"Harford 100-Mile Biennial" Exhibition to Open in Chesapeake Gallery in June

The "Harford 100-Mile Biennial" Exhibition will be on display from June 16 to September 21, 2023, in the Chesapeake Gallery located in the Student Center at Harford Community College. All are invited to the closing reception that will be held on Thursday, September 21, from 6:30 to 8 PM in the Gallery.

New to the Chesapeake Gallery, this biennial exhibition will showcase the area's top artists as a vital component of our cultural offerings to the region. All accepted artists reside within 100 miles of Harford Community College. The exhibit will display a diverse group of artworks including paintings, sculptures, photography, ceramics, fiber works, mixed media, and more. One artwork demonstrating high levels of skill and merit will be selected by Harford’s Gallery and Arts on Campus Committee for a $500 Juror's Choice Award.

The Chesapeake Gallery is located on the second floor of the Student Center on Harford Community College’s campus at 401 Thomas Run Road in Bel Air. Parking is free and handicap parking is available close to the gallery. Gallery hours are Mondays and Thursdays, 8:30 AM - 7 PM; Tuesdays and Wednesdays, 8:30 AM - 5 PM; and Fridays, 8:30 AM - 4:30 PM. The gallery is closed on weekends and major holidays. 

The College’s Chesapeake Gallery features contemporary art by emerging and established artists, as well as Harford’s faculty, staff, and students. It serves as a vital educational link between the community and the practice of art and design in the region.

For further information, please contact Brad Blair, Chesapeake Gallery Coordinator, at bblair@harford.edu.