Art is becoming a main part of the flourishing cultural scene in Easton, a historic town in Maryland’s Eastern Shore, from the Academy Art Museum bringing in exhibits like the rare collection of Bugatti automobiles to the vintage posters at Flying Cloud Fine Art Posters. The Zach Gallery – an annex of the Prager Family Center for the Arts and a new contemporary art space from Bluepoint Hospitality – features rotating exhibitions of emerging and established American artists. Join Meredith Davies Hadaway for a Poetry Reading at the gallery on Saturday, February 8, 2025, at 2PM.

An award-winning poet and teacher of ecopoetry, Meredith Davies Hadaway is the author of five collections of poetry. Hadaway’s work explores the birds, bugs, trees, marshes—and especially the waters—of Maryland’s Eastern Shore, evoking memory and mystery as they shape our braided lives. Hadaway has received fellowships from the Virginia Center for Creative Arts, an Individual Artist Award from the Maryland State Arts Council and multiple Pushcart nominations. Her collection, At The Narrows, won the 2015 Delmarva Book Prize for Creative Writing. She is currently the Sophie Kerr Poet-in-Residence at Washington College, where she teaches literature and creative writing.

Hadaway will read from her five collections of poetry, [Among the Many Disappearing Things], Small Craft Warning (a collaboration with artist Marcy Dunn Ramsey), At The Narrows, The River is a Reason, and Fishing Secrets of the Dead.

Seating is limited and FREE for the event – Register at PragerArts.com. Books available for purchase. Zach Gallery is open Wednesday through Saturday from 10AM-4PM, or by appointment. The IDOLINE DUKE: Trees of Life is on exhibition through March 1, 2025.

Zach Gallery | 17 South Washington Street, Easton, MD 21601 | zachgalleryeaston.com

From left to right: Leoni Jane Kennedy, Dimitri Peters, Pannasit Sukahotu, and Tomo-Zo. Four 2024 PRS Pulse Artists who are graduating to Official Artist status for 2025.)

PRS Guitars today announced its largest roster in the five-year history of the PRS Pulse Artist program. Nearly 20% bigger than any previous year, the class of 2025 comprises 137 artists from 27 countries including the USA, reflecting the program’s global scope and range of playing styles. The 2025 PRS Pulse Artists, like their predecessors, are making waves in local music scenes throughout the world and in the online guitar community. Additionally, four artists from the class of 2024 will be graduating to Official Artist status, an increased level of support, effective October 15, 2024: Leoni Jane Kennedy (United Kingdom), Pannasit Sukahotu (Thailand), Tomo-Zo (Japan), and Dimitri Peters (United States).

“The global music scene is teeming with remarkable talent deserving widespread recognition,” said PRS Guitars Director of Artist & Community Relations, Bev Fowler. “We created the PRS Pulse Artist program five years ago to highlight and support these up-and-coming guitar players. Through their various genres, they are expressing themselves through music that needs to be heard on a massive scale. The program also serves to connect these musicians with each other and to their local guitar dealers, increasing opportunities for development through community.”

PRS Guitars launched the PRS Pulse Artist program to help influential guitar players form stronger relationships with their go-to retail store and each other. The goal is to amplify these musicians and their art and help to connect more people through music. Through the program, artists are granted exclusive discounts on guitars, amps, and accessories through their local Authorized PRS Dealer. They also receive exposure through editorial content on the PRS Guitars website and posts on its social platforms. Adding “PRS Pulse Artist” to their resume has also helped these players connect with venues and potential sponsors.

“Becoming a PRS Pulse Artist opened so many doors to me, industry wise and for my mentality as a full-time musician and songwriter,” said Leoni Jane Kennedy. “Having industry giants such as PRS supporting my creativity has not only been a dream come true, but has shown me what a team should really be. Now that I’ve graduated into the Official Artist roster, I feel I’ve achieved something so foundational to my career and I couldn’t have asked for a better brand to represent and work with to show the world what I’m really made of. Thank you PRS!”

To see highlights from the class of 2024 and to stay up to date on PRS Pulse Artist news, follow #prspulseartist on Instagram or visit www.prsguitars.com/artists. For a video playlist of PRS Pulse Artists from the current and previous years, click here. For imagery, please click here.

Angel Bridge by Bernard Dellario

Studio B Art Gallery is thrilled to announce its upcoming spring exhibition, “Postcards from Italy,” featuring the captivating works of acclaimed artist Bernie Dellario. The exhibition will run throughout the month of March, with an exclusive showcase during the First Friday Gallery Walk event on March 1, 5-8 p.m.

Dellario’s latest collection promises to transport viewers to the picturesque landscapes and charming towns of Italy, inspired by his travels. This exceptional showcase will feature 40 paintings created during Dellario’s immersive five-week journey through the Italian countryside in the fall of 2023.

Dellario’s artistic voyage began with two weeklong painting workshops, commencing in the scenic region of Umbria and culminating in the cultural hub of Florence. Along the way, he traversed a rich tapestry of Italian locales, from the historic streets of Rome to the enchanting hillside towns of Gubbio and Perugia. Each painting in the collection serves as a visual postcard, capturing the essence and allure of its respective setting.

“It was an extraordinary experience as I immersed myself into plein air painting and the Italian lifestyle,” reflects Dellario. “These paintings reveal my subject, process, and a short story about each location. Some were demonstrations during my painting workshops, and others created while on the road in between. It was an unforgettable experience, and I am very happy to share it with you.”

In a nod to Studio B Art Gallery’s longstanding support of artistic endeavors, the exhibition will also feature two paintings from each participant of the 2023 Tuscany workshop sponsored by the gallery. This inclusion adds a collaborative dimension to the showcase, celebrating the collective creativity fostered by Studio B Art Gallery’s initiatives.

“We are proud to present ‘Postcards from Italy,’ an exhibition that encapsulates the spirit of artistic exploration and cultural immersion,” said Studio B Art Gallery owner Betty Huang. “Bernie Dellario’s profound connection with Italy shines through in every brushstroke, inviting viewers on a visual odyssey through the heart of this timeless land.”

“Postcards from Italy” promises to be a highlight of the cultural calendar, offering art enthusiasts a rare opportunity to experience the beauty of Italy through the eyes of a masterful artist. Don’t miss the chance to embark on this captivating journey at Studio B Art Gallery throughout the month of March.

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.