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An Artist Interview with Anastasia Walsh

By Patricia Zannie (5/3/2023) Anastasia Walsh, a self-taught visual artist, is also a member of Gallery 209. Using the creativity she...

Gallery 209 continues its sixth year with another award and two new artists

By Cathy Hirsh (3/17/2023) We are excited to announce that Gallery 209 has just been named the “Best Art Gallery in Rockville” for 2023!...

An Interview with Francis Makuka Uduh

By Patricia Zannie (3/1/2023) Francis Maduka Uduh, both a nationally and internationally known Nigerian artist, currently lives in...

An Interview with Ann Schaefer

By Patricia Zannie (2/10/2023) Following in the footsteps of many modern fine art masters, Ann Schaefer, an award winning mid-Atlantic...

An Interview with Vicky Surles

By Patricia Zannie (1/15/2023) Vicky Surles is an award-winning realist artist and member of Gallery 209. She works primarily in...

An Interview With Barbara Mandel

By Patricia Zannie (10/12/2022) As a painter, art teacher, art therapist, and museum educator, Barbara Mandel has always been devoted to...

An Interview With Angela Lacy

By Patricia Zannie (09/03/2022) Angela Lacy, a nationally recognized award winning watercolorist, is also a member of Gallery 209 at...

An Interview With Geri Olson

By Patricia Zannie (08/05/2022) Geri Olson, a Modern artist, has been an artist-member of Gallery 209 since its beginning in 2017. Geri’s...

An Interview With Jamie Downs

By Patricia Zannie (06/17/2022) Jamie Downs, who currently teaches Fine Arts at the University of the District of Columbia, is also a...

An Interview With Patrick Sieg

By Patricia Zannie (05/27/2022) Patrick Sieg, a member of Gallery 209, has a studio practice which focuses on representational portrait...