2025-26 Academic Year Exhibition Calendar
2025 UMES Fine Arts Department Faculty Exhibition
August 27 – October 31
Reception: August 27, 4:30 pm
This exhibition highlights the works of UMES faculty members in the fine arts department: Collin Byrd, Jesse Halpern, Cristopher Harrington, Elvin Hernandez, Brad Hudson, Mehves Lelic, Kaylee Rose, Ernie Satchell (emeritus), Salih Zeki Sayar, Murat Sener, and William Newman-Wise. Presenting the diverse interests and artistic output of the department’s faculty, the exhibition includes painting, drawing, printmaking, digital art, ceramics, and photography works.
2025-26 Lower Shore High School Exhibition
November 6 – November 25
Reception: November 6, 4:30-6 pm
In partnership with art teachers from Wicomico, Worcester, and Somerset County High Schools, this exhibition celebrates the budding talent of young artists in the Lower Shore and provides promising students with cash awards as well as an opportunity to explore studying art at the University of Maryland Eastern Shore.
Fall 2025 Senior Thesis Exhibition: Fennec Miller, Shenia Clay, Simone Dixon
December 3 – December 13
Reception: December 3, 4:30-6 pm
This exhibition serves as the capstone project for the Fine Arts Department’s graduating seniors from the Graphic Illustration, Sequential Arts, and Commercial Photography programs, and introduces them to the campus and Somerset County community.
Mosely Gallery is closed for Winter Break.
2026 Juried Student Exhibition
February 6 - March 12, 2024
Reception and Awards: Thursday, February 6, 4:30 – 6 pm
This campus-wide juried exhibition showcases the talent of visual artists and awards tuition scholarships to the top three award winners. With rapidly-developing mastery, the students explore contemporary subjects, from our ever-connected world, to the complexities young adults are facing in society. The exhibition celebrates their career trajectory and promise.
Haitian Drapo!: The Art of Mireille Delisme
March 26 - April 24
Reception: Thursday, April 16, 4:30 - 6 pm
Mireille Delismé's art is a journey through the many dimensions of Haitian spirituality and culture. Her work is not just a representation of the Lwa; it becomes a living tool for communication with ancestors, spirits and natural forces. Each bead, each sequin, each motif is an invitation to plunge into the wondrous world of Haitian Vodou, where art and religion meet to create a transcendent visual expression. Immerse yourself in the phantasmagorical world of Mireille Délismé; let yourself be lulled by this imaginary world centered on the folklore of the Haitian people.
This exhibition features artworks generously loaned by Gail Patterson and Spiralis Gallery.
Spring 2026 Senior Thesis Exhibition
April 30 – May 15
Reception: Thursday, April 30, 4:30-6 pm
This exhibition serves as the capstone project for the Fine Arts Department’s graduating seniors from the Graphic Illustration, Sequential Arts, and Commercial Photography programs, and introduces them to the campus and Somerset County community. This year's exhibition includes works by Donnie Lyon, Jonah Stepner, Akaysa Smith, Darnese Elliot, Paige Perkins, Ava Hudson, Matthew Pattison, Kam Pettaway, Zai Kimber, Kayla Wilkerson, Monique Pettigrew, and Tatum Ayers.
2025 UMES Fine Arts Department Faculty Exhibition
August 27 – October 31
Reception: August 27, 4:30 pm
This exhibition highlights the works of UMES faculty members in the fine arts department: Collin Byrd, Jesse Halpern, Cristopher Harrington, Elvin Hernandez, Brad Hudson, Mehves Lelic, Kaylee Rose, Ernie Satchell (emeritus), Salih Zeki Sayar, Murat Sener, and William Newman-Wise. Presenting the diverse interests and artistic output of the department’s faculty, the exhibition includes painting, drawing, printmaking, digital art, ceramics, and photography works.
2025-26 Lower Shore High School Exhibition
November 6 – November 25
Reception: November 6, 4:30-6 pm
In partnership with art teachers from Wicomico, Worcester, and Somerset County High Schools, this exhibition celebrates the budding talent of young artists in the Lower Shore and provides promising students with cash awards as well as an opportunity to explore studying art at the University of Maryland Eastern Shore.
Fall 2025 Senior Thesis Exhibition: Fennec Miller, Shenia Clay, Simone Dixon
December 3 – December 13
Reception: December 3, 4:30-6 pm
This exhibition serves as the capstone project for the Fine Arts Department’s graduating seniors from the Graphic Illustration, Sequential Arts, and Commercial Photography programs, and introduces them to the campus and Somerset County community.
Mosely Gallery is closed for Winter Break.
2026 Juried Student Exhibition
February 6 - March 12, 2024
Reception and Awards: Thursday, February 6, 4:30 – 6 pm
This campus-wide juried exhibition showcases the talent of visual artists and awards tuition scholarships to the top three award winners. With rapidly-developing mastery, the students explore contemporary subjects, from our ever-connected world, to the complexities young adults are facing in society. The exhibition celebrates their career trajectory and promise.
Haitian Drapo!: The Art of Mireille Delisme
March 26 - April 24
Reception: Thursday, April 16, 4:30 - 6 pm
Mireille Delismé's art is a journey through the many dimensions of Haitian spirituality and culture. Her work is not just a representation of the Lwa; it becomes a living tool for communication with ancestors, spirits and natural forces. Each bead, each sequin, each motif is an invitation to plunge into the wondrous world of Haitian Vodou, where art and religion meet to create a transcendent visual expression. Immerse yourself in the phantasmagorical world of Mireille Délismé; let yourself be lulled by this imaginary world centered on the folklore of the Haitian people.
This exhibition features artworks generously loaned by Gail Patterson and Spiralis Gallery.
Spring 2026 Senior Thesis Exhibition
April 30 – May 15
Reception: Thursday, April 30, 4:30-6 pm
This exhibition serves as the capstone project for the Fine Arts Department’s graduating seniors from the Graphic Illustration, Sequential Arts, and Commercial Photography programs, and introduces them to the campus and Somerset County community. This year's exhibition includes works by Donnie Lyon, Jonah Stepner, Akaysa Smith, Darnese Elliot, Paige Perkins, Ava Hudson, Matthew Pattison, Kam Pettaway, Zai Kimber, Kayla Wilkerson, Monique Pettigrew, and Tatum Ayers.
