Exhibition Opening Reception—Celebrating Maryland’s Folk Art & Craft

The Maryland Center for History and Culture hosts an opening reception for two exhibitions highlighting Maryland’s folk art, craftsmanship, and cultural traditions. Guests can be among the first to explore the galleries, enjoy light refreshments, and hear remarks from curators and special guests.

The exhibitions include *Glazed & Flowered: Stoneware Potters of Early Baltimore*, guest curated by Luke Zipp, which presents approximately 50 examples of early Baltimore stoneware from museum and private collections. Jars, crocks, and other functional pieces showcase the distinctive style developed by Baltimore’s leading nineteenth-century potters. *Decoys of the Chesapeake*, guest curated by Henry Stansbury and C. John Sullivan, features more than 175 works from their collections, including historic decoys, paintings, and sporting artifacts created by master carvers, painters, and Chesapeake watermen.

When: October 28, 2026

Showtimes: 5 p.m. to 8 p.m.

Venue: Maryland Center for History and Culture

Tickets: Price not available

Registration: Advance registration is available through the event page.

Exhibitions: *Glazed & Flowered: Stoneware Potters of Early Baltimore* and *Decoys of the Chesapeake*

Activities: Gallery exploration, light refreshments, and remarks from curators and special guests.

Photography and Video Notice: Museum staff may photograph or record video during the reception. By attending, guests acknowledge that their images may appear in marketing and promotional materials.