Work by artist Thyra Moore lives on Maryland’s Eastern Shore and creates dimensional acrylic made from a variety of materials, including paper, glass, ceramic, and wood.

The Zebra Gallery at 5 N Harrison Street in Easton has welcomed several new artists to the gallery. According to Susan Schauer John, owner of Zebra Gallery, states, “I am so excited to have the work of these new artists in my gallery. Their work is fresh and new. I think it will resonate with the locals and visitors alike.”

Thyra Moore lives on Maryland’s Eastern Shore and creates dimensional acrylic made from a variety of materials, including paper, glass, ceramic, and wood. She completed a Bachelor of Fine Arts (BFA) from the renowned Tyler School of Art in Pennsylvania.

 “With acrylics, I have the freedom to experience each step and stage of my art,” she said. “I can react with little or no preplanned outcome and take full advantage of the evolutionary process that’s hidden within each creative challenge.”

“My creative process involves recurring development and destruction. Without a preconceived plan, each action informs the next. There is a continual exchange between spontaneous and deliberate moves.”

Hollace Kutay of Pennsylvania and Tilghman is a clay artist who uses the ocean to inspire her work. She completed a BFA in ceramics at Pennsylvania State University and is the founder and Executive Director of the Ceramic Art & Culture Institute in Reading, Pennsylvania. The surreal creatures she creates are not trying to capture what is already in existence, but, instead, attempting to emulate a feeling and to connect the public with some of the great mysteries of the underwater world.

“Years ago, my art professor stared critically at my sea-urchin-inspired lidded jar. “Never replicate nature, Hollace.  It is impossible to compete with God.’  His words have stuck with me to this day.  Clay, the medium I have chosen to bring art into being is, in fact, from the earth.  The sediment buried deep below the sandy ocean beaches I have walked over a thousand times is the material that makes up my creations,” she states.

The final artist is Nikolay Naydenov from Lovech, Bulgaria.  According to John, Naydenov does simplicity and purity like no other artist we have seen.  His paintings provoke thought and interpretation.

“Where I live is what I am provoked and inspired by. Urbanization has not yet taken its toll on this place; nature has not yet loosened its grip on it. Away from highways and happenings, it tells a slow-time story,” he states.

“The paint, the canvas, the light and chaos in the studio… Such has been my life for years. Abstract painting lets me be free, open, and honest. Over time, I have come to aspire towards more and more restrictive means of expression, seeking liberation from accumulation and overabundance. “

You won’t want to miss the works of these amazing new artists. For further information, visit https://www.thezebragallery.com.

The Tidewater Singers Spring Concerts

The Tidewater Singers are pleased to present their Spring concerts on Mother’s Day weekend, Friday, May 10th, and Saturday, May 11th.  The performances titled, “On Wings of Song”, will take every listener and performer through melodies and harmonies of the celebratory, the amorous, the pensive, the imaginative, the faithful, and the thankful. Under the direction of Artistic Director, Ellen Wile, and accompaniment by Amy Morgan, a variety of music includes anthems and compositions of prayerful attitudes from composers such as Shawn Kirchner, Mack Wilberg, John Rutter, Bob Chilcott, and Morten Lauridsen. 

Locations for the performances are St. Paul’s Church in Oxford on Friday, May 10th at 7:00 p.m. and Trinity Cathedral in Easton on Saturday, May 11th at 7:00 p.m.  Admission is $15 at the door, $12.00 in advance, and students are free. Tickets may be purchased at tidewatersingers.org 

“Jane” Tulip Magnolia” by Lani Browning

Studio B Art Gallery is thrilled to announce its upcoming exhibit, “Flourish: a Celebration of Spring,” set to open during the First Friday Gallery Walk on May 3, 2024. The exhibit promises to immerse visitors in the vibrant energy of the season, showcasing a diverse array of artworks that capture the essence of renewal, growth, and rejuvenation.

“Flourish” invites viewers to revel in the beauty and vitality of springtime through the creative lens of talented artists. From lush floral compositions to evocative landscapes bursting with color, each piece reflects the spirit of emergence and transformation synonymous with this time of year.

“We are delighted to usher in the season of renewal with our ‘Flourish: a Celebration of Spring’ exhibit,” Studio B Art Gallery owner Betty Huang said. “We invite art enthusiasts and nature lovers to join us in celebrating the beauty of spring in art.”

The opening reception for “Flourish” will take place 5:00-8:00 p.m. on May 3, 2024, during the First Friday Gallery Walk. Guests will have the opportunity to meet artists, explore the gallery’s diverse collection, and enjoy an “Art Salon” style showcase in a lively and convivial atmosphere. In addition, Discover Easton is hosting the annual May Day Celebration. Downtown Easton, MD will be decked out in flowers, bows, and bouquets for a lovely spring celebration and friendly design competitions between merchants.

Studio B Art Gallery is also proud to announce a special collaboration with six distinguished artists who will exhibit as guest artists for the spring showcase – Lani Browning, Christine Drewyer, Lynn Goldstein, Crystal Moll, Chris Rapa, and Jean Schwartz. These talented individuals, all esteemed members of the Washington Society of Landscape Painters, bring a wealth of experience and expertise to the exhibition. Betty is excited to include their unique perspectives on the beauty of the natural world.

“Collaborating with the esteemed artists from the Washington Society of Landscape Painters is a true honor for Studio B Art Gallery,” Betty said. “Their contributions further enrich the diverse tapestry of artistic expression on display, underscoring Studio B Art Gallery’s commitment to showcasing the finest art from the region.”

“Flourish: a Celebration of Spring” will be on display at Studio B Art Gallery throughout the spring season, offering ample time to experience the joy and inspiration of the season. For more information about this exhibit and other upcoming events at Studio B Art Gallery, visit www.studiobartgallery.com  or contact Betty to arrange a private showing at [email protected].

Studio B Art Gallery is located at 7 B Goldsborough Street in historic downtown Easton, Maryland. The gallery represents nationally and internationally known painters Hiu Lai Chong, Bernard Dellario, Ken DeWaard, Betty Huang, Qiang Huang, Charles Newman, Daniel Robbins, Master Jove Wang, and sculptor Rick Casali.

Allegro Academy Block Party

Allegro Academy invites the public to a downtown Community Block Party on May 11 at 2pm.  The celebration will take place at 114 N. Washington St, Easton and feature live music from Allegro students, instructors, Allegro Children’s Chorus and Allegra! Women’s Chorus as well as complimentary burgers and hot dogs. 

As Easton’s downtown music conservatory, Allegro Academy includes a variety of performing ensembles, group classes and private lessons in voice, piano, strings, wind instruments, and guitar.  The mission of the Academy is to offer exceptional music education and performance experiences to the greater Talbot County Area and to make these offerings affordable to all.

Programs of Allegro Academy are funded by generous contributions from the community, Talbot Arts, and the Maryland State Arts Council. For more information please visit allegroacademyeaston.com or call 410-603-8361.

Lesley Aaron, the Artistic Director of the Bay Country Chorus, and a Board member of the Eastern Choral Arts Society.

The Bay Country Chorus is offering a free five-week class designed for students of all ages who want to have a better understanding of the language of music.

The class will be presented by Lesley Aaron, the Artistic Director of the Bay Country Chorus, and a Board member of the Eastern Choral Arts Society. She has degrees in voice and piano performance from Towson University and has directed barbershop groups while living in the Florida Keys. For fourteen years she directed Handel’s Messiah while living in Florida. She was also the Music Director of Marathon Community Church in Marathon Florida.

The course will include the fundamentals of music theory including note identification and values, meter and key signatures, dynamics, and commonly used music notation. Interval training and solfege will be touched upon as well. The manual for this class is Alfred’s Essentials of Music Theory, Bk 1 available from Amazon and other venues. Everyone should bring a pencil.

The course will be held at Brookletts Place, the Talbot County Senior Center at 400 Brookletts Ave in Easton starting on April 29 at 5 pm. It will continue for five one-hour sessions each Monday. The course is free but pre-registration is required. Call 410-820-4761 to register.