July 2026 in the Galleries with Curator Zsudayka Nzinga Terrell

Artists & Makers Studios in Rockville, Maryland, dedicates its July 2026 galleries to a powerful, politically engaged exhibition titled *Rendering the Invisible*, curated by Zsudayka Nzinga Terrell. Running from July 1 through July 30, the show brings together 30 artists in a direct response to what the curatorial statement describes as the current administration’s efforts to strip funding from art that explores diverse American experiences—works by Black, LGBTQ+, immigrant, first-generation, and women artists, among others. Terrell’s concept draws on a framework from Irving Weathersby’s book *In Open Contempt*, positioning images that tell suppressed narratives and actively pull erased histories out of forced invisibility. For this edition, Terrell steps outside her usual focus on Black American artists to redefine American identity from a place of togetherness. The exhibition spans photography, sculpture, painting, mixed media, and installation, and features an extensive list of DC-area artists. In addition to the main curated show, the event includes a mini-solo exhibition of Amy Rice’s work in the Lounge Gallery, a Resident Artists exhibit in the Gallery Hall, sculptural work by Francis Maduka Uduh in studio 11, and works from nineteen Gallery 209 Member Artists. A public reception with light fare (sponsored by The Chesapeake Framing Company) takes place during the Second Friday opening on July 10. The venue also offers regular viewing hours throughout the month.

When: July 1, 2026 through July 30, 2026, with a special Second Friday opening reception on July 10, 2026.

Showtimes: Regular viewing hours are 10:00am–4:00pm Tuesday through Friday, 11:00am–3:00pm Saturday, and Sundays by chance or appointment.

Tickets: Price is not available from the source; the event appears to be free and open to the public during gallery hours.

Lineup: The 30 participating artists in *Rendering the Invisible* are: Quaran Ahmad, Tiya Ayele, D’Mia Britton, Yaa Bonner, Ashlee Brown, Caitie Curtis, Anna U Davis, Riya Devi-Ashby, Jay Durrah, Cameron Felton, Angela Franklin, Mahalia Giesselmann, Deborah Grayson, Ashley Ja’nae Gunter, Adar Howard, Leigh Bell-Koch, Jo Lewis, Leah Lowery, Dunnie Onasanya, Annika Papke, Electra Pelias, Genevieve Phelps, Autumn Spears, Elyse Spencer, Fahtimah Tolbert, Itayu Torres Martinez, Aaron Uzzle, Neysa Wellington, and Jazz Williams. Additionally, Amy Rice has a mini-solo in the Lounge Gallery; Francis Maduka Uduh exhibits sculptural work in studio 11; and nineteen Gallery 209 Member Artists present their latest work.

Run time: The exhibition is on view for the entire month of July; the reception runs from 5:00pm to 8:00pm on July 10.

Ages: No age restrictions are mentioned; the venue is described as an LGBTQIA+-friendly and transgender-safe space, welcoming all.

Venue: Artists & Makers Studios, 11810 Parklawn Drive, Suite 210, Rockville, MD 20852. The gallery is on the second floor and accessible from the upper-level parking area behind the building.

Note: The event also coincides with the ongoing Resident Artists exhibit and works from Gallery 209 Member Artists. Light fare is provided at the July 10 reception courtesy of The Chesapeake Framing Company. The venue encourages visitors to collect handmade art and support local working artists.