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 10 am-2 pm
Please note that Chesapeake Arts Center is closed on Sundays during the Summer until September 7, 2025.
*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
Love In Every Shade
Pride Month Exhibition
Patricia Barland Gallery I June 10 – July 31, 2025
Reception: June 26, 2025 6 - 8 pm
Join us for the CAC’s third annual Pride Month group exhibition, a vibrant celebration of LGBTQIA+ artists that highlights the diverse and empowering nature of their creativity! This exhibit stands as a powerful declaration of pride, love, and self-expression, inviting all art lovers and allies to experience the artistry and passion of the LGBTQIA+ community. Don't miss this chance to immerse yourself in a colorful tapestry of artistic expression!
Exhibiting Artists:
Chenell Turner, Bunny Blu333, Oliver Maddox, Chris Potts, Delzy Alarcon, Jainson Cedillo, Coriander Focus, Aspen Bishop, Ma'Kya Stevenson, Morgan Bench, Hannah Florence Shaw, Trevon Crawford, Kaely Roe, Lové Iman
ON VIEW IN HAL GOMER GALLERY
Innovators In Bloom
Emerging Artists Exhibition
Hal Gomer Gallery I June 10 – July 31, 2025
Reception: June 26, 2025 6 - 8 pm
Highlighting diverse emerging artists, this exhibition explores contemporary themes and challenges artistic norms, showcasing fresh voices that inspire the future of creativity. Their innovative approaches often spark vibrant dialogues about cultural identity, social issues, and the evolving nature of creativity itself. By integrating diverse perspectives and utilizing various mediums, these artists not only challenge traditional narratives but also inspire audiences to engage with art on a deeper level, fostering a dynamic conversation that influences both the art world and society at large.
Exhibiting Artists:
Bunny Blu333, Malachi Wright, Ram Brisueño, Oliver Maddox, Joanne Bond, Graig N. Bracey, Veronica Messer, Eric Abele, Emily Springer, Ayana Cruz Rice & Von, Jennifer Lancaster, Abby Wheatley, Ms. Natural Nikki, Margaret Panebianco, Ma'Kya Stevenson, Eric Magnuson, Trevon Crawford, Jasmine Akarolo, Alison Penning, Kaely Roe, Lové Iman, Teresa Lynn Creative
ON VIEW IN CHESAPEAKE ARTS CENTER HALLWAY GALLERY
SUSTAINED INVESTIGATIONS
AACPS APEX MAGENT PROGRAM STUDENT ART SHOW
Chesapeake Arts Center Gallery Hallway I June 10 – July 31, 2025
During their junior year in the Apex Arts magnet program, the Visual Art students tackle AP Art and Design. This is a year-long artistic exploration that pushes the students to develop a sustained investigation. This challenges students to create a body of related works that demonstrate an inquiry-based investigation of materials, processes, and ideas through practice, experimentation, and revision. Based on their own experiences and ideas, the students formulate guiding questions and experiment with a variety of materials and processes. Throughout the year, they revise and reflect, consistently reevaluating how to better explore their investigation. In the end, they learn to communicate the reasoning for their artistic choices and concepts, presenting a fully developed idea. For this show, the students have chosen 3 pieces from their sustained investigation, to represent their technical skills, their growth, and their artistic practice.