First Friday at Artists & Makers Studios 1 & 2

Artists & Makers Studios 1 and 2 Present Five Exhibits at Two Locations for the Month of April

(Rockville, MD) – Artists & Makers Studios on Parklawn Drive and Wilkins Avenue in Rockville are proud to move into their fourth year at two locations with four solo exhibits and one mother/daughter exhibit, featuring the artwork of Laurie Breen, Marilyn Banner, M. Jane Johnson, Theresa Wells Stifel, and Norma Schwartz along with her daughter Violeta Fiorino Schwartz in the galleries of both studio centers. These five exhibits will open First Friday festivities between 6-9pm on April 6th, and will showcase artists’ open studios for browsing as well. Open Studio Weekend will follow on April 7th and 8th from 12-5pm at both locations.

“Journeys” Laurie Breen “Flow” Marilyn Banner “Patterned Petals” M. Jane Johnson “Sea Change” Theresa Wells Stifel “Mother & Daughter: A Story in Shape and Color” Norma Schwartz & Violeta Fiorino Schwartz

Opening Reception

6:00 PM – 9:00 PM, Friday, April 6th, 2018

Artists & Makers Studios 1

11810 Parklawn Dr., Suite 210

Rockville, MD 20852 and Artists & Makers Studios 2 12276/12280 Wilkins Avenue Rockville, MD 20852

Artists & Makers Studios 1 on Parklawn features exhibits with Marilyn Banner, M. Jane Johnson, Norma Schwartz exhibiting with her daughter Violeta Fiorino Schwartz, and Theremin music with Arthur Harrison as well as open studios. Additionally A&M2 on Wilkins is proud to present the work of Laurie Breen and Theresa Wells Stifel, an exhibit with 22 member artists in Gallery 209, the Montgomery County Camera Club’s exhibit “Street Life” and artists’ open studios – all just 9/10’s of a mile from the flagship location on Parklawn with free parking at both locations.

These exhibits at both locations open Friday, April 6th, and continue through Thursday, April 26th, 2018. Viewing hours coincide with office hours and are 10:00 AM – 4:00 PM, Tuesday-Saturday, and Sundays/Mondays by chance or appointment.

Artists & Makers Studios on Parklawn Drive in Rockville, established in October 2014 by artist and arts community builder Judith HeartSong, is a 13,000 sq. ft. facility is now home to 66 resident artists. Artists & Makers Studios 2 on Wilkins Avenue in Rockville is a 23,000 sq. ft. facility with 88 resident artists and more to come. A&M Studios is dedicated to providing a supportive and vibrant environment for artists to realize their creative goals – through studio practice, collaboration, education, opportunities, networking and connecting with the community beyond our doors.