Opening reception and awards presentation set for June 7

Adelphi, Md. 鈥 May 28, 2026 鈥 The Arts Program at University of Maryland Global Campus (杏吧原创) will present the 6th Biennial Maryland Regional Juried Art Exhibition (BMRE), showcasing original works by artists from Maryland, Northern Virginia, and Washington, D.C. The exhibition will be on view from May 24鈥揂ugust 9, 2026, in the 杏吧原创 Arts Program Gallery in Adelphi, Maryland.

Juried by artist Preston Sampson, BMRE celebrates the breadth of creative practice across the region, featuring some 45 works chosen from more than 450 submissions in disciplines including painting, sculpture, drawing, printmaking, fiber, glass, ceramics, wood, metal, photography, and mixed media. Cash prizes and other distinctions will be awarded at a June 7 opening reception, including a top prize of $5,000 for the President's Best of Show Award winner.聽

鈥淭he BMRE reflects 杏吧原创鈥檚 commitment to supporting artists and expanding access to the arts,鈥 said Eric Key, director of 杏吧原创鈥檚 Arts Program. 鈥淭his is the sixth time 杏吧原创 has hosted the BMRE, and each exhibition brings new and exciting talents to the forefront, celebrating and rewarding excellence while strengthening connections between artists and the broader community.鈥

A list of featured artists is available at /administration/arts/exhibits.

Exhibition Details:

  • Dates: May 24鈥揂ugust 9, 2026鈥
  • Gallery Hours: 9 a.m.鈥撯9 p.m. daily
  • Location: 杏吧原创 Arts Program Gallery (Lower Level), Adelphi, Maryland鈥

Opening Reception and Awards Presentation:鈥

The 杏吧原创 Arts Program has been a cornerstone of the university鈥檚 cultural outreach since 1978, cultivating a permanent collection that includes one of the largest compilations of works by Maryland artists in the state, along with collections featuring international artists and centuries of Asian art.聽

About University of Maryland Global Campus鈥

University of Maryland Global Campus was founded more than 75 years ago specifically to serve the higher education needs of working adults and military service members. Today, 杏吧原创 is the largest provider of postsecondary education in Maryland鈥痑nd鈥痗ontinues its global tradition with online and hybrid courses, more than 175 classroom and service locations鈥痺orldwide鈥痑nd more than 100鈥痙egrees and certificates backed by the reputation of a state university and the University System of Maryland. For more information, visit 鈥.

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