The Annapolis Insider
Mary Ann Treger shares news and views from around town.
Picture This: A New Show at the MFA
If a picture is worth a thousand words, I just had one stunning gab session. A new photo exhibit at the Maryland Federation of Art (18 State Circle) caught my eye on a recent stroll through town. Drop by before May 10. It’s worth a peek.
There are many reasons why living in Annapolis is grand. The MFA is one of them. This non profit art organization is the oldest operating artist gallery in Maryland. The exposed beam and brick structure dates back to 1840 when it was a storage loft for a general store. Since the 60’s this warm, intimate space has been showcasing creativity in all forms.
The current exhibit includes sculptures and paintings by emerging artists (some as young as high school juniors) as well as a creative collection of photos by self-taught Maryland photographer Mac Bogert. I’m hardly a photography expert but even a novice like me can see that this guy has a good eye. His photos cover a diverse range of subjects from dreamy shots of the coast of Ireland to a misty day on Spa Creek. One shot of the Jersey shore made me want to grab my swimsuit, pail and shovel and head up 95.
These aren’t just pretty pictures. This is art.
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