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SUMMARY:Tom Farris: alterNative Closing Reception
DESCRIPTION:Tom Farris: alterNative\nDates: September 15 – October 22\, 2026\nClosing Reception: Thursday\, October 22\, 4:00-6:00pm\nVisiting Artist Workshop: Wednesday\, October 21\, 1:00-3:00pm in CADE 310 \nJoin us for the Cade Gallery’s fall exhibition\, “Tom Farris: alterNative\,” featuring the work of Cherokee and Otoe-Missouria artist Tom Farris. This one-person exhibition includes work in a variety of media—digital prints\, sculpture\, paintings\, view masters\, and found object sculptures—from throughout Farris’s decades-long career. The overarching themes of Farris’s work have remained consistent throughout. Whether in his pedal car My First War Pony\, the Star Wars-inspired When the Sith Hits the Fan\, a Roy Lichtenstein inspired blonde woman with a familiar thought bubble that reads I’m Part Cherokee\, but Can’t Prove It\, or his Instant Ledger Art-o-Matic that projects View Master images on ledger paper\, Farris is equally concerned with “all things popular culture” as he is with American Indian art\, stereotypes\, and representing his cultural identity as a member of the Cherokee Nation and the Otoe-Missouria tribe. \nFarris’s work is deceptively easy to take in\, with its references to Superman\, Batman\, Star Wars\, View Masters\, slot machines\, and skateboards. On closer look\, however\, those pop culture references are filtered through Farris’s background in American Indian art and his personal and cultural identity. For example\, Cherokee syllabary\, developed to ensure the continuation of the Cherokee Nation’s language\, makes a frequent appearance in Farris’s artwork. In his graphic and boldly colored Indigenized Superman (who wears the typical Superman colors and costume)\, the figure’s short hair is now long and the “S” Superman logo\, now appears as the Cherokee character for “S.” Similarly\, his painting of the Batman logo is now emblazed with the Cherokee word for “Batman.” \nIn other works\, Farris references Ledger art\, so-called because the works were drawn on lined ledger paper. Ledger art was popular in the nineteenth century\, the time of mass removals\, allowing many Native people to document their history on their own terms. His view master work\, Instant Ledger Art-o-Matic\, includes a 1930s View Master projector which projects his artworks onto a small sheet of ledger paper\, thus creating “instant ledger art.” \nThat Lichtenstein inspired blonde with her thought bubble\, “I’m Part Cherokee\, but Can’t Prove It\,” appears\, on closer inspection\, on the pages of a bound book\, a first edition of the Dawes Rolls. The Dawes Act allowed the President to break up reservation lands for allotment of land parcels to the Five Civilized Tribes. The Rolls included both those approved for land allotment and those disapproved or rejected. The blonde woman references those individuals who were “Part Cherokee\,” but because they could not prove it\, were rejected from the rolls and thus from allotment. \nA recent work\, Culture Over Commodity\, addresses food sovereignty and the deleterious effects of introducing mass produced food\, some “in synthetic oils” to Native people. The slot machine turned sculpture asks players to spin the wheels in the hopes of winning the jackpot\, which requires the highly unlikely alignment of several brightly colored squares with such pre-contact foods as fish\, bison\, deer\, and the “three sisters\,” corn\, beans\, and squash. The much more likely “bust” promises “heart disease\,” “diabetes\,” or “obesity.” Hitting the jackpot in this instance results not in a monetary prize\, but in the promise of a return to “pre-contact” food sources\, like heirloom corn varieties\, which rest in the tray at the base of the slot machine. This tension between the popular and the deeply damaging history of Settler Colonialism are at the heart of Farris’s work\, as he takes on subjects around Tribal and food sovereignty\, resilience\, and survivance\, while also battling longstanding stereotypes and myths that continually undermine those efforts. Missing Link is a white satin sash that reads “Cherokee Princess 1878.” It might\, as the text suggests\, have been used by a Cherokee Princess in 1878. Trouble is\, there were no Cherokee princesses. Farris\, with a tinge of irony and humor so prevalent in his work\, turns the stereotype on its head. The joke\, it seems\, is on us. \nJoin us on Wednesday\, October 21\, for a Visiting Artist Workshop\, and Thursday\, October 22\, for a closing reception and remarks from the artist. \nImage Identifications:\nTom Farris\nCulture Over Commodity\nMixed media\n2026 \nTom Farris\nI’m Part Cherokee!\nMixed media\n2016 \nTom Farris\nMy First War Pony\nMixed media\n2017 \nVISIT THE GALLERY: Monday-Thursday\, 8:30 a.m.–4:30 p.m. \nThe Cade Center for Fine Arts Gallery is on Anne Arundel Community College’s Arnold campus at 101 College Parkway.  Located on the main floor of the Cade building on West Campus\, the Cade Art Gallery features five exhibitions a year. The span of exhibiting artists is broad\, often including up and coming national and regional artists. At the gallery\, you can encounter an installation project juried by a museum curator\, or the latest painting by an AACC student. More information about Cade Art Gallery exhibitions and programming can be found on our Instagram account: @cadegalleryaacc. \nFor information contact Karen Barber\, PhD\, Director\, Cade Art Gallery\, at cadegallery@aacc.edu.
URL:https://www.acaac.org/event/tom-farris-alternative-closing-reception/
LOCATION:AACC Cade Gallery\, Cade Center\, Room 218\, Arnold\, MD\, United States
CATEGORIES:Exhibit,Reception
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261024T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261024T160000
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SUMMARY:Fired\, Framed\, and Found: Art at the Threshold
DESCRIPTION:Join us for Fired\, Framed\, and Found\, a special one-day-only exhibition featuring the artists of Threshold Studio & Gallery. \nFive artists. Five distinct perspectives. One shared creative home. \nDiscover expressive paintings\, handcrafted ceramics\, and imaginative found-object assemblages that transform the familiar into something unexpected. \nWhether you’re a collector\, a fellow artist\, or simply curious\, we’d love to welcome you into the studio to experience the work\, meet the artists\, and celebrate creativity together. \n🗓 Save the Date: Saturday October 24\n📍 Threshold Studio & Gallery\, 1035 Benfield Blvd\, Suite I\, Millersville\n⏰ 1-4 pm
URL:https://www.acaac.org/event/fired-framed-and-found-art-at-the-threshold/
LOCATION:Threshold Gallery and Studio\, 1035 Benfield Blvd. Suite I\, Millersville\, MD\, 21108\, United States
CATEGORIES:Exhibit,Reception
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SUMMARY:Fall Member Show 2026 Closing Reception
DESCRIPTION:Come help us celebrate all the incredible work featured in this year’s Fall Member Show! Enjoy complimentary refreshments while getting to look at the art first hand.
URL:https://www.acaac.org/event/fall-member-show-2026-closing-reception/
LOCATION:Circle Gallery\, 18 State Circle\, Annapolis\, MD\, 21401\, United States
CATEGORIES:Reception,Visual
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261030T173000
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SUMMARY:Folklore & Folktales Exhibit / Closing Reception + Artist Happy Hour
DESCRIPTION:On Friday\, October 30\, join us for one last evening with Folklore & Folktales at AND Creative Gallery as we celebrate the close of the exhibition. \nThis group show explores the ways folk art and storytelling continue to shape how we understand ourselves and the world around us. Rooted in cultural traditions from across time and place\, the work reflects the power of lore to teach\, celebrate\, warn\, and connect. Some artists draw directly from inherited stories and places\, while others reinterpret folk traditions through a contemporary lens. \nFeatured artists include Martin Beadle\, Nikki Brooks\, Cat Dolch\, Deb Furey\, Hailey Hagan\, Jim Mackey\, Jayla McKay\, Felicia Reed\, and Anike Robinson. \nThis is your final chance to see the work in person\, so bring a friend\, revisit a favorite piece\, and swap stories with the artists and fellow art lovers. \n———————————— \nFolklore & Folktales Closing Reception \n📅 Friday\, October 30\n🕕 6–9 PM\n📍 AND Creative Gallery
URL:https://www.acaac.org/event/folklore-folktales-exhibit-closing-reception-artist-happy-hour/
LOCATION:AND Creative Gallery\, 1851 McGuckian Street\, Suite B\, Annapolis\, MD\, 21401\, United States
CATEGORIES:Exhibit,Reception
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SUMMARY:Enchanted Art Show Reception at the Arundel Lodge
DESCRIPTION:MARK YOUR CALENDARS FOR THE “ENCHANTED” ART SHOW! 🖌️🎨⭐Our huge annual art show at Arundel Lodge will be Saturday\, November 7\, 2026\, 5-8 pm! This year’s theme is “Renaissance Festival” with great food\, live music\, decorations and a party favor for every guest. With over 500 pieces of original art\, jewelry\, textiles\, and more\, it’s going to be a fun evening. Bring your friends and family\, and wear your favorite Ren Fair costume if you like! ⭐⭐Our clients earn 80% of each sale and 20% helps to fund the art program for another year of healing.
URL:https://www.acaac.org/event/enchanted-art-show-reception-at-the-arundel-lodge/
LOCATION:Arundel Lodge Inc\, 2600 Solomon's Island Road\, Edgewater\, MD\, 21037\, United States
CATEGORIES:Exhibit,Reception
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SUMMARY:"ENCHANTED" Art Show - Open Eye Gallery at Arundel Lodge
DESCRIPTION:YOU ARE CORDIALLY INVITED TO “ENCHANTED” – An Art Exhibition Celebrating the Artists of the Open Eye Gallery at Arundel Lodge \nDate: Saturday\, November 7\, 2026 \nTime: 5-8 pm \nWhere: Arundel Lodge\, 2600 Solomons Island Road\, Edgewater\, MD 21037 \nStep into a magical realm and discover more than 500 original works of art created by the talented Artists of the Open Eye Gallery at Arundel Lodge! \nJoin us for an enchanting celebration featuring: \n\n500+ Works of Art\nRen Faire themed Music and Decorations\nDelicious Refreshments Fit for Kings & Queens\nRoyal Party Favors for Every Guest\n\nFREE & OPEN TO THE PUBLIC. Come as you are—or\, if you dare\, dress in your finest Renaissance attire and join the royal festivities! \nFor more information call 443-645-5410 or email ahagan@arundellodge.org
URL:https://www.acaac.org/event/enchanted-art-show-open-eye-gallery-at-arundel-lodge/
LOCATION:Arundel Lodge Inc\, 2600 Solomon's Island Road\, Edgewater\, MD\, 21037\, United States
CATEGORIES:Exhibit,Reception,Visual
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261113T190000
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SUMMARY:Annapolis Jazz & Roots Festival - USNA Band's Superintendent's Combo - Birth of the Cool: A Miles Davis Tribute
DESCRIPTION:The U.S. Naval Academy Band’s Superintendent’s Combo presents a performance highlighting music from the iconic 1957 jazz album Birth of the Cool. The concert celebrates 2026 as the 250th year of the United States of America and the 100th anniversary of the birthday of one of the most important and influential American musicians in the world\, Miles Davis (1926-1991). \nThe ethereal\, and at times mysterious\, Birth of the Cool arrangements showed Davis in compelling and creative collaboration with arrangers Gerry Mulligan\, Gil Evans\, John Lewis and Johnny Carisi. One hundred years after Davis’s birth\, these modern USNA musicians keep that creative spirit alive. Listeners will hear an arrangement of “Nardis” by SF Jazz Collective\, original arrangements of “Blue in Green” and “Dr. Jackle\,” and much more. The USNA Band has performed simlar celebratory programs this year at leading DMV jazz venues and promises to entertain and satisfy both seasoned jazz fans and adventurous new listeners. \nUSNA musicians have included Latin Grammy winners and high-charting recording artists. Members have studied at prominent music schools and conservatories nationwide and have extensive experience as performers and educators. The band was formed in November of 1852 by order of the Secretary of the Navy. Its primary mission is to provide musical support to the Superintendent\, Commandant\, and Brigade of Midshipmen. These dedicated professionals are known across the nation as “The Navy’s Oldest and Finest Band!” \nThe band has appeared at Baltimore’s Keystone Korner\, The Pullo Center in York\, PA\, The Kennedy Center’s Millennium Stage\, the University of Wisconsin Eau Claire Jazz Festival\, the Frederick Festival of the Arts and for numerous concert series in the Mid-Atlantic region. \nBand Members for this program include: \nMU1 Eric Vazquez: Tenor Sax \nMU1 Aaron Stone: Trumpet \nMUCS Colin Renick: Baritone/Alto Sax \nMU1 Tyler Tolles: Vibes/ Auxiliary Percussion \nMU1 Konrad Malinowski: Guitar \nMU1 Will Camps: Bass \nMUCS Brandon May: Piano \nMU1 William Tillman: Drums \nThis is a FREE admission show\, but advance reservations are strongly recommended. The evening includes an award presentation\, concert and reception.
URL:https://www.acaac.org/event/annapolis-jazz-roots-festival-usna-bands-superintendents-combo-birth-of-the-cool-a-miles-davis-tribute/
LOCATION:Eastport United Methodist Church\, 926 Bay Ridge Ave\, Annapolis\, MD\, 21403\, United States
CATEGORIES:Live Music,Reception
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SUMMARY:Fiber Options 2026 Closing Reception
DESCRIPTION:Textile arts are a method of telling stories of war\, politics\, religious and mythical tales\, and other folklore. From ancient Chinese garments and medieval European tapestries to Indigenous American weavings\, nearly every culture has embraced techniques like embroidery\, sewing\, appliqué\, quilting\, and weaving to pass down narratives and traditions. \nJoin us for the Closing Reception of Fiber Options 2026! Help us celebrate all the incredible work featured in the show while enjoying complimentary refreshments.
URL:https://www.acaac.org/event/fiber-options-2026-closing-reception/
LOCATION:Circle Gallery\, 18 State Circle\, Annapolis\, MD\, 21401\, United States
CATEGORIES:Reception,Visual
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