places to go e x hibi t s MAIN ART GALLERY
Gallery Hours: Monday through Fridays 8:30 am-4:45 pm; and during events
clarice smith performing arts center at Maryland Rte. 193 and Stadium Dr., University of Maryland, College Park, MD 20742 301-446-3232; TTY 301-446-6802
January 21–March 16, 2013
Black History Month: Biannual Fine Arts Exhibit “Winston Harris: Printmaking in 2 and 3 Dimensions” The work of Mr. Harris is an innovative combination of traditional and non-traditional, abstract printmaking techniques that are utilized to produce compelling two dimensional and three dimensional mono prints. Through experimentation and working with established painters, sculptors and printmakers as well as working under the tutelage of Sam Gilliam, Jr. and Michael Platt, Mr. Harris has been able to expand his printmaking into the third dimension.
All ages FRE admission
April 1–May 24, 2013 Public reception for the artists, Saturday, April 6, 3–5 pm
“Transformations of Ink and Paper”
The Center’s Prince George’s County Room is available to county arts groups at no charge for workshops, meetings, and seminars. Call to schedule.
montpelier arts center 9652 Muirkirk Rd., Laurel, MD 20708 301-377-7800; TTY 301-490-2329 Montpelier Arts Center, a multi-faceted, community-oriented, facility has been a complete arts destination offering exhibitions, classes, performances, and residences for more than 30 years. Sixteen professional artists maintain open studio hours for the public 10 am–5 pm daily, seven days a week. Three galleries present changing exhibitions of local and national artists in a variety of media and styles. Concerts present nationally recognized artists in a quaint, intimate setting. Classes in the visual and literary arts are offered year-round. For more information on programs and to receive the Montpelier e-newsletter, send an email to montpelier.arts@pgparks.com.
e x hibi t s Gallery Hours: Seven days a week, 10 am–5 pm (closed major holidays.) Entrance to the galleries and gallery receptions are FREE.
RESIDENT ARTIST GALLERY
March 2–28 Public Reception: Sunday, March 10, 2–4 pm
Teen Juried Competition This juried exhibition will showcase area teens and their talents in the visual arts.
April 5–30 Public Reception: Sunday, April 7, 2–4 pm
Jacqueline Lee Combining a love of collage with a passion for quilting, this artist creates collage quilts that revolve around figurative compositions.
May 2– June 26 Reception: Friday, June 14, 7– 9 pm
Judith Kornett Ceramic figurative sculpture that is wood and raku fired draws an emphasis on texture, color, and detail with psychological and humorous undertones.
performances
LIVE
at Montpelier!
Friday, March 1, 8 pm
Coniece Washington Fans describe Coniece Washington as a vocalist who sings from her heart. One can hear the passion and emotion of the song’s lyrics in her singing.
Tickets: $25/person; 10% discount for Montpelier members & seniors Friday, March 8, 8 pm
Warren Wolf Warren Wolf and his quartet are back for a special encore performance at Montpelier. Wolf has played vibes, drums and piano with musicians ranging from Wynton Marsalis to Cyrus Chestnut.
MAIN GALLERY
March 8–31 Public Reception: Sunday, March 10, 2 –4 pm
Laurel Art Guild Juried Exhibition The diverse works in this exhibition by artists Kit-Keung Kan (shown above), Freda Lee-McCann and In-soon Shin, highlight the pursuit of new directions in the oriental ink media and is built upon the traditional oriental painting and calligraphy foundation of each artist. Contemporary American art influences are also clearly reflected in the artists’ perceptions of their work and serve to emphasize the new directions these artists are pursuing.
All ages FREE admission
brentwood arts exchange at gateway arts center
3901 Rhode Island Ave., Brentwood, MD 20722 301-277-2863; TTY 301-446-6802 Hours: Mondays-Fridays, 10 am-7 pm; Saturdays 10 am-4 pm; closed Sundays Located in the Gateway Arts Center, the Brentwood Arts Exchange offers visual arts classes for all ages, coupled with an art gallery displaying changing exhibitions by regional artists and a store selling one-of-a-kind, fine craft items by local artisans. The Gallery and classroom are available for meetings, workshops and seminars. Please call for information.
This exhibit showcases work from artists who are 18 years and older and live in the Washington metropolitan area, and includes painting, drawing, photography, sculpture, collage and more.
April 5–May 27 Public Reception: Sunday, April 7, 2–4 pm Artist Talk: Sunday, April 21, 3 pm
Rania Hassan
Tickets: $25/person; 10% discount for Montpelier members & seniors Friday, March 15, 8 pm
Jim Cullum Septet The Jim Cullum Jazz Band has been swingin’ away on the Riverwalk since 1963. They have played prestigious jazz festivals across the United States and have toured Europe, Latin America, and Australia.
Hassan combines knitting and painting to weave sculptural stories of connections to friends, family, and the idea of home. LIBRARY GALLERY
March 9–April 26 Public Reception: Sunday, March 10, 2–4 pm Artist Talk: Sunday, March 10, 1 pm
Tickets: $30/person; 10% discount for Montpelier members & seniors
Outloud Artists, Abstract Painters These 12 artists create acrylic paintings and collages in nonrepresentational, intuitive abstract styles.
Friday, March 22, 8 pm
Ethel Ennis May 3–26 Public Reception: Saturday, May 4, 2–4 pm
Instructors Show Montpelier Arts Center class instructors will show off their own artistic talents.
A favorite at Montpelier, the incomparable Baltimore-based Ennis has sung to critical acclaim all over the world. Ethel Ennis’ voice possesses a smooth, buttery tone heavily vested in swing, and versatile enough to deliver from the classic songbook and original material.
Tickets: $25/person; 10% discount for Montpelier members & seniors
22 • M-NCPPC, SPRING 2013 GUIDE TO PARKS AND RECREATION