Local Art & Universal Appeal
Since its inception in 2001, the 2-mile corridor along Route 1 known as the Gateway Arts District has developed into a rejuvenated enclave full of eclectic shops, galleries, restaurants, and entertainment. We’re excited to provide local artists a place to showcase their work and a community that supports them through exhibits, markets, events, and advertising.
miXt Art Gallery
miXt’s murals were chosen to showcase our commitment to local flavor by displaying the works of local artists. Come in to view these amazing original pieces for yourself, located on the pillars throughout our space.
Barbara Mandel
“Crab Pot Character”
BLingual, The Language Initiative
“miXt Caligraphy”
Dalia Brooks
“Peanut Man”
Elliott Hamilton
“Apple of My Eye”
Jaleel Davis
“Hamburger”
John Ortiz
“Forever Connect”
Joslyn Jennings
“Funky Popsicle”
Korey Richardson
“You Are What You Eat”
Luke Walter
“Sunset Exploration”
Matthew McLaughlin
“Fly Over”
Olivia Brown
“Smiles”
Rey Velasquez Sagcal
“Boodle Fight”
Tara Barr
“Pyrex Mixing Bowls”
The Loft Gallery
Reframing Autism
Deion N. Hawkins
Deion Hawkins is a 31 year old artist born and raised in Washington, DC. His interest in Disney first inspired him to draw, Deion has fine motor challenges so he started out tracing cartoon images and has gradually developed freehand drawing and painting skills. His favorite subjects are animals, friends and Disney characters.
The Corner Space
Reframing Austism
Deion N. Hawkins
Deion’s art is featured in All the Weight of Our Dreams: On Living Racialized Autism (DragnBee Press), the first-ever anthology entirely by autistic people of color. When he’s not making art, Deion sings in a choir, plays basketball, watches videos and works out. Art offers Deion a way to express himself without words.
miXt Food Hall’s rotating art exhibition spaces have an open call for local artists to submit their work for consideration. Please contact John Paradiso, Curator of Programs at Portico Gallery & Studios, at portico3807@gmail.com and include a link to your website.
