Emily Springer’s sewn tapestries create a space for reflection and conversation about cultural identity, resilience, and the power of storytelling through art. The pieces depict compositions highlighting the generational bonds between Black women. Through their intricate craftsmanship, they are an ode to the historical practice of quilting and its significance to Black culture.
Celebrate Black History Month with Montpelier Arts Center! Featuring works by Anita Carrington, Jeffrey Felten-Green, Angie O'Neal, Lydia Peters, Chris Malone and Jenathel Shaw, this exhibition showcases the diverse talents of our regional artists.
American Dreaming is a poignant exploration of the complex interplay between pursuing financial freedom and the Black experience in America. This series delves into the nuanced relationship between aspiration and the systemic barriers that persist within our society.
Curated by Asha Elana Casey in honor of Black History Month, Genuine celebrates the depth, resilience, and authenticity of Black artistic expression. Featuring works by Lionel Frazier White III, Khaleelah Harris, Jessica Valoris, and Desmond Beach, this exhibition explores themes of identity, heritage, and truth through a range of materials and perspectives.
In Glimpses of Heaven, Mame Ndiaye invites viewers into a dazzling world of mixed media works that sparkle with vibrancy and imagination. Using glitter as a central medium, Ndiaye creates otherworldly pieces that evoke a sense of transcendence and wonder. Each artwork is a luminous exploration of light, color, and texture, offering fleeting moments of beauty that transport viewers into a dreamlike space. Through Glimpses of Heaven, Ndiaye captures the ephemeral nature of joy and the magic found in the simplest, most radiant elements of life.
Black History Month formally began in 1926 with “Negro History Week,” established by historian Carter G. Woodson, a founder of the Association for the Study of African American Life and History (ASALH). And almost from the beginning, black educators in Prince George’s County were participating in the celebration.
Qrcky’s artistic endeavors delve into the interplay between the sensibilities of the Black diaspora and the urban landscapes they inhabit. While the artist draws inspiration from esteemed artists such as Kara Walker and Jean-Michel Basquiat, Qrcky also profoundly influences the surrounding world.
Primarily an oil painter, Patricia Phillips Bowden discovered a renewed interest in exploring paper, collage, and mixed media during the pandemic. She finds beauty in the old, the worn, and the rusty, and hopes to capture that elegance in her work. As an artist, she strives to maintain a childlike sense of wonder and curiosity toward this fascinating place we call Earth.
The Uhuru Quilters are back with their yearly challenge quilts! Members take on different themes using any quilting style or technique, e.g., traditional, contemporary, improvisational, modern or fiber art.
Celebrate Women’s History Month and Mardi Gras with D.C.’s Queen of Blues. Join seven-time WAMMIE Award nominee Carly Harvey for a powerful afternoon of music, history, and soul! Known as “D.C.’s Queen of Blues,” Carly blends blues, jazz, soul, and Americana, channeling legends like Etta James, Bonnie Raitt, and Nina Simone. As an African American and Native American artist, she explores the deep connections between blues and Indigenous music, bringing a fresh and dynamic perspective to the stage. Don’t miss this electrifying celebration of culture, heritage, and the spirit of Mardi Gras!
Visitors learn about African American women inventors and their contributions, including Sarah Goode, inventor of the cabinet-bed (pre-cursor to the Murphy bed) and Ellen Eglin, the Maryland woman who revolutionized housework with the invention of the clothes wringer.
Dinosaur Park Open Houses are a free public program on the first and third Saturday of every month and the second Sunday in the summer. Join us and learn more about fossils, including the dinosaurs who used to call Maryland home.
In honor of Sleep Awareness Week, join us for this virtual session to learn about the best foods to help you achieve a good night's sleep and why healthy sleep is essential for your overall well-being.
Amanda Spaid turned her focus to hyper-local subjects, creating detailed drawings of birds found throughout the D.C. area. By slowing down and closely observing the natural life unfolding in our own backyards, she invites viewers to reconsider their relationship with the places they inhabit. Her work encourages thoughtful stewardship of local ecosystems, inspiring decisions that benefit all who share them, from humans to birds alike.
Montpelier Arts Center strives to foster a positive, creative environment where young and emerging artists realize their full potential. Now in its 14th year, this annual exhibition spotlights the talents of visual artists ages 13-19 from the Washington, D.C., area. The juror awards prizes based on artistic excellence, with cash prizes for first, second, and third place.
From the marvelous natural wood patterns to the mastery of different finishes, the Chesapeake Woodturner’s (CW) artists will have you asking, “how do they do that?”
Grammy nominee Jazzmeia Horn released her fourth album, Messages, in 2024. The New York Times raves, “Horn is among the most exciting young vocalists in jazz, with a proud traditionalism that keeps her tightly linked to the sound of classic figures like Nancy Wilson and Betty Carter, but a vivacity of spirit and conviction that places her firmly in the present.”
A percussionist, hip-hop artist, and actor from D.C., Jabari Exum worked on the film Black Panther as a movement coach and lead djembe player. In his Percussion Theater concept, he fuses music, theater, and storytelling.
This exhibit consists of two dinnerware designs that are distinctly different. They are both stoneware and made for everyday use in a light and dark clay body with a variety of glazes. The Cafe is a heavy rimmed everyday plate that can take rough use. Think blue plate special at lunch hour in a busy diner. Terra is a sleeker, everyday dinnerware. Think good food with good friends, casual and elegant.
Amanda Spaid turned her focus to hyper-local subjects, creating detailed drawings of birds found throughout the D.C. area. By slowing down and closely observing the natural life unfolding in our own backyards, she invites viewers to reconsider their relationship with the places they inhabit. Her work encourages thoughtful stewardship of local ecosystems, inspiring decisions that benefit all who share them, from humans to birds alike.
This exhibit consists of two dinnerware designs that are distinctly different. They are both stoneware and made for everyday use in a light and dark clay body with a variety of glazes. The Cafe is a heavy rimmed everyday plate that can take rough use. Think blue plate special at lunch hour in a busy diner. Terra is a sleeker, everyday dinnerware. Think good food with good friends, casual and elegant.
In honor of Women’s History Month, please join ensemble Con Brio! on a musical journey through compositions of these and other women composers. We hope you will enjoy this opportunity to celebrate the significant impact women composers have on popular and classical music.
Aprende estrategias prácticas y saludables para el corazón usando ingredientes latinos familiares que apoyan la salud metabólica, reducen la inflamación y disminuyen el riesgo de diabetes tipo 2.
Fuel your body with the power of plants! In this cooking demonstration, you’ll learn how to prepare flavorful, high-protein plant-based meals that nourish your muscles and support heart health.
Brentwood Arts Exchange is excited to host ongoing jam sessions featuring a unique, original synth and modular music style. Drop-in musicians of every genre are invited to join and contribute. Bring your instrument, plug in, and be part of the sound!
Dinosaur Park Open Houses are a free public program on the first and third Saturday of every month and the second Sunday in the summer. Join us and learn more about fossils, including the dinosaurs who used to call Maryland home.
Montpelier Arts Center strives to foster a positive, creative environment where young and emerging artists realize their full potential. Now in its 14th year, this annual exhibition spotlights the talents of visual artists ages 13-19 from the Washington, D.C., area. The juror awards prizes based on artistic excellence, with cash prizes for first, second, and third place.
Roxana is a collage artist fascinated by the art of collage. She uses snippets of magazine paper, fabric, photographs, pencil drawings, raw pigments, and anything that enriches the texture and color of her images. Her goal is for each of her art pieces to awaken feelings in the viewer.
South Korean artist Ju Yun navigates the tension between two contrasting worlds. Transitioning from traditional Korean art to fully contemporary subjects and techniques, Yun embraces the space in between. Through layered compositions of polymer clay and found objects, their mask projects explore themes of hybrid identity—transforming existing forms into something new, reshaping meaning, and influencing others.
Kimberly Margioni’s work explores the delicate balance between nature, emotion, and cultural heritage. Drawing inspiration from the world around her—the vibrant landscapes or the quiet beauty of everyday moments—she seeks to capture the essence of life in its raw, unfiltered form.
In this interactive cooking demonstration, discover delicious, high-fiber recipes made with whole grains, fruits, vegetables, and legumes that can help you meet your daily fiber needs and boost overall health.
Join us to discover the many benefits of a plant-based diet and learn simple ways to add more fruits, vegetables, whole grains, and legumes to your meals.
Jazz artist Halley Shoenberg has been a dynamic presence in the D.C. area for decades, composing, arranging, and performing on saxophone and clarinet. This captivating concert features Shoenberg’s compositions and original arrangements of standards covering 100 years of jazz. The sounds of Chick Corea, Weather Report, Pat Metheny, and Branford Marsalis influence several of her originals.
Honor the courageous women of the WWII Women Airforce Service Pilots (WASP) program who paved the way in aviation. Discover the history of the program, the story of local WASP Elaine Harmon, and the obstacles these trailblazers overcame during and after the war.
Born in China to an artistic family, emerging lyric soprano Sitong Liu recently earned her Doctor of Musical Arts in Voice Performance from the University of Michigan. Her operatic roles have included Pamina in Die Zauberflöte, Donna Anna in Don Giovanni (multiple productions), Micaëla in Carmen, and Barbarina in Le nozze di Figaro. She completed her Master of Music Studies at the Sydney Conservatorium of Music.
Get ready for an afternoon of electrifying music as Kevin Levi takes the stage, blending hip-hop, R&B, neo-soul, and ballads with his signature rich and melodic saxophone sound. With over two decades as one of the most sought-after musicians on both coasts, Kevin brings an unforgettable performance that moves the soul and ignites the spirit. Now touring with his groundbreaking new album, ATONE, Kevin pushes creative boundaries with a fresh, rhythmically rooted sound, inspiring a new generation of saxophonists. Don’t miss your chance to witness this masterful musician live—feel the rhythm, embrace the soul, and experience the magic of Kevin Levi!
Board a pontoon boat for a quiet, cruise on one of Prince George's County's beautiful rivers. Join a naturalist onboard the park pontoon boat to explore all things birds, while cruising down the Anacostia River.
Roxana is a collage artist fascinated by the art of collage. She uses snippets of magazine paper, fabric, photographs, pencil drawings, raw pigments, and anything that enriches the texture and color of her images. Her goal is for each of her art pieces to awaken feelings in the viewer. Consolation, love, festivity, protection, happiness, innocence, and solitude are words that she has heard others use to describe her collages.
Join us at one of our nature sites to celebrate and connect with the people, places, and natural resources that make Prince George's County special. Community Days are every Saturday in April from 11 am–2 pm.
Celebrate Earth Day all month long! Join us at Bladensburg Waterfront Park to celebrate and connect with the people, places, and natural resources that make Prince George’s County special.