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The Maryland-National Capital Park and Planning Commission

Brookside Gardens – Art in the Garden

Art Exhibits at Brookside Gardens Visitor Center

Art is part of our mission! We are proud to support local artists through rotating monthly art exhibits at the Visitor Center. Many of the art pieces showcased in exhibits are for sale. If you wish to be considered for an Art Exhibit at Brookside Gardens, please complete and return the Art Exhibit Application. (accessible PDF)

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March 18 to April 21, 2024

This joint exhibit showcases the works of Jim Schlett and the guild, Salon 8.

Jim Schlett’s lifelong journey with photography began with a simple yet unique gift—a Polaroid camera received as a graduation present in grade school in his native New Jersey. Building on this early fascination, Jim pursued his love for photography academically, earning an Associate of Arts degree in Photography and Art.    Jim’s extensive travels have taken him to over 185 National Park sites, capturing the essence of these natural wonders through his lens. His photographic portfolio boasts not only the splendor of national parks but also cityscapes and the pristine beauty of nature across all fifty states.

Salon 8 is comprised of artists with an electic background from an art historian to a retired federal program analyst. Leigh Culver, Margitta Hanff, Angela Lacy, Marta Legeckis, Yoshimi S. Matsukata, Emilie McBride and JoAnne Ramsey are members and showcase a diverse mix of styles and media.

Art is part of our mission! We are proud to support local artists through rotating monthly art exhibits. The Visitor Center is open 9:00am to 5:00pm daily. Sale of Art is arranged directly through Brookside Gardens Gift Shop. To purchase art visit us in person, call 301-962-1448, or email Kathy.Caisse@montgomeryparks.org.