“At the Beach”, by Laura Era, (after Forbes), oil

Grand Art Under a Grand opens at Troika Gallery on September 6, 2019, featuring fine art by all of the Troika Artists priced under $1000! This popular exhibit begins at 5 pm on First Friday. Last year art lovers and collectors formed a line starting at 4 pm which stretched to Dover Street! A reception will offer lite fare and beverages to attendees.

Images of the art in the Grand Art Under a Grand exhibit will be online at www.troikagallery.com with phone calls for online sales beginning at 5:30 pm on September 6. No paintings will sell in advance.

Troika is proud to represent Jorge Alberto, Kenn Backhaus, John Ebersberger, Deborah Elville, Laura Era, J.A. Ferrier, Kevin Fitzgerald, David Buckley Good, Andrew Schuler Guerin, John Davis Held, Mark Hiles, Matthew Hillier, Bo Jia-Middle Kingdom, Jeanette Le Grue, Lynne Lockhart, Peter S. Loonam, Kirk McBride, Lou Messa, Raoul Middleman, Terry Miller, Dorothy F. Newland, Victor Nizovtsev, Brendan O’Neill, W. Stanley Proctor, Christopher L. Richard, Julia Rogers, Ann Didusch Schuler, William Storck, Carol Lee Thompson, David H. Turner, Paula Waterman, Jennifer Heyd Wharton, Chris Wilke, Vladislav Yeliseyev and Matthew Zoll. Original works in oil, watercolor, pastel, pencil, bronze, acrylic, porcelain and clay by these renowned artists are displayed, with new job continually refreshing the exhibit spaces.

Since 1997, Troika Gallery has featured “The Finest of Fine Art” on the Eastern Shore exhibiting sought after artists. ‘Grand Art Under A Grand’ presents an opportunity to purchase fine art at an affordable price for those looking to start a new or add to an existing collection.

Whether an art collector, art lover, or an art browser, Troika Gallery encourages you to stop in and see this fantastic exhibit. Professional artist and owner, Laura Era along with Gallery Manager, Peg Fitzgerald, welcome your visit and will happily address questions on art, portraiture, and framing.

Grand Art Under a Grand runs through October 1, 2019, with special exhibit pieces priced under $1000. Troika Gallery is located at 9 South Harrison Street and is open every day from 10:00 am until 5:30 pm and Sunday by appointment, 410-770-9190, www.troikagallery.com.

Troika Gallery proudly presents “Portraits from A Life Well Painted” a retrospective by the late, great, Dorothy F. Newland featuring multiple years of portraiture. The show reflects Dorothy’s love of painting people and reveals the masterful hand of this gifted and award-winning portrait artist. Dorothy was an owner of Troika Gallery. All paintings are priced to sell.  The opening reception on First Friday, August 3, from 5 to 8 pm. will present light fare and beverages. The exhibit runs through September 3 with the ever-popular “Grand Art Under A Grand” exhibit to follow with an opening on September 6.

Portrait of 1976, oil on canvas, 30 x 40″, by Dorothy F. Newland

Presenting “The Finest of Fine Art” in historic downtown Easton since 1997, Troika Gallery is the longest operating gallery on the Eastern Shore.  Whether you are an art collector, art lover, or an art browser, you will enjoy your visit to Troika Gallery as the friendly ambiance has cultivated loyal followers.

Troika Gallery is located at 9 South Harrison Street and is open Monday through Saturday from 11 am until 6:00 pm and Sunday by appointment, 410-770-9190,  www.troikagallery.com.

Troika Gallery, in partnership with The Avalon Foundation, is proud to present  An Evening with Raoul Middleman, Legendary Artist, as he discusses his acclaimed art career and an upcoming documentary film on Saturday, July 20, at The Avalon Theatre at 7 pm.  The Director and Producer of the film will show excerpts of the film which is set to release in 2020.

An American painter, Raoul Middleman (Baltimore 1935) is known for his provocative and prolific work including figure studies, landscapes, seascapes, florals and still lifes. Middleman has been a member of the Maryland Institute College of Art faculty since 1961 and received a B.A. in Philosophy from Johns Hopkins University, attended The Pennsylvania Academy of Fine Arts, Skowhegan School of Painting and Sculpture and The Brooklyn Museum Art School. His vigor for life and vivacious spirit run parallel to his dynamic paintings.

Raoul Middleman

Raoul’s paintings hang in private and museum collections including The Baltimore Museum of Art, The Metropolitan Museum of Art, The National Gallery of Art, The National Academy of Design, The New York Public Library, and Johns Hopkins Hospital.

Troika Gallery has represented Raoul Middleman since 1997. The owners/artists of Troika are closely associated with Raoul in both a personal and professional manner.

Madeline Becker, Film Director & Producer, will discuss the documentary which is a journey into the Raoul’s studio.  Focused on his later years, the film reflects Raoul’s life and philosphy as a painter from the 1950’s to present day. Middleman’s subjects range from Baltimore cityscapes of the industrial past to large narrative paintings full of colorful characters. Becker received a B.F.A. summa cum laude in painting and video/film from the Maryland Institute of Art.

Tickets to this highly anticipated talk at The Avalon Theatre and the Troika Gallery Reception (limited to 40 ) are on sale https://tickets.avalontheatre.com/ordertickets.asp?p=1511&src=eventperformances

Visit troikagallery.com for more information or call the gallery at 410-770-9190.

Troika Gallery, in close partnership with The Avalon Foundation, is proud to present two outstanding speaking events during The Plein Air Festival.

On Thursday, July 18, 2019, at 7 pm, Making the Met: Behind the Scenes through 150 Years of History at the Metropolitan Museum of Art with Dr. Andrea Bayer, Deputy Director of Collections and Administration of The Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York, N.Y. “Andrea Bayer is a highly-respected scholar, an imaginative exhibition curator, and an esteemed colleague at the Met,” said M.E.T. Director Max Hollein.

The Met will turn 150 in 2020, and it is an opportunity both to celebrate this milestone and reflect on the evolution of a great institution.  “We are preparing an exhibition called “Making the Met: 1870 – 2020” about the Museum’s history, including both its brilliant and less-than-brilliant moments. In this talk I will introduce some of the extraordinary characters who helped shape the Met, and the moments when new ideas and collections changed it in fundamental ways,” said A. Bayer.

V.I.P. tickets to both events include reserved cabaret seating at The Avalon Theatre lecture and a Troika Gallery Meet & Greet Reception catered by Gourmet By the Bay. Tickets to this highly anticipated talk at The Avalon Theatre and V.I.P. Troika Gallery Reception (limited to 40 guests) are now on sale.

Andrea Bayer and Raoul Middleman

On Saturday, July 20, at The Avalon Theatre, 7 pm enjoy An Evening with Raoul Middleman, Legendary Artist, as he discusses his acclaimed art career and an upcoming documentary film.

Raoul Middleman has been associated with Troika for 22 years through his friendship with the gallery owners. Now at the age of 84, he is the focus for Madeline Becker, Film Producer, and Director of “Middleman” which is set to release in 2020. “Middleman” follows Raoul from his daily work in the studio, as Dean of Painting at The Maryland Institute College of Art, and in his revered place in the American Art World.

V.I.P. tickets to both events include reserved cabaret seating at The Avalon Theatre lecture and a Troika Gallery Meet & Greet Reception catered by Gourmet By the Bay. Tickets to this highly anticipated talk at The Avalon Theatre and V.I.P. Troika Gallery Reception (limited to 40 guests) are now on sale.

In the gallery space, Troika will exhibit the paintings of Six Plein Air Easton Alumni and a Judge/Jurist from July 16 to August 1. This show features gallery artists who have participated in the P.A.E. Festival from past years.

Since its inception, Troika has played an essential role in growing Plein Air Easton to be the largest and most prestigious outdoor painting competition in the nation and is excited to offer this event as part of the festival’s robust schedule.

Please visit troikagallery.com for more information or call the gallery at 410-770-9190.

Places We Remember, a Troika Gallery exhibit featuring new oil landscape paintings by artist Kevin Fitzgerald opens on  June 7, 2019, during Easton’s First Friday Gallery Walk.  The event will feature a Q & A talk by Kevin Fitzgerald at 7 pm with refreshments and hors-d’oeuvres.

Fitzgerald’s paintings are highly sought after and known for their timeless and ethereal quality. Kevin expresses his reverence for the land and sea in his tonalist paintings characterized by neutral hues, muted atmospheric tones, and mystery. “To gain the particular is to lose the infinite. Painting is a solitary communication and strives to go beyond words,” Fitzgerald comments.  Inspired by French mid-19th-century romantic landscape painters, Fitzgerald’s paintings are evocative and spiritual.  His fields of color are both suggestions and subtle depictions.

Morning Wave, 24 x 48, oil on canvas, by Kevin Fitzgerald.

Kevin studied with Raoul Middleman at the Maryland Institute College of Art and pursued his M.F.A., under a full fellowship at George Washington University.  An educator and painter, his work is collected by known celebrities and private collectors both here and abroad.

Art by all of the Troika Gallery Artists is on display with new work constantly refreshing the gallery’s exhibition spaces. Bronzes, oils, pastels, ceramics, porcelain, watercolors, pencil drawings and commissioned portraits are a hallmark of Troika Gallery which features The Finest of Fine Art.

Troika Gallery, 9 South Harrison Street, Monday – Saturday, 11 am to 6 pm, Sunday by appointment. For more information, visit www.troikagallery.com. Places We Remember is on view until July 16, 2019.

Easton’s First Friday in May event features a Spring Group Show at Troika Gallery. A reception with hor ‘d oeuvres and libations on May 3 from 5 to 8 pm will accompany the new masterpieces by the gallery artists.

Marsh in Blue Greens by Kirk McBride

Proudly presenting the art of Jorge Alberto, Kenn Backhaus, John Ebersberger, Carolyn Egeli, Deborah Elville, Laura Era, J.A. Ferrier, Kevin Fitzgerald, David Buckley Good, Andrew Schuler Guerin, John Davis Held, Mark Hiles, Matthew Hillier, Bo Jia-Middle Kingdom, Jeanette Le Grue, Lynne Lockhart, Peter Loonam, Kirk McBride, Lou Messa, Raoul Middleman, Terry Miller, Dorothy F. Newland, Victor Nizovtsev, Brendan O’Neill, Sara Linda Poly, W. Stanley Proctor, Christopher Richard, Julie Rogers, Ann Schuler, William Storck, Carol Lee Thompson, David Turner, Paula Waterman, Jennifer Heyd Wharton, Chris Wilke, Vladislav Yeliseyev and Matthew Zoll, the gallery exhibits original works in oil, watercolor, pastel, bronze, acrylic, porcelain and clay.

With new artwork continually refreshing the walls, art lovers are encouraged to stop in and browse. Since 1997, Troika Gallery has been presenting “The Finest of Fine Art” in historic downtown Easton and is the most extensive operating gallery on the Eastern Shore. Whether you are an art collector, art lover or an art browser, you will enjoy your visit to Troika Gallery. Gallery owner, Laura Era along with Manager Peg Fitzgerald, welcome your visit.

Commissioned original beautiful art portraits, painted by Laura Era a member of The Portrait Society of America are on display in her working studio. Feel free to discuss the process and have questions answered by a portrait painting professional.

Exceptional framing is available in the gallery with an extensive collection of high-quality frames on display. Bring your art to be framed into the gallery and try out numerous moldings to create the perfect finish.

Troika Gallery is located at 9 South Harrison Street and is open Monday through Saturday from 11 am until 6 pm and Sunday by appointment, 410-770-9190, www.troikagallery.com. The Spring Group Show will exhibit through June 4. Kevin Fitzgerald, Places We Remember, will open June 7, 2019.

Troika Gallery Artist, John Davis Held will be featured at Artexpo New York which opens next week in Manhattan.

Known for his luminous work in pastel and oil. Held’s work often has an extraordinary sense of light and is deeply spiritual. His art conveys feelings of joy, lightness of spirit, and somehow, a sense of both peace and excitement simultaneously.

Each year thousands of art industry insiders flock to Artexpo New York in search of the art and artists that will shape trends in galleries worldwide. Hosting more than 35,000 avid art enthusiasts annually, Artexpo New York is the largest international gathering of qualified trade buyers—including gallery owners and managers, art dealers, interior designers, architects, corporate art buyers, and art and framing retailers.

John Davis Held has had One Man Shows at the Antreasian Gallery, The National Institute of Health,. and the prestigious Troika Gallery in Easton, where he is currently represented. He has appeared on CBS and Fox news, and his art was featured this last December on MPT Artworks as well as being displayed on the 60 foot jumbo tron across from Penn Station in Baltimore. After several years living in Seattle, he now lives in a historic Tudor home in Baltimore with his beautiful wife and their two cats.

“Chesapeake Thunderhead” by John Davis Held

In his many travels, John Davis Held spent several months living in an African Hut, before hitch-hiking across Europe to paint the cathedrals, castles, and countryside. “Is the Universe conscious?” the artist seems to ask. “Is light itself conscious in some fashion?”

His studies in Astrophysics at Columbia University were not enough to answer these questions, and consequently, much of his art is an exploration into these mysteries.

Having gained confidence and grown as an artist, John has decided to dip his toe into one of the biggest art markets in the world by exhibiting his work at Art Expo New York 2019 taking place at Pier 92 from April 4th-7th.

For more information about John David Held contact Troika Gallery, www.troikagallery.com, 9 S. Harrison Street, Easton, 410-770-9190.

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New Spring paintings by the Troika Gallery Artists are featured at the gallery’s Annual Spring Group Show which opens on April 5, 2019 in partnership with the return of the popular First Friday Gallery Walks in Easton. The evening will present light fare, beverages, and a chance to meet with some of the gallery artists.

Presenting “The Finest of Fine Art” in historic downtown Easton since 1997, Troika Gallery is the longest operating gallery on the Eastern Shore. Whether you are an art collector, art lover or an art browser, you will enjoy your visit to Troika Gallery as the friendly ambience has cultivated loyal followers.

Enduring Grace, oil, 6.5 ” x 6.5 ”, by Jorge Alberto

Troika is proud to represent Jorge Alberto, Kenn Backhaus, John Ebersberger, Carolyn Egeli, Deborah Elville, Laura Era, J.A. Ferrier, Kevin Fitzgerald, David Buckley Good, Andrew Schuler Guerin, John Davis Held, Mark Hiles, Matthew Hillier, Bo Jia-Middle Kingdom, Jeanette Le Grue, Lynne Lockhart, Peter S. Loonam, Kirk McBride, Lou Messa, Raoul Middleman, Terry Miller, Dorothy F. Newland, Victor Nizovtsev, Brendan O’Neill, Sara Linda Poly, W. Stanley Proctor, Christopher L. Richard, Julie Rogers, Ann Didusch Schuler, William Storck, Carol Lee Thompson, David H. Turner, Paula Waterman, Jennifer Heyd Wharton, Chris Wilke, Vladislav Yeliseyev and Matthew Zoll. Original works in oil, watercolor, pastel, bronze, acrylic, porcelain and clay by these renowned artists are displayed, with new work constantly refreshing the exhibit spaces.

Professional artist and owner Laura Era, and Gallery Manager Peg Fitzgerald, welcome your visit as you browse our extensive collections in various mediums. Commissioned fine art portraits are displayed by Laura Era and Jennifer Heyd Wharton, members of the Portrait Society of America. Their expert proficiency at capturing the essence of a personality can be seen in the back studio of the gallery. Custom framing is available through the gallery with an extensive collection of high quality frame samples on display. Connections to professional specialists in the field of art restoration and fine art appraisal can be arranged through the gallery.

Troika Gallery is located at 9 South Harrison Street and is open Monday through Saturday from 11 am until 6:00 pm and Sunday by appointment, 410-770-9190, www.troikagallery.com. The Spring Group Show runs through June 4 2019.

Troika Gallery’s 21st Anniversary Group Show will open on November 9th during Waterfowl Weekend exhibiting new Fall Masterpieces by all of the Troika Artists. Works in oil, pastel, watercolor, acrylic, pencil, clay, bronze and porcelain are on exhibit.  This annual group show is a favorite of collectors and gallery admirers. The Second Friday Catered Gallery Reception on November 9, from 5 to 8 pm. will feature appearances by some of the gallery artists.

A special Oil Painting Demonstration by Victor Nizovtsev takes place on the First Friday Gallery Reception, November 2, 2018, from 5 to 8 pm. Known for his masterful oil paintings featuring theatrical figurative compositions, fantasy landscapes and still lifes, Victors inspiration comes from Greek mythology, Russian folklore, and inspiration from the great art masters of the past. This unique demonstration is a must see!

Victor Nizovtsev, Mermaid with Lanterns, oil, 9 x 12

Troika is proud to represent the original art of: Jorge Alberto, Kenn Backhaus,  John Ebersberger, Carolyn Egeli,  Deborah Elville, Laura Era, J.A. Ferrier, Kevin Fitzgerald, David Buckley Good, Andrew Schuler Guerin, John Davis Held, Mark Hiles, Matthew Hillier,  Bo Jia-Middle Kingdom, Jeanette Le Grue,  Lynne Lockhart, Peter S. Loonam, Kirk McBride, Lou Messa,  Raoul Middleman, Terry Miller, Dorothy F. Newland, Victor Nizovtsev, Brendan O’Neill,  Sara Linda Poly, W. Stanley Proctor, Christopher Richard, Julia Rogers, Ann Didusch Schuler, William Storck, Carol Lee Thompson, David H. Turner, Paula Waterman, Jennifer Heyd Wharton, Chris Wilke, Vladislav Yeliseyev and Matthew Zoll.   Troika Gallery is continuously refreshing the exhibit spaces with work by the renowned artists.

Whether an art collector, art lover or an art browser, Troika Gallery encourages you to stop in and see “The Finest of Fine Art.”  Professional Artist and Owner, Laura Era along with Gallery Manager Peg Fitzgerald, welcome your visit and will happily address questions on art, portraiture, and framing.

Troika Gallery’s 21st Anniversary Group Show will run through December 31, 2018. Located at 9 South Harrison Street, the gallery is open Monday through Saturday from 10:00 am until 5:30 pm and Sunday by appointment, 410-770-9190, www.troikagallery.com.

Matt Zoll, “Peony” oil, 29” x 20”

Matt Zoll, “Fine Classic Still Life Paintings in the techniques of the Flemish Masters” opens on First Friday, October 5, 2018, at 5 pm with a visit by the artist.  The intense luster and vibrancy of a Matt Zoll painting is a result of his attention to detail which includes hand-grinding powder pigments and the use of a custom Maroger medium. Subtle yet dramatic colors are a signature of a Matt Zoll painting.

A professional painter and teacher and Director of the Zoll Studio of Fine Art in Timonium, Matt has had many sold-out, one-man shows and currently exhibits his work exclusively at Troika Gallery.

Troika Gallery represents thirty-five artists with original works of art in a variety of subject matter including; seascapes, landscapes, portraits, still life, florals, wildlife, sculpture, porcelain and clay vessels.  Troika Gallery offers exceptional fine art, personalized framing services and knowledgeable professional artist owners who specialize in custom portraiture.

Laura Era, Jennifer Heyd Wharton, and Peg Fitzgerald welcome you to see the magnificent art of Matt Zoll which will be on view until November 6, 2018.  Troika Gallery is located at 9 South Harrison Street and is open every day from 10 am until 5:30 pm and Sunday by appointment, 410-770-9190,  www.troikagallery.com