Exhibitions

Artist Group: Washington Sculptors Group

10th Anniversary Exhibition (2026 Catalog (opens in a new tab))

Celebrating its tenth edition, ARTINA 2026: Ripples of Ten Years continues Sandy Spring Museum’s annual tradition of transforming its 7-acre grounds into a site of artistic exploration, discovery, and reflection. Organized in partnership with the Washington Sculptors Group, this outdoor sculpture exhibition features works by 17 sculptors who create dynamic connections between art, nature, and the surrounding landscape.

Juried by Maryland-based independent curator Maria Gabriela (“Gaby”) Mizes, the exhibition explores how sculpture can shift our perceptions of space, time, and the environment. Through diverse materials and artistic approaches, the participating artists investigate themes of reflection, transformation, connection, and imagination, inviting visitors to experience an ever-changing landscape shaped by sunlight, weather, and movement.

Since its founding in 2016, ARTINA has encouraged artists and audiences to engage in the museum’s outdoor spaces through meaningful encounters with contemporary sculpture. ARTINA 2026: Ripples of Ten Years celebrates the series’ decade-long history while looking toward new possibilities for artistic expression, collaboration, and community connection.

Art Organization: The Weavers Guild of Greater Baltimore (WGGB)

A Community of Handweavers: Bridging Tradition and Innovation by the Weavers Guild of Greater Baltimore (WGGB) highlights the enduring role of weaving in American life, from its roots in early domestic and industrial practices to its place in contemporary artistic expression. As we mark the 250th anniversary of the Declaration of Independence, the exhibition reflects on how textiles once served as both everyday necessities and forms of cultural and political expression - an influence that continues in the work of weavers today.

Many pieces draw on historical traditions, referencing coverlets and overshot patterns while using materials such as cotton, flax, natural dyes, and locally sourced wool. At the same time, the exhibition emphasizes weaving as an evolving practice, incorporating modern fibers, tools, and experimental techniques.

Through inspirations ranging from photography to crochet patterns, and approaches that expand weaving into sculptural and collaborative forms, the artists demonstrate how tradition and innovation remain deeply connected. Together, the works present weaving as a living, adaptive practice shaped by community, creativity, and ongoing exploration.

This exhibition is made possible in part by the Maryland State Arts Council, the Arts and Humanities Council of Montgomery County, and Handwork 2026.

The Weavers Guild of Greater Baltimore is a nonprofit organization dedicated to education and the advancement of weaving and fiber arts. Founded in 1948, it brings together over 300 members from across the Mid-Atlantic region who connect through monthly meetings, lectures, and shared resources, including an extensive fiber arts library. The Guild also offers workshops, classes, a weaving school, and community programs that support learning, collaboration, and public engagement in fiber arts.