In the Studio with Nicole Caracia
As the CAC’s Artistic Director, Nicole Caracia spends her days developing and implementing the artistic vision and focus of the organization. She oversees the Education department and works with the team to provide field-trips, after-school programs, workshops and classes. Additionally, Nicole determines all the "CAC presents" performances that take place at the center, including the gallery exhibits in the Hal Gomer gallery.
When she’s not at the CAC, Nicole is an award-winning photographer and photography teacher, wife and mom to two little girls. Nicole’s diverse portfolio includes bands, landscapes, animals, portraits , models and weddings. And she’s a photography teacher at BPMS and CAC as well.
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Local businessman Ken Stanley makes record donation to CAC
On Thursday, March 12, more than 60 friends, donors, and supporters gathered in CAC’s MakerSpace to celebrate a milestone event: the dedication and naming of the MakerSpace in memory of Michael Stanley.
Stanley, who passed away in 2019, was the son of Kenneth Stanley, founder of Stanley Engineering in Glen Burnie, who in December 2019 donated $100,000 to Chesapeake Arts Center (CAC). At the event, the new Michael Stanley MakerSpace name and logo was unveiled.
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Black & White Art Tutorial with Nick (Video)
Follow along with Nick Wilson, our MakerSpace Manager, for this fun, creative art tutorial. Set a timer for 15 minutes and draw an interesting picture using only these materials. Without color, artists need to be creative in how they add intrigue to their work! What happens if you press hard with your pencil? What happens if you press softly? How can you add texture? (Hint: think lines, shapes and patterns). Be sure to keep adding details until the timer goes off!
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#creativethroughcorona - Join the CAC Color Wheel Challenge!
Here at CAC, we truly believe art and creativity bring us all together. And, since we cannot be physically together at the moment, we wanted to create a space to dig into some art supplies, share our ideas and, let’s be honest, give these kids something to do! We know these two weeks (and potentially beyond) are going to be incredibly challenging for parents, but we can get through it together.
With all of that in mind, we’re thrilled to share the CAC Color Wheel Challenge with you!
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CAC Closing Information
Dear CAC Friends,
Taking care of our patrons is an essential part of our organizational culture. In accordance with those values and following the policies of Anne Arundel County Public Schools and the State of Maryland, the Chesapeake Arts Center is closing the facility starting on Friday, March 13, 2020 at 5:00pm through March 27, 2020. This means all CAC programs, after school programs, classes, rental events, and open studios will be postponed. Please stay tuned for more information on possible makeup classes from the Education Department.
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A Note from our Executive Director: We need your help to keep the CAC healthy & clean!
Dear CAC Families & Patrons,
Our staff is working proactively to address concerns regarding the spread of influenza and COVID-19 (coronavirus) throughout the Chesapeake Arts Center. Following the guidance of the CDC, we have increased our cleaning routines in our facility, including frequent wiping of door handles, sink knobs, and stair rails. We are monitoring and working with Anne Arundel County Public Schools (the owner of our building) on policies and procedures to ensure the continued health and wellness of our students, patrons, and staff….
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Chesapeake Arts Center Announces New Executive Director -- Donna Anderson to Succeed Belinda Fraley Huesman
Brooklyn Park, MD –The Board of Directors of the Chesapeake Arts Center (CAC) announced the appointment of Donna L. Anderson as Executive Director effective February 18. Anderson succeeds Belinda Fraley Huesman who will step aside to transition to other entrepreneurial ventures and will serve as CAC’s part-time Strategic Initiatives Advisor through June 2020.
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CAC Receives Grant for New After School Art Program
A group of Brooklyn Park Middle School students have a new home after school at the Chesapeake Arts Center (CAC) thanks to a $35,000 grant from the Arundel County Development Services (ACDS).
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Belinda Fraley Huesman one of the Daily Record's 2018 Most Admired CEOs
Brooklyn Park (Wednesday, October 03, 2018) — The Daily Record has named Belinda Fraley Huesman, Executive Director/CEO, Chesapeake Arts Center one of Maryland’s 2018 Most Admired CEOs.
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Chesapeake Arts Center Selected as a Grantee of Bloomberg Philanthropies' Arts Innovation and Management Program
Chesapeake Arts Center today announced that it is a grantee recipient of Bloomberg Philanthropies’ Arts Innovation and Management (AIM) program. The invitation-only program seeks to strengthen the organizational capacity and programming of small and mid-size cultural organizations within Atlanta, Austin, Baltimore, Denver, New Orleans, Pittsburgh and Washington, D.C. Through the $43 million multi-year initiative, Bloomberg Philanthropies will provide unrestricted general operating support as well as arts management training in areas that include fundraising, strategic planning, marketing and broad development.
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