Hal Gomer Gallery and Patricia Barland Gallery

Chesapeake Arts Center has two professional gallery spaces — the Hal Gomer Gallery and the Patricia Barland Gallery — as well as display spaces in hallways and in the Hammonds Lane Theater lobby. Renovated in 2015, Chesapeake Arts Center renamed its gallery closest to the main entrance after the beloved late artist and former Brooklyn Park High School art teacher, Thomas Hal Gomer. The gallery has two adjoining sections; room 1 is 374 square feet and the 2nd room is 363 square feet.

Located adjacent to the Hal Gomer Gallery is the Patricia Barland Gallery which was constructed in Spring 2022 when CAC office space was renovated into a new 800 square foot gallery space. Funds to create this gallery were provided by the Maryland Heritage Areas Authority.* The gallery was renamed the Patricia Barland Gallery in September 2024 in honor of longtime CAC donor and former CAC Board member Patricia Barland.

*(This Project has been financed in part with State funds from the Maryland Heritage Areas Authority, an instrumentality of the State of Maryland. However, Project contents or opinions do not necessarily reflect the views or policies of the Maryland Heritage Areas Authority.)

Our thanks to Salvatore and Suzanne Vitale for their generous support of exhibit programming in the Patricia Barland Gallery.

Gallery Hours:

Monday-Thursday 10 am-8 pm

Saturday & Sunday 10 am-2 pm

*The above hours are subject to change based on Holidays and Closings. Updated information in regards to current Holidays and Closings that would affect available gallery hours can be found at the top banner of our website, Instagram, and Facebook prior to said date(s). Please contact us if there are any questions.

 ON VIEW IN THE PATRICIA BARLAND GALLERY


Lifted Lines

A solo exhibition by Artist Camilla Ascher

Patricia Barland Gallery I November 15, 2025 - January 7, 2026

Reception: November 20, 2025 6 - 8 pm

RSVP HERE

This exhibition showcases a collection of thoughtfully designed functional pottery that balances elegance with simplicity. Each piece is made to be held and used, with careful attention to form, weight, and pattern that invites comfort and ease. Ascher's love of glazing shines through in contrasting textures and clean lines that spark curiosity and draw the eye. The “lifted lines” in the work, both visual and tactile, highlight the relationship between surface and form, guiding the hand as much as the eye. Areas of exposed clay beside smooth glazes create a quiet tension, encouraging intimate interaction and offering moments of rest. The exhibition celebrates the quiet joy found in well-made, beautifully considered objects

This exhibition will be on display from November 15, 2025-January 7, 2026 in our Patricia Barland Gallery at Chesapeake Arts Center. To view more of Cami’s work, visit her website at https://camillaascher.com/

Join Cami for her open studio sale in her 3rd floor studio on Dec 6, 2025 from 10 am-4 pm! RSVP for Cami’s studio sale here - In Studio Pottery Sale with Ceramic Artist Camilla Ascher Tickets, Sat, Dec 6, 2025 at 10:00 AM | Eventbrite

ON VIEW IN HAL GOMER GALLERY


Wildlife Wonders

A group exhibition featuring wildlife artworks

Hal Gomer Gallery I November 15, 2025 - January 7, 2026

Reception: November 20, 2025 6 - 8 pm

RSVP HERE

This exhibition aims to raise awareness about the plight of vulnerable animals and explore the delicate balance of our planet's ecosystems. Wildlife Wonders Exhibition brings together artists, nature enthusiasts, conservationists, and the community, to showcase the beauty of wildlife and endangered species while highlighting the urgent need for protection and preservation efforts. Visitors will embark on a visual journey through lush habitats, gaining insight into various species and inspiring collective action towards preserving our precious wildlife for future generations.