Artist Spotlight: An Interview with Patricia Crossland

As part of our ongoing effort to support and celebrate local creativity, the Ferleman Gallery is proud to present our Artist Spotlight interview series featuring the local voices behind the art. In each conversation, a local artist will share the story behind their work—their motivations, their artistic journey, and what it means to create within and for the community. These interviews offer a closer look at the people whose visions shape our local culture and provide a platform for authentic connection between artist and audience.

Join us for an engaging conversation with Patricia Crossland, a seasoned educator and printmaking artist from Cumberland, Maryland. With over three decades of experience teaching art—most recently at Frankfort High School—Patricia brings both passion and purpose to her creative practice. Inspired by her upbringing in the natural landscapes of Frostburg and Western Maryland, she blends observation with introspection to create prints that are rich in texture and meaning. In this interview, Patricia will share how her love for hiking and biking fuels her artistic vision, why she believes in the power of one-of-a-kind art, and how she challenges both herself and her students to look beyond decoration and embrace art as a form of meaningful communication.