The Gallery Shop at Grant’s Mercantile
A collection of work by local artists will be available for sale through the Garrett County Arts Council and the Grantsville Arts & Entertainment District.

178 Casselman Rd, Grantsville, MD 21536

Maureen Sheaffer
Pocket Garden Blooms

(Pressed Flowers, Paper Weaving, & Embroidery)

Maureen Sheaffer is an artist and designer living in Grantsville, MD. She launched Pocket Garden Blooms as a cut flower garden in 2022, but quickly pivoted to pressing flowers as a way to preserve the ephemeral beauty of her backyard garden.

She has a Master of Architecture from the School of the Art Institute of Chicago, and has been working as an architectural designer in the area for over 14 years.

Bud Precht
Vitraux Glass

(Stained Glass)

(Watercolor, Pen & Ink and Pencil)

“Come visit my studio in our family home which is put together with repurposed architectural details! Forest and nature meets the whimsy of an unusual house which promises to be an unforgettable tour!“

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Susan S. Johnston’s activities in the arts since graduating from Westminster College with a BA in Arts Education, 1973, have included teaching art in the public schools, working as an illustrator and feature artist in a national publication, working as an an adjunct faculty in painting, conducting painting workshops, and volunteering in
historic downtowns to bring more arts programming to communities.

839 Mill Run Road, Friendsville 21531

Robert Caron

“Drawing and painting are very therapeutic for me.”

 

“Some of my paintings are from direct observation, particularly still life paintings, but most are from photographs. I choose subjects for which I am personally inspired.”

 

“I have been drawing for as long as I can remember. While a student, I used to draw all night. I only started painting with oil in 2014.”

31 Greenwood Ridge Road, Accident, MD 21520

Sue Arnson

Sue is attracted to the local landscape and flowers in her work. She occasionally ventures to the abstract. She began as a watercolor painter and has expanded over the years.  She is currently exploring alcohol ink as an art form.

 

“Showing folks how art is made, therefore creating appreciation of the arts is especially fun for this retired teacher.”

9415 Rock Lodge Road, Accident, MD 21520

Evitts Creek Arts / Lois McManus

(Silversmithing Artisan Jewelry)

“Working with metals has always been a dream of mine, and I am constantly experimenting with new techniques and designs to push the boundaries of traditional silversmithing. I love the process of transforming raw materials into wearable works of art, and I am grateful for the opportunity to share my creations with others. “

9415 Rock Lodge Road, Accident, MD 21520

Bobby Croft

(Pottery)

In his personal work as a ceramic artist, Bobby enjoys creating functional work that can be used every day. Bobbys work is rooted in traditional ceramics with bright pops of color in the glazing. His work has been shown in various galleries and shows regionally. Bobby is continuously experimenting and studying to improve his craft with hopes of opening his own studio and creating a body of work for future exhibitions. 

Reid Cross

(Wood Carving)

Reed lives in Accident and is a carpenter by trade and an artist in his free time. Reed is also an avid fisherman and attentive neighbor.  He creates meticulously hand carved specialty wood pieces to bring a touch of nature into your home. He specializes in woods such as Peach and Cherry as well as spalted wood.

9415 Rock Lodge Road, Accident, MD 21520

Annie Simcoe

(Mixed Media Paper Art)

Annie Simcoe is a mixed media paper artist living and working in the mountains of Garrett County, Maryland. Annie creates one-of-a-kind papers by hand using materials she grows or gathers. Drawing inspiration from life in the Allegheny Mountains, life events, and her travels, she then uses these papers for her quilted collages which are layers of paper drawn on with needle and thread. 

Jesse Cloud Art

(Mixed Media & Oil Painting)

“Jesse Cloud is a mixed media and oil painting artist working out of her home studio with her pup as her studio assistant. After a lifetime as a creative, and a year of intensive training in a mastery program, she began sharing her art professionally. Her favorite part of painting is the beginning, when she allows herself to be messy and free with only a loose plan of where she might end up.

Outside of painting, she loves exploring State and National Parks with her husband, watching too many movies, and a classic chocolate chip cookie. Or two.”

Claymonster Pottery
Cat Audette Holt

(Whimsical Monster Themed Pottery)

“Stylistically, Cat likes to infuse her monsters with whimsy derived from animal features and tactile textures. Rich draws inspiration from writers and illustrators such as Brian Fraud and Tim Burton which lends a more monstrous nature to his creations.”

6438 Rock Lodge Rd, Accident, MD 21520

Meadowbrook Arts
Macee Mare

(Metal Jewelry)

“Macee Knecht creates sculptural metal jewelry and sculpture utilizing primarily forging and metalsmithing techniques. Her jewelry has an antiqued textural appearance sometimes industrial and other times organic in items made of silver, gold, brass, copper, mild steel and even found objects. A lot of her inspiration is from nature (i.e. twigs, fungus, pods, insects) or old industrial objects.”

6438 Rock Lodge Rd, Accident, MD 21520

Bella Kuper

(Mixed Media Glass Mosaics)

Bella is a self taught mosaic artist and has been creating original glass designs for over 20 years.  As a physical therapist by day, mosaics became the creative outlet for her and provided a great way to decompress after stressful days at work.

 

Many of her ideas for mosaics are born from personal stories, vacations, and connections to favorite destinations.

220 Norma’s Way, McHenry, MD 21541

Joan Chaney

(Miniature quilts in frames. Quilted wall-hangings)

“Joan has lived in McHenry for 35 years and has been quilting for 30 years. She started out very traditional, making queen-sized quilts by hand quilting!  As she became established as a talented quilter, she began attending arts and craft shows with miniature quilts in frames as well as quilted pieces for wall decoration. “

315 North Ridge Road, McHenry, MD 21541

Hentosh Photography / Bill Hentosh

(Landscape & Nature Photography)

William (Bill) Hentosh has continued his photography passion in the rural atmosphere of the county and the wonders that Deep Creek Lake and the state parks have to offer.

Barb’s Baubles / Barb Omholt

(Jewelry)

I make one of a kind jewelry designs made from natural stones, fresh water pearls, and swarovski crystals.

315 North Ridge Road, McHenry, MD 21541

Lorie & Ron Skidmore

(Pottery)

“We offer handmade pottery both functional and decorative pottery. We own and operate a shop/studio in McHenry, Maryland. We offer pottery classes, mosaic tile creations, canvas painting and pottery painting as well as handmade goods.” 

The Fort
1550 Deep Creek Drive, Suites C & D, McHenry, MD 21541

Wirestorm Creations
Connie Pardini

(Jewelry & Metalwork)

“Sterling silver and copper are my favorite mediums, along with other metals/”found objects” such as vintage flatware, horseshoe nails, hardware, coins. I also like to add in natural elements such as pebbles and driftwood, creating one body of work with a rustic, whimsical, nature-influenced theme.”

Crimson Shamrock Fibers
Lori Wall & David Moran

(Fiber Arts & Marbling)

“Crimson Shamrock creates Handwoven, Crocheted, Braided, and Marbled functional and fashionable designs that are Engineered for Living. From our signature Handwoven Twill Triangle Scarf and Pin sets to our Crocheted Moss Stitch Treasure Baskets, each item is individually handcrafted, making it one of a kind. “

The Fort
1550 Deep Creek Drive, Suites C & D, McHenry, Maryland 21541

Caroline Blizzard

(Photography)

Caroline is a recently retired Maryland Park Ranger. Nature and landscape photography have been part of her life for 20 years. She is an avid birder and naturalist and enjoys capturing moments in nature that tell a story or capture a moment in time. 

Four Storm Artists Gallery
2107 Swallow Falls Road, Oakland, MD 21550

Ruddy Duck Studio
Neal Blizzard

(Photography)

“Being retired allows me to spend a lot of time wherever the outdoors takes me, be it swamp, woods, stream, or other outside venues. I am able to watch and wait to capture the perfect image at the perfect time.“

2107 Swallow Falls Road, Oakland, MD 21550

Catherine Gnatowski

(Acrylics, Oils, and Watercolors)

Catherine Gnatowski is a nature and landscape artist who celebrates her love of Appalachia and rural America in her art. She paints both plein air and in studio, with acrylics and oils, capturing the beauty and atmosphere of the world around her.

Because she makes her home in both Frederick and Garrett counties, she has a natural affinity for blue crabs, black eye Susans and everything Maryland!

863 Paradise Heights, Oakland, MD 21550

Gisele Mohler
(Mosaics & Stained Glass)

“After vacationing at Deep Creek Lake for decades, I moved to Garrett County after retirement to become a full-time year-round resident. Retirement allowed me the time to explore a passion and desire that I had for many years — to create stained glass art. I gifted and sold pieces, as well as donated many to charity for their silent auctions. As a byproduct, I learned mosaics. Having a plethora of scrap glass available to me as a result of stained glass work, it opened a whole new art medium to me and I love it.

Steve Imes
(Sculpture)

I make lamps from found objects such as music instruments, vintage cameras, and vintage golf bags.  I use other unique items including plumbing parts to make robot and rocket lamps. These lamps have an industrial or steampunk feel.  The lamps are one-of-a-kind and can be whimsical or nostalgic.

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I have been tinkering with making custom lamps for at least 10 years.  I enjoy scavenging flea markets, yard sales and auctions for unique parts to sculpt into lamps.  I find it calming and rewarding to repurpose unused items into functional, unique objects.

Jeanette Patterson & Kate Kremann
(Paper Crafting)

“We are two crafty sisters, loving mountain life, and crafting our hearts out!”

 

Jeanette Patterson has been blissfully cutting and pasting for 35 years. An avid scrapbooker and paper crafter, her vintage and floral-themed collage cards are created to spread smiles and good wishes. Jeanette splits her time between Davidsonville and the mountains of Western Maryland where she shares crafty joy by teaching classes at her studio in Oakland.

 

Kate Kremann is a quilter turned paper crafter specializing in collage, watercolor and paper engineering. She has been making things for 55 years, and teaching classes for the past 30. Her unique books, folios, and other 3-D paper projects are bursting with whimsy, humor, and beauty. 

Marilyn & Ed Remley

(Mixed Media Paintings & Coloring Pages, Soaps & Hand Creams, Seeds)

“We are two semi- retired Artisans. We both enjoy the outdoors and are inspired by our garden. We
both enjoy the process of soap making and creams. I break away to paint. I enjoy landscape scenery mostly. I enjoy being Abstract-Realistic and learning the process of all medias.”

300 Oak Street, Oakland, MD 21550

A project of the Garrett County Arts Council

The Gallery Shop is located in the heart of the Oakland
Arts & Entertainment District and features the work of over 100+ local artists & artisans.

SATURDAY ONLY
108 S. 2nd Street, Oakland, MD 21550

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Dissent Decals
Emily Elmlinger

(Digital Illustration)

Artist Ambassador on site for Studio Tour!
108 S. 2nd Street, Oakland, MD 21550

Nancy Ensor

(Acrylic, Watercolor & Photography)

“I have been painting in acrylic and watercolor for over 30 years.  I have done art work for St Peter the Apostle Parish in Oakland, MD where I created 14 Icons of the Stations of the Cross as well as a 3″ x 4″ Icon of The Holy Family.

I teach drawing, painting in acrylic and watercolor as well as other mediums at Alpine Lake Resort in Terra Alta, WV.”

Alpine Lake Lodge
700 W. Alpine Lake Drive, Terra Alta, WV 26764

Ron Miller

(Nature Photography)

“Born and raised in the Ozarks in Missouri. Spent 32 years working for the National Park Service at various parks from Alaska to our national capital. Avid outdoors man. Enjoying retirement and Alpine Lake by capturing photos of local wildlife. “

Alpine Lake Lodge
700 W. Alpine Lake Drive, Terra Alta, WV 26764

John Wiltison

(Nature Photography)

“Enjoys visiting farms and always has his camera at the ready when he goes for a ride in his truck.  Does not alter his Photography or spot fix anything with software or a computer, employing what he calls a “just take it “and a all natural mentality. Authenticity is important to him. He was a 26 year vet with the United States Air Force working on the SR-71 and U-2 Spy planes jet engines.  John is from the town of Luke, Maryland.”

Alpine Lake Lodge
700 W. Alpine Lake Drive, Terra Alta, WV 26764

(Acrylic, Watercolor & Photography)

“I make sculptures in wood and stone, and maquettes in terra cotta. The bulk of them are abstract, organic in form, but I also carve figurative and animal sculptures that are sometimes abstracted.

“I also make assemblages, often from the negative forms left over from the blocking out process, as well as masks and furniture. I usually do the blocking out with a chainsaw, but am not a chainsaw sculptor. They are indoor and outdoor–garden sculptures, and are freestanding and for wall hanging, with many totems.“

8807 Cranesville Rd, Terra Alta, WV 26764