JANUARY NEWSLETTER

1st Floor Gallery hours: Thu. – Sat. 2 pm to 8 pm.

2nd Floor Lounge hours: Thu. – Sat. from 5 pm

ANNOUNCING THREE COMPETITIONS IN 2026!

The Arcadian Gallery is pleased to announce three competitions in 2026, two of which are brand new. The first will be the Appalachian Nature Art & Photography Competition, which will feature a show at the Gallery in May. The second is an International Nature Photography Competition that will show in the Gallery starting in September and will run through mid-October. Our last competition show will be a repeat of 2025's successful American Wildlife Art Show. Stay tuned for details on these competitions, including calls for entries and entry submission deadlines. 

POP-UP CHEF EVENT! WED., FEB 25

THU., FEB. 5, 7 to 8:30 pm

Interested in sharpening your animal drawing skills? Drawing classes at The Arcadian Gallery are a great way to do that. In our new “How to Draw Animals” series, you'll start with human-like animals, then proceed to dogs, cats, horses, and more exotic animals. All of this will be under the instructive eye of Arcadian Gallery Director Christopher Sloan, who has been teaching animal anatomy at the Academy of Art University in San Francisco for over a decade. The fee for each class is $30. Bring your own supplies. Supplies should include pencils, an eraser, paper, and tracing paper. Digital drawing on a device like an ipad is welcome. For more information or to reserve a spot, call 240-916-8840.

NEW ARTISTS at the GALLERY!

We're opening the New Year with art from artists that we met last year through the American Wildlife Art Competition. These are, from left to right, “Redtail” by Susan James, “Love" by Akiko Watanabe, and “Nuts” by Megan Zagorski. Come to the Arcadian Gallery Thursday to Saturday from 2 pm to 8 pm to see these pieces and other beautiful artwork they've created.

In January, the Arcadian Gallery will begin hosting life drawing sessions. These will be held on the first and third Tuesday of each month. The first session will be a morning session and the second will be an evening session. There is no instruction. Bring your own supplies. Tables and chairs will be provided. Space is limited. Contact Greg Malloy by text at 301-268-7109 if you are interested. 

The sessions will be on Tuesday, January 6, 9 am to Noon and Tuesday, January 20, 7 pm-10 pm.

The Arcadian Gallery is lucky to have a sister business, the Arcadian Lounge, which specializes in imported wine, so what could be more natural than to offer Paint & Sip events at the Gallery? If you are interested in social painting or drawing, please consider joining us. We'll have a challenging still life set up for this first session. All you need to do is bring your own supplies. This is an open studio event where assistance is available, but there is no formal instruction. The fee is $20 fee. Wine is extra. Space is limited, so please call 240-916-8840 to make a reservation.

ATTUNE
An Evening of Breath, Movement, and Sound

As we attune the mind, breath, and body to the gifts and challenges of a new year, 

beWell Arts invites you to pause, listen deeply, and simply be.

ATTUNE is a curated evening weaving gentle, breath-synced movement with immersive sound, creating a spacious and sensory passage from one year into the next. Held within the artistic intimacy of The Arcadian Gallery, guests are welcomed to arrive as they are—open, receptive, and ready to cross the threshold of the new year with thoughtful, quiet intention.

Following the guided experience, guests are invited to enjoy light refreshments alongside quiet conversation, reflection, and connection. Organic wines are available at $10 a glass. 

Tuesday, January 13, 2026 · 6:30 pm
The Arcadian Gallery
47 Baltimore Street, Cumberland, MD 21502

Limited to 20 guests · $38
Comfortable elegance encouraged
Advance registration recommended
www.beWellArts.com
christina@beWellArts.com

We’re still hoping to launch a wine club to enjoy the world of wine in an approachable, fun, and social way. We are looking for 20 people to get it started. If you know anyone who might be interested, please let us know.

 

Interested? Email: info@acadiangallery.com

Both floors of The Arcadian are now available for your meetings and special events.

4,000 square feet. Full bar. Event and catering services available.

Come see what’s new, raise a glass with us, and be part of this exciting next chapter! 

CALL 240-916-8840

 

You can see there's a lot going on at the Arcadian. Keep an eye out for the next newsletter or follow us on Facebook or Instagram—and tell your friends about us.

Questions? Text or call 240-916-8840

or email info@arcadiangallery.com.