The Power Within
A group exhibition honoring Black History Month
Hal Gomer Gallery I January 22-March 1, 2026
Reception: February 26, 2026 6-8 pm
The Power Within: Honoring Black History Month group exhibition is a vibrant tribute to the spirit and legacy of Black and African American artists. Inspired by this year's Black History Month theme, “A Century of Black History Commemorations,” the exhibition weaves a century of remembrance through bold, visionary artworks. Each piece reflects the strength, creativity, and collective memory shaping each artist, inviting audiences to see art as both a vessel of history and a force for transformation.
Deadline for applications - Sunday, December 7, 2025. For more information and how to apply, please visit our application here
This exhibit is on view in our Hal Gomer Gallery from January 22-March 1, 2026.
Brooklyn Park Middle School APEX Arts Exhibition
Patricia Barland Gallery I January 22-February 17, 2026
Reception: February 11, 2026 5-7 pm
The Apex Arts Magnet program at Brooklyn Park Middle School brings student creativity to life, showcasing a vibrant array of artwork that reflects imagination, skill, and artistic growth. Alongside its counterpart program at Bates Middle School, it highlights the power of immersive arts instruction, guided by talented teachers and professional artists, cultivating not only artistic excellence but also collaboration, community connection, and a lasting love for the arts.
This exhibit is on view in our Patricia Barland Gallery from January 22-February 17, 2026.
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-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-April 7, 2026.
Growing Forward
Showcasing the Creative Success of AACPS Visual Arts Seniors Exhibition
Patricia Barland Gallery and Hal Gomer Gallery I April 16-May 10, 2026
Reception: April 23, 2026 5-7 pm
Growing Forward: Showcasing the Creative Success of AACPS Visual Arts Seniors is a celebration of the AACPS seniors who have dedicated themselves to the pursuit of artistic growth. This exhibition includes representation from every high school and spans a wide range of media. The selected artworks highlight the artistic critical thinking, expression, risk-taking, and perseverance of these 2026 graduates.
This exhibition is on view in both our Hal Gomer Gallery and Patricia Barland Gallery from April 16-May 10, 2026.
Disassociations
A solo exhibition by Lillian Chun
Patricia Barland Gallery I May 16-June 14, 2026
Reception: May 21, 2026 6-8 pm
Blending painting, sculpture, and photography, Disassociations by Artist Lillian Chun, explores the tension between stillness and overwhelm. Using found objects, remnants of photographic prints, fabric, old paintings, 3D printed pieces and intuitive mark-making, these layered pieces reflect on the psychological residue of burnout and the invisible labor that often consumes women’s inner worlds.
This exhibit is on view in our Patricia Barland Gallery from May 16-June 14, 2026.