Events

Starring Jeffrey Wright, this film tells the story of Jean-Michel Basquiat, a young graffiti artist who skyrocketed to fame in the 1980s New York art scene. Featuring a star-studded cast, Basquiat captures the artist’s meteoric rise, his complex relationship with fame, and his artistic brilliance.

* This exhibition runs Jun. 12–Aug. 2, with a public reception on Fri., Jun. 12 and an artist talk/luncheon on Fri., Jun. 19. *

For 45 years, the Montpelier Arts Center has been proud to showcase the work of sculptors from throughout the region. The 45th annual Invitational Sculpture Exhibition will take place in the Main Gallery. To register for the Artist Talk/Luncheon, please email MontpelierArts@pgparks.com or call 301-377-7800 by Fri., Jun. 5, 2026.

* This exhibition runs Jun. 12–Aug. 2, with a public reception on Fri., Jun. 12 and an artist talk/luncheon on Fri., Jun. 19. *

For 45 years, the Montpelier Arts Center has been proud to showcase the work of sculptors from throughout the region. The 45th annual Invitational Sculpture Exhibition will take place in the Main Gallery. To register for the Artist Talk/Luncheon, please email MontpelierArts@pgparks.com or call 301-377-7800 by Fri., Jun. 5, 2026.

* This exhibition runs May 9–Jun. 21, with a public reception on Fri., Jun. 12. *

Rashid Cornish explores the profound relationship between the natural world and spirituality through the delicate medium of pastel painting. The collection invites viewers to experience nature as an environment and a living, breathing entity with spiritual significance and a connection to something greater in the cosmos.

* This exhibition runs May 23–Jun. 21, with a public reception on Fri., Jun. 12. *

Melissa Burley combines reclaimed and found objects from the past to create illuminated sculptures that may include glass, test tubes, furniture parts, clocks, bicycle components, and resin. She sees the primary focus of her work as bringing life back into the things people once cherished and utilized, thereby communicating a strong sense of the past.

* This exhibition runs Jun. 15–Aug. 15, with a public reception on Sat., Jun. 20 and an artist and curator talk on Sat., Jul. 18. *

Curated by Rashad Ali Muhammad in celebration of Pride Month, Radiant Resistance: The Joy of Being is a bold tribute to queer resilience, creativity, and joy. Featuring C.S. Corbin, Chrys Seawood, Michael P. Jr., Miss Grace David, and Shyama R. Cuver, this exhibition asserts that joy is not just a byproduct of survival—it is a radical act of resistance.

Through collage, sculpture, installation, and digital media, these artists transform adversity into light, affirming that queerness is a driving force for cultural progress, innovation, and healing. Radiant Resistance is a celebration of thriving, existing, and creating unapologetically.

* This exhibition runs Jun. 8–Jul. 26, with a public reception on Thu., Jun. 18. *

Rosana is an Argentinian artist that explores Surrealism. She sees the universe as a powerful, vivid place of continual transformation, and her works attempt to capture glimpses of it. Every brushstroke, color, and shape gives insight into her heart and is a window to her soul.

This exhibit will be on display at the Publick Playhouse from June 8-July 26, 2026, and can be viewed during regular facility hours (M-F, 9 am-5 pm). Please note that exhibits cannot be viewed when a performance or event is in progress. Before viewing an exhibit, please call the Box Office at 301-277-1710 to check the performance schedule.

* This exhibition runs Jun. 12–Aug. 2, with a public reception on Fri., Jun. 12 and an artist talk/luncheon on Fri., Jun. 19. *

For 45 years, the Montpelier Arts Center has been proud to showcase the work of sculptors from throughout the region. The 45th annual Invitational Sculpture Exhibition will take place in the Main Gallery. To register for the Artist Talk/Luncheon, please email MontpelierArts@pgparks.com or call 301-377-7800 by Fri., Jun. 5, 2026.

* This exhibition runs Jun. 15–Aug. 15, with a public reception on Sat., Jun. 20 and an artist and curator talk on Sat., Jul. 18. *

Curated by Rashad Ali Muhammad in celebration of Pride Month, Radiant Resistance: The Joy of Being is a bold tribute to queer resilience, creativity, and joy. Featuring C.S. Corbin, Chrys Seawood, Michael P. Jr., Miss Grace David, and Shyama R. Cuver, this exhibition asserts that joy is not just a byproduct of survival—it is a radical act of resistance.

Through collage, sculpture, installation, and digital media, these artists transform adversity into light, affirming that queerness is a driving force for cultural progress, innovation, and healing. Radiant Resistance is a celebration of thriving, existing, and creating unapologetically.