Explore Strathmore exhibitions in our virtual curator's tour!

Exhibitions September 8–October 31, 2020 in the Mansion at Strathmore:
Paper Works: The Art of Paper
Woolgathering: Shana Kohnstamm
Modulation & Harmony: Emon Surakitkoson

Video production by Carlos Gonzalez-Fernandez / Eyelum

Mural creation : sketch to installation “Our Annapolis” my artistic interpretation of the Annapolis skyline centered around the US Naval Academy and my client’s favorite sites which hold special memories and meaningful moments in a custom view. Private Residence

Corkran Middle School Cafeteria Mural Unveiling
Corkran Middle School proudly unveils its new cafeteria mural, created in collaboration with artist-in-residence Gayle Mangan Kassal. The mural reflects the school’s vision of unity—celebrating how students from diverse backgrounds come together, sharing meals, stories, and experiences around one table. It is a vibrant expression of community, creativity, and togetherness. Painted by all 7th grade Digital Palette & True Color Students (236), designed and lead by artist Gayle Mangan Kassal.

Three-Year Legacy Mural Project
This three-year Legacy Project transformed a plain gray concrete retaining wall into a vibrant celebration of the school's surrounding community. From 2016 to 2018, artist Gayle Mangan Kassal collaborated with 5th-grade students each year to design and paint sections of the mural, gradually completing the full 128-foot wall. All "bricks" are actual painted mural work to connect with their school's architecture. The final panel was installed in September 2018, marking the project’s inspiring conclusion.

“Sailing to Success” – Benfield Elementary School Mural
Created in collaboration with artist-in-residence Gayle Mangan Kassal, this 12-foot-high by 15-foot-wide mural was painted in sections on PVC panels during a three-week residency. More than 300 students from 3rd to 5th grade participated, each leaving their mark on this vibrant legacy piece. The mural not only unifies the school’s challenging color palette—tying together orange lockers and apple green posts—but also reflects the local waterfront environment and the school year's theme of “Sailing to Success.” It transforms a new hallway into a bright, welcoming space and stands as a lasting tribute to student creativity and collaboration.

Cape St. Claire Elementary School Mural (Detailed image is 12ft x 8ft)
Created in collaboration with artist-in-residence Gayle Mangan Kassal, this 16-foot-high by 38-foot-wide mural was painted in sections on panels over a three-month residency. The project revitalized a worn, open garden area where a peeling mural once stood, transforming it into a bright and inspiring courtyard visible from surrounding classrooms. All 592 students—from kindergarten through fifth grade—contributed to this vibrant legacy piece. The mural celebrates the school’s mascot, the seagull, and showcases local wildlife and beloved creatures the students hope to protect, from monarch butterflies to terrapins.

Pediatric Burn Unit Mural
In healthcare settings, art offers a welcome and calming presence. For pediatric patients especially, treatment can be stressful—making art and other distraction therapies an important part of the healing process for patients, caregivers, and medical staff.

This mural, created for the pediatric burn unit at Children’s National Hospital in Washington, D.C., transforms the space into a whimsical underwater world filled with cheerful, colorful fish. Designed to engage young patients, the mural encourages an “I Spy”-style game, providing moments of distraction, curiosity, and joy. The hidden and swimming fish spark a sense of wonder, helping caregivers and staff build connections with children during treatment and easing the overall stress of the experience. Ultimately, this vibrant artwork supports emotional well-being and fosters a more compassionate, healing environment.