Ferleman Gallery

08/25/2026

Collected Variations
Opening Reception on Friday, September 4th @ 5 pm

We are excited to present our newest exhibition, featuring Bridger Barksdale, an award-winning plein air painter based in Providence, RI. With a decade of dedication to his craft, Bridger has built a practice founded upon a deep respect for the natural world and the ways it can be honored through the disciplines of drawing and painting. He brings a special attention to the overlooked subjects around us.

Join us for the opening and be among the first to witness this collection — seeing the world through his eyes.

07/24/2026

RootsTable is opening Tuesday, July 28th for dinner on the second floor of the Ferleman Gallery. Make reservations today: https://toast.app/r/rootstable-new-9-north-centre-street

07/15/2026

It's with sadness that we grieve the passing of our friend Frank Asher. Frank was a skilled landscape designer and artist whose creative vision has enriched both the natural and cultural fabric of our community. In this interview from last year, he shared the inspiration behind his work, the journey that led him to merge landscape design with artistic expression, and how cultivating beauty—whether on canvas or in the environment—can shape meaningful community spaces. From early influences to his recent projects, you’ll gain a deeper understanding of the challenges and rewards of blending art, nature, and place—and how Frank’s passion continues to foster connection, expression, and transformation our local landscape.

Frank Asher, a skilled landscape designer and artist whose creative...

06/23/2026

PUBLIC SERVICE ANNOUNCEMENT

It has come to our attention that Cumberland has some new art enthusiasts in town.

To our friends and neighbors, a few friendly reminders:

🐎 If you see wild horses quietly contemplating museum-quality fine art at Ferleman Gallery — please do not disturb them. They have exceptional taste and we will not apologize for that.
🐎 If you see wild horses stomping their hooves to at Gallery Stage — that is called dancing and it is encouraged. Do not stop them.
🐎 If you see wild horses seated at RootsTable savoring an fine dining experience — please, for the love of all that is good, let them finish their meal. These mountains are their home too. They know what grows here. They respect the table.

We welcome all visitors — two-legged, four-legged, and everything in between.

06/19/2026

It's the summer of liminal spaces! What better destination than the Ferleman Gallery to top off your visual adventure?

Walking a fine line, our current exhibition artist, Allan Gorman, blends his paintings into a surreal viewing experience. Ask yourself, what happens when a highly-praised advertising creative director blends his experience with painting?

Through Gorman’s talent and passion, beauty in the in-between flourishes.

Gorman uses his masterful skills in visual storytelling to produce artwork that praises the details in the unseen. He often takes overlooked places and brings their potential to life, mixing realism and abstraction to represent these transitional thresholds while exploring unassuming places between the origin and the destination.

Gorman is also able to bring his talent into representing conceptual spaces in a way that makes you feel something rather than perceiving them in a literal sense. The more you stare, the more his straight lines and depth of contrast create places that move you toward a feeling of nostalgia and slight eeriness. Being able to find and represent inspiration in liminal and industrial forms is no easy task, but Gorman makes it look effortless.

Allan Gorman’s exhibit, The Secrets that Structure Holds, is currently on display. Come experience art that breaks boundaries at 9 N Centre Street, Cumberland, Maryland.

05/30/2026

WE'RE HIRING - TOP PAY. These positions will fill fast, so don't wait. Apply today!

Sous Chef - [$23.00 an hour, Plus Performance Bonus]
Commis - Entry-Level Chef [$18.00 an hour]
Servers [$15.00 an hour, plus Pooled Tips]
Bartenders [$15.00 an hour, plus Bar/Pooled Tips]

Apply Now: https://rootstable.com/careers

05/16/2026

Something special is taking shape inside the Ferleman Gallery.

Today’s Saturday Samples at RootsTable offered another glimpse into the larger vision: handmade savory hand pies, prepared with fresh ingredients and served among contemporary art, creative conversation, and the energy of a working cultural space.

Guests sampled two versions:
• Wayne’s Country Fresh Meat pie with caramelized onions and blue cheese dressing
• Granny Smith apple, brie cheese, and cherry balsamic dressing

What’s emerging at the gallery is more than separate experiences living under one roof. It’s a place where exhibitions, live performances, and thoughtfully prepared food intersect naturally. An evening might begin with dinner at RootsTable, continue with a concert at Gallery Stage, and unfold surrounded by rotating exhibitions throughout the gallery.

Art, music, and hospitality — all designed to be experienced together.

05/10/2026

There’s something compelling about hearing an artist explain not just what they create—but why they create it.

Dr. Ferleman recently sat down with acclaimed abstract painter Allan Gorman for a conversation about structure, process, inspiration, and the ideas behind his work currently on view at Ferleman Gallery. Allan’s paintings explore industrial forms, architecture, memory, and abstraction in a way that feels both deeply personal and universally recognizable.

This interview offers a closer look into the mind of an artist whose work continues to resonate with collectors and audiences across the country.

Watch the interview and step deeper into the world behind the paintings.

05/07/2026

Over the past few years, Ferleman Gallery has proudly exhibited nearly 80 local and regional artists — each with a unique story, perspective, and creative voice.

Our Artist Spotlight series gives you a chance to go beyond the artwork and hear directly from the artists themselves through candid conversations and interviews. From emerging talents to longtime favorites, these interviews offer a deeper look into the people shaping our local arts community.

Featuring artists including Annie Kilcoyne, Angela Hedderick, Hilmar Gottesthal, Penny Knobel-Besa, Patricia Crossland, Anita Teter, Sue Arnson, Parris Ashley, Shannon Shine, and Frank Asher, just to mention a few.

Support our local artists and watch the Artist Spotlight series here: https://ferleman.com/spotlight

05/03/2026

Missed Saturday Sample? Here’s a taste of what went down at RootsTable at the Ferleman Gallery 🌮 House-made masa tortillas, tacos two ways—Lion’s Mane mushrooms and slow-cooked beef shank—all locally sourced and topped with our signature slaw and five bold, scratch-made sauces. It was a great afternoon of food, flavor, and community—keep an eye out, we’ll be doing it again next Saturday.