Summer Visiting Artist
2026 Visiting Artist & Master Workshop Series
Howard Community College’s Visual Arts Department presents an annual Visiting Artist & Master Workshop Series. With a focus on community and student enrichment, the series annually features a guest artist presenting on a specific topic related to their work. Students and community members have an opportunity to participate in a credit or non-credit capacity.
About the 2026 Visiting Artist - Zofia Chamera
Zofia Chamera earned her BFA in Interdisciplinary Sculpture at the Maryland Institute College of Art (MICA) in 2020 and her MFA in Studio Art from the Pennsylvania Academy of the Fine Arts (PAFA) in 2022. Chamera’s foundation is in traditional mediums such as clay, wax, and bronze, however she began exploring handmade paper and how it can be applied to sculpture. She is constantly pushing the structural boundaries of this medium and with that challenging the conflict of fine art versus craft.
Chamera currently serves as Adjunct Faculty teaching Historic Papermaking at MICA and as a Papermaking Associate at Pyramid Atlantic Art Center, maintaining both papermaking studios. Her work has been shown in the National Sculpture Society Gallery in Manhattan, New York as well as local galleries in Baltimore, MD and Philadelphia, PA. Most notably, she was selected to participate in the Lucca Biennale Outdoor Exhibition in Tuscany, Italy and the IMADATE Art Field Residency in Echizen, Japan.
Exhibition
June 8 - August 2, 2026
Richard B. Talkin Family Art Gallery
Open Daily 9a.m. - 9:30p.m. (Closed on July 3 and 4)
Free Public Lecture & Reception
TBA
One-Day Papermaking Workshop with Zofia Chamera
Saturday, August 1, 2026
9 a.m. - 4 p.m.
Lunch Break at 12:30 p.m.
Bring your own brown bag lunch.
*Recommended for participants age 14+
Supplies Fee: $25
Registration will open on June 8, 2026.
Join Zofia Chamera for a hands-on, one-day workshop that invites students and community members alike to explore the art of handmade paper. This welcoming studio experience offers a chance to slow down and discover the fundamentals of papermaking—from preparing pulp to pulling, pressing, and drying your own sheets. Experiment with natural materials and the creative potential of one-of-a-kind papers that can stand alone as artworks or serve as the foundation for future creative projects. No prior experience is necessary—bring your curiosity and a willingness to experiment. By the end of this workshop, you’ll leave with a collection of handmade papers and the knowledge to continue exploring this rewarding and tactile process on your own.
By participating in this program, participants grant the college permission to photograph, record, or otherwise document them and their work. Images and likeness may be used in print, digital, and other communications for promotional or educational purposes.
THIS WORKSHOP IS GENEROUSLY SUPPORTED BY THE RICHARD B. TALKIN FAMILY ENDOWMENT FUND.
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Images from left to right, Green of Otaki (1) | 2024, Green of Otaki (4) | 2024, Igniting Spark (1) | 2024.
Credit Course Summer 2026
ARTS-230: PRINTMAKING 1 / ARTS-231: PRINTMAKING STUDIO
ZOFIA CHAMERA, VISITING ARTIST AND THOMAS ENGLEMAN, MASTER ADJUNCT INSTRUCTOR OF ART
July 27 - August 7, 2026
Monday through Friday from 9 a.m. - 4 p.m.
Schedule includes a lunch break
“Making Paper and Prints: Exploring Materials and Printmaking Techniques”
This course introduces students to the craft of handmade papermaking and the dynamic possibilities of fine art printmaking. From forming your own sheets of paper to pulling richly layered prints, students will develop both technical skills and a personal visual language. In addition, the course emphasizes the creative dialogue between surface, texture, and image— to push boundaries and uncover unexpected results. Ideal for artists eager to expand their practice, this course offers a unique opportunity to engage deeply with process, material, and experimentation in a supportive environment.
Contact Steven Silberg (ssilberg@howardcc.edu) to request a possible waiver of the prerequisites.
For information regarding registration, call 443-518-1240 or email RegistrationOffice@howardcc.edu
HOROWITZ CENTER OPERATING HOURS
- The Box Office is open for in-person and over-the-phone ticket purchases, Wednesday through Friday from 12-4p.m. Contactless purchasing is preferred. Online ticket sales are available 24/7.
- E-tickets, also known as print-at-home tickets, are preferred. These tickets can be scanned through a contactless transaction either on your phone or on a paper you print at home.
CONTACT US
PHONE: 443-518-1500 EXT 0
EMAIL: boxoffice@howardcc.edu