Art You Ready for an Inspiring Evening?

At the intersection of art, nature, community, and wellbeing, Creative Conservation on October 1, 2026 celebrated the regional artists whose work honors the natural resources and local communities of the Chesapeake Bay, Coastal Bays, and Youghiogheny watersheds.
Thank you to the 46 artists who who shared their unique talents to visualize what makes our region so special. The Chesapeake Bay Trust received a portion of the proceeds from sales through the online gallery, meaning every work of art sold helped us protect and restore our natural resource treasures.
The event reflected the heart of the Chesapeake Bay Trust’s mission. From restoring shorelines and wildlife habitats to planting rain gardens and painting community murals, we bring people together and champion their ideas for the places they call home, inspiring lifelong stewards and lasting change.

We would like to thank Atlantic Union Bank for the generous sponsorship of the 2026 Creative Conservation.
Featured Artists
Victoria A. Ali
Martin S. Ali
John T. Allen
Leslie Billman
Valia Bradshaw
Ram Brisueño
Beth Caro
Amy Holt Cline
Jana Davis
David Diaz
Susan Doughtery
Märianne Eby
Ned Egan
Jerri Falk
Mary Ellen Geisenhamier
Lesley Giles
Susan Graeber
Dylan Rose Grimes
JJ Hogan
Cal Jackson
Neal K. Kaske
Kiddie Academy of Gaithersburg
Glenda Lynchard
Kimmary I. MacLean
Rob Marks
Scott McClelland
Lailee McNair Bakhtiar
Craig Morgan
Karen Newhouse
Mary D. Ott
Emil Petruncio
Eric Roberge
Bridget Robey
Will Scott
Diane Stoecker
Kathy Strouss
Kristen Summers
Ann Swanson
Ross Swope
Jack Turner
Marylin Veiman Echeverría
Richard Viladesau
Peter West
Bonnie Zuckerman














