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EXPLORE PRINCE
GEORGE'S
THE ARTS IN COUNTY
SEPTEMBER 2022–JUNE 2023
ARTS.PGPARKS.COM 2 2022-2023 EXPLORE THE ARTS IN PRINCE GEORGE’S COUNTY
The Arts and Cultural Heritage Division invites you
to EXPLORE THE ARTS with M-NCPPC, Department
of Parks and Recreation, Prince George’s County.
Our 2022-2023 season is full of wonderfully creative Our four arts centers – BRENTWOOD ARTS EXCHANGE,
opportunities to enjoy music, theater, visual art exhibitions, HARMONY HALL ARTS CENTER, MONTPELIER ARTS
dance and movement classes, films, and much more! This CENTER, and PRINCE GEORGE’S PUBLICK PLAYHOUSE –
brochure lists just some of the wonderful programs that we work with county, regional, and national artists to bring you
offer. Throughout the year, please check arts.pgparks.com for the very best in arts and cultural experiences. Our mobile
even more exciting programs. arts activities service, ARTS ON A ROLL, makes hands-on
arts experiences accessible through affordable, on-demand
Every year, the Arts and Cultural Heritage Division presents
services. We support the growth and development of our
hundreds of concerts, exhibitions, performances, classes,
youngest residents with arts summer day camps and year-
camps, festivals, heritage celebrations, and other creative
round youth programs. We celebrate our shared heritage with
programs that support the rich cultural life of Prince George’s
numerous SPECIAL EVENTS. We also support local artists
County. We are unique as one of the largest presenters of the
through PUBLIC ART, employment opportunities, studio
arts within parks and recreation departments across the nation.
residencies, exhibition, and performance opportunities, and
We are proud to have our county’s support to serve residents
our very own craft retail store! If you haven’t participated in our
with a wide range of arts experiences in every community
programs or attended one of our events in the past, the time
through our four arts centers, at numerous Department of
has never been better! PLEASE DISCOVER AND JOIN IN OUR
Parks and Recreation sites, at free community events, and by
CREATIVE COMMUNITY!
partnering with community-focused arts organizations.
M-NCPPC, DEPARTMENT OF PARKS AND RECREATION 1
PUBLIC ART PROGRAM
In the simplest of terms, public art can be described as art in Current Sites of Facilities Public Art Installations:
any media whose form, function, and meaning are created for
• College Park Aviation Museum Campus
the public through a public process of some kind. It can also
• Glenn Dale Splash Park
be said that public art is a part of our public history, part of
• Harmony Hall Regional Center
our evolving culture, and part of our collective memory. Here,
• Lincoln Vista Recreation Center
at M-NCPPC, Department of Parks and Recreation, Prince
• North Forestville Community Center
George’s County, public art is alive and well and has become
• Palmer Park Community Center
an active and major component of placemaking as new Parks
• Parks & Recreation Administrative Building (PRA)
and Recreation facilities have been designed and built, and
• Peppermill Community Center
existing facilities have been renovated throughout the County.
• Southern Area Aquatics & Recreation Complex
The active engagement and participation of community
• Southern Regional Aquatic Wellness Center
stakeholders in the creation of public artworks is central to
• Southern Regional Technology & Recreation Complex
conducting Public Art projects that express and resonate with
• Tucker Road Ice Rink
the diverse voices of the County. For more information about
• Westphalia Community Center
the public Art Program and to view requests for proposals as
• William Beanes Community Center
released, visit art.pgparks.com.
Planned New Sites:
• Executive Office Building (EOB)
• Marlow Heights Community Center
• Park Police and ITC Headquarters
• The Show Place Arena
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VISUAL ARTS PROGRAM
The Visual Arts Program provides opportunities for all Current Ongoing and Rotating Exhibition Sites:
artists that live, work, or maintain their studio in Prince
• Prince George’s Publick Playhouse
George’s County. It presents over 20, year-round exhibition
• Reception Area and Conference Room of the Youth &
opportunities in several Department of Parks and Recreation
Countywide Sports Division and Aquatics & Athletic
venues throughout the County. The Visual Arts Program also
Facilities Division
supports artists by purchasing their artworks, through direct
• Reception Area of the Offices of the Deputy Directors
purchases and dedicated purchase awards resulting from its
• Reception Area of the Parks and Recreation Administrative
two annual countywide exhibitions. These purchases not only
Building (PRA)
support the work of artists, but also contribute to and enhance
• Southern Area Aquatics & Recreation Center
the Department’s mission to display works of Prince George’s
• The Prince George’s Ballroom
County artists throughout its many facilities at which there is
• The Prince George’s Sports & Learning Complex
significant public access.
• The Show Place Arena at the Prince George’s
In addition to exhibitions, the Visual Arts Program also takes Equestrian Center
the lead on helping to produce two annual projects: the Black • Watkins Nature Center
History Month teen internship & poster and the Hispanic
Heritage Celebration teen internship & poster. A notable first Notable New Exhibitions Include:
for this year is the partnership with The Pyramid Atlantic Art The first outdoor sculpture exhibition at the historic Oxon Hill
Center on the creation of the Hispanic Heritage poster. Manor featuring the work of 12 sculptors, in collaboration with
All the Visual Arts programs, events, and opportunities, The Washington Sculptor’s Group, for an exhibition period of
including exhibitions, lectures, receptions, and workshops, two years.
are provided free of charge to artists and the public. For more Eight large-scale, printed reproductions of local artist’s work,
information, please visit arts.pgparks.com/2877/Visual-Arts. on display along the concourse of The Show Place Arena, for
an exhibition period of one year.
Potential New Sites:
• Kentland Community Center
• M-NCPPC Executive Suite at Bowie Baysox Stadium
• Newton White Mansion
• Snow Hill Manor
• Tucker Road Ice Rink
M-NCPPC, DEPARTMENT OF PARKS AND RECREATION 3
BRENTWOOD ARTS
EXCHANGE
4 2022-2023 EXPLORE THE ARTS IN PRINCE GEORGE’S COUNTY
THE BRENTWOOD ARTS EXCHANGE, The Maryland- canvas, or block printing. Or add a fun, creative project to
National Capital Park and Planning Commission (M-NCPPC) your child’s birthday party, like painting a flowerpot, t-shirt
component of the public-private partnership of the Gateway or hot chocolate mug, printmaking for kids, or paint your
Arts Center, serves as an anchor for arts-based community own canvas.
development in the Prince George’s County’s Gateway Arts
District. We support artists and the community by welcoming Exhibitions
everyone to experience contemporary art exhibitions At the core of the Brentwood Arts Exchange programs
featuring prominent regional artists; intimate concerts by local are its two contemporary art galleries. The 2,500-square-
musicians; affordable art classes for all ages; and a unique foot Main Gallery presents a broad range of exhibitions
shopping experience in our Artisan Shop, featuring functional showcasing work by fine artists of various disciplines in the
art by local artisans. Washington, D.C., - Baltimore region. The 800-square-foot
Lab Gallery, which doubles as an event space, encourages
3901 Rhode Island Avenue, Brentwood, MD 20722
new approaches to two-dimensional work and presents solo
301-277-2863; BrentwoodArts@pgparks.com
and group exhibitions by exceptional artists. Additionally, our
Hours: Mon.-Fri., 10 am-7 pm; Sat., 10 am-4 pm; Sun., closed
Artisan Shop hosts mini-exhibition Front Window Features,
presenting small artworks and high-quality craft work. We are
Directions proud to create a platform for discussions around important
From the Capital Beltway (I-495), take Exit 22/MD 295
issues concerning our collective place in the world during
(Baltimore-Washington Parkway towards Washington). Take
unpredictable times.
the exit toward MD-450 W/Annapolis Rd. Keep right at the
fork, follow signs for Bladensburg and merge onto MD-450
W/Annapolis Road. Continue on MD-450 W/Annapolis Road.
Curatorial Development
Take Bladensburg Road to Rhode Island Avenue in Brentwood. Exhibition Project
Brentwood Arts Exchange is proud to announce this
Rental Opportunities ambitious new project, welcoming independent curator
Brentwood Arts Exchange features three unique and Irene Clouthier to lead a group of selected curators to create
affordable spaces perfect for hosting events of all types several exhibitions in our Lab Gallery. Clouthier has over 15
and sizes. years of curatorial experience and has been a successful
working artist for over 30 years. Her insight and attention to
• MAIN GALLERY: This contemporary art space can
cultural diversity will provide young curators an opportunity
accommodate 50 people seated and 125 people standing.
to transform conceptual ideas into tangible exhibitions. This
The main gallery features 6 shows annually and provides a
project will also help young curators to navigate the process
beautiful and thought-provoking setting for an event, from
of communicating with established artists, scheduling, and the
corporate parties or meetings, holiday parties, individual
responsibilities and working closely with a professional
birthdays, graduations, baby or bridal showers, lectures,
art center.
book signings, workshops, film screenings, concerts,
and more.
Live Music in The Lab Gallery
• LAB GALLERY: Perfect for a more intimate occasion, our In an ever-changing environment, we savor moments of
secondary art exhibition space can accommodate 20 companionship and shared experience. We are thrilled
people seated and 40 people standing. This gallery also to invite you back into our Lab Gallery for our 2022-2023
has a rotating exhibition schedule to provide your guests season, where we can come together in an intimate setting
with inspired displays of different artworks. and connect over live music. Our music calendar will offer
an eclectic mix of various genres of music, with a common
• CLASSROOM: The classroom at Brentwood Arts
thread of the wide community of performance artists in the
Exchange is perfect for Saturday birthday parties for kids
greater Gateway Arts District. Past offerings in our music
or team building creative exercises for adults and can
series have included such acts as Ellington Carthan, Pompeii
accommodate 30 people seated or 50 people standing.
Graffiti, and the rock opera The Haunted Boy, played by local
This classic workspace is available during gallery open
legend Tom Liddle and his eight-piece ensemble. Brentwood
hours and provides a backdrop of inspiration and
Arts Exchange is proud to present a new local music program
enjoyment, along with functionality.
titled: Round Robin Night. This collection of shows will invite
• ADD AN ART ACTIVITY: Brentwood Arts Exchange can three local musicians from different genres to play together
provide an entertaining and stimulating creative activity to to create improvisational ideas and sounds for the audience.
any rental! Inspire your adult guests with projects like paint The Listening Room and Round Robin Night Music Series are
your own wine glass, mosaic masterpieces, painting on curated by local musician and educator Kirsten Lies-Warfield.
M-NCPPC, DEPARTMENT OF PARKS AND RECREATION 5
Listening Room Series: Music from
the Neighborhoods
The Listening Room, our longest standing music series, will
provide a platform for local performing artists from diverse
musical genres, representing the limitless creativity in the
greater Gateway Arts District.
Artisan Shop
The Brentwood Arts Exchange Artisan Shop has grown
into a shopping destination in the Gateway Arts District,
featuring a constantly evolving lineup of craft and functional
art by over 40 local artists. From ceramics to jewelry, leather
bags, accessories, hand blown glass, woodwork, and more,
the Artisan Shop is a great place to find unique items while
supporting the local creative economy. EXHIBITIONS
Mon., Jul. 11-Sat., Sep. 10, 2022
Opening Reception: Sat., Jul. 16, 5-8 pm
Artist and Curator Talk: Sat., Aug. 27, 2-4 pm
LIGHTS OUT: A Group
Video Exhibition
The Brentwood Arts Exchange will turn off the lights and
exhibit video artworks from selected artists around the
region will illuminate the space. With a range of concepts,
images, and techniques streaming from our projectors
and monitors, the main gallery transforms into a moving,
glittering experience for the audience.
Mon., Sep. 19-Sat., Nov. 26, 2022
Opening Reception: Sat., Sep. 24, 5-8 pm
Artist and Curator Talk: Sat., Nov. 5, 2-4 pm
BEING
Three visionary artists, Deborah Renee Grayson, James
Terrell, and William Watson each approach the depiction
of portraiture and figuration in dramatically different ways,
through medium, color, and scale. Though each of these
artists’ vibrant perspective of black bodies has a unique
point of view, the collective work positions the viewer
firmly within the extraordinary world around us and the
environment we live in.
6 2022-2023 EXPLORE THE ARTS IN PRINCE GEORGE’S COUNTY
Mon., Dec. 5, 2022-Sat., Jan. 21, 2023 May 8-Jun. July 1, 2023
Opening Reception: Sat., Dec. 17, 5-8 pm Opening Reception: Sat. May 13, 5-8 pm
Artist and Curator Talk: Sat., Jan. 7, 2-4 pm Artist and Curator Talk: Sat. May 20, 2-4 pm
Here Not Here LEVEL UP: A Juried
Artists Pixie Alexander, Maggie Gourlay, Caroline MacKinnon,
Louisa Niel, Rebecca Perez, and Shelley Picot, working in
Exhibition for Graduate
various disciplines, investigate ideas surrounding visual Artists
footprints, traces, and afterimages which occupy our collective
The Brentwood Arts Exchange is excited to invite graduate
mind. This exhibition seeks to envision the enduring imprint
artists from across the DMV and Baltimore areas to apply for
of the past and the present, floating between the ethereal and
participation in a group exhibition to define what the future
the familiar, creating an immersive, comforting experience.
of contemporary art will look like in the area for the years
to come! Any graduate student, or one year post graduate
Mon., Feb. 6-Fri., Apr. 22, 2023 student (master’s or bachelor’s degree) will be eligible
Opening Reception and Rituals for Cleansing Racial to apply (spring 2023 is the deadline), and all disciplines
Violence by Liz Ann Miller: Sat., Feb. 18, 5-9 pm
will be considered. This exhibition will be juried by Mary
Artist and Curator Talk: Sat., Mar. 25, 2-4 pm
Early, a working artist and director of HEMPHILL Artworks,
FREEDOM: Selected in Washington, D.C. Ms. Early serves on the boards of
Hamiltonian Artists and Washington Sculptors Group and
Work from The Uhuru handles the work of contemporary artists and artists estates,
including William Christenberry, Renée Stout, and the artists
Quilters Guild of the Washington Color School. She has a particular interest
The Uhuru Quilters Guild, a group of 80 predominantly African in public art and community engagement, as well as the
American quilters who meet monthly to share work, challenge materials and processes of contemporary sculpture.
skills, and inspire future projects, has a mission to promote the
work and accomplishments of African American quilters and
preserve the traditions, culture, and history of quilting. This
exhibition will include a collection of masterful quilts, varying
in size, technique, and imagery, inviting the audience to the
power of functional art.
Included in the opening reception of this exhibition will be a
live performance from artist Liz Ann Miller titled Rituals for
Cleansing Racial Violence, a fascinating visual experience
celebrating the importance of hair as it relates to African
American culture.
M-NCPPC, DEPARTMENT OF PARKS AND RECREATION 7
PERFORMANCES
Fri., Nov. 4, 2022, 8-11 pm
Kundalika
Kundalika performs a unique cross-cultural musical
conversation between Indian classical melody (inspired
Fri., Sep. 9, 2022, 8-11 pm by traditional ragas) and other musical traditions such
Vibe Collective as bluegrass, jazz, and Manding. Kundalika pieces are
heavily improvised, and each show reflects the vibe of
Whether you sit back with a cool beverage or heat it up the audience that is in the room. Featuring Deep Shenoy,
on the dance floor, the classic and original arrangements Hindustani guitar; Uasuf Guye, djembe; Sachin Khandari,
of Afro-Cuban jazz by the Vibe Collective will inject some bass; Alex Martin, acoustic guitar; Graham Smith-White,
sunshine into your soul! banjo, and Ananth Virakthi, Karnatak vocal.
Ticket: $15/person Ticket: $15/person
Fri., Oct. 14, 2022, 8-11 pm Fri., Dec. 9, 2022, 8-11 pm
Jess Eliot Myhre, Sam Abe Mamet
McNormally, and Sarah Abe Mamet is a French horn player from Denver, Colorado,
who has lived in Washington, D.C. since 2017. Mamet has
Fridrich worked with Frank Lacy in NYC and AFree symphony in D.C.
With his small ensemble work, Mamet presents 21st-century
Jess Eliot Myhre is a New Orleans based, award-winning
American music informed by his positionality within the wide-
singer-songwriter who can rock a washboard, clarinet,
ranging Jewish diaspora, as well as his family’s long roots in
guitar, or bass. Mount Rainier resident Sam McCormally is
jazz on the East Coast.
a composer, songwriter, singer, and multi-instrumentalist
and a composer of numerous films. McCormally is also the Ticket: $15/person
founding member of Ugly Purple Sweater, an indie rock band
from Washington, D.C. Sarah Fridrich studied jazz piano at
University of Maryland, College Park. She was a student of
Washington area jazz piano masters Ron Elliston and Jon
Ozment. She was recognized as a Finalist in the Mid-Atlantic
Song Contest for her original song “Anvil”.
Ticket: $15/person
8 2022-2023 EXPLORE THE ARTS IN PRINCE GEORGE’S COUNTYFri., Feb. 10, 2023, 8-11 pm Fri., Apr. 14, 2023, 8-11 pm
More AM Than PM Emory Grey
Since 2012, More AM Than FM has brought fury and Emory Grey is a new project by Erin Frisby, founder of
friendship, a lot of Rock & Roll swagger, and a little bit of the nonprofit record label This Could Go Boom! After
Southern Maryland stomp to basements, DIY spaces, stages touring extensively with Miss Shevaughn & Yuma Wray
such as The Black Cat, Comet Ping Pong and the 9:30 Club, and FuzzQueen, Frisby settled in Washington D.C. where
and festivals like WFSU and The Smithsonian’s Hirshhorn she co-founded the post-punk rock band, The OSYX. Erin
Fall Fest. The tightknit trio of Selena Benally, Mel Mast, and studied opera and her musical projects have been featured in
Anjalee Sharma revels in a locked in loyalty, chemistry, and a Alternative Sound, Sound Opinions, Magnet Magazine, Curve
melding of minds. Magazine, Queer Country, The Huffington Post, PopMatters,
Ticket: $15/person and The Washington Post.
Ticket: $15/person
Fri., Mar. 10, 2023, 8-11 pm
Fri., May. 12, 2023, 8-11 pm
Maureen Andary,
Sara Curtin, and Knox Uasuf Gueye Trio
The Uasuf Gueye Trio performs the music of the royal courts of
Engler 13th century Manding West Africa. By combining the traditional
repertoire of the oral historians of Manding with innovative
Maureen Andary, a songwriter with a creative writing degree
jazz and blues arrangements, they can create an intoxicating
from New York University and musical theater training, has
listening experience that has been described as “history in
served as an Artist-in-Residence at the Strathmore Center for
motion.” Whether creating a cool ambiance or an incredibly
the Performing Arts and has performed at such distinguished
stimulating performance, the Uasuf Gueye Trio is guaranteed to
venues as the Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts, the
transform any evening into a journey into the soul.
Mansion at Strathmore, The Birchmere, and Lincoln Center.
Born and raised in Washington, D.C., Sara Curtin’s 2017 Ticket: $15/person
album Or So It Seemed was described by Washington City
Paper as “a full portrait of a human being: nuanced, complex,
and contradictory.” She writes honest, autobiographical
songs which invite the listener to explore the human
experience. North Carolina native, Knox Engler, has up to
this point released albums featuring his guitar chops in the
genre of music known as math core. Recently transplanted
to Washington, D.C., he is developing his singer-songwriter
catalog with a new album forthcoming.
Ticket: $15/person
M-NCPPC, DEPARTMENT OF PARKS AND RECREATION 9SONIC
Sat. Oct. 8, 2022, 5-10 pm
Sonic Frontiers Fall
FRONTIERS: Mini Festival
EXPERIMENTAL
Tickets: $10; fee waived for drop-in performers
Sat. Apr. 22, 2023, 5-10 pm
ELECTRONIC Sonic Frontiers Spring
MUSIC Mini Festival
Tickets: $10; fee waived for drop-in performers
With intriguing soundscapes and dazzling visuals, Sonic
Frontiers curates eclectic, improvisatory experiences with
live electronic music and projection art. With a focus on
community engagement, members of The DC Modular
Collective will host fall and spring mini-electronic music
festivals at Brentwood Arts Exchange, presenting featured
headliners, inviting drop-in performances, and offering
hands-on education, demonstrations, and insight into this
unique art form.
10 2022-2023 EXPLORE THE ARTS IN PRINCE GEORGE’S COUNTYARTISAN SHOP
Sat., Dec. 10, 2022, 9 am-6 pm
Holiday Craft Fair and
EVENTS Mead Tasting Lounge
Instead of getting stuck at crowded malls this holiday season,
get festive and shop local at our annual Holiday Craft Fair
and Mead Tasting Lounge. Arts on a Roll will be activating
Fri., Nov. 25, 2022, 9 am-6 pm
our classroom, leading your young shoppers in holiday
Black Friday Sale crafting, games, and activities, so don’t be afraid to make this
a family outing. When you need a break from shopping, head
Expect holiday music, hot chocolate, and 20% off every outdoors to a heated courtyard tent to enjoy holiday carols
single gorgeous, handcrafted item in the store! Enjoy a from a live brass band and sample the latest brews from
stress-free shopping experience and support local artists, Maryland Meadworks.
who still receive their normal commission. Come join us,
and let’s kick off the holidays together with Black Friday
Sat., Apr. 15, 2023, 11 am-3 pm
shopping done right.
DIY Maker’s Day
Our Fine Craft Store artists are some of the most creative
makers in town. Join us for a day of artist demonstrations
to celebrate creativity and gain inspiration for your next DIY
art project. Meet the artists behind your favorite handcrafted
items and learn how these talented creators transform leather
and found objects into chic accessories or combine quilting
with expressive journaling. To celebrate artists and shoppers
alike, everything in the Fine Craft Store will be marked 15%
off, and exclusive additional items from each presenting artist
will be available for sale.
M-NCPPC, DEPARTMENT OF PARKS AND RECREATION 11FAMILY HOLIDAY
Sat., Nov. 19, 2022, 2-4 pm
Coast into
WORKSHOPS Thanksgiving
Brentwood Arts Exchange, in collaboration with Arts on a Roll,
wants your Thanksgiving dinner table to stand out in style with
colorful mosaic coasters and centerpiece trivets. Professional
Sat., Oct. 22, 2022, 2-4 pm
instructors will be on hand to lead families through the process
Calabash Carnage: so you can make a new keepsake that adds flare to your feast!
This workshop is FREE and coasters are provided.
Pumpkin Carving
Workshop Sat., Dec. 17, 2022, 2-4 pm
If you’re planning on carving up pumpkins this Halloween Let’s Get Ornamental
season, come to Brentwood Arts Exchange and get The holidays are about being together, and there’s no better
creative with family, friends, and neighbors. Our annual way to do it than creating together. Come enjoy a family
pumpkin carving extravaganza has become a favorite friendly workshop and create handmade ornaments from a
tradition in the community, so grab your friends, or get variety of materials. Our friendly and knowledgeable staff will
ready to make new ones, and join us for this fun, FREE be there to lend a helping hand. This workshop is FREE and all
event! Pumpkins are available for purchase at $5 each. materials are provided.
12 2022-2023 EXPLORE THE ARTS IN PRINCE GEORGE’S COUNTYSat., Feb. 11, 2023, 2-4 pm
Unshrink My Heart:
Valentine’s Shrinky
Dinks
Grab the whole family and let us help you make handcrafted
Valentine keepsakes for your loved ones. Using super fun
shrinkable sheets called Shrinky Dinks®, create original cards,
jewelry, key chains, and more! This workshop is FREE and
each participant will receive two sheets of blank Shrinky
Dinks® for crafting and creating.
Sat., Apr. 1, 2023, 2-4 pm
Eggtastic Easter
Workshop
Join us for our annual Easter Egg Dyeing Egg-stravaganza,
and celebrate the season by creating bright, beautiful, colorful
Easter eggs. Participants will receive two eggs to paint and
design at this FREE family-friendly workshop.
M-NCPPC, DEPARTMENT OF PARKS AND RECREATION 13HARMONY HALL ARTS CENTER
10701 Livingston Road
Fort Washington, MD 20744
301-203-6070; HarmonyHallArts@pgparks.com
Hours: Mon.-Fri. 9 am-8 pm; Sat., 10 am-4 pm
Directions
Located in Southern Prince George’s County within the
Broad Creek Historic District, just off of Indian Head Highway.
Limited public transportation is available.
From the Capital Beltway (I-495), take Exit 3A (Indian Head
Highway) South. Follow Indian Head Highway (Route 210)
South for approximately four miles and make a right onto Fort
Washington Road. Make the next right turn onto Livingston
Road. The center is on the left.
Rental Opportunities
The Center is a multifaceted arts facility that also provides
EXHIBITIONS
rental opportunities to a variety of arts and non-arts
organizations, groups, and individuals. Call or email for more
Sat. Sep. 10-Oct. 22, 2022
information about renting the space. Opening Reception: Sat., Sep. 17, 2022, 3-5 pm
Somos Vecinos
This group exhibition will highlight visual artists from
the Latinx community of Prince George’s County and
neighboring areas.
All ages
Sat. Nov. 12-Dec. 30, 2022
Opening Reception: Sat. Dec. 3, 1-3 pm
Harmony Hall Arts
Center’s Instructor &
Student Exhibition
Harmony Hall Arts Center is proud to present an exhibition
featuring the works of our instructors and students. The
exhibition highlights the diversity and talent of our visual
arts department. The works on view touch upon various
themes and ideas, day-to-day and complex topics, and
encourage viewers to engage with participating artists.
All ages
M-NCPPC, DEPARTMENT OF PARKS AND RECREATION 15ACTIVE AGING
Sat., Dec. 3, 2022, 12 noon
Holiday Open House
Explore all that Harmony Hall Arts Center has to offer through our
variety of classes and facilities. During our Instructor & Student
WEEK
Exhibition happening in our gallery, we will also host a Holiday
Open House. Visitors will have an opportunity to meet our
instructors and learn about our classes in ceramics, painting, Wed., Sep. 14, 2022, 12 noon
drawing, dance, and voice that we provide for the community.
All ages; FREE
Latin Dance with
Carolina Hernandez
Sat., Jan. 21-Mar. 11, 2023
Ready to learn some new moves or dust off your dance
Opening Reception and Artist Talk: Sat. Jan. 21, 2-4 pm
skills? Join us for a Latin Dance workshop, led by
Christopher Batten: choreographer and dance instructor Carolina Hernandez.
She will take you through salsa, bachata, and merengue
Refracted Life moves that will get your heart pumping. No experience
needed. Space is limited; advance registration is
This solo show explores the intricacies of various human
recommended.
interpersonal relationships. A wide spectrum of colors is used
throughout the body of work to connote aspects of the human Ages 60 and better; FREE
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psyche. Pattern is incorporated in some of the works to
suggest the multilayered qualities of relationships (i.e. mother/
daughter, husband/wife, older brother/younger brother, etc.)
and the complex ways in which our individual psyches impact
those relationships. Hue, chroma, and gesture are utilized
to promote narratives within each piece and invite viewers
to ponder how their psyches either prolong or dissolve their
interpersonal relationships.
16 2022-2023 EXPLORE THE ARTS IN PRINCE GEORGE’S COUNTYTEEN EVENTS AFTERNOON
Sat., Mar. 18, 2023, 9:30 am-5 pm
TEAS
Art Spark: Teen Arts Wed., Sep. 21, 2022, 2 pm
Summit 2023 Kiki Sanchez
This annual event invites teens in Prince George’s County and
beyond to ignite their creativity at a weekend celebration for Enjoy our first Afternoon Tea of the season with Kiki
the arts. Teens will come together for artistic exploration and Sanchez. A native of Lima, Peru and later settled in Miami,
expression, participating in workshops and masterclasses, Florida, Sanchez has mastered the sounds of Latin jazz
enjoying performances from leading industry professionals, through his piano playing and original arrangements. We
and collaborating to shape the artistic voice of their know you’ve missed the opportunity to socialize in the
generation. Registration will open in January 2023. tradition of this series and we are very delighted to bring
them back. Grab those tickets and bring your friends as we
Ages 13-18
Fee: $25 registration fee/person look forward to hosting you again.
All ages
Tickets: $20/person
Wed., Oct. 12, 2022, 2 pm
Majid Khaliq: The Rite
of Strings
As we celebrate Arts and Humanities Month across
America, we bring you artist and educator Majid
Khaliq. Whether it is through teaching music to youth or
composing his next album, this nationally renowned jazz
violinist creates and educates daily. With his quartet, you
will be entertained through original compositions, avant-
garde arrangements, and the musical improvisations
between violin, piano, drums, and bass. Tell a friend and
buy your tickets now.
All ages
Tickets: $20/person
M-NCPPC, DEPARTMENT OF PARKS AND RECREATION 17Wed., Nov. 9, 2022, 2 pm Wed., Feb. 15, 2023, 2 pm
Darden Purcell Yusef Chisholm and
Darden Purcell is a Washington, D.C. based jazz vocalist
and an active featured soloist with symphony orchestras, big
Common Knowledge
bands, and small ensembles. She is also a band leader and Yusef Chisholm has honed his craft throughout the years in
vocal instructor. Purcell has shared the stage with many top the metropolitan area. Whether as a music educator where he
jazz artists and is a former Washington, D.C. Air Force Band has taught and inspired students through our public-school
vocalist, with the groups High Flight and the Airmen of Note, music programs or as a musician, you might have heard him
performing nationally and internationally. Darden is completely accompanying other great musicians in this area. Experience
at ease and in control; this is music-making at the highest Yusef Chisholm the bandleader with Common Knowledge
level. Don’t miss out on this incredible performance! bringing you bold new compositions with exceptional jazz
music artistry. Come and groove with one of Prince George’s
All ages
very own creative and celebrated residents.
Tickets: $20/person
All ages
Tickets: $20/person
Wed., Dec. 14, 2022, 2 pm
Esther Williams Wed., Mar. 15, 2023, 2 pm
Esther Williams presents an exciting program of jazz standards
and Rhythm & Blues with a touch of Gospel thrown in. Esther
The Ladies of
Williams is a name you’re sure to remember once you’ve seen Latin Jazz
this sensuous talented entertainer. It is said that in just one
Celebrate Women’s History Month through music! Enjoy the
set, Williams will take you from a whispered, heart-warming
sounds of these talented musicians with a variety of original
ballad to a swinging, jazzy standard, right into something that
and Latin jazz standards. These ladies are making history as
gets into your body and makes you move. Along with her
they forge through the music industry. We might just have to
husband, Davey Yarborough, Williams shares a passion for
move the tables as it will be hard not to get on your feet. Bring
and commitment to music and art in the Washington, D.C.
your partner and partake in this wonderful musical experience.
metropolitan community. Together, they have developed the
Washington Jazz Arts Institute, teaching young musicians to All ages
Tickets: $20/person
excel in an exciting and stimulating environment.
All ages
Tickets: $20/person
18 2022-2023 EXPLORE THE ARTS IN PRINCE GEORGE’S COUNTYPERFORMANCES
Wed., Apr. 19, 2023, 2 pm
Zachary Smith & the
Dixie Power Trio
Formed in 1992, Zachary Smith & the Dixie Power Trio has Sat., Sep. 24, 2022, 8 pm
developed a reputation as the East Coast’s premier “Louisiana
variety band,” capable of playing authentic sounding New Leonardo Garcia
Orleans jazz, zydeco, Cajun, street parade, and Louisiana-
style funk. The four-piece trio (we blame Cajun math) has y Son Horizonte
carved out a niche as a fun and exciting ensemble capable Ready to celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month? Well,
of entertaining audiences of all ages. The group has shared prepare yourself for the music of Leonardo Garcia y Son
concert stages with many Louisiana luminaries, including The Horizonte. This award-winning ensemble of musicians
Neville Brothers, Terrance Simien, Dr. John, Wynton Marsalis, with a wide variety of original compositions and authentic
Chubby Carrier, Beausoleil, the Dirty Dozen, the Olympia arrangements will bring you Latin music as you’ve never
Brass Band, Cowboy Mouth, Galactic, and John Cleary. Come heard before. They play rich rhythmic salsa and fuse it with
out and enjoy yourself with us! soulful R&B classics like “Ribbon in the Sky,” “What You
All ages Won’t Do,” and “Sweet Love.” What you don’t want to do, is
Tickets: $20/person miss this show. Get your tickets now!
All ages
Wed., May 17, 2023, 2 pm Tickets: $30/adult; $25 seniors & students
A Cappella Voices
A Cappella Voices, formerly Part Harmony, presents the
authentic old school doo-wop with some new faces. Be
prepared to sit back and enjoy that timeless rhythm and blues
sound that surrounds you with memories with those close-
harmony vocals that bring a smile to your face and a warm
feeling to your heart.
All ages
Tickets: $20/person
M-NCPPC, DEPARTMENT OF PARKS AND RECREATION 19Sat., Nov. 5, 2022, 8 pm Fri, Dec. 16, 2022, 8 pm
Stan the Man Hampton Happy Holidays with
Out of Jamaica, New York, Stan “The Man” Hampton has been
entertaining audiences throughout the country for over 40
Secret Society Live!
years. Hampton is a gifted entertainer who was blessed with a If you’re from the area, you might have grooved with the
soulful voice reminiscent of the great Teddy Pendergrass. He Secret Society band before. However, on this not so silent
has the look, style, and the sound that will take you back night, we have a special treat for you: Happy Holidays with
to the days when “Teddy” was performing before sell- Secret Society Live! These talented musicians will bring you
out crowds around the world. So, spend an evening holiday hits in musical arrangements, only the way they do.
enjoying the soulful stylings of Stan “The Man” Hampton and Soul, funk, R&B, go-go, you name it, they can play it. Buy your
his Tribute to “Teddy Pendergrass.” tickets now, bring a friend, and let’s celebrate the season right.
All ages All ages
Tickets: $30/adult; $25 seniors & students Tickets: $30 adult; $25 seniors & students
Sat., Jan. 14, 2023, 8 pm
Sat., Nov. 19, 2022, 8 pm
A Tribute to Al Green Tribute to Barry White
featuring Jerome Jourdan Carroll is just one of those singers that you never
want to forget. Walking away from his soulful voice at the end
Mackall of a show gives you hope and admiration for his talent. Carroll
has worked his entire life on his voice. His voice is so deep
Performing since the age of nine, Jerome Mackall has shared and mesmerizing it is often associated with the voice of the
the stage with such greats as Tyrone Davis, Johnnie Taylor, legendary Barry White. With notes so low that some could
Gene Chandler, The Stylistics, and many more. He has claim the ground was shaking, he made his star-like debut
mastered the vocal stylings of the great Al Green. Mackall’s in his early teens. After being noted so many times for his
tribute to the music of Al Green has mesmerized audiences resemblance to Barry White, he decided to bring it into his
both locally and nationally over the past ten years. His shows. This only increased his popularity and fame as old fans
rendition of the hit “Let’s Stay Together” will take you back to of Barry White now had a new and refreshing voice to bring
the ‘70s. Come out and take a stroll down memory lane with the ‘70s soul star back to life. Carroll has captured the
Jerome Mackall’s Tribute to Al Green! charismatic persona of Barry White, as well as his penchant
All ages for impromptu comments while performing. This show is a
Tickets: $30/adult; $25 seniors & students “must-see” event for anyone who is a Barry White fan or a
lover of classic R&B.
All ages
Tickets: $30/adult; $25 seniors & students
20 2022-2023 EXPLORE THE ARTS IN PRINCE GEORGE’S COUNTYSat., Jan. 28, 2023, 7 pm Sat., Feb. 25, 2023, 8 pm
SKIBA and Friends A Tribute to the Music
Known as the Washington metropolitan area’s funniest
rising comics, Skiba (Skee-buh) has been bringing the gift
of Marvin Gaye
of laughter to audiences. With his crazy antics, insightful Marvin Gaye was a major force in 20th-century music -- a
perspective, and enormous energy, Skiba’s vivid storytelling singer of rare sensitivity, a versatile pianist, expert drummer,
translates easily overlooked behaviors and moments into writer of startling originality, and a producer capable of
humor. Skiba is a co-host on The Raheem DeVaughn Show on seamlessly integrating a multitier of melodic strands. Don’t
iTunes and TV One’s NewsOne Now with Roland Martin. miss this sensation tribute by the BRENCORE ALLSTARS
Band as they perform some of Marvin’s greatest hits such
All ages
as “What’s Going On,” “Distant Lover,” “Got to Give it Up,”
Tickets: $30/adult; $25 seniors & students
“Sexual Healing,” and more. Hurry and purchase your seats
before this event sells out!
Sat., Feb. 11, 2023, 8 pm
All ages
The Delfonics Tickets: $30/adult; $25 seniors & students
The Delfonics were formed in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania in
Sat., Mar. 11, 2023, 8 pm
1965. Their lineup featured brothers, William and Wilbert Hart
Ritchie Daniels, and Randy Cain. The Delfonics were most
popular in the late 1960s and early 1970s, and their most
The Intruders
notable hits include “La-La (Means I Love You),” “Didn’t I Blow The Intruders were one of the most popular R&B groups of
Your Mind,” “Break Your Promise,” “Ready or Not,” “When You the ‘70s. As one of the first groups to have hits under the
Get Right Down to It,” and many others. This current group direction of Gamble and Huff, they were a major influence on
of Delfonics, led by co-founder Wilbert Hart, continues the the development of Philadelphia soul. The Intruders are noted
tradition of presenting their classic ballads with the smooth, for having 24 R&B chart hits, including their signature song,
sweet harmony that has made The Delfonics an R&B favorite the million-selling Top 10 smash, “Cowboys to Girls.” Other
for over 40 years. Take a stroll down memory lane with Wil hits include the Top 10 R&B smashes “Love Is Like A Baseball
Hart’s Delfonics and experience an evening of old-school R&B Game,” “Together,” “I’ll Always Love My Mama,” “United,” and
at its best! “I Wanna Know Your Name.” The Intruders remain as one of
the most popular groups on the famed ‘70s Soul Tour. Come
All ages
and take a stroll down memory lane with the mighty Intruders.
Tickets: $45/adult; $40 seniors & students
It will be a show to remember!
All ages
Tickets: $40/adult; $35 seniors & students
M-NCPPC, DEPARTMENT OF PARKS AND RECREATION 21Sat., Apr. 8, 2023, 8 pm Sat., Apr. 22, 2023, 8 pm
Harold Melvin’s The Dells Revue
Blue Notes The Dells was founded in 1953 in Harvey, Indiana by Marvin
Junior, Verne Allison, John Funches, Chuck Barksdale, and
Harold Melvin and The Blue Notes was one of the most Michael and Lucius McGill. They recorded their first hit, “Oh,
popular Philadelphia soul groups of the 1970s. The group is What A Night” in 1956 and went on to score many other major
most noted for several hits on Gamble and Huff’s Philadelphia hits such as “Stay In My Corner,” “Standing Ovation,” “Always
International label between 1972 and 1976. The group scored Together,” and many others. The Dells was inducted into the
several major R&B and pop hits including million-selling Rock & Roll Hall of Fame in 2004. Although the group’s last
singles and albums. Among the Blue Notes’ most important performance was in 2012, they left their many fans wanting to
and successful recordings are love songs such as “If You hear more of their timeless hits. The Dells Revue (no relations
Don’t Know Me By Now” (#1 Billboard R&B), their breakout to the original Dells) was subsequently formed, and meticulous
single, “I Miss You,” “The Love I Lost” (#1 R&B Billboard), and care was taken to maintain the integrity and the unique
socially-conscious songs such as “Wake Up Everybody” (#1 sound and stylings of the original group. Band members
Billboard R&B), and “Bad Luck.” Come see a performance by James Burris, Bernard Taylor, James Reed, Gerard Burrell,
one of Philadelphia’s finest! and Gerard Giddiens will bring the spirit of the original Dells
All ages live onstage on their Heartbeat Tour. Audience members are
Tickets; $40/adult; $35 seniors & students guaranteed to leave this show thinking, “Oh, What A Night!”
All ages
Tickets: $45/adult; $40 seniors & students
22 2022-2023 EXPLORE THE ARTS IN PRINCE GEORGE’S COUNTYSat., May 6, 2023, 8 pm Sat., May 20, 2023, 8 pm
The Urban Guerilla Heatwave
Orchestra Heatwave is a Dayton, Ohio-based funk/disco band formed in
1975 by the late Johnnie Wilder Jr. and Keith Wilder (vocals).
The Urban Guerilla Orchestra, affectionately known as The Wilder brothers were American servicemen based in West
UGO, hails from Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. Under the Germany who formed the group in Europe following their
leadership of trumpeter, Henri McMillian, UGO is comprised discharge from the U.S. Army. They are internationally known
of instrumentalists and vocalists who have worked with artists for their singles “Boogie Nights,” “The Groove Line,” “Mind
such as Michael Jackson, Quincy Jones, Aretha Franklin, Blowing Decisions,” “Ain’t No Half Steppin,” and “Always and
Boyz II Men, Gladys Knight, and countless others. They are Forever.” Don’t miss this exciting performance!
undoubtedly one of the best bands performing throughout
All ages
the United States today. They have traveled all over the world
Tickets: $45/adult; $40 senior & student
and are widely recognized for being the official band of The
Soul Train Cruise. The UGO is comprised of consummate
Sat., June 3, 2023, 8 pm
professionals with decades of experience and world-class
musicians who record and tour with major national acts. They
will deliver an energy-packed musical experience that will rock
Dion Parson & 21st
you every second of the performance.
Century Band
All ages
Celebrating Caribbean Heritage Month, we present to you the
Tickets: $40/adult; $35 seniors & students
21st Century Band! Led by Grammy award-winning drummer
and composer Dion Parson, the 21st Century Band is a
powerhouse ensemble of musicians that bring you their special
brand of Caribbean jazz. Can you hear the sounds of reggae,
calypso, steel pan, zouk, and chutney in the air? Imagine no
more, because either you already know or you’re about to find
out! Get your tickets, grab your partner, and tell them we are
jammin’ tonight down at Harmony Hall Arts Center!
All ages
Tickets: $35/adult; $30 seniors & students
M-NCPPC, DEPARTMENT OF PARKS AND RECREATION 23MONTPELIER ARTS CENTER
Montpelier Arts Center welcomes aspiring creators and Take a Class or Workshop at
appreciators of art! Art intersects life at Montpelier Arts
Center, a multifaceted, community-oriented facility that has
Montpelier!
Montpelier Arts Center offers many workshops and classes
been a complete arts destination for more than 40 years,
for children, teens, and adults. Spark a new passion or
offering exhibitions, classes, performances, and studios.
rekindle an old love for animation, ceramics, drawing, graphic
Approximately 18 professional artists maintain open studio
design, painting, photography, printmaking, rug hooking,
hours for the public from 10 am-5 pm daily, seven days a
sculpture, sewing, watercolor, writing, and more! There are
week. The three galleries housed at the Arts Center introduce
several ways to view class offerings. All classes are listed on
changing exhibitions by local and national visual artists
PARKS DIRECT at pgparksdirect.com and can be located
who work in a variety of media and styles. Nationally and
by browsing under Visual Arts, Performing Arts, or Lifestyle
internationally recognized performers hold concerts in a
and Learning. Using the Advanced Search feature allows
quaint, intimate setting. Classes in the visual and literary arts
you to search for classes specific to Montpelier Arts Center
are offered year-round for adults, teens, and children.
and occurring within a selected date range. Contact the Arts
For more information or to receive Montpelier Arts Center’s Center at MontpelierArts@pgparks.com to receive the full
e-newsletter, send an email to MontpelierArts@pgparks.com. class booklet either as a PDF or by mail.
Information and Directions Montpelier Arts Center Welcomes
9652 Muirkirk Road, Laurel, MD 20708
Aspiring Art Creators and
Contact: 301-377-7800; arts.pgparks.com;
MontpelierArts@pgparks.com. Appreciators!
Schedule a Field Trip to visit the galleries and artist studios at
Office Hours: Mon.-Fri., 9:30 am-5 pm (closed major holidays). the Arts Center! Call 301-377-7800 for details or to schedule
Gallery Hours: Seven days a week, 10 am-5 pm (closed major a guided tour. Montpelier Arts Center galleries are open seven
holidays). For visits to the galleries after 5 pm (Mon.-Thu.), days a week, from 10 am-5 pm. Customize your tour by calling
please call 301-377-7800 in advance. Admission is FREE to ahead of time.
the galleries and gallery receptions.
Artist Opportunities at Montpelier!
Visitor Guidelines: The galleries and studios at Montpelier
Montpelier Arts Center is proud to support the arts and
Arts Center are free and open to the public, seven days a
welcomes artists of all ages to showcase their work in our
week. Children under 16 years of age must be accompanied
exhibitions and programs. For detailed information on the
by an adult when visiting the galleries. No photography or
programs listed, contact Montpelier Arts Center by phone at
videography is allowed in the galleries without permission from
301-377-7800 or by email at MontpelierArts@pgparks.com.
the artists or the Arts Center.
11th Annual Artists on the Rise: Juried Teen Exhibition
Tours: Guided tours of the Arts Center include the exhibitions
The 11th Annual Artists on the Rise: Juried Teen Exhibition
on view and visits with the artists working in their studios.
will take place at Montpelier Arts Center in April 2023. This
Tours can be arranged by calling the Arts Center during office
competition is open to all artists ages 13-18 who reside in
hours (9:30 am–5 pm). A tour of the Arts Center can often be
Maryland, Virginia, or Washington, D.C., and who are currently
arranged in conjunction with a tour of the Montpelier Mansion.
home-schooled or enrolled in middle or high school. Jurors will
To schedule a tour with the Mansion, call 301-377-7817; or
award prizes and cash honoraria based on artistic excellence.
email MontpelierMansion@pgparks.com.
For more information, please contact Montpelier Arts Center at
Directions: Montpelier Arts Center is located off Route 197 301-377-7800 or MontpelierArts@pgparks.com.
and Muirkirk Road in Laurel, Maryland, one-quarter mile
west of the Baltimore-Washington Parkway. From the Capital MAIN GALLERY CALL FOR PROPOSALS
Beltway (I-495), take the Baltimore-Washington Parkway Montpelier Arts Center aims to showcase a diverse array of art
(MD-295) North, and exit at Route 197 (Laurel-Bowie Road) from different genres, media, and cultures to stimulate public
towards Laurel. Continue on Route 197 to Crystal Plaza interest, excitement, and dialogue about the arts. We welcome
Shopping Center/Muirkirk Road. Turn left onto Muirkirk Road; interested artists, curators, and groups to submit exhibition
Montpelier Arts Center Drive is the first right. proposals to MontpelierArts@pgparks.com. (Please note
this is an open call for proposals and no guarantee submitted
Parking: There is plenty of FREE parking available at the
proposals will be selected for exhibition.)
Arts Center.
Online ticketing: Visit arts.pgparks.com for more information.
M-NCPPC, DEPARTMENT OF PARKS AND RECREATION 25LIBRARY GALLERY COMPETITION Resident Artists
Montpelier Arts Center is pleased to invite artists to enter
RESIDENT ARTISTS PROGRAM
its annual competition to be selected for 2-month-long
Montpelier Arts Center houses resident artists who work in a
exhibitions to be held in the Library Gallery for the 2023–2024
diverse array of media and styles. All are professional artists,
season. Artists must reside in Maryland and may apply for
and several teach the Arts Center’s classes and programs.
solo or group exhibitions. An honorarium will be awarded
Artists work in their studios throughout the week and can
to each artist/group selected for exhibition. Apply online at
be visited by groups or individuals interested in purchasing
https://montpelierartscenter.submittable.com/submit.
their work or learning more about the artistic process. On a
For details, please call 301-377-7800 or email
revolving basis, resident artists exhibit new work in the Arts
MontpelierArts@pgparks.com.
Center’s Resident Artist Gallery.
CLASSICAL RECITAL COMPETITION
CURRENT RESIDENT ARTISTS
The 2023–2024 Montpelier Arts Center Recital Competition
Linda Bernard, Ceramics*
is seeking classical musicians. These Sunday afternoon
Patricia Phillips Bowden, Painting
recitals are free to the public and will take place in the Main
Nikki Brooks, Painting
Gallery. The competition is open to all musicians residing in
David Brosch, Traditional Etching*
the United States and will take place in spring 2023; winners
Melissa Burley, Sculpture
will be awarded honoraria and presented in a recital during the
Patrick Cromwell, Printmaking
2023–2024 season.
Barry Goldstein, Sculpture
TEACHING OPPORTUNITIES Christopher Kirages, Sculpture
Montpelier Arts Center is interested in providing new and Bao-Yen Nguyen, Painting
inspiring avenues for students in the visual and literary arts. Sushama Parikh, Sculpture, Ceramics, and Batik
We are currently seeking instructors that possess a thorough Julie Polt, Printmaking
knowledge of the elements, processes, skills, and forms of Sharon Sefton, Printmaking
their medium with the ability to express that knowledge Michael Stewart, Printmaking
clearly to a diverse audience, from young children to Jeremy Wright, Ceramics, Sculpture*
older adults. If interested, please email your resume, a *These artists are also class instructors at Montpelier Arts Center.
proposal/syllabus, and images or a link to your website to
JURYING FOR STUDIO SPACE
MontpelierArts@pgparks.com.
Join a thriving community of professional artists in the
Montpelier Resident Artist Program. Reasonably priced
studios that vary in size are rented to qualified artists.
Individual studio spaces at Montpelier Arts Center are located
on the first and second floors. The printmaking studio is a
shared workspace on the first floor.
Resident Artists who maintain studios at the Arts Center are
also eligible for solo exhibitions in the Resident Artist Gallery
on a rotating basis and have access to the studios seven days
a week. If space is available, Montpelier Arts Center holds an
annual jury for studio space every spring.
All interested are encouraged to visit the center, call
301-377-7800, and apply online in the spring at
montpelierartscenter.submittable.com.
26 2022-2023 EXPLORE THE ARTS IN PRINCE GEORGE’S COUNTYEXHIBITIONS
Fri., Sep. 2-Sun., Oct. 23, 2022
Public Reception: Sat., Sep. 17, 2-4 pm
Tintype Demo & Lecture: Sat., Oct. 15, 2-4 pm
Dreamer’s House and
Main Gallery Anomalies in Time:
The Main Gallery features artwork from local, regional,
national artists who have been invited to share their work
Photographs by Regina
with our community. DeLuise and Jay Gould
Light and lens are at the heart of this exhibition. Two
photographers working with large format, 8x10 cameras and
processes that span the history of the medium. DeLuises’
exquisite photographs explore the passage of time, moments
of stillness, and interior space. Meanwhile, Gould’s work
embraces the historic collodion process to explore the
paradoxes of time, memory, and illusion.
Wed., Nov. 2, 2022-Fri., Jan. 6, 2023
Public Reception: Sun., Nov. 6, 3-5 pm
The 34th Annual Prince
George’s County
Juried Exhibition
The Annual Prince George’s County Juried Exhibition, now in
its 34th year, draws on the vast core of visual artists that live,
work, or maintain a studio in Prince George’s County. This
exhibition also serves to foster an inclusive spirit among the
participating artists as well as showcase their talents, skills,
and diverse use of mediums.
M-NCPPC, DEPARTMENT OF PARKS AND RECREATION 27Sat., Jan. 28-Sun., Mar. 26, 2023 Sat., May 6-Sun., Jun. 4, 2023
Public Reception: Sun., Feb. 5, 2-5 pm Public Reception: Sun., May 7, 1-3 pm
Annual Black History The 54th Annual
Month Exhibition Laurel Art Guild Juried
This year’s exhibition will explore “Anti-Black Violence and
Resistance in the Diaspora,” the annual theme set by the
Exhibition
Association for the Study of African American Life and Organized by the Laurel Art Guild, this annual exhibit is juried
History. This theme will be placed in local context, highlighting by a regional professional and showcases works by artists
important narratives from the history of African Americans ages 18 and older who live in the Washington metropolitan
in Prince George’s County and the surrounding region. This area and surrounding states. The exhibit includes paintings,
exhibition is curated by the M-NCPPC Black History Program. drawings, photographs, wall-hung sculptures, collages, and
more. Cash prizes will be awarded for first, second, and third
places and three merit awards. Get involved in your local
Tue., Apr. 4-Sun., Apr. 30, 2023
arts activities and enjoy the support and camaraderie of your
Public Reception: Sat., Apr. 15, 1-3 pm
fellow artists. Find more information at laurelartguild.org.
The 11th Annual Artists Sat., Jun. 10-Sun., Aug. 6, 2023
on the Rise: Juried Public Reception: Sat., Jun. 10, 2-4 pm
Teen Exhibition Artist Talk/Luncheon: Thu., Jun. 15, 12 noon
Montpelier Arts Center strives to foster a positive, creative The 42nd Annual
environment in which young and emerging artists realize
their full potential as creative individuals. Every year, from
Invitational Sculpture
the results of a juried competition, Montpelier spotlights the
talents of teen visual artists, ages 13-18, from the Washington
Exhibition
metropolitan area. See the artists of tomorrow, today! To enter 3-D printing has been used to turn digital computer files into
the competition for 2023, interested teens may submit work for 3-Dimensional objects of all types. Some of the practical
consideration online at montpelierartscenter.submittable.com, examples that have been created with 3-D printing are objects
beginning in winter 2022. such as mechanical prototype models, medical tools, game
miniatures, and buildings. Along with the practical, individuals
have been taking the technology and creating works of art.
The 42nd Annual Montpelier Arts Center Sculpture Exhibition
is a celebration of this intersection of technology and art. To
register for the Artist Talk/Luncheon, please call 301-377-7800
by Fri., Jun. 9, 2023.
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