2026 Deer Creek Fiddlers' Convention
McDaniel College Arts Express
This Maryland State Arts Council Heritage Award-winning event includes competitions in bluegrass, old-time and Celtic music for bands and individuals, plus performances featuring the Black Eyed Suzies.
Web Link: https://www.commongroundonthehill.org/competitions/deer-creek-fiddlers-convention-contest.
Saturday, May 30, 2026, 9:00 AM – 7:00 PM.
Carroll County Farm Museum.
Common Ground Downtown 1st Wednesday Jams
McDaniel College Arts Express
Monthly jam session featuring bluegrass/old-time, blues/folk, and Celtic music. All instruments, including singers, as well as ages and skill levels welcome.
Web Link: https://www.commongroundonthehill.org/experience/programs-and-workshops/jams/jams.
Wednesday, June 3, 2026, 7:00 PM – 9:00 PM.
Carroll Arts Center.
Green and Gold Golf Classic
Student Events Calendar
Join community members in supporting McDaniel student-athletes at this annual golf tournament held at local Piney Branch Golf Course. Sponsorships are also available. Register at www.mcdaniel.edu/gg-golf.
Monday, June 8, 2026, 8:00 AM – 4:00 PM.
Virtual.
Common Ground Downtown 3rd Wednesday Jams
McDaniel College Arts Express
Free large-group jam featuring bluegrass, old-time, blues, and folk music. All instruments, including singers, as well as ages and skill levels welcome.
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Web Link: https://www.commongroundonthehill.org/experience/programs-and-workshops/jams/jams.
Wednesday, June 17, 2026, 7:00 PM – 9:00 PM.
St. Paul's United Church of Christ.
Bart Walter: Near and Far Exhibition
McDaniel College Arts Express
A full-time sculptor for three decades, Bart Walter is primarily known for his unique and dynamic approach to surface. Now, at the beginning of the 21st century, his work can be found in notable public and private collections worldwide: be it in the museum, gallery, or zoo, his art is exhibited in myriad locations. Many unique commission works in bronze sculpture have been sought by collectors and institutions over the years as well. Bart Walter travels extensively to pursue honest interpretations of his subjects, from lions and chimpanzees to more local North American wildlife. Sculpting and drawing directly from life allows him to infuse vitality and spontaneity into his work. Continuing the tradition of earlier animaliers such as Barye and Bugatti, Bart has transcended their reliance on the taxidermist table and the zoo by sculpting directly from the natural world. Working from his personal drawings, clay and wax field studies, Bart embraces a figurative, representational style that eschews the minute in…
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Thursday, August 27, 2026, 10:00 AM – 4:00 PM.
Peterson Hall - Rice Gallery - GAL.
Bart Walter: Near and Far Exhibition
Student Events Calendar
A full-time sculptor for three decades, Bart Walter is primarily known for his unique and dynamic approach to surface. Now, at the beginning of the 21st century, his work can be found in notable public and private collections worldwide: be it in the museum, gallery, or zoo, his art is exhibited in myriad locations. Many unique commission works in bronze sculpture have been sought by collectors and institutions over the years as well. Bart Walter travels extensively to pursue honest interpretations of his subjects, from lions and chimpanzees to more local North American wildlife. Sculpting and drawing directly from life allows him to infuse vitality and spontaneity into his work. Continuing the tradition of earlier animaliers such as Barye and Bugatti, Bart has transcended their reliance on the taxidermist table and the zoo by sculpting directly from the natural world. Working from his personal drawings, clay and wax field studies, Bart embraces a figurative, representational style that eschews the minute in…
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Thursday, August 27, 2026, 10:00 AM – 4:00 PM.
Peterson Hall - Rice Gallery - GAL.
Reception: Bart Walter - Near and Far
Student Events Calendar
Artist talk at 6:00 pm.
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Thursday, August 27, 2026, 5:30 PM – 7:30 PM.
Peterson Hall - Rice Gallery - GAL.
Bart Walter: Near and Far Exhibition
McDaniel College Arts Express
A full-time sculptor for three decades, Bart Walter is primarily known for his unique and dynamic approach to surface. Now, at the beginning of the 21st century, his work can be found in notable public and private collections worldwide: be it in the museum, gallery, or zoo, his art is exhibited in myriad locations. Many unique commission works in bronze sculpture have been sought by collectors and institutions over the years as well. Bart Walter travels extensively to pursue honest interpretations of his subjects, from lions and chimpanzees to more local North American wildlife. Sculpting and drawing directly from life allows him to infuse vitality and spontaneity into his work. Continuing the tradition of earlier animaliers such as Barye and Bugatti, Bart has transcended their reliance on the taxidermist table and the zoo by sculpting directly from the natural world. Working from his personal drawings, clay and wax field studies, Bart embraces a figurative, representational style that eschews the minute in…
Do you want onsite AV support for your event? FALSE.
Friday, August 28, 2026, 10:00 AM – 4:00 PM.
Peterson Hall - Rice Gallery - GAL.
Bart Walter: Near and Far Exhibition
Student Events Calendar
A full-time sculptor for three decades, Bart Walter is primarily known for his unique and dynamic approach to surface. Now, at the beginning of the 21st century, his work can be found in notable public and private collections worldwide: be it in the museum, gallery, or zoo, his art is exhibited in myriad locations. Many unique commission works in bronze sculpture have been sought by collectors and institutions over the years as well. Bart Walter travels extensively to pursue honest interpretations of his subjects, from lions and chimpanzees to more local North American wildlife. Sculpting and drawing directly from life allows him to infuse vitality and spontaneity into his work. Continuing the tradition of earlier animaliers such as Barye and Bugatti, Bart has transcended their reliance on the taxidermist table and the zoo by sculpting directly from the natural world. Working from his personal drawings, clay and wax field studies, Bart embraces a figurative, representational style that eschews the minute in…
Do you want onsite AV support for your event? FALSE.
Friday, August 28, 2026, 10:00 AM – 4:00 PM.
Peterson Hall - Rice Gallery - GAL.
Bart Walter: Near and Far Exhibition
McDaniel College Arts Express
A full-time sculptor for three decades, Bart Walter is primarily known for his unique and dynamic approach to surface. Now, at the beginning of the 21st century, his work can be found in notable public and private collections worldwide: be it in the museum, gallery, or zoo, his art is exhibited in myriad locations. Many unique commission works in bronze sculpture have been sought by collectors and institutions over the years as well. Bart Walter travels extensively to pursue honest interpretations of his subjects, from lions and chimpanzees to more local North American wildlife. Sculpting and drawing directly from life allows him to infuse vitality and spontaneity into his work. Continuing the tradition of earlier animaliers such as Barye and Bugatti, Bart has transcended their reliance on the taxidermist table and the zoo by sculpting directly from the natural world. Working from his personal drawings, clay and wax field studies, Bart embraces a figurative, representational style that eschews the minute in…
Do you want onsite AV support for your event? FALSE.
Saturday, August 29, 2026, 12:00 PM – 5:00 PM.
Peterson Hall - Rice Gallery - GAL.
Bart Walter: Near and Far Exhibition
Student Events Calendar
A full-time sculptor for three decades, Bart Walter is primarily known for his unique and dynamic approach to surface. Now, at the beginning of the 21st century, his work can be found in notable public and private collections worldwide: be it in the museum, gallery, or zoo, his art is exhibited in myriad locations. Many unique commission works in bronze sculpture have been sought by collectors and institutions over the years as well. Bart Walter travels extensively to pursue honest interpretations of his subjects, from lions and chimpanzees to more local North American wildlife. Sculpting and drawing directly from life allows him to infuse vitality and spontaneity into his work. Continuing the tradition of earlier animaliers such as Barye and Bugatti, Bart has transcended their reliance on the taxidermist table and the zoo by sculpting directly from the natural world. Working from his personal drawings, clay and wax field studies, Bart embraces a figurative, representational style that eschews the minute in…
Do you want onsite AV support for your event? FALSE.
Saturday, August 29, 2026, 12:00 PM – 5:00 PM.
Peterson Hall - Rice Gallery - GAL.