First Friday at Artists & Makers Studios

Artists & Makers Studios Presents Be Still with Sheryl Massaro & Coriolana Simon

The Dress as Icon with Alexandra Michaels Revisioning the Flip Doll: Exploring Our Connections curated by Erika Cleveland

(Rockville, MD) – Artists & Makers Studios on Parklawn in Rockville is proud to present three gallery exhibits for the month of February along with artists’ open studios. “Be Still” with Sheryl Massaro and Coriolana Simon explores the still life through their painting and photography. “The Dress as Icon” with Alexandra Michaels takes on the universal symbol for women with mixed media paintings that contain within them an aspect of female experiences. “Revisioning the Flip Doll: Exploring Our Connections” with Erika Cleveland, juried artists, and flip dolls created by women at the N. Street Homeless shelter as part of an ongoing series of workshops – re-imagines the flip doll to show commonalities despite differences, and to explore all the ways in which people are united. Words out Loud in the Compass Atelier, from 7-8pm with Philip Wexler, Roger Bradbury and Jason Gebhardt will be followed by an open mic. Resident artists’ open studios will round out the evening for visitors at Parklawn.

Be Still with Sheryl Massaro & Coriolana Simon

The Dress as Icon with Alexandra Michaels

Revisioning the Flip Doll: Exploring Our Connections Opening Reception

6:00 PM – 9:00 PM, Friday, February 2nd, 2018

Artists & Makers Studios

11810 Parklawn Dr., Suite 210

Rockville, MD 20852

Additionally A&M is proud to present three exhibits at Artists & Makers Studios 2 at 12276 Wilkins Avenue in Rockville, just 9/10’s of a mile from the flagship location. “Personal Context” in the main gallery with Brian Fisher, “Petals” with Patty Hankins, and “Black and White” a group exhibition with the Montgomery County Camera Club will fill the galleries, as Arthur Harrison adds acoustic ambience with theremin music. Enjoy the Grand Opening of newly expanded Gallery 209 in the third floor gallery now with 22 member artists, and resident artists’ open studios to round out the evening.

These exhibits at both locations open Friday, February 2nd, and continue through Wednesday, February 21st, 2018. Viewing hours are 10:00 AM – 4:00 PM, Tuesday-Friday, 10:00 AM – 4:00 PM Saturdays, and Sundays/Mondays by chance or appointment.

Artists & Makers Studios on Parklawn Drive in Rockville is a 13,000 sq. ft. facility with 66 resident artists. Artists & Makers Studios 2 on Wilkins Avenue in Rockville is a 23,000 sq. ft. facility with 88 resident artists. 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.