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Chris Martin showcases first solo museum exhibition.

As part of the 150th anniversary of the Civil War exhibit at the Maryland Historical Society military personnel and their families receive free admission to Pratt Street Riot performances by the Maryland Historical Society Players. This ensemble of professional actors give visitors a theatrical Civil War experience. See mdhs.org for details.

An Exhibition of the Gallery of Artists

For more than 15 years, the Kent Island Federation of Arts (KIFA) in Stevensville has hosted its Annual Photography Show displaying the works of more than 100 amateur and professional photographers.

Making its debut at the Mitchell Gallery, located at St. John’s College in Annapolis, is the two-year traveling exhibit, The Floating World: Ukiyo-e Prints, which features rare Japanese woodblock prints from the early 20th century.

A new interactive photography exhibit at the Gibson Center for the Arts at Washington College gives new—and positive—meaning to the phrase “phone it in.” The exhibit, “Photography Exposed,” provides QR Codes, or “Quick Read” matrix barcodes, that can be scanned by any iPhone, Android phone or new generation iPod (those with cameras).

Serving up more than their signature dirty rice and sangria, The Latin Quarter, located on West Street in downtown Annapolis, hosted its first ever art show that featured local artists James Cordle, Jessica Plummer, Sterling Schlegel, and Taj Vaccarella who collectively showcased more than 50 works.

The building is old, with seasoned oak floors and tall plastered ceilings, but the exhibits are fresh and controversial—designed to compel thought and conversation. The Contemporary Museum in Baltimore has remained true to its mission to produce thought-provoking exhibitions and innovative programs since its founding in 1989. During its first 10 years of existence, the museum had no permanent home, yet coordinated and produced events and exhibits in temporary locations. During this period, the Baltimore Museum of Art, Maryland Historical Society, Walters Art Museum, and Peabody Conservatory all housed exhibits on behalf of the Contemporary Museum. In 1999 the museum secured a permanent location in the historic Mount Vernon district, next door to the Walters Art Museum.

McBride Gallery, 215 Main Street presents “The Best of the Chesapeake” the third annual premier exhibit of paintings and sculpture by noted marine and landscape artists focused on paintings of the Chesapeake Bay area. The show opens with a reception to meet the artists on Sunday, September 12th and continues to October 3rd.

McBride Gallery proudly announced the winners of their Third Annual Best of the Chesapeake Show this past weekend. An awards ceremony was held on Sunday, September 12th, at the gallery’s show opening. The Best of the Chesapeake Show is an exhibition of paintings and sculpture featuring the Chesapeake Bay area, held annually in September. Although this is the third year of the show, it’s the first year that awards have been presented.