Gallery Hours : Saturday: 10 am - 2 pm & Sunday 10am-2pm
The Chesapeake Arts Center has partnered with Chesapeake Crossroads Heritage Area and Visit Annapolis & Anne Arundel County for the annual Maryland Day Celebration! This year’s celebration takes place March 19, 2026 - March 25, 2026, around Anne Arundel County.
Take a tour of Maryland-themed events throughout the weekend around the North and West County, starting with CAC’s galleries and our exhibit “Her Maryland: Stories that Inspire” featuring artwork documenting and celebrating Maryland women icons.
To view all Maryland Day events in Anne Arundel County, visit MarylandDay.org.
Saturday, March 21, 2026:
10:30 am-11:30 am: In our Stories and Art in the Galleries program, come explore local landmarks in the story “Good Night Maryland,” and create a friendly Maryland crab out of all kinds of materials. Ideal for ages 2-9. An Adult must be present with the kids. Free! All ages are welcome, but caregivers MUST be present. Space is limited and registration is required. Please register for each participant individually so we have an accurate headcount of participants.
12:30 pm-2:30 pm: Create your own Maryland coasters using Maryland icons and color in an all-ages art workshop. Free! All ages are welcome, but caregivers MUST be present. Space is limited and registration is required. Please register for each participant individually so we have an accurate headcount of participants.
In The Galleries
Gallery Hours: Saturday: 10 am-2 pm & Sunday 10am-2pm
HER Maryland: Stories that Inspire
A group exhibition featuring Maryland Women Icons
Hal Gomer Gallery I March 11-April 7, 2026
Reception: March 26, 2026 6-8 pm
HER Maryland: Stories that Inspire exhibition brings to life the extraordinary stories of Maryland’s women icons through a vibrant celebration of art and history. From pioneers and trailblazers to artists, leaders, and changemakers, each work illuminates the vision, strength, and creativity that have shaped Maryland’s culture. This exhibition honors their legacies, sparks reflection, and inspires audiences to recognize the influence and transformative power of women across generations.
Deadline for applications - Friday, January 23, 2026. For more information and how to apply, please visit our application here.
This exhibit is on view in our Hal Gomer Gallery from March 11 to April 7, 2026.
The Game We Play
A solo exhibition by The Artist Oliver James
Patricia Barland Gallery I February 25-April 7, 2026
Reception: March 26, 2026, 6-8 pm
The Game We Play is a new series from The Artist Oliver James. A play on "The Debt You Owe," a previous series about national wealth built on native land, this new series aims to put the focus on Black towns, cities, and communities that disappeared overnight. An attempt at celebrating what was created, but also a realization of a current reality in their absence. While there isn't a monopoly on gentrification, it's a game that African Americans know all too well. A game of cultural, mental, and physical survival on the move.
This exhibit is on view in our Patricia Barland Gallery from February 25 to April 7, 2026.