments throughout Anne Arundel County and beyond. But photography has never been limited to his\nwork. For years\, he has continued to photograph simply because it is how he experiences the world—from\nthe moon overhead to the people and passing moments he encounters on the street.\nThat personal work is at the heart of his new solo exhibition\, Every Picture Tells a Story\, Don’t It? People\,\nPlaces\, and Passing Moments\, opening Sept. 10 at the Patricia Barland Gallery at Chesapeake Arts Center.\nThe exhibition runs Sept. 10 through Nov. 8\, 2026\, with an opening reception from 6 to 8 p.m. Sept. 10.\nThe exhibition brings together Gillespie’s street portraits and work made primarily over the past several\nyears\, along with photographs of musicians\, places and fleeting moments that caught his attention. It also\nincludes photographs of the moon\, a subject dear to his heart. A selection of images from his Journalists\nMatter: Faces of the Capital Gazette project connects the exhibition to an important chapter of his life while\nkeeping the focus on the broader range of work he has made away from his newspaper assignments.\n“Photography doesn’t end when my workday does\,” Gillespie said. “I’ve been doing this for so long that it’s\nreally more a way of life than a job. I see someone or something that makes me stop. If it’s a person\, I want\nto meet them\, learn about them and\, hopefully\, capture something of their story in my photographs so I can\nshare it with others. My hope is that by sharing those stories\, we might become a little more understanding\nand empathetic toward one another.”\nGillespie’s approach remains rooted in the idea of photography as capturing a moment that existed in front\nof his camera. His photographs are\, above all\, records of moments he encountered and chose to preserve.\nAt the center of much of his work are the people he meets and the stories they carry\, with each photograph\nan attempt to convey something of who they are and what makes them worth seeing.\nThat approach is particularly evident in Gillespie’s street portraits\, many of which began with encounters\nthat developed into relationships over time. Rather than simply documenting a face\, he looks for a\nphotograph that can give viewers a glimpse of the person behind it.\nThe exhibition’s title reflects Gillespie’s belief that photographs can carry stories beyond the moment in\nwhich they were made. Sometimes the story is found in the circumstances surrounding the photograph.\nSometimes it is in the person looking back at the camera. And sometimes it is simply the moment itself.\nAfter three decades spent photographing assignments for newspapers\, Every Picture Tells a Story\, Don’t\nIt? offers Gillespie the opportunity to show viewers what he photographs when nobody is assigning the\nstory.\nGillespie is also available for an artist talk or panel discussion in connection with the exhibition. \nEXHIBITION INFORMATION\nEvery Picture Tells a Story\, Don’t It? People\, Places\, and Passing Moments\nPaul W. Gillespie\nPatricia Barland Gallery\nChesapeake Arts Center\nSept. 10–Nov. 8\, 2026\nOpening Reception:\nThursday\, Sept. 10\, 2026\n6–8 p.m.
URL:https://www.acaac.org/event/every-picture-tells-a-story-dont-it-people-places-and-passing-moments-2/
LOCATION:Chesapeake Arts Center\, 194 Hammonds Lane\, Studio 194\, Brooklyn Park\, MD\, MD\, 21225\, United States
CATEGORIES:Exhibit,Reception
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ORGANIZER;CN="Chesapeake Arts Center":MAILTO:info@chesapeakearts.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260912T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260912T200000
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SUMMARY:Elements in Time Exhibition and Reception
DESCRIPTION:Jo Fleming Contemporary Art is delighted to present “Elements in Time\,” a new exhibition of mixed-media abstract paintings by Maryland-based artist Sally Rhudy. \nDrawing inspiration from ancient civilizations\, lost knowledge and the enduring language of symbols\, Rhudy’s richly layered works explore the relationship between humanity\, time and the natural elements. Ancient glyphs\, marks and fragments emerge and disappear beneath successive layers\, creating paintings that feel at once archaeological yet are bold\, colorful and contemporary. \nAlso on show will be a selection Rachel Waldron works that combine family photographs\, drawing\, painting and printmaking to explore the threads that connect generations. \nExhibition Dates: September 2-30\, 2026 \nArtist Reception: September 12\, 5:30–7:30 (talk at 6pm)
URL:https://www.acaac.org/event/elements-in-time-exhibition-and-reception/
LOCATION:Jo Fleming Contemporary Art\, 68 Maryland Avenue\, Annapolis\, Maryland\, 21401
CATEGORIES:Exhibit,Reception,Visual
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ORGANIZER;CN="Jo Fleming Contemporary Art":MAILTO:jo@jofleming.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260912T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260912T193000
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SUMMARY:Reception - Miguel Braceli: UNBURIAL
DESCRIPTION:Join us as we ponder the meaning of the Annapolis Liberty Tree\, which was felled in 1999 after lording over St. John’s College’s front lawn for more than three centuries. A witness tree\, it was the site of meetings of the Sons of Liberty prior to the revolution. More recently\, it was the backdrop for scores of graduations.   \nToday\, amid the 250th anniversary of the United States\, what should we make of the tree’s absence? Is this a time to reconsider our notions of liberty? These questions are central to Braceli’s project\, though the question he has chosen to pose is more poetic and enigmatic: “Can you whisper to me\, the last breath of a tree?” \nThis project takes the form of a temporary outdoor sculpture on the college’s front lawn\, and a related installation in the main gallery. This fall\, stay tuned for a series of community-driven “whisper conversations” inside the installation. \nThank you to the Chesapeake Crossroads Heritage Area and the Maryland Heritage Areas Authority for their generous support of this project.  \nPARKING\nParking is free for this event in the campus parking lots off of St. John’s Street.
URL:https://www.acaac.org/event/reception-miguel-braceli-unburial/
LOCATION:Elizabeth Myers Mitchell Art Museum\, 60 College Avenue\, Annapolis\, Maryland\, 21401
CATEGORIES:Reception
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SUMMARY:Reception - Surveilled or Seen: Sinew of Trust in the Video of Marina Abramović and Lynda Benglis
DESCRIPTION:What is the difference between being looked at versus being witnessed? Between being invasively surveilled versus deeply seen? Marina Abramović and Lynda Benglis—with Rest Energy (1980) and Monitor (1999)\, respectively—explore what it costs us to trust each other and how important it is that we do. As we watch these two videos unfold\, we are invited to sit with how much social cynicism deteriorates us\, if we allow it to take over and transform our will to trust into one to control. As an antidote to this\, each artist seems to posit that we must instead relinquish control if we hope to be loved. Love\, then\, becomes indistinguishable from the act of choosing not to monitor someone fearfully\, but to witness them vulnerably. It is a terrifying and brave\, humbling\, and life-giving choice. We hope watching these works of art helps it become easier to make. \nFunding for this project was provided by Laura Ricciardelli and David Watt\, and the Arts Council for Anne Arundel County. This exhibition was curated by Jenny Cawood.  \nPARKING: Free parking is available for this event at either of the campus parking lots off of St. John’s Street. \nImage: Marina Abramović and Ulay\, “Rest Energy\,” 1980.
URL:https://www.acaac.org/event/reception-surveilled-or-seen-sinew-of-trust-in-the-video-of-marina-abramovic-and-lynda-benglis/
LOCATION:Elizabeth Myers Mitchell Art Museum\, 60 College Avenue\, Annapolis\, Maryland\, 21401
CATEGORIES:Reception
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260923T173000
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SUMMARY:Imprint 2026 Closing Reception
DESCRIPTION:Printmaking is a dynamic and versatile form of artistic expression that bridges tradition and innovation. It allows artists to explore repetition\, texture\, and process while communicating powerful ideas and imagery. Help us celebrate all the incredible work featured in the show while enjoying complimentary refreshments at the Imprint Closing Reception!
URL:https://www.acaac.org/event/imprint-2026-closing-reception/
LOCATION:Maryland Hall\, 801 Chase St.\, Annapolis\, MD\, 21401\, United States
CATEGORIES:Reception,Visual
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ORGANIZER;CN="Maryland Federation of Art":MAILTO:info@mdfedart.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260924T180000
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SUMMARY:Siren Theatre Collective Mini Golf Classic "Fore The Arts" Fundraiser & Silent Auction
DESCRIPTION:🎭⛳ Siren Theatre Collective Golf Classic: Fore The Arts! \nJoin us for an evening of friendly competition\, great company\, and community support at Siren Theatre Collective’s Mini Golf Fundraiser. Purchase today\, space is limited for this fundraiser. \nTickets are $26\, in honor of Siren’s 2026 launch! \n📅 Thursday\, September 24\n🕕 6:00–8:00 PM * Golfers on the green no later than 6:30pm\, awards ceremony at 7:45pm\n📍 Severna Park Golf Center \nWhether you’re a mini golf champion or just in it for the laughs\, this relaxed\, low-pressure event is the perfect way to support local theatre while enjoying a fun night out. Relax in our private event pavilion and enjoy all the action on the green. \nYour ticket includes:\n⛳ A round of mini golf\n🧵 An exclusive Siren Theatre Collective embroidered golf iron on patch for the first 40 registrations\n🥨 Light refreshments\n🏆 A chance to win the coveted Siren Jacket of Champions\n🎭 The opportunity to support bold\, inclusive community theatre right here in Anne Arundel County \nThe golf may be casual\, but the impact is real! Every ticket helps Siren Theatre Collective continue creating engaging performances\, educational opportunities\, and welcoming artistic spaces where everyone belongs. \nBeer and cocktails will be available for purchase from the venue throughout the evening. \nBring your friends\, challenge your family\, or put together a team for a little friendly rivalry. No golf experience is necessary—just come ready to have fun while helping Siren Theatre Collective grow.
URL:https://www.acaac.org/event/siren-theatre-collective-mini-golf-classic-fore-the-arts-fundraiser-silent-auction/
LOCATION:Severna Park Golf Center\, 1257 Ritchie Highway\, Arnold\, MD\, 21012\, United States
CATEGORIES:Reception
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260926T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260926T180000
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SUMMARY:Landscapes of the Americas 2026 Closing Reception
DESCRIPTION:From the oceans surrounding it to the mountains dividing it\, the Americas are home to some of the world’s most powerful and striking landscapes. Join us as we celebrate the entire exhibition!
URL:https://www.acaac.org/event/landscapes-of-the-americas-2026-closing-reception/
LOCATION:Circle Gallery\, 18 State Circle\, Annapolis\, MD\, 21401\, United States
CATEGORIES:Reception,Visual
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