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About the Studios

Creativity Thrives at 234 Main Street

Studios at 234 supports artists, makers, and entrepreneurs with affordable studio space, hands-on workshops, and opportunities to connect and share creative work in the heart of historic Reisterstown.

Meet Local Artists

Visit working studio spaces, see what artists are creating, and learn more about the people bringing new creative energy to Main Street.

Workshops & Events

Hands-on workshops, family events, demos, open studio days, and creative programs are added throughout the season.

Open Studio Hours

Saturdays, 11 AM – 1 PM

Stop by during open studio times to explore the space, meet artists, and see what is happening at 234 Main Street.

Applications

Apply for a Studio Space

Applications are open to artists, makers, and creative entrepreneurs who are ready to grow their creative work and contribute to the Main Street community. Participants are selected for three-month terms that encourage exploration, collaboration, and community engagement.

Current CohortApril–June 2026
Next CohortJuly–October 2026
Location234 Main Street

Complete the short application form and share your project or business concept, goals for your studio time, and how you hope to connect with the Reisterstown community.

    
Workshops, Events & Family Activities

Create, Learn, and Connect

Join us for hands-on workshops, family art activities, Hobby Hangouts, artist-led events, & creative

community programming from Studios at 234.


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Reserve your spot for upcoming workshops, classes, Hobby Hangouts & events.


  
Studios at 234 Kids Corner
Free Family Activity

Studios at 234 Kids Corner at the Market

Every Sunday • 9 AM–1 PM

Every Sunday, Studios at 234 brings free hands-on art activities to the Reisterstown Farmers Market. Young artists can explore new materials, create unique projects, and take home their creations.

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Hobby Hangout
Monthly Recurring Event

Hobby Hangout

2nd Wednesday of the Month • 6–9 PM

Bring your current project or craft and enjoy an evening of creativity, conversation, and community. Hannah Perlow will be available to offer encouragement and guidance throughout the evening.

Acrylic Landscapes
Painting Workshop

Acrylic Landscapes

Next Workshop TBA

Create your own acrylic landscape while exploring color, composition, and painting techniques with studio artist Silvina Gonzalez.

Assemblage Mosaic Workshop
Workshop

Assemblage Mosaic Workshop

Date / Time TBD

Create artwork using found objects, collected treasures, and mixed media materials.

Cross Stitch Workshop
Workshop

The Basics: Cross Stitching

Date / Time TBD

Learn the fundamentals of cross stitching in this beginner-friendly workshop.

Meditative Doodling
Creative Workshop

Meditative Doodling

Next Workshop TBA

A relaxing workshop focused on intuitive drawing, mindfulness, and creative exploration.

Stay Connected

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Get updates about workshops, Hobby Hangouts, Kids Corner activities, artist opportunities, and creative events at Studios at 234.

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Community

Connect Beyond the Studio

Creativity doesn't stop when the workshop ends. Join our Facebook group to share projects, celebrate accomplishments, ask questions, find inspiration, and connect with fellow artists, makers, and creative neighbors.

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Current Artists & Instructors

Meet the Creatives at Studios at 234

Our artists, makers, and workshop leaders bring a mix of creative styles, experience, and community energy to Main Street.

Studio Artist

Owen Murphy

Artist / Maker

Owen Murphy is a dynamic modern artist currently residing in Reisterstown. He grew up in Ocean City, NJ and graduated from Salisbury University with a graphic design degree. His work is known for its vibrant, eclectic style that blends elements of pop culture, surrealism, and psychedelia. Murphy has collaborated with bands and brands including the Grateful Dead, Phish, Dave Matthews Band, and Billy Strings.

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Studio Artist

Alessandra Keener

Artist / Maker

Alessandra Giampaolo Keener is a self-taught artist who works primarily with watercolor and textiles. She began her professional art career in her 20s, selling her handcrafted fiber art at Baltimore's iconic Women's Industrial Exchange. Three decades later, she now raises thousands of dollars every year painting whimsical pet portraits for a local animal shelter. Alessandra approaches her creative process as a therapeutic journey responding to life's ups and downs. Her art reflects the simplicity of looking at life through a lens that strips away details and focuses on the essential elements that bring joy into one's life. During her time at The Studios at 234, you will find Alessandra integrating her loose watercolor style of animal portraits with found objects and mixed media. Alessandra lives in Reisterstown with her husbutch and an everchanging array of foster cats.

Studio Artist

Silvina Gonzalez

Artist / Workshop Leader

Silvina is a self-taught artist primarily known for her acrylic landscapes and abstract pour paintings. Originally from Montevideo, Uruguay, and currently residing in Reisterstown, she enjoys exploring new techniques and is currently learning to work with oil paints. Additionally, she creates handmade crafts and home decorations, drawing inspiration from nature and life events.

Workshop Instructor

Hannah Perlow

Artist / Maker

Hannah creates immersive artistic worlds inspired by beauty, imagination, and escapism. Her work explores emotional storytelling and the creation of alternate realities through visual art.

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Studio Artist

Alicia Bembenek

Artist / Maker

Alicia explores the intersection of data, physical materials, and visual storytelling. Her work focuses on translating information into tactile and analog artistic forms.

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Studio Artist

Crystal Micriotti

Artist / Maker

Crystal's work is influenced by texture, travel, feminine nostalgia, & the esoteric. As an interdisciplinary artist, she uses mixed media, wax, glass, & glitter to create her work. She draws inspiration from portable devotions, gilded Egyptian relics, Parisian speakeasies, & dusty road trips through the desert.

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