Ch/Art Presents Summer Magic 2026 Members’ Exhibition

The exhibition showcases original works by more than 30 Ch/Art artists and features approximately 70 pieces in a wide range of media, including oil, acrylic, mixed media, pastel, photography, watercolor, and collage. Summer Magic celebrates the creativity, color, and energy of the summer season through diverse artistic perspectives and styles.

Ch/Art (Chevy Chase Art), a nonprofit community arts organization serving the Chevy Chase communities of DC and Maryland, is pleased to present Summer Magic, its 2026 members’ art exhibition, opening June 1, 2026, at the Chevy Chase Village Hall.

The public is invited to attend the Opening Reception on Sunday, June 7, 2026, from 3:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. at the Chevy Chase Village Hall, located at 5906 Connecticut Avenue in Chevy Chase, Maryland. Guests will have the opportunity to meet participating artists and enjoy an afternoon of community, live music, and art.

Exhibition Dates: June 1, 2026 through June 27, 2026

Location: Chevy Chase Village Hall, 5906 Connecticut Avenue, Chevy Chase, Maryland

Opening Reception: Sunday, June 7, 2026 - 3:00 p.m. – 5:00 p.m. Live music and light refreshments!

Founded in 2018, Ch/Art has grown to include more than 140 artists. The organization is dedicated to fostering creativity and expanding community access to the arts through exhibitions, educational programs, and hands-on artistic experiences. This event is brought to you by the artists behind the Art Walk.  For additional information, please contact chevychaseartgroup@gmail.com.

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Greetings, Ch/Arters! Our first exhibition of 2026 is coming right up!

We are excited to announce Ch/Art’s second Summer Magic show at the Chevy Chase Village Hall, opening June 1 and running through June 27. Participation is open to all Ch/Art members who have paid their dues for 2026 on a first-come, first-serve basis.  Each artist is invited to submit two works. The first 70 artists to submit will be featured in the exhibit. Subject to space limitations, the curator may select one or both of the artist's submitted works.

Please note that Chevy Chase Village Hall can accommodate only two-dimensional artwork that can be hung on the wall. Space limitations require that one of your two submissions be no wider than 20 inches.

Please mark your calendars for art drop-offon May 31 and an opening reception on June 7.  We will advertise the event with signage and on social media.  We encourage participants to send emails to their customers notifying them about the show.

The chair and curator of the show is Lance Patterson (mlpatterson2@verizon.net). 

Please register using this link: Summer Magic Registration Form. Registration will close on May 15, 2026. We look forward to seeing your work.

Lance Patterson

Mark Leatherman

Erin Joshi