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‘Steady Ground’ Two Artist Exhibit – At Gifts Inn Boonsboro

🎨 You’re Invited to a Creative Adventure at the ‘Steady Ground’ Art Exhibit! 🌿🎉

Join us for a splash of color and a sprinkle of magic as we showcase the imaginative works of two extraordinary artists: the vibrant Acrylic Painter Jannon Baer and the whimsical Cyanotype Cultivator Emma Williams.

🗓 Save the Date: September 13th, 2026

⏰ Time: 1 PM – 3 PM

📍 Location: Gifts Inn Boonsboro

Get ready for a journey through mesmerizing art landscapes, where every corner is a new adventure and every brushstroke blossoms into a story. Don’t miss this chance to mingle with the artists and immerse yourself in a flourishing world of creativity. Bring your curiosity and a friend or two—it’s going to be a nature-infused, art-tastic time! 🌱🖌️✨

We can’t wait to see you there!

ABOUT EMMA WILLIAMS: “Throughout 2024, I printed a set of cyanotypes using plants growing in the orchards and forest near my home. I also learned to make inks from the foraged materials, such as black walnuts and peach tree bark, and from household materials like avocado pits and turmeric. I wanted to notice, name, and celebrate the plants that appear and recede as the seasons shift. I also sought a new approach to art-making. I am concerned about the public health impacts of routine plastic use, including the materials in standard acrylic paints. Therefore, I am developing an art-making approach that is rooted in its place of origin and releases less pollution.”

ABOUT JANNON BAER: “Jannon, a painter, dancer, and drummer from Washington County, MD, focuses on helping others connect with the present and find joy through art and movement. She has exhibited her work in various galleries and participated in community projects, including a mural in Hagerstown. Jannon holds a BFA in Painting and a minor in Printmaking from Shepherd University. In addition to painting, she teaches various dance styles, blending meditative practices for healing. She values her teachers and enjoys nature, drumming with a band, and spending time with her son, Kiran.”

‘Beaded Brilliance’ with Marcella Sager at GIB

Join us in charming Boonsboro, Maryland on Nov. 29th, 2025 for Small Business Saturday! It’s your chance to Shop Small, Support Local, and fall head over heels for small-town vibes, because let’s face it, everything’s Better in the Boro!
Over at Gifts Inn Boonsboro, we’ll shine the spotlight on our very own local gem, jewelry artist Marcella Sager, from 11am-2pm.
Marcella, a beloved Boonsboro resident, is like a sunbeam in the town and a superstar at Nora businesses. You might catch her sprinkling love on flowers around Inn Boonsboro in summer or swapping stories with locals at Gifts Inn Boonsboro events. When the chill sets in, she’s cozying up with watercolor painting, jewelry making, and crafting delightful creations, all while squeezing in time for friends and family.
This lively artist is all about spreading smiles and sparking conversations. She has a whimsical habit of naming her jewelry pieces, drawing inspiration from the muses of the moment like ‘Wyonna’ and ‘Margo,’ or dreaming up scenarios like ‘Into the Night’ and ‘Passion in the Afternoon.’
#SmallBusinessSaturday, #ShopLocal, #BetterInTheBoro

‘Canvas Creations’ with Rachael Thompson at GIB

Hop on over to Boonsboro, Maryland, on Dec. 6th, 2025, for a ‘Holiday In Boonsboro’ extravaganza! In town we’ll be serving up a buffet of winter wonder, holiday cheer, and a little chit-chat with the jolly pair, Santa and Mrs. Claus.
Swing by Gifts Inn Boonsboro between 11am-2pm, where we’ll be spotlighting the dazzling Rachael Thompson, a local artist, acrylic virtuoso, and crafting enthusiast.
Rachael, a proud graduate of Frostburg State University, paints her world in lively colors. Her art dances between nature and mythology, bouncing from near-realism to whimsical flights of fancy. And when curiosity strikes, she dabbles in other crafts and mediums, ensuring her creativity is always on the move!
Quote by Artist: “Art has been a constant influence in my life. It became and still is a way for my mind to slow down from the frenzied pace of life, appreciating each moment as it comes. To me, art is as important as the air I breathe; it is essential and affects my every thought and action.”

Girls’ Night Out with Artist Jennifer Strickland – At Gifts Inn Boonsboro

May 15th from 5-9pm

Get ready to shimmy your way to Boonsboro, Maryland, for our dazzling and ever-so-popular event— Girls’ Night Out! I know! We’re all squeeing too!!! We’ll boogie like nobody’s watching, glam it up just because we can, and belt out our favorite tunes at this fabulous Prom-themed bash! Whether you’re channeling your inner hippie, disco diva, elegant princess, or rocking that trusty band tee-and-jeans, we want you there to kick off the fun! The festivities await in Boonsboro, MD, and your presence is the magic that will ignite the night!

Adding to the allure of our Girls’ Night Out at Gifts Inn Boonsboro, the dazzling Jennifer Strickland, our dazzling dichroic glass superstar, will light up the night—because what’s a party without a sprinkle of sparkle? Grab your best girls and meet us here, this is too hot to miss!

‘Curated Contraptions’ by Mary Masterilli – At Gifts Inn Boonsboro

Get ready for an Alice-in-Wonderland wild experience at the latest art show by fantastical, steampunk-inspired, mad scientist-artist Mary Masterilli! Specializing in mixed-media assemblage and crazy creativity, Mary cannibalizes bits and bobs from ordinary items and turns them into works that are completely unexpected. Join us at GIB on June 7th from 1-4pm to meet Mary and marvel at her amazing art, just in time for Father’s Day!

Artist’s Statement: “Junk is my medium. Vintage typewriters and cameras, broken VCRs and DVDs, creepy doll parts and other “found objects.” My steampunk-persuaded art brings together the discards and fragments of industrial society with natural elements such as wood and copper, interpreting the histories of forgotten things. Whether functional art, casual furniture, or fine art sculpture, Apothic Art represents my ongoing attempt to recapture the feelings and memories of a free-range childhood spent playing in abandoned factories along Philadelphia’s Manayunk Canal.”

Title: Curated Contraptions

DATE: June 7th, 2025

Time: 1-4pm

‘Tumbling In Gratitude’ by William Roberts – At Inn Boonsboro

We are thrilled to announce a new upcoming exhibition at the elegant Inn Boonsboro, featuring exciting abstract surrealist painter, William Roberts. ‘Tumbling in Gratitude’ is a dynamic creation showcasing the artist’s dual passions of painting and music. Plan now to attend the Opening Reception on April 6 from 2-4pm to meet the man himself. His inspiring art will remain on display at the Inn until the Closing Reception on June 1st from 2-4pm. All are welcome to attend the receptions, but if you prefer a private tour please call us at Gifts Inn Boonsboro at 301-432-0090.

Artist: William Roberts

Show Title: Tumbling in Gratitude

About William: “William Roberts is a Percussionist, Composer, and Fine Arts Painter; he practices combining the disciplines of Fine Arts and Musical Expression. William is the first artist in the Washington D.C. Area to perform original music inspired by his paintings at the Foundry Gallery in June of 1987. William’s visual art varies in extremes from Abstract-Surrealism, portraiture, and landscapes.

William has been influenced by his Professor Walter Kravitz at George Mason University and has studied Forensic Art with the renowned Lois Gibson at Northwestern University. William’s work has been procured into many private collections along with multiple portrait commissions. William is currently finishing his 10th CD along with another recording project in Eulogy to the First World War. William is looking forward to putting full time attention to his art and music after working over 40 years in the mental health field.”

‘Curiosities’ by Kelly Scudieri – At Gifts Inn Boonsboro

Let the Wild Rumpus begin! Kelly Scudieri is joining us for the latest of her fantastical phenomenal phantasmagorical art shows! Join us on May 9th from 5-8pm to meet this fearless painter, musician, and all-round Renaissance Woman in person and fall under her spell.

Title: Curiosities

From Kelly’s website: Kelly Scudieri’s figures stare back at you unabashedly, with soul-revealing eyes, often surrounded by what at first glance appears to be an arbitrary environment. Combining realism and surrealism, her characters, surrounded in majestic color studies, come to life. To Scudieri, the mystery is a part of the beauty of the art. “It’s not so much about “who” specifically these characters are as to the human complexities they represent.”

Scudieri is a graduate of Shepherd University with a B.A. in Psychology and a minor in Art. After 13 years dedicated to the mental health field, she delved full time into her art in 2003 and was received graciously.

 

Guys’ Night Out – At Gifts Inn Boonsboro

Guys Night Out is coming to Gifts Inn Boonsboro! December 12th, 2024 our shop will stay open late (5pm – 8pm) and gather a few of our male artists to chat with the gentlemen that brave the night winds to get all of their Holiday Shopping done. We have unique gifts, cards, and name tags to make our local and regional art gallery a one stop shop! The artist who will be featured in Guys’ Night Out is Jamie Stone of Stone Built Knives!

Other recently featured male artists with work in Gifts Inn Boonsboro:

Steve Ramsey of Carve Diem

Andy Smetzer of Andy Smetzer Photography

Dirk Martin of Foxcross Pottery

and Kevin Firmin of KCM Leather.

Holiday In Boonsboro with Sandra Braun – At Inn Boonsboro

Sometimes opportunity knocks. Sometimes it walks right into your store!

Sandra Braun is a creative soul who works in watercolor, acrylic, oil painting, as well as felting little scenes. She and Natoma brainstormed an art show in ten minutes we had  ‘throughout the Years’ planned to go up this week for this Saturday! December 7th, 2024 is Holiday In Boonsboro and while tours are going on at the Inn Boonsboro you can meet Sandra herself as she displays her years worth of paintings in the lounge.

Tours will be happening from 1pm – 3pm at the Inn. No tickets.

Meet The Maker – At Gifts Inn Boonsboro

Craig Fowler has been making his unique and wonderful silverware wind chimes since the mid-80s. Using only silver-plated spreaders, forks and spoons, and adding his ball peen ‘nubbles’ to enhance the tones, his chimes are as pretty to listen to as they are to see. But he’s got more tricks up his sleeve! Craig also makes bud vases, ornaments and jewelry, but most exciting are his little Pocket Angels. Each of the five major branches of the Armed Services are represented in these little pewter angel medallions, on key chains to make them easy to carry or hang, letting you carry a little extra protection right in your pocket.
His most famous creation is a magnificent wind chime which appeared in the movie ‘When A Stranger Calls.’ We have an exact replica in the shop! Drop by during Greenfest and see it, and meet Craig!