Exhibition: Feb 3 - Apr 13; Mon-Fri 9am-5pm

Join us for an opening reception of “Myth and Mystery” with artist Sharon Robinson. Trained as a city planner and working in the transit and urban design field for over 20 years, Sharon Robinson has been a full-time artist, muralist and teacher since 2000. Her artworks are intricate and richly textured collages and mixed media pieces that explore identity and nourish the humanistic spirit.

Exhibition: March 8 - March 29 | Public Reception: March 8, 2-4pm | Gallery Hours: Daily, 10am-6pm

Have you ever wanted to see your art on the walls of Montpelier Arts Center? In the antithesis of a curated exhibition, local artists are invited to submit one piece of artwork to be included in our community showcase.

Exhibition: Daily, March 28 - April 1, 10am-12am

Get a close-up look at Astrolab’s Flexible Logistics and Exploration (FLEX) lunar rover and pose for a photo. This multi-functional vehicle is a vital part of the infrastructure enabling humanity to survive and thrive on new worlds. Astrolab staff will be on-hand to answer questions and distribute free giveaways. (USA)

Exhibition: Feb 3 - Apr 13; Mon-Fri 9am-5pm

Join us for an opening reception of “Myth and Mystery” with artist Sharon Robinson. Trained as a city planner and working in the transit and urban design field for over 20 years, Sharon Robinson has been a full-time artist, muralist and teacher since 2000. Her artworks are intricate and richly textured collages and mixed media pieces that explore identity and nourish the humanistic spirit.

Exhibition: Feb 3 - Apr 13; Mon-Fri 9am-5pm

Join us for an opening reception of “Myth and Mystery” with artist Sharon Robinson. Trained as a city planner and working in the transit and urban design field for over 20 years, Sharon Robinson has been a full-time artist, muralist and teacher since 2000. Her artworks are intricate and richly textured collages and mixed media pieces that explore identity and nourish the humanistic spirit.

Exhibition: Jan 20 - Mar 8 | Public Reception Jan 25 | Artist Curator and Talk: Feb 15

Exhibit Hours: Mon-Fri : 10am-7pm; Sat : 10am-4pm

Right over Left: DMV Runway Review (2017-Present) is a group exhibition, curated by Danyela J Brown. The exhibition, comprised of videos from legendary DMV runway clips and archived effects, seeks to juxtapose the artists’ relationships to craft and performance with the call-and-response timescale of Runway as a genre determined on the floor. Danyela insists upon critical ballroom studies as a methodology for reckoning with the material realities and urgencies of Black and brown, queer and trans, neurodiverse and disabled artists. Ballroom as a genre is stridently competitive, decidedly ephemeral, and absolutely ungovernable at the same time it is the only platform many have to celebrate their expertise and self-determination. Brown started voguing in 2017 at SMYAL and has walked internationally in the mainstream and Kiki ballroom scenes. Currently, she is VA Mother of the Kiki House of Supreme, and she serves as Director of Operations for DMV Kiki Nights Inc, curating ballroom programming in DC.

Exhibit: Jan 20 - Mar 8 | Public Reception: Jan 25, 5pm-8pm | Artist Curator & Talk: Feb 15, 2pm-4pm

Museum Hours: Mon-Fri: 10am-7pm; Sat: 10am-4pm; Sun: Closed.

The Sound of DC: A Visual History is a four-part exhibition series focused on the rich history of the music scene in the DMV area.

The newest chapter of this series focuses on Go-Go, a style of funk that originated in D.C. in the 1970s; leading into a look at how fashion factored into these unique DC music scenes; and concluding with photography from behind-the-scenes at prominent local music venues. Each section will collaborate with local stakeholders and exhibit artifacts such as posters, flyers, zines, photographs, and audio recordings.

Exhibition: Feb 3 - Mar 8 | Hours: Mon-Fri 8:30 am - 5 pm; Sat: 9 am - 4 pm; Sun: Closed

James Stephen Terrell’s Transcendence: Beyond the Terrestrial Plane weaves line, shape, and pattern into a mesmerizing collage. Figures emerge, surreal and otherworldly. Drawing from the legacy of David Driskell and Romare Bearden, he launches into uncharted territory. His work captivates the eye, demanding time for revelation. The unseen emerges, like light through stained glass windows in Black and Roman Catholic churches. Terrell’s art pulses with the vibrancy and movement of optical art, echoing Bridget Riley and Victor Vasarely.

Exhibition: Feb 3 - Apr 13; Mon-Fri 9am-5pm

Join us for an opening reception of “Myth and Mystery” with artist Sharon Robinson. Trained as a city planner and working in the transit and urban design field for over 20 years, Sharon Robinson has been a full-time artist, muralist and teacher since 2000. Her artworks are intricate and richly textured collages and mixed media pieces that explore identity and nourish the humanistic spirit.

Exhibition: Feb 3 - Apr 13; Mon-Fri 9am-5pm

Join us for an opening reception of “Myth and Mystery” with artist Sharon Robinson. Trained as a city planner and working in the transit and urban design field for over 20 years, Sharon Robinson has been a full-time artist, muralist and teacher since 2000. Her artworks are intricate and richly textured collages and mixed media pieces that explore identity and nourish the humanistic spirit.

Exhibition: Feb 3 - Apr 13; Mon-Fri 9am-5pm

Join us for an opening reception of “Myth and Mystery” with artist Sharon Robinson. Trained as a city planner and working in the transit and urban design field for over 20 years, Sharon Robinson has been a full-time artist, muralist and teacher since 2000. Her artworks are intricate and richly textured collages and mixed media pieces that explore identity and nourish the humanistic spirit.

Exhibition: Feb 3 - Apr 13; Mon-Fri 9am-5pm

Join us for an opening reception of “Myth and Mystery” with artist Sharon Robinson. Trained as a city planner and working in the transit and urban design field for over 20 years, Sharon Robinson has been a full-time artist, muralist and teacher since 2000. Her artworks are intricate and richly textured collages and mixed media pieces that explore identity and nourish the humanistic spirit.

Exhibit: Jan 27 - Feb 28.

Open daily, 10am-5pm | Artist Reception: Feb 2, 2pm-5pm

The M-NCPPC Black History Program returns to Montpelier Arts Center with its annual exhibition in honor of Black History Month. For more than 40 years, the Black History Program has worked to preserve, honor, and celebrate Prince George’s County’s rich African American heritage. Come out and explore stories from our county’s past that highlight the challenges and triumphs of the African American community.

Exhibition: Jan 27 - Feb 28 | Public Reception: Feb 2, 2-5pm

Exhibit Hours: Daily, 10 am - 5pm (except holidays)

Since the era of emancipation, black migration to the Washington, D.C. region has been fueled by the promise of economic opportunities, especially those opportunities afforded by employment with the federal government. For generations of African Americans, careers in the federal civil service have paved the way for professional advancement and economic security, expanding the ranks of the middle black class. However, this path has also been fraught with obstacles born of the nation’s dark history of segregation and racism. This exhibit explores this complicated history, focusing on how Black federal employment has shaped Prince George’s County.

This exhibition is curated by the M-NCPPC Black History Program. For additional information, email blackhistory@pgparks.com or call 240-264-3415. 

To RSVP for the opening reception, email blackhistory@pgparks.com. 

Opening Reception: Nov 21, 6-8pm

Exhibition: Nov 11, 2024 - Jan 19, 2025, Lobby (Display Mon-Fri, 9am-5pm)

Join us for an opening reception of “Retrospective” with artist Joseph Shepperd Rogers (aka AIVEN). In this exhibit, Neo-Expressionism meets Naif, in this collection of iconic Madonna’s, “still lives” and fantastical creatures. Joseph Shepperd Rogers, also known as Aiven, earned an M.F.A. Degree from the University of North Carolina, and a B.F. Degree from Greensboro College in N.C. He continued his training locally at the Corcoran School of Art in Washington, D.C.

This exhibit will be on display in the lobby of the Publick Playhouse from Mon., Nov. 11, 2024-Sun., Jan. 19, 2025 during regular building hours (M-F, 9 am – 5 pm). Please note that art exhibits are not viewable if a performance or event is taking place due to the close proximity of the theatre. Please contact the Box Office at 301-277-1710 if you would like to check the schedule before coming in to view the exhibit or before visiting with a group.

Exhibition:Nov 4 - Jan 4, 2025; Opening Reception: Nov 9, 5-8pm; Artist Talk, Dec 7, 2-4pm

Mon-Fri 10am-7pm; Sat 10am-4pm

Curated by photographer Pete Duvall, The Sound of DC: A Visual History is a four-part exhibition series that explores the rich history of the music scene in the DMV area. Drawing from the University of Maryland’s expansive digital archives, the series begins with a focus on the emergence of the punk rock subculture in the 1970s Washington, D.C. area, evolving from a historically rich jazz scene. Visitors will experience how a group of DC teenagers turned their passion into action, creating their own music, art, and culture that ignited a global DIY revolution.

Exhibit: Nov 16 - Jan 5, 2025

Open daily, 10am-5pm | Artist Reception: Dec 8, 2-4pm

Gathering of Art highlights the close connection among artists who met in graduate school. Together, they created Cadmium Blue Collective to continue their routine with critiques, studio visits, and group exhibitions. This show celebrates the transformative power of friendship. It isn’t just about talent; it’s about the joy of creating together and supporting one another’s artistic growth.

Exhibit: Dec 4 - Jan 8, 2025

Open daily, 10am-5pm | Artist Reception: Dec 8, 2-4pm

Ceramicist and sculptor Jeremy Wright explores the concept of identity and the interplay between the actual and the perceived, challenging viewers to look beyond what they immediately see to find a more subtle, yet important, subtext. Born in Canada of Cree descent, Wright identifies as a trans-cultural artist. It is not unusual to see totem spirits such as bears, eagles, and bison in the imagery of his work.

Exhibit: Nov 12 - Jan 5, 2025

Open daily, 10am-5pm | Artist Reception: Dec 8, 2-4pm

Artist Pat Dillon lives in Columbia, MD, and works predominantly in oils. Subject matter includes portraits, the figure, landscapes, and still lives. Dillon draws inspiration from his career as a musician and from museums he has explored on his travels. His broad perspective and openness to diverse art forms continue to push him to create unique works of art.

Exhibition: Nov 4 - Jan 4, 2025; Opening Reception: Nov 9, 5-8pm; Artist Talk: Dec 7, 2-4pm

Gallery hours: Mon-Fri 10 am to 7 pm; Sat 10 am to 4 pm; Closed on Sunday

Brentwood Arts Exchange’s newest main gallery exhibition, Beyond Networks: Work by New Image Artists, seeks to create a conversation about meaning and personal expression in a complex, wired and networked world.

The exhibit highlights work by New Image Artists, emphasizing how the processes involved in creating textile art mirror the “encoding of meaning” as seen in the invention and development of digital social networks. New Image Artists is a group of professional fiber and mix media artists including B.J. Adams, Mary Beth Bellah, Linda Colsh, Joan Dreyer, Candace Edgerely, Catherine Kleeman, Verena Levine, Dominie Nash, Ginny Smith, Andrea V. Uravitch, and Saaraliisa Ylitalo.

Exhibit: Oct 19 - Nov 24

Open daily, 10am-5pm | Artist Reception: Oct 19, 2-4pm

“Reflections of Enchantment” explores the intriguing interplay between mirrors and the imagination. Each piece in the exhibition mirrors the essence of the narratives of beloved fairy tales and ancient myths, weaving new stories from old images that transcend time and space. Keller uses deconstructed works from art history to propel each story forward, incorporating mixed media on paper, reclaimed books, and ceramics, as well as assemblage.

Exhibit: Oct 21 - Nov 20 | Artist Reception: Nov 2, 2-4pm

Mon-Fri 9am-8pm; Sat 9am-4pm

Washington, D.C. Based artist Kristina Penhoet in Contextual Remnants, uses crochet and other handwork methods in this exhibition to create sculptural objects and installations. Crochet and other handwork methods address some pressing issues within our current cultural context. The results are emotions meant to make up the depth and breadth of human experience. Penhoet has held artistic residencies and/or fellowships in Washington, D.C., and Japan. Her work has been shown at the Phillips Collection in Washington, as well as other galleries and art centers throughout the United States and in Brazil.

Exhibition: Oct 19 - Nov 30 | Artist Reception:Oct 19

Mon-Sat: 9 am - 8 pm

Ceramicist Cora Olson Masterfully juxtaposes materials and aesthetics in her sculptures, delving into the rich tapestry of tradition and cultural responsiveness. By pushing the boundaries of clay, she crafts unique forms with intricate surface designs, all while exploring contemporary cultural issues. Olson also honors the ancient tradition of ceramics. Notably, she highlights historical gender inequality in household economics-women historically shaped clay for cooking and functional purposes. Through rough textures and elegant final pieces, Olson harmonizes masculine and feminine energies, creating a powerful artistic outlet. Her works continuing this exploration have been shown at the Museum of Contemporary Art Arlington at Marymount University.

Exhibit: Sep 14 - Nov 6, 2024 | Open daily: 10am-5pm

Public Reception: Sep 20, 7-9pm

Inspired by Renaissance still life paintings and representations of “nature morte,” Entropy developed out of Jenee Mateer’s interest in the recycling of energy in nature and art. The video and other images in this series are a metaphor for our layered collective consciousness and a reminder of eternal cycles of composition, decomposition, and re-composition, and our connection to the world around us.

Exhibit: Lobby, Sep 2 - Oct. 27, Mon-Fri, 9am-5pm.

Join us during our Hispanic Heritage Month Celebration to meet artist Silvia Martínez (Puerto Rico) and view her exhibit on display, “Icons, Idioms and Myth.” Silvia Martínez is a psycholinguist who, as a Puerto Rican, enjoys using painting and language to express her Hispanic roots. She uses demons, saints, and angels to showcase the fun and rich language humor among Latinos. This exhibit plays with language, first by using everyday idiomatic expressions that allude to demons to address negative traits in persons. Second, other pieces play with language more concretely, using words that start with “san”, the Spanish word for “saint” to create new comical saints. Finally in English, “angel” is also used to represent new angels. Martínez is an artist and a Professor Emeritus at Howard University, with degrees from the University of Puerto Rico, Harvard and Boston University. She is a former DC Democrat National Committee Woman and former president of the DC Latino Caucus.

Exhibit: Sept 3 - Oct 19: Mon-Fri 10 am-7 pm; Sat:10 am-4 pm; Sun: Closed

Pubic Reception: Sep 7, 5-8 pm; Artist & Curator Talk: Oct 12, 2-4 pm

As a companion to Something Left Behind: Selections from the Studio of Michael B. Platt, curated by Gia Harewood in the Main Gallery, the Lab Gallery exhibit is a testament to the power of Michael B. Platt’s legacy. Having taught at Northern Virginia Community College for over 30 years and Howard University for over 10, his influence reverberates through the work of his students and mentees that are showcased here. Platt exuded genuine love and support frequently telling family, friends, and students alike that art is the only thing that lasts after our short lives are over. This new generation of artists answers that call and stands as unshakeable proof of a life well lived.