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Discover the Art of Hilmar Gottesthal

After he graduating in 1966 from the University of Vienna and the Vienna Academy of Fine Arts with the two highest art awards, Gottesthal's interest in Byzantine art took him first to Istanbul, Turkey and later to Greece. At first this young man was told to "make a name" for himself. He did just that - from Vienna, Istanbul, Stomion, Chicago, and Flintstone. This is the beginning of a captivating portrait of the artist creating masterpieces, quietly in the hills of Allegany County, Maryland.

Hilmar Gottesthal’s painting blends earthy tones with fluid, dripping forms, creating a surreal, dreamlike composition. A checkered floor contrasts with organic shapes, evoking tension between structure and chaos. The work reflects themes of transience and the passage of time, capturing a haunting yet resilient atmosphere in abstract visual language. 

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Gottesthal's earliest solo exhibits were in Istanbul, Turkey. It was there that in 1968 Nancy Hanks; later Chairman of the National Endowment for the Arts, invited him to Rockefeller Center, NY for his first American show.

During the 1970’s he showed his work all through Europe including London, Vienna, Hamburg, and Paris where he met and had dinner with Salvador Dali who admired his work. In 1978 he was an “Artist in Residence” for the Berkeley School For The Arts painting archaeological sites throughout Mexico with resulting works show

After a show in Athens, he moved to Greece to live in the seaside village Stomion where he drew international attention developing his own Sepia ink from squid producing black and white drawings.

He painted murals in the Bell Tower Chapel of a Greek Orthodox Church near Mount Olympus and restored two Byzantine chapels. Greek television made a movie of his life as an artist. 

His style of painting is often pointillistic, sometimes mosaic-like and many works have spiritual elements. In Turkey he recorded a nautical recovery of the 11th century Byzantine shipwreck at Serce Harbor. 

In 1992, following a retrospective of his work at the National Museum in Ankara, Gottesthal was awarded a medal for his cultural contribution to Turkey. 

June 2011, he returned to Vienna, Austria where the cultural attaché of the American Embassy opened his three-week exhibition in the historic village of Gumpoldskirchen.   

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Ferleman Gallery - Contemporary & Modern Art

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Justin Trawick

Shane McGeehan feat. Claire McGeehan

Mama Said String Bband

Known for his soulful blend of urban folk rock, Trawick's performances are a masterful mix of heartfelt lyrics and captivating melodies. Experience his live show at Gallery Stage and be part of a night filled with exceptional music and energy.  

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Mama Said String Bband

Shane McGeehan feat. Claire McGeehan

Mama Said String Bband

Since 2016, this Louisville-based four-piece has reinvigorated the Bluegrass scene. With rich vocal harmonies and contemporary instrumentation, they blend Bluegrass, Folk, and Americana. Don't miss this award-winning band as they tour nationwide! 

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Shane McGeehan feat. Claire McGeehan

Shane McGeehan feat. Claire McGeehan

Shane McGeehan feat. Claire McGeehan

Join Claire & Shane for an enchanting evening!  This French-American duo blends harp, guitar, and fiddle, performing folk songs from America and Europe. Experience harmonious tales of love, heartbreak, tenderness, and even murder. 

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