Wilde Lake's Premier Art Gallery in Columbia, MD

The Bernice Kish Gallery at Slayton House is a non-profit gallery located in Columbia, Maryland which features regional art exhibits and educates the public by presenting programs concerning the visual arts.

The Bernice Kish Gallery is operated by the Wilde Lake Community Association and includes two gallery spaces in the Slayton House Lobby and Conference Room. The gallery is free and open to the public during Slayton House operating hours (9:00 am – 4:30 pm, Monday-Friday). However, patrons are urged to call ahead for viewing times due to the use of the conference room for other planned activities. Art receptions are free and open to the public.

Download an application to exhibit at the Bernice Kish Gallery at Slayton House, along with our policies and information packet. Please call 410-730-3987 or email events@wildelake.org for more information about current & future exhibits.

Current Exhibition:

“Blossoms & Beyond: BWS Signature Member Exhibition”

March 5, 2025 – April 27, 2025

“Blossoms and Beyond” is part of the Howard County-wide group of shows taking place to celebrate the 25th anniversary of local nonprofit Blossoms of Hope (https://blossomsofhope.org/). About two-thirds of the paintings in this exhibit take us into spring with varied takes on a floral theme, from a view of the local Brighton Dam azaleas, cherry blossoms, and Bishop’s Garden roses to bemused pigeons draped in petals. The remaining third surprise with their range. A shining blue gorilla, a castle of a grain elevator against an ominous sky, Indian arches and Roman domes, abstract dancers and “ancestor whispers on the wind,” and much more will be on view.

This show is open to the public at no charge. The Bernice Gish Gallery hours are Monday through Friday from 9:00 am – 4:30 pm. The Gallery strongly recommends calling ahead to make sure all gallery areas are open.

The opening reception and awards presentation for “Blossoms and Beyond: BWS Signature Member Exhibition” will be held on Sunday, March 9 from 3:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. at the Bernice Kish Gallery at Slayton House, 10400 Cross Fox Lane, Columbia, Maryland. The event is complimentary; registration is requested.