Baltimore County, MD (Feb. 11, 2026) — The Gallery at CCBC Essex proudly presents “Becoming 2026,” an exhibition showcasing artwork produced by students in the department’s capstone course, Portfolio Development, a class that prepares students for the next steps in their art and design careers. On display from Jan. 19 through March 27, the exhibit demonstrates what students have learned and achieved during their time at the college.
Curated by David Zobel, Becoming 2026 showcases works by nine students: Freddy Baker, Illustration/Fine Art; Sumaiya-Alee Goumaa, Fine Art/Henna; Alex Kight, Illustration; Tanner Malinowski, Graphic Design; Emily Morey, Illustration; Kelly Piscopo, Illustration; Jordan Rigsby, Fine Art; Caroline Surak, Fine Art/Graphic Design; Yaffa Urszuy, Illustration.
The public is invited to an evening reception celebrating the exhibition and its artists on Feb. 20, 6 – 8 p.m., in The Gallery at CCBC Essex, located in the Arts & Humanities Hall, 7201 Rossville, Blvd. Attendees will have the opportunity to meet the artists, hear about their creative processes, and experience the artwork up close. Visitors will have the opportunity to vote for winners and watch the presentation of awards for artworks in several categories.
Admission is free and open to the public. For more information, please visit www.ccbcmd.edu/galleries.
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Since 1957, CCBC has opened the doors to accessible, affordable, high-quality education empowering generations of area residents to transform their lives and the lives of others. Each year, over 50,000 students enroll at the college’s main campuses, extension centers and online to make their starts, earn degrees, launch and build careers. CCBC offers the region’s most expansive selection of degree, certificate and workplace certification programs that prepare students for transfer, job entry and career advancement in such industries as business, education, health care, information technology, cybersecurity, construction, and transportation. Designated as the “Best Community College” among the Maryland Daily Record’s 2025 Reader Rankings, CCBC is also nationally recognized as a leader in innovative learning strategies and among the nation’s top associate degree producers.
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