Every Picture Tells a Story, Don't It? People, Places, and Passing Moments. A solo exhibition by Paul W. Gillespie Reception: September 10, 2026 6-8 pm Complimentary drinks and light snacks will be served during the reception. All Ages! Free to attend Patricia Barland Gallery
LONGTIME CAPITAL GAZETTE PHOTOGRAPHER PAUL W. GILLESPIE PRESENTS Every Picture Tells a Story, Don’t It? Exhibition of street portraits, cosmic images and photographs capturing people, places and passing moments opens Sept. 10 at Chesapeake Arts Center Photography doesn't end when Paul W. Gillespie's workday does. For more than three decades, Gillespie has worked as a […]
Find your monthly creative adventure with like-minded creators in our monthly Creative Circle. Drop in or join us for all 5! Aug. 13 Sept. 10 Oct. 1 Nov. 5 Dec. 10 Class Experience Each session, participants will uncover a new medium and creative challenge. No two are alike! Creative Kate, art coach (www.katetheartcoach.com), will be […]
Have a digital camera but don't know how to use it? Want to brush up on your photography skills? Join photographer Kaitlyn McQuaid for "First Exposure," a 4-week digital photography workshop covering the foundations of photography. This workshop will run for 2 hours each week, and we'll cover one element of photography in-depth, including Aperture, […]
Thursdays, 9/10/26-12/17/26, 7:00-8:30pm, Room 301, Price $284.63 (TFA26BTM12) This class is for adults and teens ages 16+ and includes barre, center, and stretching exercises for adult/teen students with previous training. Prerequisite: three or more years of previous training or by permission of instructor to enroll. The attire for this class is as follows: Women: leotards, […]
A fun, no-fail date night for you, your partner, your BFF or friend group at Arts Lab, Clay on the Bay studio.
Siren Theatre Collective is seeking volunteer performers for our autumnal staged reading, "Siren’s Song: Ghost Stories of the Chesapeake." Join us for an evening of haunting tales, local legends, and mysterious stories inspired by the rich folklore of the Chesapeake region. www.sirentheatrecollective.org/volunteers/auditions Stories compiled and staged by Robin Schwartz. Virtual Auditions! Audition deadline: Sunday, September […]
Fridays, 9/11/26-/10/2/26, 7pm-9pm, Room:212, Price: $196.65 (TFA26EMC01) Learn to paint with this beautifully unpredictable medium by mastering essential supplies, foundational techniques, and understanding the magic of letting the water do the work. This is an educational, technical course designed for those who want to really understand how to paint with this particular medium and grow […]
Every community has stories. Some are celebrated. Some are forgotten. Most happen quietly. Our Town follows the lives of two families in a small town and asks one of life's biggest questions: Do we truly appreciate our lives while we're living them? A deeply moving portrait of friendship, family, love, and community. Thur, Fri, Sat […]
Siren Theatre Collective is seeking volunteer performers for our autumnal staged reading, "Siren’s Song: Ghost Stories of the Chesapeake." Join us for an evening of haunting tales, local legends, and mysterious stories inspired by the rich folklore of the Chesapeake region. www.sirentheatrecollective.org/volunteers/auditions Stories compiled and staged by Robin Schwartz. Virtual Auditions! Audition deadline: Sunday, September […]
Saturdays, 9/12/26-12/19/26, 9:30-10:15am, Room 102, Price: $196.65 (TFA26BTM13) This class is for ages 3-4 and encourages natural dance movement, including stretching, music appreciation and coordination. In a stimulating environment, the class focuses on creativity, group interaction, and the joy of self-expression. The attire for all BTM classes, except where otherwise noted, is as follows: Girls: […]
Saturday September 12, 2026, 9:30-10:30am, Room 101, Price $18.63 (TFA26DB01) What's better than a fun workout to start off your Saturday morning? Zumba is a Latin-music inspired exercise program for everybody and every BODY. No dancing experience needed. Just be ready to move and have fun! Please bring an extra pair of clean comfortable shoes […]
Saturdays, 9/12-11/21, 9:30-12pm, Room 112, Price: $464.72 (TFA26RMK05) This class is an introduction to the potter's wheel. You will learn the basic techniques of centering clay, throwing simple forms, and glazing techniques. Bring an old towel, a sketchbook and lots of ideas! For more information, please contact the instructor at renata@rmastrotipottery.com. Teaching Artist: Renata Mastroti […]
Saturday, 9/12/26, 10-11:30am. Room 103, Price: $64.87 (TFA26CS10) This is a fun introduction to kiln formed glass, an amazing material with endless possibilities. In this one day class students will learn how to cut glass and create 3 nightlights. Recycled glass, pattern bar pieces and stringer will be used to create 3 2.5 by 4 […]
Learn plein air florals from the incredibly talented Amanda Milliner! This workshop will teach you the basics of capturing a vibrant bouquet of flowers and transforming a plein air still life into a gorgeous painting. A returning Paint Annapolis artist, Amanda paints with vibrant colors that infuse a sense of joy into her work. Get […]
Saturdays, 9/12/26-12/19/26, 10:30-11:30am, Room 102, Price: $238.05 (TFA26BTM14) This class is for ages 5-7 and is a continuation of Creative Movement 2. With an emphasis on ballet and tap, including some ballet exercises for strengthening, flexibility and posturing, this class focuses on building upon basic tap and ballet steps, coordination, creativity, group interaction, and the […]
Saturdays, 9/12/26-12/19/26, 11:30am-12:30pm, Room 102, Price $238.05 (TFA26BTM15) This class is for ages 6-7 and is a continuation of Pre-Ballet, with special focus on increased exercises for strength, coordination, flexibility, and alignment. Rhythmic movement and music are emphasized and the classical ballet vocabulary and basic positions are further introduced. The attire for all children's classes, […]
Saturdays, 9/12/26-12/19/26, 1:00-2:15pm, Room 306, Price: $263.93 (TFA26ABS32) Ages 9-10. If a student is new to our program, please contact us prior to registration to discuss placement. Students are required to take two Classical Ballet 3 sessions per week. A natural progression from Classical Ballet 2 with greater emphasis on complex exercises in terms of […]
How does a clock know what hour to strike? Join our resident clockmaker, Stephen Sieracki, for a hands-on exploration of the mechanisms that allow clocks to count, track, and announce the passing hours. Participants will have the opportunity to handle authentic clock parts and assist in assembling a working striking mechanism from a grandfather clock. […]
September 12: What, if anything, does the date Sept 11 mean to you? Join us for friendly and relaxed writing workshops led by Sandra Olivetti Martin, publisher of New Bay Books and founding editor of the Bay Weekly and Bill Lambrecht, Pulitzer Prize-nominated Washington journalist and author. Bill is a member of the Captain Avery Museum board […]
Based on the beloved novel by Barbara Robinson, The Best Christmas Pageant Ever follows the notorious Herdman kids - six of the worst-behaved children in town - as they take over the local church’s Christmas pageant, with hilarious and heartwarming results. Saturday, September 12, 2026. ⭐ 2:00pm – Youth (17 and under) and Family Groups […]
Saturdays, 9/12/26-12/19/26, 2:15-3:30pm, Room 306, Price: $248.40 (TFA26ABS53) Ages 11-12. If a student is new to our program, please contact us prior to registration to discuss placement. A natural progression from Classical Ballet 4, this is considered an Intermediate level class. Three to four years of previous ballet training necessary, and students will take three […]
Saturdays, 9/12/26-12/19/26, 3:30-4:30pm, Room 306, Price: $198.72 (TFA26ABS94) Ages 15+ If a student is new to our program, please contact us prior to registration to discuss placement. This is the fourth level of the Royal Academy of Dance Vocational classwork. The Vocational levels require a higher standard of technical ability, and pointework for girls is […]
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 […]
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 […]
Indie rock band known for their soaring melodies, emotionally resonant lyrics, and genre-blending sound. Since breaking through with hits like "My Body," "Cough Syrup," "Mind Over Matter," and "Superposition," the California-based band has built a devoted following with dynamic live performances and acclaimed albums that seamlessly fuse indie rock, alternative, pop, and world music influences. […]
Every community has stories. Some are celebrated. Some are forgotten. Most happen quietly. Our Town follows the lives of two families in a small town and asks one of life's biggest questions: Do we truly appreciate our lives while we're living them? A deeply moving portrait of friendship, family, love, and community. Thur, Fri, Sat […]