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Located at 506 South Frederick Avenue, the Activity Center at Bohrer Park Gallery viewing hours are Monday through Saturday, 8 a.m. to 9 p.m. and Sunday, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Big, Bold, and Bright
Updated on 04/28/2026 9:46 AM
The City presents Big, Bold, and Bright, a vibrant two‑dimensional exhibition on display from April 27 through July 12, 2026, at the Activity Center at Bohrer Park. Join us for a free reception on Thursday, May 7, from 6 to 7:30 p.m. to meet the artists and explore the dynamic works featured in this show.
Big, Bold, and Bright showcases large‑scale, colorful, and abstract artwork, with each piece measuring at least 24 inches in its smallest dimension. The exhibition features the work of 18 artists and highlights a wide range of mediums, including photography, collage, watercolor, acrylic, oil, printmaking techniques, mixed media, and fiber art.
Featured artists include Sabiyha Prince, Jean Finkleman, Richard Weiblinger, Sahar Boussard, Justin Valenti, Jinnie DeTrani, Katarina Oberg, Flor Lasheras, Rana Sharaiha, Gail Kaplan‑Wassell, Jonathan Mann, Sonya Michel, Dunnie Onasanya, LaPrea Rich, Christina Haslinger, Tena Turner, Kien Lee, and Beth Davidson.
Most artwork is available for purchase, and all images are copyrighted by the artists.
City of Gaithersburg visual arts programs are funded in part by a grant from the Maryland State Arts Council (MSAC). To discover more about MSAC grants & how they impact Maryland's arts sector, visit msac.org.