2017/2018 Arts At Montpelier

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Montpelier Arts Center welcomes aspiring creators and appreciators of art!

Art intersects life at Montpelier Arts Center, a multi-faceted, community-oriented facility that has been a complete arts destination for more than 30 years, offering exhibitions, classes, performances, and studios. Sixteen professional artists maintain open studio hours for the public from 10 am-5 pm daily, seven days a week. The three galleries housed at the Arts Center introduce changing exhibitions by local and national visual artists who work in a variety of media and styles. Nationally and internationally recognized performers hold concerts in a quaint, intimate setting. Classes in the visual and literary arts are offered year-round for adults, teens, and children.

For more information or to receive Montpelier Arts Center’s e-newsletter, send an email to montpelier.arts@pgparks.com.

Information and Directions Contact: Phone 301-377-7800 or 410-792-0664; TTY 301-699-2544; arts.pgparks.com; montpelier.arts@pgparks.com.

Office Hours: Monday–Friday, 8:30 am–5 pm (Closed major holidays) Gallery Hours: Seven days a week, 10 am–5 pm (Closed major holidays) For visits to the galleries after 5 pm (Monday–Thursday), please call 301-377-7800 in advance.

Admission is FREE to the galleries and gallery receptions.

Visitor Guidelines: The galleries and studios at Montpelier Arts Center are free and open to the public, seven days a week. Children under 16 years of age must be accompanied by an adult when visiting the galleries. No photography or videography is allowed in the galleries without permission of the artists or the Arts Center.

Accessibility: The Department of Parks and Recreation encourages and supports the participation of individuals with disabilities. Register at least a minimum of two weeks in advance of the program start date to request and receive a disability accommodation.

Tours: Guided tours of the Arts Center include the exhibitions on view and visits with the artists working in their studios. Tours can be arranged by calling the Arts Center during office hours (8:30 am– 5 pm).

A tour of the Arts Center can often be arranged in conjunction with a tour of the Montpelier Mansion.

To schedule a tour with the Mansion, call 301-778-7817; TTY 301-699-2544 or email montpeliermansion@pgparks.com.

Directions: Montpelier Arts Center is located off Route 197 and Muirkirk Road in Laurel, Maryland, one quarter-mile west of the Baltimore-Washington Parkway. From the Capital Beltway (I-495), take the Baltimore-Washington Parkway (MD-295) North, and exit at Route 197 (Laurel-Bowie Road) towards Laurel.

Continue on Route 197 to Crystal Plaza Shopping Center/Muirkirk Road. Turn left onto Muirkirk Road; Montpelier Arts Center Drive is the first right.

Parking: There is plenty of free parking available at the Arts Center.

Online ticketing available. Visit arts.pgparks.com for more information.

Pack a picnic!

The grounds of Montpelier Arts Center are the perfect spot to enjoy a picnic prior to joining us for a concert or program. Bring your basket and blanket for an old-fashioned picnic in the great outdoors. Please be kind and pick up your trash.

Welcome to the 2017-2018 season at Montpelier Arts Center!

I am delighted to welcome you to Montpelier Arts Center's 2017-2018 season.

There are many exciting programs lined up for our 37th season! We have new and returning artists for our celebrated concert series; we added interactive programs, special events, and festivals in addition to our popular art exhibitions, book discussions, film screenings, and master workshops. Join us for our new Veteran Book Groups or Conversations at Montpelier— whatever the occasion may be; we hope to see you here.

We believe that art can inspire and transform lives.

“Art has the power to transform, to illuminate, to educate, inspire, and motivate.”

— HARVEY FIERSTEIN

We invite you to share the joy and love that art can bring.

Attend a performance with a friend. Bring your family to a festival or film screening. Sign up for an art class with your neighbor. Whatever it is that inspires you, be sure to share your stories and experiences with those around you. We would love to hear from you, too! Send us an email at Montpelier.Arts@pgparks.com.

Thank you so much for your continued support and patronage.

I hope you will feel inspired to visit us and enjoy the arts this year!

Sonya Kitchens DIRECTOR, MONTPELIER ARTS CENTER

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All Hung Open Exhibition

EXHIBITIONS

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GALLERY HOURS: Seven days a week, 10 am-5 pm (closed major holidays).

Admission is FREE to the galleries and gallery receptions. For visits to the galleries after 5 pm (Monday-Thursday), please call 301-377-7800 in advance.

Main Gallery All Hung Open Exhibition OCTOBER 1– 29, 2017 | Public Reception: Sunday, October 15, 2-4 pm In the antithesis of a curated show, artists answer a general call for entries, inspired by the theme “Giving.” This exhibition is open to all Maryland, Washington D.C., and Virginia artists, ages 18 & up. Participants are asked to bring one piece of art per person and a donation of five canned goods. To receive a prospectus, contact Montpelier Arts Center at 301-377-7800.

Portraits of US

Face #214,#267, #241, #230

by Gina Pierleoni

NOVEMBER 5 – DECEMBER 31, 2017 Public Reception: Sunday, November 5, 2-4 pm To celebrate the diversity in the United States, various artists express themselves with work based on identity using drawing, painting, photography, and more. With insightful perspectives, artists cover themes that relate to gender, race, and sexuality. Themes that relate to all of us.

Black History Month Exhibition Relics and Prospects JANUARY 13– FEBRUARY 25, 2018 Public Reception: Saturday, February 10, 1-3 pm Montpelier Arts Center is proud to honor Black History Month through an exhibition of contemporary artwork that reflects the lives and perspectives of the African American experience. Using symbolism and found objects, artists explore the journey and history of being black through painting, mixed media, and sculpture.

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49th Annual Laurel Art Guild Juried Exhibition MARCH 9–31, 2018 Public Reception: Sunday, March 11, 2-4 pm Organized by the Laurel Art Guild, this annual exhibit is juried by a regional professional and showcases works by artists ages 18 & older who live in the Washington metropolitan area and includes paintings, drawings, photographs, sculptures, collages, and more.

Mike McConnell: Étude in See APRIL 7–MAY 27, 2018 Public Reception: Sunday, April 8, 2-4

Trout Fishing in America

by Mike McConnell

After graduating from Maryland Institute College of Art in 1975, Mike McConnell worked for over 30 years as an illustrator. His paintings, drawings, and constructions are fueled by life experiences and nature. His show, Étude in See, makes extensive use of an early childhood technique of drawing with crayons and ink on paper. He is currently a resident studio artist at the Motor House in the Station North Arts District of Baltimore.

37th Annual Invitational Sculpture Exhibition JUNE 8 – JULY 29, 2018 Public Reception: Friday, June 8, 7-9 pm Artist Talk/Luncheon: Friday, June 15, 12 noon The 37th annual Montpelier Invitational Sculpture Exhibition will take place in the Main Gallery at Montpelier Arts Center. Various artists from the region are invited to exhibit contemporary sculpture. To register for the Artist Talk/Luncheon, please call 301-377-7800 by Friday, June 1, 2018.

Become a Montpelier Member to receive a 10% discount on classes and Live! at Montpelier concert tickets ($25 or more). MEMBERSHIP FEES: Single $20/yr. (resident), $26/yr. (non-resident); Family $50/yr. (resident), $65/yr. (non-resident); Seniors (60+) FREE 4 | 2016–2017 SEASON

Library Gallery The Library Gallery at Montpelier Arts Center highlights local artists selected by a juror. Cara Ober, an award-winning artist, teacher, curator, writer, and founder of BmoreArt, an online journal that provides creative and critical coverage of the Baltimore cultural landscape, was the juror for the 2017-2018 Library Gallery Competition.

Chloe Irla: Year One NOVEMBER 5 – DECEMBER 31, 2017 Public Reception: Sunday, November 5, 2-4 pm Chloe Irla maintains an interdisciplinary studio practice grounded in both traditional and alternative approaches to painting and drawing. However, her recent work investigates the data visualization of increments over specific time-periods. Year One is based on one year’s worth of data collected about her daughter’s first year of life.

Steven Silberg: In Care of the White House

Month 2 by Chloe Irla

JANUARY 13– FEBRUARY 25, 2018 Public Reception: Saturday, February 10, 1-3 pm In Care of the White House presents a selection of documents and reproduced artworks sent to and from the White House, demonstrating the tradition of communication between citizen and government. Steven H. Silberg is an image-influenced, material-based, process-oriented, cross-media artist with a background ranging from photography to book conservation.

Thinking Outside the Box by Karen Imm Exhibition curated by Steven Silberg Help by Laura Shabazz

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Insomnia Drawing 106 by Bonnie Crawford Kotula

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Leah Taylor JANUARY 13– FEBRUARY 25, 2018 Public Reception: Saturday, February 10, 1-3 PM Taylor’s jazz series features collages comprised of torn bits of magazines that celebrate the most original and influential artists of jazz. The first stage of the series is in black and white and represents the past and the second stage is in color to represent contemporary jazz.

Celebrate Youth Art Month

Sixth Annual Artists on the Rise: Juried Teen Exhibition

The Bass by Leah Taylor

MARCH 4 – 31, 2018 Public Reception & Awards Ceremony: Saturday, March 10, 1-3 pm Montpelier Arts Center strives to foster a positive, creative environment in which young and emerging artists realize their full potential as creative individuals. In honor of National Youth Art Month, Montpelier spotlights teens (ages 13-18) in the Washington metropolitan area and their talents in the visual arts.

Bonnie Crawford Kotula APRIL 7– MAY 27, 2018 Public Reception: Sunday, April 8, 2-4 pm Artist Talk: Saturday, April 28, 3 pm Bonnie creates sculptures, installations, and drawings using a combination of fine art materials, craft supplies, and semi-scientific equipment. Her Light Emitting Studies incorporate tiny blinking electrical circuits that respond to the environment. Accompanying this exhibit, are her drawings inspired by the Insomnia Drawings of Louise Bourgeois.

Neil Feather: Ball Movies

Insomnia Drawing 065

by Bonnie Crawford Kotula

JUNE 8 – JULY 29, 2018 Public Reception: Friday, June 8, 7-9 pm Ball Movies experiments with the physics of balls of all kinds, sizes, and materials. Neil Feather combines the balls of bowling, billiards, ping-pong, marbles, croquet, and magnetic in moving situations with tilted turntables, springs, serving trays, drums, pendulums, and speakers to create a unique musical experience.

Short videos will be used to showcase this musical concert.

Ball Movies by Neil Feather

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All Day Long by Sahomi Naka

Resident Artist Gallery The Resident Gallery presents artists that have studios and create art at Montpelier Arts Center.

Sahomi Naka: Festival OCTOBER 1–29, 2017 | Public Reception: Sunday, October 15, 2-4 pm Sahomi Naka is a printmaker who experiments with different approaches and techniques — mixing traditional techniques in new hybrid ways. Naka allows the materials to help her create the image. She collaborates with the medium rather than trying to force it towards an “unnatural” perfection. Her prints capture the fleeting moments of experience within life and nature. People from all over the world can connect with Naka’s artwork as it creates an ongoing dialogue, reflecting a long conversation about life, death and the human spirit.

Naka believes one should speak out to keep the environment safe and healthy in order to maintain a successful art world.

With Vincent and Theo in France

by Sahomi Naka

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The Day Open the Mountain

by Sahomi Naka

Karen Mesinger: Twisted NOVEMBER 5– 26, 2017 Public Reception: Sunday, November 5, 2-4 pm Mesinger’s signature one of a kind freeform designs and her use of organic shapes are coupled with geometric and textured surfaces. In Twisted, she creates a series of increasingly intricate handmade fashion forward jewelry in gold and silver.

Sushama Parikh DECEMBER 2– 31, 2017 Public Reception: Sunday, December 3, 2-4 pm Inspired by classical Indian mythology, Parikh uses clay, terra cotta, ceramics, and batik to depict various elements of the animal kingdom. She focuses on horses, beetles, bulls, and rams, as well as the human form.

Amethyst Sterling Pendant

by Karen Mesinger Fused Glass Sapphire Gold Pendant

by Karen Mesinger

Koi by Sushama Parikh

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Linda Bernard & Roslyn Logsdon APRIL 7–29, 2018 Public Reception: Sunday, April 8, 2-4 pm Linda and Roslyn have often exhibited together since they feel that clay and fiber complement each other. The exhibit concentrates on series—exploring ideas from three perspectives. Linda explores varied surface techniques in clay, while Roslyn hooks wall hangings of trees, arches, and people using various fibers.

Autumn Trees by Roslyn Logsdon

Square Vase Writing and Crackle Pot (right)

by Linda Bernard

Irene Sylvester: Paint and Paper MAY 6 –27, 2018 Public Reception: Sunday, May 6, 2-4 pm Longtime resident artist and instructor at Montpelier Art Center, Irene Sylvester, creates mixed media collages with paint and paper exploring abstract thoughts and forms through natural shapes, human figures, and various textures. The concepts of history and consumerism give Paint and Paper a unique twist that stays true to Irene’s passion and background in fashion.

Cignus by Irene Sylvester

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Cafe Pompidou by Roslyn Logsdon

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Chimes of Romance and Reality by Melissa Burley

Melissa Burley JUNE 2– 24, 2018 Public Reception: Friday, June 8, 7-9 pm Melissa Burley combines reclaimed items that may include glass, test tubes, furniture parts, and automobile and bicycle components and then illuminates them with halogen or LED lighting. The ultimate goal of her work is to elevate these recycled materials to a level that suggests there is beauty in life after death and to open the eyes of others to consider their role in the preservation of our earth.

David Brosch JULY 1– 29, 2018 Public Reception: Sunday, July 8, 2-4 pm David Brosch is a teacher and resident artist at Montpelier Arts Center who received his BA in fine arts and a BS in architecture from the University of Maryland. He most often creates representational imagery that includes landscapes and portraiture. The printmaking techniques he employs to produce his metal-plate etchings are very traditional.

Final Resting Place

by David Brosch

Above Rock Creek

by David Brosch

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LIVE! AT MONTPELIER

Live! at Montpelier Enjoy concerts featuring local, national, and international artists in a quaint, intimate setting. The acoustics make every performance a special experience. * Concert Series subject to change.

Online ticketing available. Visit arts.pgparks.com for more information.

Customize your own series!* Buy tickets for any six concerts ($25 or more) from the Live! at Montpelier series, and get a seventh concert ticket FREE (up to $25). Higher price prevails.

To purchase tickets, call 301-377-7800 or 410-792-0664.

FRIDAY, OCTOBER 6, 2017, 8 PM

Dani Cortaza Masterful Argentine guitarist, Dani Cortaza, performs Argentine Folk Music seasoned with elements of jazz. The colorful music includes styles like the urban born tango and chacarera, zamba, and malambo rhythms. Cortaza has over three decades of performing in Asia, Europe, and North and South America. This performer, composer, and arranger is now a Maryland resident and has played at the Kennedy Center and U.S. Department of State.

Tickets: $25/person; 10% discount for Montpelier members & seniors

FRIDAY, OCTOBER 13, 2017, 8 PM

Bohemian Caverns All Star Band The Bohemian Caverns All Star Band is back by popular demand! For the past 90 years, Bohemian Caverns was DC’s “sole home of soul jazz.” Return “home” to the Caverns with this all-star performance by Allyn Johnson (piano), Kris Funn (bass), Quincy Phillips (drums), Donvonte McCoy (trumpet), and Tedd Baker (saxophone).

Tickets: $25/person; 10% discount for Montpelier members & seniors

FRIDAY, OCTOBER 20, 2017, 8 PM

Cheikh Ndoye & Friends featuring Karen Briggs, Raul Pineda & Nachito Herrera Cheikh Ndoye & Friends has an all-star cast of violinist Karen Briggs, Cuban drummer Raul Pineda, Cuban pianist Nachito Herrera, and of course, bassist, composer, and arranger, Cheikh Ndoye. Cheikh’s West African heritage and his love for classic and contemporary jazz combine to create diverse, rich sounds enjoyable to all listeners!

Tickets: $25/person; 10% discount for Montpelier members & seniors

Cheikh Ndoye

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FRIDAY, OCTOBER 27, 2017, 8 PM

Bill Charlap Trio Two-time Grammy Award nominated pianist Bill Charlap, along with drummer Kenny Washington and bassist Peter Washington, are recognized as one of the leading groups in jazz. Time magazine wrote, “Bill Charlap approaches a song the way a lover approaches his beloved…no matter how imaginative or surprising his take on a song is, he invariably zeroes in on its essence.”

Tickets: $25/person; 10% discount for Montpelier members & seniors Bill Charlap

FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 3, 2017, 8 PM

Shannon Gunn Sextet The Montpelier audience is invited to a CD release concert presenting talented trombonist and composer, Shannon Gunn. Her latest album reflects her pursuit of the groove and free jazz expression. Hear “Overjoyed” by Stevie Wonder and “But Beautiful” by Jimmy Van Heusen along with “What It Takes,” (an ode to Obama) and “In Walked Allyn,” written for her husband.

Tickets: $25/person; 10% discount for Montpelier members & seniors

Shannon Gunn

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SUNDAY, DECEMBER 10, 2017, 3 PM & 6 PM

A Charlie Brown Christmas with The Eric Byrd Trio Back by popular demand, The Eric Byrd Trio returns to celebrate the music from the Peanuts’ A Charlie Brown Christmas show. By bringing fresh arrangements to these familiar songs, it gets everyone in the holiday mood. Merry Christmas, Charlie Brown!

Tickets: $15/person

SUNDAY, DECEMBER 17, 2017, 4 PM

Divas Deck the Halls The holidays come to life during an afternoon of carols, yuletide songs, and festive fa, la, la, la, la la la la la tunes, performed by Washington National Opera sopranos. Tis’ the season to be jolly with the entire family!

Tickets: $15/person

FRIDAY, MARCH 9, 2018, 8 PM Divas Deck the Halls

Clarence Ward III All Stars Clarence H. Ward III began studying flute then saxophone at Paul Laurence Dunbar High School under the guidance of Baltimore musician and educator trombonist Charles Funn. Under Funn’s tutelage, Clarence Ward III won best soloist awards at three jazz festivals while in high school and received a music scholarship to the University of Maryland Eastern Shore. After a couple years of college, Clarence joined the U.S. Army as a full-time saxophonist. Since he left the army in 2001, he has been busy touring and recording with a number of great artists, including jazz artists Stanley Turrentine, Benny Golson, Nancy Wilson, Abbey Lincon, Gary Thomas, Gary Bartz, and Antonio Hart. Clarence currently leads a popular weekly jam session at The Sign of the Times in Baltimore.

Come out and enjoy a mix of jazz standards and originals.

Tickets: $25/person; 10% discount for Montpelier members & seniors

The Eric Byrd Trio Clarence H. Ward

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Tongue in Cheek

FRIDAY, MARCH 16, 2018, 8 PM

Tongue in Cheek Tongue in Cheek is one of Maryland's most popular gigging bands, focusing on traditional New Orleans jazz. Traditional, old time swing has become extremely popular in this region. Headed by bassist/banjo player Zach Serleth and vocalist Bridget Cimino, the band has helped create a scene, which sometimes includes dancing and always includes loads of fun. Many of the region’s finest musicians enjoy performing with this group. Whether they perform for a sitting or hoofing audience, all are thoroughly entertained. Often arriving in period costume, the musicians offer delightful listening music, mostly written between 1910 and the mid-1930s. Audience members find themselves singing along to songs they heard from grandma and grandpa and the old time movies.

Tickets: $25/person; 10% discount for Montpelier members & seniors

FRIDAY, MARCH 23, 2018, 8 PM

Winfield Parker Hailing from Cooksville, Maryland, Winfield Parker toured with Little Richard and his band as a saxophone player before embarking on his own international tour.

Always in demand for live concert appearances, Winfield Parker delivered his unique style of soulful R&B to sell-out crowds in every major city. Over the past 59 years, Winfield has traveled, performed, and played with legends such as Mary Love and the Flirtations, Tommy Hunt, and Maxine Brown.

Tickets: $25/person; 10% discount for Montpelier members & seniors

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Winfield Parker

FRIDAY, APRIL 6, 2018, 8 PM

Lena Seikaly Lena Seikaly is a fresh voice on the national jazz scene from Washington, D.C. Named “one of Washington’s preeminent jazz singers" and “brightest voices in jazz" (The Washington Post), Lena is already making her mark as both a revivalist of traditional jazz vocals, as well as an innovator of contemporary vocal jazz styles.

Tickets: $25/person; 10% discount for Montpelier members & seniors

FRIDAY, APRIL 13, 2018, 8 PM

Lena Seikaly

Melissa Aldana Saxophonist Melissa Aldana has been performing all of her life, as her father Marcos Aldana was her first teacher. After attending Berklee College of Music, Melissa moved to New York to pursue her dreams of performing. Melissa has successfully released multiple CDs, unveiling powerful music individually and with her illustrious bandmates.

This engagement of Melissa Aldana is funded through the Mid Atlantic Tours program of Mid Atlantic Arts Foundation with support from the National Endowment for the Arts.

Tickets: $25/person; 10% discount for Montpelier members & seniors Melissa Aldana

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Cissa Paz

FRIDAY, APRIL 20, 2018, 8 PM

Cissa Paz Brazilian singer-song writer Cissa Paz shares her diverse cultural experiences with every audience she encounters. She composes and arranges songs that are filled with the rich traditions of Afro-Brazilian and Luso-African concepts.

Cissa’s captivating stage presence and soulful voice bring music that is fresh, fun, and rhythmic.

Tickets: $25/person; 10% discount for Montpelier members & seniors

FRIDAY, MAY 4, 2018, 8 PM

Warren Wolf and Wolfpack

Warren Wolf

Warren Wolf performs with his band, Wolfpack, at Montpelier Arts Center this spring! Warren is a Baltimore native and multi-instrument musician who attended the Peabody Conservatory and played with the Baltimore Symphony Orchestra before pursuing his main goal of becoming a full time performing musician. As a percussionist and pianist, Warren landed the piano duties performing, recording, and touring in the Rachael Price Group, drumming with alto saxophonist Tia Fuller, and performing with the Donal Fox Group.

Tickets: $25/person; 10% discount for Montpelier members & seniors

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FRIDAY, MAY 11, 2018, 8 PM

Sharón Clark Washington, D.C. standout Sharón Clark has brought festival and concert audiences to their feet across the U.S. and Europe. Described by The New York Times as having a sound that evokes “a less operatic Sarah Vaughan fused with the more animated side of Shirley Horn. Ms. Clark’s voice is rich, her phrasing unfussy, her jazz embellishments minimal.” Ms. Clark appears regularly in DC at Blues Alley and Loews Madison Hotel and with the Smithsonian Jazz Masterworks Orchestra, the Richmond Symphony, and the Baltimore Symphony.

Tickets: $25/person; 10% discount for Montpelier members & seniors

FRIDAY, MAY 18, 2018, 8 PM

Chieli Minucci & Special EFX Guitarist, composer, and arranger Chieli Minucci is the longtime leader of the Grammy-nominated jazz-fusion group Special EFX. Chieli Minucci, a major force in the jazz and world music scene for the past 35 years, has won three Emmy Awards and has been nominated ten times for his eclectic compositional work.

His music can also be heard on the soundtracks of the films Bowfinger, Legally Blonde, and Panic.

Tickets: $25/person; 10% discount for Montpelier members & seniors

Chieli Minucci

Sharón Clark

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Smooth Sounds for Seniors Visit Montpelier Arts Center for a fun series of special programs designed just for seniors 60 & better! Concerts begin at 12 noon and tickets are $12/person.

THURSDAY, OCTOBER 12, 2017, 12 NOON

Rose Moraes Hailing from south of São Paulo, charismatic vocalist Rose Moraes has entertained thousands of music lovers with her “Roots of Brazil” concerts. She has performed widely in Switzerland, Poland, Brazil, and the U.S., where she now resides. Help her celebrate 100 Years of Samba as she pays tribute to the beloved music of Antonio Carlos Jobim with songs such as “Corcovado,” “Wave,” and “Dindi.”

Rose Moraes

Tickets: $12/person

THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 9, 2017, 12 NOON

Carly Harvey Proclaimed as “DC’s Queen of the Blues” by WPFW radio, singer Carly Harvey has a sound like Etta James with influences from Bonnie Raitt to Ella Fitzgerald.

Her contemporary blues sound combines blues, jazz, soul, Americana, roots, and rock styles and is sure to entertain!

Tickets: $12/person

THURSDAY, DECEMBER 7, 2017, 12 NOON Carly Harvey

A Very Green Christmas with Chelsey Green Billboard charting recording artists Chelsey Green and The Green Project perform the Christmas Classics in a special narrated audience-involved show as she trounces stereotypes of the violin. The Green Project melds classical technique and themes with modern idioms. R&B, pop, soul, funk, jazz, alternative, hip-hop, and gospel are all part of this afternoon of fun!

Tickets: $12/person

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Chelsey Green photo by derrel todd

THURSDAY, MARCH 15, 2018, 12 NOON

The Jewels: The Divas of DC Doo-Wop Enjoy a 30-minute documentary on The Jewels (producer, Beverly LindsayJohnson)— a popular 1960s female singing group from Washington, D.C. who toured with James Brown and recorded Billboard Hot 100 hits such as “Opportunity.” Enjoy a 10-15-minute Q & A session after the film, followed by a 15-minute performance by The Jewels.

Tickets: $12/person

THURSDAY, APRIL 12, 2018, 12 NOON

Avon Dews Avon Dews is a Washington, D.C. native who started playing the harmonica at a young age. His style is classic, cool, and jazzy with a little old school and a touch of funk and blues. A professional harmonica player, Avon has played at venues including the Kennedy Center, the American Market at the National Harbor, the 2015 Cherry Blossom Festival, and the Bethesda Blues and Jazz Supper Club.

Tickets: $12/person

THURSDAY, MAY 10, 2018, 12 NOON

Akua Allrich Jazz vocalist and DC-native, Akua Allrich’s musical roots run deeply into blues and soul, with a clear grounding in jazz and pan-African music. She sings in many languages including Portuguese, French, Spanish, English, Xhosa, and Twi. Given her ability to capture the essence of a broad range of musical genres, Allrich is often likened to legendary artists such as Oscar Brown, Jr., Miriam Makeba, and Nina Simone.

Avon Dews

Tickets: $12/person Akua Allrich

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Classical Recital Series The annual recital series of classical music is a juried competition open to all classical musicians in the United States. All recitalists are winners of the 20172018 Classical Recital Competition. Recitals take place in the Main Gallery at Montpelier Arts Center. Classical recitals are free, but a $5 donation is appreciated.

Following the recitals, please join us for a reception sponsored by CAAPA: Coalition for African Americans in the Performing Arts.

ABOUT THE JUROR: Megan Pagado Wells is building community through art as the Associate Director, Artist Partner Program at The Clarice Smith Performing Arts Center at the University of Maryland, College Park. She leads the curation and management of The Clarice’s NextNOW Fest and leads performing arts experiences at Maryland Day and Satellite Arts Partnerships.

Laura Whittenberger

Jacqueline Pollauf

SUNDAY, OCTOBER 22, 2017, 3 PM

Laura Whittenberger/Jacqueline Pollauf Duo Laura Whittenberger (soprano) and Jacqueline Pollauf (harpist) complement each other to create a majestic musical experience. Praised in the Baltimore Sun for her “impressive voice,” Laura Whittenberger is a versatile singer and theater performer. Harpist, Jacqueline Pollauf a performer, composer, and teacher is based in Baltimore, Maryland.

SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 19, 2017, 3 PM

C I R C E Ensemble Laura Kay (soprano), Isabel Fairbanks (cellist), and Zach Mo (pianist) have made a name for themselves as one of the most versatile soprano-cello-piano trios in New York City. Formed in 2012 as a resident ensemble of the Turtle Bay Music School, C I R C E has performed with influential musicians at concerts and festivals.

Isabel Fairbanks

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SUNDAY, APRIL 15, 2018, 3 PM

Thomas Hunter Noted for his “riveting, emotional complexity,” (Washington Times) award winning American pianist, Thomas Hunter has toured in England, the USA, Italy, and Serbia at a variety of noteworthy venues. He holds an Artist Diploma from the Royal College of Music, London.

Thomas Hunter

SATURDAY, APRIL 28, 2018, 1 PM

Jeff Stern Percussionist Jeff Stern is emerging as an exciting new voice in today’s contemporary music scene. As a performer, Stern has performed at Carnegie’s Weill Recital Hall, the Lincoln Center, and the Kennedy Center. Jeff holds degrees from UMass Amherst, the Peabody Conservatory, and an Artist Diploma from the Yale School of Music.

SUNDAY, MAY 20, 2018, 3 PM

Ava Oaxaca & Bora Lee

Jeff Stern

American saxophonist Ava Oaxaca, an “accomplished soloist” and praised for her “sweetly mournful melodies” by The Washington Post, aims to bring enjoyable music of all time-periods to her audiences. Accompanist Dr. Bora Lee performs in and around the D.C. area as a concert pianist and maintains a private piano studio in Falls Church, Virginia.

Ava Oaxaca & Bora Lee

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Films at Montpelier THURSDAY, JANUARY 18, 2018, 12 NOON

Packed in a Trunk: The Lost Art of Edith Lake Wilkinson (2015) Like a fast-paced detective story, Packed in a Trunk celebrates the life of Edith Lake Wilkinson, a gifted and prolific lesbian artist who, in 1924, was committed to an asylum. All of Edith’s worldly possessions were packed into trunks and she was never heard from again. Edith’s great-niece, Jane Anderson (Emmy Award-winning writer & director) grew up surrounded by Edith’s paintings after her mother discovered the trunks in their relative’s attic and rescued the work. This delightful film follows Jane and her spouse Tess in their efforts to find answers to the mystery of Edith’s buried life, return her art to Provincetown where she once lived and thrived, and have Edith’s contributions recognized by the art world.

FREE

TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 20, 2018, 7 PM

Walking While Black: L.O.V.E. is the Answer (2017) As minority communities face the daily stranglehold of racial profiling and police officers face relentless scrutiny by an anxious public, tensions mount as lines are drawn in the sand. This documentary shows that this conflict may be solved by finding common ground with each other.

FREE

Producer and Director, A.J. Ali

Director of Photography, Errol Webber

SATURDAY, APRIL 21, 2018, 11 AM–6 PM

Spring 2018 Anime Film Festival Montpelier Cultural Arts Center presents a showcase of great works in Anime, a look at the cross-cultural influence of the art and animation style native to Japan.

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Jazz Talks Series Join us at Montpelier Arts Center for our popular series of interactive, educational artist talks about jazz, music, and life, followed by Q&A sessions.

SUNDAY, MARCH 4, 2018, 2 PM

Allyn Johnson Performer, composer, arranger, and educator, Allyn Johnson, will discuss a variety of jazz topics at Montpelier Arts Center. He was specifically chosen by jazz legend Calvin Jones to succeed him as Director of the Jazz Studies program and jazz ensembles at the University of the District of Columbia. Join us for an engaging dialogue about jazz and its relevancy in the world.

FREE Allyn Johnson

SUNDAY, MARCH 18, 2018, 2 PM

Women in Jazz with Amy Bormet and Jen Krupa Currently living in Los Angeles, Amy K. Bormet is an in-demand pianist, vocalist, and composer. The quintet from her debut album, Striking, was featured as part of the Mary Lou Williams Jazz Festival at the Kennedy Center. As an advocate for women in music, Amy created the Washington Women in Jazz Festival in 2011 and continues to serve as executive director.

California native Jennifer Krupa is an active trombonist in the Washington, D.C. area. A member of the United States Navy Band Commodores Jazz Ensemble since 2004, Jen also performs regularly with the Smithsonian Jazz Masterworks Orchestra; Sherrie Maricle & The DIVA Jazz Orchestra; and her own group, Jen Krupa – Leigh Pilzer Quintet.

Amy Bormet

In this Jazz Talks series, Bormet and Krupa will discuss the challenges and rewards of building community and generating support for the Washington Women in Jazz Festival. They will address the challenges of recruiting local artists, securing venues, creating concerts, workshops, and jam sessions, and the importance of bridging different ages and demographics as audience members, participants, and presenting artists.

FREE

Jen Krupa

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Special Events TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 26, 2017, 11 AM–12 NOON

Active Aging Week: Drum Circle Come out, make beautiful music, and celebrate community and life through rhythm and music. People of all levels of musical expertise will come together and share their rhythmic spirit. Drums will be provided; please bring water. In the event of inclement weather, this event will be rescheduled for a different date.

Space is limited; register early.

FREE; SMARTlink # 1684872

SATURDAY, OCTOBER 7, 2017, 2 PM

One Maryland One Book Discussion: Purple Hibiscus by Ngozi Adichie Purple Hibiscus is an exquisite novel about the emotional turmoil of adolescence, the powerful bonds of family, and the bright promise of freedom. One Maryland One Book is affiliated with Maryland Humanities, where all Maryland residents are encouraged to read Purple Hibiscus in the year 2017.

Join in the conversation!

FREE

SATURDAY, OCTOBER 14, 2017 11 AM–2 PM

¡Celebración Hispana!

Celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month at Montpelier this fall! Have fun participating in special arts, crafts, and programs that are fun for the entire family! Held rain or shine.

All ages; FREE

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SATURDAY, OCTOBER 28, 2017, 6 PM

STOOP STORYTELLING Crossing Cultures: Stories of Immigration, Home, and Belonging Stoop shows are intimate and surprising, wonderful and weird, hilarious and heartbreaking. Join Stoop Storytelling co-founders, Laura Wexler, Jessica Henkin and seven storytellers, as they bring to life stories of immigrating to America. Stoop stories are not memorized, performed, or read. They’re shared.

Tickets: $15/person

SUNDAY, DECEMBER 3, 2017, 1–4 PM

Annual Holiday Open House Montpelier Arts Center invites families to a fun holiday celebration! Tour resident artists’ studios, attend exhibition receptions, shop the pottery sale, enjoy holiday music, and become inspired by art demonstrations.

FREE

SATURDAY, DECEMBER 9, 2017, 1 PM

The Nutcracker Tea Party The season would not be complete without enjoying an afternoon of elegant tea and goodies while dressed in your fanciest, as this classic holiday ballet comes to you on screen. Delight in family-friendly sugarplum music, photo ops, Nutcracker crafts, and more.

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CELEBRATE BLACK HISTORY MONTH SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 3, 2018, 1 PM

Blacks in Classical Music Panel In honor of Black History Month, music experts will help clarify, solidify and highlight the strong role Blacks have had in the world of classical music—past, present and future — as well as the popular idea of adapting a variety of genres into classical music including jazz, R&B, hip-hop, and gospel.

Suitable for all ages; FREE

WEDNESDAYS, FEBRUARY 7, 21, 28, AND MARCH 7, 2018, 7 PM

Toni Morrison: American Icon

Toni Morrison

Join us for a four-week series exploring the life and works of Nobel laureate, Toni Morrison. Her trilogy: Beloved, Jazz, and Paradise, gathers time from the 1800s to the 1970s. In these novels, Morrison's characters translate history into personal detail, exploring the complicated mix of race, personality, and national identity in American life. These discussions will be led by Dr. Karen Arnold, former poet-in-residence at Montpelier Arts Center and discussion moderator for multiple literature groups in Baltimore. Read with us and view the film Beloved; add your voice to the conversation!

About the meetings: Each session will include introductory comments followed by an in-depth discussion of the Morrison books. Viewing of the film Beloved will be part of the first two sessions.

FREE

SUNDAY, FEBRUARY 18, 2018, 3 PM

Voices from the Past: Juanita Hall Delve into the life and music of little known Black Classical Musician soprano Juanita Hall, remembered for her role as Bloody Mary who sang “Bali Hai” from the movie South Pacific. Hear soprano Angela R. Simpson bring her to life during this moving recital with historic narration and visuals.

Juanita Hall

FREE

TUESDAYS, MARCH 13, APRIL 10 & MAY 8, 2018, 7 PM

Veterans Book Group Beginning in March 2018, Montpelier Arts Center will offer a Veterans Book Group, a free, facilitated small-group reading and discussion series for active service members and veterans of all eras. Refreshments and all reading materials are provided; registration is required. The Veterans Book Group was created to offer veterans an opportunity to connect with one another over the course of three monthly discussions centered on their military experiences. Each Veterans Book Group has its own unique set of readings. The readings can be a mix of classics, fiction, memoirs, poetry, short stories, and essays, all of which relate in some way to military experiences or offer a veteran’s perspective. Veterans Book Group is coordinated statewide by Maryland Humanities and presented locally in partnership with Montpelier Arts Center. Call 301-377-7800 for more information

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and to register. Spaces are limited. FREE

SUNDAY, APRIL 22, 2018, 1–2 PM

Celebrate Earth Day at Montpelier!

Appreciate the beauty of Montpelier’s grounds while participating in a fun and educational Earth Day activity for the whole family.

FREE

SATURDAY, APRIL 28, 2018, 10 AM–4 PM

Annual Montpelier Festival of Herbs, Tea, and the Arts Hosted by Montpelier Arts Center and Montpelier Mansion/Historic Site, celebrate spring at this fun festival for the entire family! Visit the resident artists’ studios, watch art demonstrations, paint the Montpelier bird, and create springthemed crafts. Stroll the Arts Center’s galleries and view the exhibition, as well as art by Linda Bernard, Roslyn Logsdon, Bonnie Crawford Kotula, and Mike McConnell. At 1 pm, join us in the Main Gallery for a classical recital featuring percussionist Jeff Stern and at 3 pm, join us in the Library Gallery for an artist talk with Bonnie Crawford Kotula.

Adjacent to the Arts Center is Montpelier Mansion/Historic Site. Visit the Mansion and stroll the beautiful grounds where you can purchase art, crafts, food, herbs, plants, and more. Self-guided tours are available year-round from 11 am-3 pm (Thursdays-Tuesdays).

FREE; held rain or shine

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Conversations at Montpelier Montpelier is proud to present a series of thought provoking talks and conversations with the expressed purpose of sparking community engagement. Come out and add your voice to the discussion.

WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 18, 2017, 7 PM

Disabilities and the Inclusive Society Presented by Michael Franch

Join Michael Franch in a conversation about what it means to be an inclusive society in today’s world. In 2007, Michael Franch retired from his day job as a health policy analyst in the Medicaid Program of the Maryland Department of Health and Mental Hygiene. Mike earned his Ph.D. in history at the University of Maryland. His articles on Baltimore history have appeared in the Maryland Historical Magazine, The Sun Magazine, and in the book, Maryland: Unity in Diversity. He also speaks on historical and cultural issues for the Maryland Humanities Council and is active in the Baltimore Folk Music Society.

FREE

WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 15, 2017, 7 PM

Are We Essentially Good or Selfish? How Our Politics Reflect Our Beliefs about Human Nature Presented by Howard Ernst Howard Ernst will lead a discussion on how our political views reflect our beliefs about human nature.

Howard Ernst is a Professor of Political Science within the Political Science Department of the United States Naval Academy in Annapolis, Maryland. Dr. Ernst teaches classes in environmental policy, energy policy, and directs the Honors Program within the Naval Academy's Political Science Department. He also represents University of Virginia's Center for Politics as a Senior Scholar in the area of environmental policy and directs the Environmental Leadership Program at Gettysburg College's Eisenhower Institute, where he is the Seiden-Levi Fellow of Public Policy. Dr. Ernst received his Ph.D. from the Woodrow Wilson School of Government and Foreign Affairs at the University of Virginia.

FREE

WEDNESDAY, APRIL 18, 2018, 7 PM

Citizen Democracy: How Average Citizens Influence National Public Policy Presented by Steve Frantzich Learn how you can take a larger role in developing public policy with Steve Frantzich. Steve Frantzich is Professor of Political Science at the U.S. Naval Academy, where he was selected as the outstanding professor in 1990, runner-up as outstanding researcher in 2001, and as one of the first USNA Teaching Fellows in 2002. He is the author of over a dozen books, most recently Citizen Democracy: Citizen Activists in a Cynical Age (Rowman and Littlefield, 2004) and Cyberage Politics 101: Mobility, Technology and Democracy (Peter Lang Publishers, 2002). He has won awards from the American Political Science Association, C-SPAN, and a variety of publishers for the use of computers and video in teaching. He is the co-author of two interactive texts: Congress and American Government.

FREE

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Celebrate National Fitness Month SATURDAY, MAY 5, 2018, 11 AM

Pen & Pose: A Workshop in Yoga and Writing In this workshop, we will use breath work, poses, mindfulness techniques, and writing exercises to connect with our bodies, mind, and spirit. Bring a yoga mat, pen, and your favorite notebook. Wear comfortable clothing.

Ages 18 & up; FREE

SATURDAY, MAY 12, 2018, 11 AM

The Art of Yoga Enjoy an hour-long yoga class in the beautiful galleries of Montpelier Arts Center.

Wear comfortable clothing and bring a yoga mat. Following the class, explore the art exhibitions in the galleries and discover the gorgeous grounds of Montpelier.

Ages 18 & up; FREE

FRIDAY, MAY 25, 2018, 7 PM

Yoga & Jazz Breathe in‌breathe out! Relax and find your center at a yoga class with live jazz music. Wear comfortable clothing and bring a yoga mat.

Ages 18 & up; FREE

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Take a Class or Workshop at Montpelier!

Montpelier Arts Center offers many workshops and classes for children, teens, and adults. Spark a new passion or rekindle an old love for animation, ceramics, drawing, graphic design, painting, photography, printmaking, rug hooking, sculpture, sewing, watercolor, writing, and much more! There are several ways to view class offerings. All classes are listed in SMARTlink at www.pgparks.com, and can be located by browsing under Visual Arts, Performing Arts, or Lifestyle and Learning. Using the Advanced Search feature allows you to search for classes specific to Montpelier Arts Center and occurring within a selected date range. Contact the Arts Center at montpelier.arts@pgparks.com to receive the full class booklet either as a PDF or by mail.

Montpelier Arts Center welcomes aspiring creators and appreciators of art!

SCHEDULE A FIELD TRIP to visit the galleries and artist studios at the Arts Center!

Call 301-377-7800 for detailed information or to schedule a guided tour. Montpelier Arts Center galleries are open seven days a week, from 10 am – 5 pm. Customize your tour by calling ahead of time.

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Artist Opportunities at Montpelier!

Montpelier Arts Center is proud to support the arts and welcomes artists of all ages to showcase their work in our exhibitions and programs. For detailed information on the programs listed, contact Montpelier Arts Center by phone at 301-377-7800 or by email at montpelier.arts@pgparks.com.

ARTISTS ON THE RISE: SIXTH ANNUAL JURIED TEEN EXHIBITION The sixth annual Montpelier Arts Center juried teen exhibition will take place in March of 2018 in the Library and Resident Artist Galleries. This competition is open to all artists 13-18 years of age who reside in Maryland, Virginia, or Washington, D.C. Jurors will award prizes and cash honoraria based on artistic excellence.

For more information, please contact Montpelier Arts Center at 301-377-7800 or montpelier.arts@pgparks.com.

MAIN GALLERY CALL FOR PROPOSALS Montpelier Arts Center aims to showcase a diverse array of art from different genres, media, and cultures to stimulate public interest, excitement, and dialogue about the arts. We welcome interested artists, curators, and groups to submit exhibition proposals to montpelier.arts@pgparks.com. (Please note that this is an open call for proposals and there is no guarantee that submitted proposals will be selected for exhibition).

LIBRARY GALLERY COMPETITION Montpelier Arts Center is pleased to invite artists to enter its annual competition to be selected for 4-6, two-month-long exhibitions to be held in the Library Gallery for the 2018-2019 season. Artists must reside in Maryland and may apply for solo or group exhibitions. An honorarium will be awarded to each artist/group selected for exhibition. Apply online at montpelierartscenter.submittable.com. For details, please call 301-377-7800 or email montpelier.arts@pgparks.com.

CLASSICAL RECITAL COMPETITION Classical musicians are being sought for the 2018-2019 Montpelier Arts Center Recital Competition. These Sunday afternoon recitals are free to the public and will take place in the Main Gallery. The competition is open to all musicians residing in the United States, and will take place in spring 2018; winners will be awarded honoraria and presented in a recital during the 2018-2019 season.

TEACHING OPPORTUNITIES Montpelier Arts Center is interested in providing new and inspiring avenues for students in the visual and literary arts. We are currently seeking instructors that possess a thorough knowledge of the elements, processes, skills, and forms of their media with an ability to express that knowledge clearly to a diverse audience, from young children to older adults. Please email your resume, a proposal/ syllabus, and images or a link to your website to montpelier.arts@pgparks.com if interested.

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RESIDENT ARTISTS

Resident Artists Program Montpelier Arts Center houses resident artists who work in a diverse array of media and styles. All are professional artists, and several teach the Arts Center’s classes and programs. Artists work in their studios throughout the week and can be visited by groups or individuals interested in purchasing their work or learning more about the artistic process.

On a revolving basis, resident artists exhibit new work in the Art Center’s Resident Artist Gallery.

CURRENT RESIDENT ARTISTS: Linda Bernard, Ceramics* Patricia Phillips Bowden, Painting David Brosch, Traditional Etching* Melissa Burley, Sculpture Patrick Cromwell, Printmaking Barry Goldstein, Sculpture Roslyn Logsdon, Fiber Arts* Karen Mesinger, Jewelry Sahomi Naka, Experimental Printmaking Sushama Parikh, Sculpture, Ceramics, and Batik Julie Polt, Printmaking Irene Sylvester, Watercolor and Collage* Barbara Talbott, Printmaking and Photography Lori Ulmer-Hanson, Sculpture Steven Williams, Mixed Media Jeremy Wright, Ceramics, Sculpture* * These artists are also class instructors at Montpelier Arts Center.

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Jurying for Studio Space 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 May. All interested are encouraged to visit the center, call 301-377-7800, and apply online at montpelierartscenter.submittable.com.

Join Montpelier Arts Center Mailing & Email Lists!

Online ticketing available. Visit arts.pgparks.com for more information.

Be the first to hear about exciting programs, performances, and unique opportunities at the Arts Center.

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