"Afterhours" Opening Reception at the Stamp Gallery

“Afterhours” is an opening reception for a Stamp Gallery exhibition examining obsolescence and the ways capitalism assigns purpose, utility, and value. The exhibition brings together six artists whose work considers how systems of categorization shape people’s relationships with objects, spaces, and one another. Guests can enjoy refreshments and meet the participating artists.

The artists are Cecilia Kim, Leslie Holt, Chris Combs, Trystan Luah, McCoy Chance, and Electra Pelias. The reception is presented as part of NextNOW Fest, the University of Maryland’s multidisciplinary arts festival, which is open to the general public.

When: Friday, September 11, 2026, at 5:00 p.m.

Venue: Stamp Gallery, Stamp Student Union

Tickets: Free

Admission: General admission

Lineup: Exhibition artists Cecilia Kim, Leslie Holt, Chris Combs, Trystan Luah, McCoy Chance, and Electra Pelias

What to Expect: Refreshments and an opportunity to meet the artists

Exhibition Focus: The works explore obsolescence and its effects in public and personal life, while inviting audiences to reconsider how capitalist systems define worth and influence connections with objects, places, and other people.

Festival: Part of NextNOW Fest 2026, a University of Maryland arts festival featuring performances and other experiences by artists from across the country and the university campus

Livestream: Not available

Accessibility: Available services include wheelchair-accessible and size-inclusive seating, large-print programs, assisted listening devices, adult and child-friendly sensory packs, and quiet spaces. ASL interpretation, audio description, and captioning are available for select events or by request at least six weeks in advance.

Ages: The page does not specify an age restriction.