Open Studio Meeting: Saturday, October 17th, 2026, at 1 to 4 pm
Registration Dates: September 12 - October 16, 2026
Please join us at our next Open Studio gathering - a welcoming creative space designed for artists of all levels to gather, share, and grow together. All artists and art enthusiasts are welcome. Whether you’re a painter, sculptor, photographer, writer, or multidisciplinary creator, this is your time to immerse yourself in the joy of making art—side by side with a supportive community.
Open Studio is a casual, drop-in session to foster the 3Cs:
Creativity, Conversation, and Community.
Artists will:
- Work on personal projects in a calm, inspiring environment
- Meet fellow creatives, exchange ideas, and spark new collaborations
- Share techniques, receive feedback, and uplift one another
- Build community, inspiration, and momentum for your creative journey
What to Bring:
- Bring your own art project and supplies
- Your own snack and drink
- Plastic, newspaper, or tarp to cover the table
and, bring your ideas and your passion - you will find support & community among friends.
****Open Studio demo******
Michael Messner is more than happy to do the demonstration for MAA members. Before his retirement as a mathematical statistician, Mike was honored to receive the American Statistical Association’s Roger Herriot Award for Innovation in Federal Statistics. Now, he brings mathematics, statistics and innovation to his printing, painting and sculpture. In this workshop, Mike will step through his process for creating striped color portraits. The process involves masking paper, a laser engraver, careful painting by hand, and - of course - math.
Open Studio Limit: 20 members and their guests (members may bring one guest).
Cost: The registration fee is $10 per person.
Open Studio Location: Oasis Art Gallery, Westfield Montgomery Mall, 7125 Democracy Blvd, Bethesda, MD 20817
Directions: Click this link for Directions to Oasis. Please note that the Oasis Art Gallery is in the mall, right behind the Macy's Home Store. You can either enter the gallery from the Macy's Home Store or through the Home Store entrance from the Parking Garage.
Questions: If you have any questions or concerns please contact Chitra Sharma 703-3384817 or Lily Kak.
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