• Read more about William Hentosh

• Read more about illegible ink

The name behind my work (illegible ink) emerged from a fourth grade experience. When learning cursive, my teacher gave me a C+ on my report card, noting that I was “taking liberties with her cursive, making it too creative and therefore, illegible.” Years later that creativity remains thankfully intact and proves that one teacher’s “illegible” liberty-taking is very much a creative gain!

• Read more about Sharon L. Elsey

I’ve been a self-taught artist since 2006, creating acrylic paintings of sceneries, especially in the local area; flow art with design in mind; and some pet, adventure sports, and portraits. Noted for water and snow paintings, My work has been displayed in several areas locally.  I’ve taught classes at Garrett College and through paint parties.

• Read more about Pete Herzfeld

ARTIST • PROFESSOR • FARMER The digital process is integral throughout my creative process.

• Read more about The Clarice Smith Performing Arts Center

The Clarice Smith Performing Arts Center at the University of Maryland is an integrated arts laboratory where artists, arts scholars, students and arts administrators collaborate to spark inspiration and build a better future for the arts. As an intellectually curious and socially conscious community, The Clarice leverages creativity, scholarship, innovation and community engagement across the arts to foster expression, generate curiosity and inspire a greater good.

• Read more about Garrett Lakes Arts Festival

GARRETT LAKES ARTS FESTIVAL BEGAN WITH A VISION OF A MUSIC FESTIVAL IN GARRETT COUNTY. In December 1986, a group of Garrett County residents gathered to explore that vision and a related proposal from local resident Kathryn Sincell and violinist Erick Friedman. The joint desire was to promote cultural and artistic activities in the county and to rekindle the Mountain Chautauqua spirit, once a hallmark of Garrett County life. A core of 22 citizens evolved from the originators, many of whom remained in leadership roles, serving with dedication and distinction in the ensuing years.

• Read more about Yoder Art & Framing

Yoder Art & Framing is a custom picture framing shop, studio, and art gallery owned by Lynn Yoder and affiliated with Spruce Forest Artisan Village in Grantsville, MD. Lynn started the business in 2022 with 16 years of experience as a professional framer and designer. Yoder Art & Framing is home to Lynn’s studio and gallery of oil paintings, offering plein air, portrait, and religious works. Art classes are available.

• Read more about Yoder Art & Framing

Yoder Art & Framing is a custom picture framing shop, studio, and art gallery owned by Lynn Yoder and affiliated with Spruce Forest Artisan Village in Grantsville, MD. Lynn started the business in 2022 with 16 years of experience as a professional framer and designer. Yoder Art & Framing is home to Lynn’s studio and gallery of oil paintings, offering plein air, portrait, and religious works. Art classes are available.

• Read more about Jess McClurg

I create artwork that is inspired by often overlooked, beautiful treasures found in nature. I invite the viewer to consider, for a moment, just how precious life is. I hope to inspire you to take more time to appreciate the common flora and fauna, landscapes, life cycles, and natural occurrences that come with living on Planet Earth. Having grown up in Garrett County, MD, I was consistently exposed to and surrounded by, the meticulous, astounding products of nature.