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P A S T E V E N T S

Christina Collins-Smith, Marion Ware, Susan Thornton
Second Opening -
March 10, 2009

Februray 13, 2009 - Grand Opening
Linda Van Hart, Maggie Ball,
Christina Collins-Smith, Gail Elwell

Grand Opening Eve
Februray 13, 2009

OTA opening pre-planning gathering at Wine Me Up - Christina Collins-Smith, Gordon Wickes, Kevin Dayhoff, Melinda Byrd, Linda Van Hart, Judy Goodyear, Gail Elwell	Founding artists at opening - Beckie Maurio, Christina Collins-Smith, Pamela Zappardino, Susan Williamson	Artists gather to celebrate after the opening on February 13 - Vestal Abbott, Vladimir Tzenov, Christina Collins-Smith, Maggie Ball, Gail Elwell

GENERATIONS: Opening Reception: May 23, 2009 6-8 PM
May 23 through August 21, 2009 in THE ROSE GALLERY
Upstairs at Cafe Mark, 86 Baltimore Street
in historic downtown Cumberland, Maryland
This rotating exhibition, curated by Christina Collins-Smith for host, Mark Rose,
features the multi-generational art of
DONNA WHITFORD HOUSEL and JULIA ROBINSON;
SHARI and VICTORIA GALLERY;
GORDON, MARGE, LEAH, IAN, and MARINA WICKES;
SHAWN and GABRIEL LOCKHART
along with additional returning artists and their mentees.
Music by Gabriel and Nathan.

Opening Reception: February 21, 2009 6-8 PM
February 21 through May 22, 2009 in THE MARJORIE ROSE
Upstairs at Cafe Mark, 86 Baltimore Street
in historic downtown Cumberland, Maryland
This rotating exhibition,
curated by Christina Collins-Smith
for host, Mark Rose,
will feature Bulgarian master artist and muralist,
VLADIMIR TZENOV
"A Tribute to Altamira"
along with additional returning artists:
Donna Whitford-Housel, Susan Williamson,
Shawn Mara Lockhart, Gordon Wickes,
John Shuman, Amy Shuman,
Linda Van Hart, Bobby Waddell, and Kenny Braitman.
This evening also features the singing debut of Mark Rose,
and special live music From the Caves
composed and played by Dave Rohrbaugh.

Towson Arts Collective TRAVEL EXHIBIT: Where Have You Been? JAN 16 to MAR 9, 2009 Opening Reception: FRI, JAN 16th 5:30pm-7:30pm Burren Story was chosen for inclusion in this exhibit by Jurors: Kristine Buls, Chief Photographer Baltimore Examiners and Duane Sabiston, Artist and Educational Consultant	406 York Road Towson, MD 21204 inside door way by The Green Turtle

NOVEMBER 2008
in THE MARJORIE ROSE GALLERY
XYZ: Opening Reception:
November 22, 2008 6-8 PM
Upstairs at Mark's Daily Grind Cafe
86 Baltimore Street
in historic downtown Cumberland, Maryland

This is a rotating exhibition,
curated by Christina Collins-Smit
for host, Mark Rose,
November 2008 through January 2009
featured the Budapest-inspired assemblag
and heritage metalsmithing
of LINDA VAN HART,
fine art collage by ROBERT WADDELL,
exquisite metal sculpture by KENNY BRAITMAN,
along with additional returning artists.
Music at the opening was performed by Dhruva'.

Burren Story (c)cdcsmith2008 was chosen by juror Dr. Gary Horowitz for exhibit in this show, and awarded First Place for 2-D artwork. This show was supported by the *the generosity of Harrison Appraisals LLC, based in Westminster.*	The Saville Gallery 7th Annual Members' Exhibition 11/28/2008-01/03/2009 Opening Reception: Saturday, November 29, 6-8 PM 9 North Centre Street, Cumberland, MD 21502 The Saville Gallery is a professional art space dedicated to the exhibition of local, regional, and national artists .

Holiday 2008 Community Donation
Christina's Art Ornaments helped to decorate the
Business and Professional Women Organization's
"Women In The Arts" March of Dimes Tree

Awarded "Best of Show" during the Festival of Lights

Festival of Wreaths 2008
Donation for Carroll Arts Center's
Children's Arts Programming
Tom Holder Fund

Christina's Peace Moons Wreath
was awarded the
President's Choice Award

	Maryland Art Education Association MAEA EXHIBIT at the TOWSON ARTS COLLECTIVE 406 York Road, Towson, MD 21204 November 14 through December 27, 2008 OPENING RECEPTION FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 4, 2008 from 5:30-7:30 PM

MAEA selected two of Christina’s art works, Frosted Illusions and Moontangled,
for inclusion in this juried show featuring fifty-one works by Maryland art educators.
Moontangled was selected for 1 of 5 honors awards by juror, Amanda Burnham,
arts critic and educator, of Harvard and Yale, currently on the faculty at Towson University.

Addiction & Recovery: Artistic Insight A Collaboration between Carroll Community College and The John's Hopkins School of Medicine Sunday, November 2 - Friday, December 12, 2008 OPENING RECEPTION: The Scott Center Gallery Sunday, November 2, 2008 2:00-4:00 p.m.	Co-Exhibiting Artist, Gloria Tarasca with Christina at Opening Day celebration.

The Moods of the Moon:
33 Peace Moons
exhibit is currently installed
at Wine Me Up!
A great destination for wine tasting,
lite fare, and home of The Wine Nose,
WMU wine club.
61 1/2 E. Main Street
in historic downtown
Westminster, Maryland
410-857-1511

Tony & Patrice Campitelli,
proprietors
Click here for more.
The original unveiling-opening for this installation was November 10, 2008.

LOCUST BOOKS - Autumn Art EXHIBIT
Tim Bryson, host
Opening: OCTOBER 10, 2008
5:30 PM - 7:30 PM
Featuring new works by current house artists
Shawn Mara Lockhart, Christina Collins-Smith, Jo Morrison
and introducing Perrin Collery and Fran Nyce

OCTOBER 2008
in the Community Gallery
at the CARROLL ARTS CENTER
NEAR & FAR
Opening Reception:
October 16, 2008 - 5:30-7:30 PM
91 W. Main Street, Westminster, MD 21157
Curated by Carroll Arts Center's Visual Art Coordinator
Susan Williamson in collaboration with guest curator Christina Collins-Smith,
this show will feature photographs of scenes and travels,
both locally and internationally inspired.
Photographers include: Barbara Lindsay Olsh, Jeri Eaton, Jo Morrison,
Becki Maurio, Pamela Zappardino, Phil Grout.

Dance the Night(c)cdcsmith2008

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SEPTEMBER 17-28 2008
JOHN'S HOUSE GALLERY
County Kerry, Ireland
Workshop in West Ireland
Counties Clair and Kerry.
Closing exhibition with artists
at John's House Gallery
on Ba Kenmare in
Caher Daniel, County Kerry.
Christina Collins-Smith, Jeanean Songco Martin,
Shawn Mara Lockhart,
Gordon Wickes
music from across the pond by
Emily Martin and Family

SEPTEMBER - OCTOBER 2008

MUJERES 'til MIDNIGHT

OPENING:
Friday,September 26, 2008
7:00 PM -12:00 Midnight

a cooperative collaboration of new works
Susan Williamson, coordinator
with
Christina Collins-Smith, Pamela Zappardino,
Shawn Mara Lockhart, Melinda Byrd,
Lindy McNulty, and Becki Maurio
at
THE POUR HOUSE GALLERY
Laura Shultz, host

THE POUR HOUSE
Cafe & Gallery
233 East Main Street
Westminster, MD 21157
410-751-9171

The Cumberland Theater is located
at the corner of Johnson and Fayette Streets
in the Historic District of Cumberland, Maryland.

301-759-4990
www.cumberlandtheater.com

Cumberland Theater's
Opening Season Art Show
in the Theater Gallery
Photography/Collage/Paintings
by Christina Collins-Smith
and Metal Sculpture
by Kenny Braitman
JULY 9-27, 2008
highlighting the season's
premier performance
of Jeckyll & Hyde
conceived for the stage
by Steve Cuden
and Frank Wildhorn
Book and Lyrics
by Leslie Bricusse
Music
by Frank Wildhorn
in the

JULY 6-18, 2008
in THE ESTHER PRANGLEY RICE GALLERY
in the Peterson Building at McDaniel College,
Westminster, Maryland
Opening Receptions:
Sunday, July 6th, 4:30-5:30 PM
and Monday, July 14, 6:30-7:30 PM
PETERSON HALL, MCDANIEL COLLEGE

COMMON GROUND ON THE HILL
ARTISTS' EXHIBIT
Christina Collins-Smith was featured along with
Linda van Hart, Ellen Elmes, Chris Foster,
Kathy Wan Povi Sanchez, Gilbert Sanchez,
Mickey Adair, Jeanean Songco Martin,
Janet Siegmann Salter, Ann Lyneah Curtis,
Carolyn Seabolt, Tatiana Rakhmania,
Janet Kazachek, Phil Grout, Gwen Handler,
Cindy Matyi, Joyce Schaum, Shawn Lockhart,
Jim McDowell, John Sosnowsky, Rick Smith,
Kibibi Anjanku, Patti Battaglia,
Randall Gornowich, Ken Batista,
Jeremy Wright, and Roy Kady.

See more of the Namaste: Moon photos

Scott Gallery Director, Maggie Ball
with Christina Collins-Smith
at the exhibit opening.

April 13 - May 24, 2008
The Scott Center Gallery
at Carroll Community College
1601 Washington Road, Westminster, MD 21157

NAMASTE: The Moon
Features the latest collection
of 2007-2008 art works by
Christina Collins-Smith

Opening Reception
Sunday, April 13, 2008
The Scott Center Gallery

Opening highlight photos of guests taken by Gordon Wickes, including those above:
Cristina Huertas & Jose Cervantes, Shawn Lockhart, Evelyn & Kenn Smith,
Jeanean & Carl Martin, Eleanor Richwine, Pam Zappardino, and Susan Williamson.

MAY -AUGUST 2008 in THE MARJORIE ROSE GALLERY
Spring-Summer Collection
Opening Reception: May 24, 6-8 PM
Upstairs at Mark's Daily Grind, 86 Baltimore Street
in historic downtown Cumberland, Maryland

This rotating exhibition, curated by Christina Collins-Smith for host, Mark Rose,
introduced fiber artist, Barbara Neel, travel photographer, Gordon Wicks,
and fiber artist Amy Shuman, along with returning artists Donna Whitford-Housel,
Susan Williamson, Shawn Mara Lockhart, and live traditional music by Tory Gallery & Friends.

January - April 2008
Maryland State House
Annapolis, Maryland

Reflections, Lett's Set, and Frosted Illusions by Christina Collins-Smith will be installed at the Winter 2008 Maryland State House exhibition celebrating Maryland artists during the 425th Legislative Session of the Maryland General Assembly, to be convened on January 9th through April 7, 2008.

Heart Series I by cdcsmith

February 9, 2008 6-8 PM
Valentine Art Show
at The Upstairs Gallery
Mark's Daily Grind Cafe
A celebration of fine art, with wine, hors d'oeurves,
great coffee, and live music.
86 Baltimore Street, Cumberland, Maryland
Curated by Christina Collins-Smith, this exhibition
features new works of the season by
Pamela Zappardino, Susan Williamson,
Donna Whitford-Housel, David Rotruck,
Shawn Mara Lockhart, Deborah Hicks-Odges,
and introducing Christina's "Heart Series"..
www.marksdailygrind.com

C. WILLIAM GILCHRIST MUSEUM OF THE ARTS
104 Washington Street, Cumberland, Maryland
November 23, 2007 - December 30, 2007
Christina is a newly juried member exhibiting at the
Gilchrist Museum with other artists from the region.
Opening "Art For Giving" Showcase
Friday, November 23, 2007

Christina with Evelyn Collins Smith and Kenneth Martin Smith
photo by Dave Rotruck
November 17, 2007 Art Collectors Opening
This holiday show also features Shawn M. Lockhart,
who joins the cadre of rotating artists
featured at the gallery, including new works by:
Christina Collins-Smith, Deborah Hicks-Odges,
Dennis Sherald, and Donna Whitford-Housel.

Artist Christina Collins-Smith
with Photographer Dave Rotruck. Photo by Mark Rose.
www.marksdailygrind.com

Tim Bryson, owner of Locust Books
with featured artists Emily Bradford,
Christina Collins-Smith,
Shawn Lockhart and Gordon Wickes.
Photo by Barbara L. Olsh.

October 12, 2007 Collectors Opening
Exhibition October-December 2007
Locust Books, Westminster, Maryland

Christina w her Dad, Kenn Smith

July 1-13, 2007 The Esther Prangley Rice Gallery
at Peterson Hall, McDaniel College
2 College Hill, Westminster, MD 410-857-2771
"Hand to Mind" Common Ground on the Hill Faculty
Exhibition includes art works by Linda Van Hart, Ellen Elmes, Kirti-Mandir,
Christina Collins-Smith, Kenneth Batista, Susan Ruddick Bloom,
Phil Grout, Gwen Handler, Roy Kady,
Randall Gornowich, Carolyn Seabolt, Shawn Lockhart,
Jim McDowell, Jeanean Songco Martin, Janet Salter,
Mimi Hodgin Hay, Mary Graham Grant, Bobbi Little Bear,
Jim McDowell, Janet Kozachek, Carolyn Seabolt,
Wendy Ellsworth, John Fix, Patti Battaglia, Pam Zappardino
Opening Reception Sunday, July 1, 2007 3:00-5:30 pm

June 23, 2007 6-8 PM
Art Opening Reception featuring
digital photography/collage/painting
by Christina Collins-Smith
A celebration of the Arts in Western Maryland
with wine, cheese and live music
A rotating exhibit for Summer-Winter 2007
Mark's Daily Grind Coffee House and Cafe
The Upstairs Gallery at 86 Baltimore Street
in historic downtown Cumberland, Maryland

Hashawa Nature Center's
5th Grade Classroom,
Westminster, Carroll County, Maryland
Mixed-media Puzzle-piece
designed & donated
by Christina Collins-Smith

May 2007
Permanent Installation

April 22 - May 25, 2007
The Great Hall
at Carroll Community College
1601 Washington Road, Westminster, MD 21157
Images of Compassion-Faces of God
Exhibition includes art works by Margaret Ball,
Susan Williamson, Gail Elwell, Christina Collins-Smith,
Tom Sterner, Patrick Allen, Carol Purkins, and
Carmen Blosveren,
Opening Reception: Sunday, April 22, 2007 2:00-4:00 pm
www.carrollcc.edu/campus/galleries

February 18-April 5, 2007 The Scott Center Gallery
at Carroll Community College
1601 Washington Road, Westminster, MD 21157
Carroll Art Faculty: Looking In
Includes art works by Maggie Ball,
Susan Williamson, Howard Riopelle,
Margaret Dowell, Gard Jones,
Randi Reiss McCormack, Gail Elwell,
Charles Comer, Christina Collins-Smith
www.carrollcc.edu/campus/galleries

introspections - November 2-18, 2006 Carroll Arts Center
91 West Main Street, Westminster, MD 21157 410-848-7272

"photography and fiber blend together in this exhibit of integrated imagery
exhibit featuring christina collins-smith and barbara neel."

Opening Reception Thursday, November 2, 2006 5:30 - 7:30 pm www.carr.org/arts

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