MFA offers our artist members the opportunity to exhibit at local restaurants around Annapolis. Currently, we work with Paul’s Homewood Café, a restaurant blending Chesapeake staples with traditional Mediterranean cuisine, and 49 West Coffeehouse, Winebar & Gallery, a place that brings art, music, and community together with great food and drink in an ambiance inspired by the traditional European coffeehouse. Please email info@mdfedart.org if you are interested in purchasing a piece of art.

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Stella Alexander and Dorcas Taylor

Now exhibiting at Paul’s until February 2026

Stella Alexander Bio

Stella Alexander is a Bulgarian-born artist who celebrates the quiet resilience of weathered beauty – her inspiration comes from the worn textures, cobblestone streets, and sun-bleached doors found in her country of birth and all across Europe. Now based in a Chesapeake Bay beach town in Maryland, she draws on childhood memories and the everyday scenery that surrounds her studio. Her process echoes natural cycles of erosion and renewal and the wabi-sabi philosophy. Alexander’s work has appeared in House & Garden Magazine and other publications. Through her work Stella captures the way memory, history, and nature continually intertwine.

Dorcas Taylor Bio

Dorcas Elin is an artist whose name, meaning “Gazelle,” serves as the inspiration for her logo. She has been creating art since childhood, beginning with portrait drawings before discovering her passion for fiber art. Dorcas values the individuality of each piece she creates, often incorporating second-hand and repurposed materials that carry their own unique character and history. This sustainable approach ensures that no two of her works are ever the same. In addition to her fiber art, Dorcas also designs stickers, embroiders clothing, makes jewelry, and paints. For the past four years, she has been selling her art locally, connecting with people through handmade, one-of-a-kind creations. Beyond visual art, music is another key part of her creative expression, allowing her to explore and share her artistic vision in multiple forms.

Their work is on display at Paul’s Homewood Café located at 919 West St, Annapolis, MD 21401. Open daily.