Art Galleries

Between September and May, the college hosts art exhibitions in a variety of media and styles by students and regional and nationally celebrated visual artists. Exhibitions are held in three locations at the Washington Road campus:

The college also hosts opening receptions for selected exhibitions, which are open to the public and college community. 

Exhibitions are free. For additional information about the college’s art exhibitions including gallery hours, notification of opening receptions and related events, contact the Gallery Director, Maggie Ball, at 410-386-8256.

Schedule of Exhibitions: Fall 2010

Gallery in the Scott Center

Visit during normal college operating hours except holidays.

Monday - Thursday  9 a.m. - 8 p.m.
Friday and Saturday  9 a.m. - 3 p.m.
Sunday  Closed

September 

The Lore of Lions: Sculpture and Drawings by Bart Walter
Sunday. Sept. 12 through Friday, Sept. 25 
Reception and Lecture: Sunday, Sept. 12, 1 - 4 p.m.

Lecture by Bart Walter at 1 p.m. in the Theater followed by Exhibit Reception in the

Art Gallery

Curator, Hilary Hatfield.  Works on loan from various private collectors.

Bart Walter is an artist with an international reputation and a member of the Carroll community for over 25 years. Known for his extraordinary works in bronze depicting everything from animals to the indigenous people of Africa, Walter sculpts in the field and brings to us the authentic spirit of his subjects. "My art evolves from a passion for all living things. I strive to capture the essence of a living being; to explore some kernel of truth that may have gone unnoticed.”- Bart Walter

This sculpture exhibition focuses on Walter’s fascination with African lions and includes drawings, journal entries and photos of the artist at work both in the studio and in the wild. Join us for this rare opportunity to see art of extraordinary quality and discover the source of an artist’s inspiration. This exhibition coincides with the dedication of the "Wild Imaginings" sculpture at the Carroll County Public Library in downtown Westminster.  

October- December    

India Remembered, An Installation of Art and Artifact
Sunday, Oct. 17 - Friday, Dec. 3         

Opening Art Reception and Dance Performance: Sunday, Oct. 17, 1 - 4 p.m.

Performance by Jayamangala Dance Company 3 p.m. in the theater in the Scott Center.

Curator, Maggie Ball

The Exhibit: Conceived by curator and Indofile Maggie Ball, this exhibit of memory and fantasy will delight the senses and evoke feelings of longing for times and places of transcendent beauty.  It is a translation of impressions inspired by many journeys to India - a homage to the spirit of a country possessed of extraordinary beauty, esoteric philosophy and compelling contradiction. From backroads and bazaars, art, decorative craft, textiles and jewelry merge to create a magical and sacred ambience sure to inspire. Look for related events throughout the semester.

The Jayamangala Dance Company performs Indian classical temple style of dance called "Bharatanatyam" which uses strong footwork, elegant hand gestures, facial emotions and gorgeous traditional costumes to tell stories of Hindu mythology and modern interpretations in an eclectic collection of solo and group works. 

The Great Hall

Visit during normal college operating hours except holidays.

Monday - Thursday  7:30 a.m. - 11 p.m.
Friday  7:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.
Saturday  8 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.
Sunday  Closed

August/September

Carroll County Artist's Guild: Framed Works
Monday, Aug. 30 - Friday Sept. 24

A diverse collection of styles and themes from local artists, this show is always a crowd pleaser. Representational landscapes and figurative works in many mediums come together in an annual exhibit of skilled craft and pleasant aesthetics.

October/November

India Montage: Image and Word
Sunday, Oct. 17 - Friday, Nov. 19
Reception: Sunday, Oct 19, 1 - 4 p.m.

This semester's India theme, created by curator Maggie Ball, continues in the Great Hall with a mix of image and word in which photographs and writing come together to create a sense of past and present, history and philosophy and art and culture. In keeping with the college's mission to promote broader understanding and appreciation of cultural diversity, this exhibit is part of a multi-event series of India related programs. For information about additional India related events and workshops sponsored by Continuing Education & Training, call 410-386-8100.

The Langdon Family Gallery

Visit during normal college operating hours except holidays.

Monday - Thursday  8 a.m. - 10 p.m.
Friday and Saturday  8 a.m. - 4 p.m.
Sunday  Closed

October/December

Henna Mehndi: The Body Beautiful
Sunday, Oct. 17 - Friday, Dec. 3

A further extension of this semester's India theme explores the ancient and revered ceremonial art-form of Henna painting. In India, decorative, temporary body painting Mehndi, is used to celebrate special rites of passage and ceremonial occasions such as weddings. Images of gorgeous Henna applications and accompanying commentary provide insight into the symbolic and sacred nature of the custom. At a specified time during the run of the exhibit a Henna artist will be at the college embellishing your body while demonstrating the technique!