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SUMMARY:Ceej Maples: Good Luck with That - Opening Reception
DESCRIPTION:In partnership with Art Enables\, Brentwood Arts Exchange is proud to present the solo exhibition Good Luck with That by artist Ceej Maples. Weaving humor\, pain\, and irony into every work\, Maples uses his art as both a profound form of self-expression and a vital tool for navigating physical and mental challenges.  \n\n\n\nGood Luck with That explores the spectrum of the human experience\, confronting hardships with wit and imagination. The title piece captures this sentiment perfectly\, a blend of earnestness and sarcasm that acknowledges life’s difficulties while proving that creativity makes the journey more bearable. Maples’ inventive and playful works invite viewers to find hope in difficult moments\, serving as a powerful celebration of resilience and the healing power of art. 
URL:https://smartlink.pgparks.com/event_list/ceej-maples-good-luck-with-that-opening-reception
CATEGORIES:All Ages,Arts,Exhibition,Free,Public Reception
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20261208
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20270318
DTSTAMP:20260803T141532Z
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SUMMARY:From Boxes to Beauty: Transforming the Discarded into Dimensional Portraiture with Sylvia Doughlin
DESCRIPTION:Artist Sylvia Doughlin creates emotionally expressive\, three-dimensional sculptural portraits that capture the individuality and spirit of each imagined subject. Eschewing traditional drawing and painting\, she constructs every face entirely from discarded paper materials\, transforming the overlooked into richly detailed works of art.
URL:https://smartlink.pgparks.com/event_list/from-boxes-to-beauty-transforming-the-discarded-into-dimensional-portraiture-with-sylvia-doughlin
CATEGORIES:All Ages,Arts,Exhibition,Free
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261213T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261213T160000
DTSTAMP:20260803T141534Z
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LAST-MODIFIED:20260803T141534Z
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SUMMARY:Young Sam Yoon - Public Reception
DESCRIPTION:Young Sam Yoon’s richly atmospheric oil paintings invite viewers into emotional landscapes shaped by memory\, nature\, and time. Through layered paint and expressive\, gestural brushwork\, forms blur and dissolve into fields of texture and color\, creating a sense of motion and quiet intensity. Rather than depicting specific locations\, these works evoke emotional landscapes—impressions shaped by memory\, sensation\, and the feeling of being immersed in place. 
URL:https://smartlink.pgparks.com/event_list/young-sam-yoon-public-reception
CATEGORIES:All Ages,Arts,Exhibition,Free,Public Reception
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261213T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261213T160000
DTSTAMP:20260803T141534Z
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LAST-MODIFIED:20260803T141534Z
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SUMMARY:Native American Artists Exhibition - Public Reception
DESCRIPTION:There is no better time than now to highlight and celebrate Native American and Indigenous art. With the climate of current events\, we must focus on the history of the land. Regional artists of Native American descent will be showcased in this exhibition through various mediums of painting\, ceramics\, and more. 
URL:https://smartlink.pgparks.com/event_list/native-american-artists-exhibition-public-reception
CATEGORIES:All Ages,Arts,Exhibition,Free,Public Reception
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261213T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261213T160000
DTSTAMP:20260803T141535Z
CREATED:20260803T141535Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260803T141535Z
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SUMMARY:Racquel Keller: Analyze This - Public Reception
DESCRIPTION:Analyze This invites visitors into a surreal space where dreams\, memory\, and imagination intersect. Drawing from psychological symbolism and personal narrative\, Keller’s work embraces ambiguity and interpretation. Interactive elements encourage visitors to actively participate\, transforming the gallery into a shared\, evolving landscape shaped by curiosity\, memory\, and collective dreaming.
URL:https://smartlink.pgparks.com/event_list/racquel-keller-analyze-this-public-reception
CATEGORIES:All Ages,Arts,Exhibition,Free,Public Reception
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20270104
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20270208
DTSTAMP:20260803T141535Z
CREATED:20260803T141535Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260803T141535Z
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SUMMARY:Sarah Presley: Silver Spark\, Lucky Star
DESCRIPTION:Sarah Presley creates a conversation between grief and the idea of home in Silver Spark\, Lucky Star. This collection features motifs of residential architecture reminiscent of the small town Presley grew up in\, and one she often returns to in her work. Through bright colors\, family photographs and vintage papers\, Presley evokes memories of home. The etchings and collages\, however\, frequently lack subjects\, leaving them specific to no one and emphasizing the empty\, unobtainable feeling of nostalgia. 
URL:https://smartlink.pgparks.com/event_list/sarah-presley-silver-spark-lucky-star
CATEGORIES:All Ages,Arts,Exhibition,Free
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20270104
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20270323
DTSTAMP:20260803T141536Z
CREATED:20260803T141536Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260803T141536Z
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SUMMARY:John Anderson: Whosoever Portraits Series
DESCRIPTION:Through precision and technique\, the artist explores human expression\, emotion\, and spirituality in this collection of realistic portrait drawings and paintings.  This exhibit will be on display at the Publick Playhouse from Jan. 4-Mar. 22\, 2027\, 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. 
URL:https://smartlink.pgparks.com/event_list/john-anderson-whosoever-portraits-series
CATEGORIES:All Ages,Arts,Exhibition,Free
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20270109T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20270109T160000
DTSTAMP:20260803T141536Z
CREATED:20251121T185027Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260803T141536Z
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SUMMARY:Ceej Maples: Good Luck with That - Artist & Curator Talk
DESCRIPTION:In partnership with Art Enables\, Brentwood Arts Exchange is proud to present the solo exhibition Good Luck with That by artist Ceej Maples. Weaving humor\, pain\, and irony into every work\, Maples uses his art as both a profound form of self-expression and a vital tool for navigating physical and mental challenges.  \n\n\n\nGood Luck with That explores the spectrum of the human experience\, confronting hardships with wit and imagination. The title piece captures this sentiment perfectly\, a blend of earnestness and sarcasm that acknowledges life’s difficulties while proving that creativity makes the journey more bearable. Maples’ inventive and playful works invite viewers to find hope in difficult moments\, serving as a powerful celebration of resilience and the healing power of art. 
URL:https://smartlink.pgparks.com/event_list/ceej-maples-good-luck-with-that-artist-curator-talk
CATEGORIES:All Ages,Arts,Exhibition,Free
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://smartlink.pgparks.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/BAE-Ceej-Maples-1-2026-600x400-1.jpg
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20270112
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20270308
DTSTAMP:20260803T141537Z
CREATED:20260803T141537Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260803T141537Z
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SUMMARY:An Exhibition in Celebration of Black History
DESCRIPTION:Celebrate Black History Month with Montpelier Arts Center! This annual exhibition shows the diverse talents of regional artists. Featured artwork will highlight African Americans’ lives\, stories\, and experiences through painting\, drawing\, photography\, and more.
URL:https://smartlink.pgparks.com/event_list/an-exhibition-in-celebration-of-black-history
CATEGORIES:All Ages,Arts,Black History Month,Exhibition,Free
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20270113
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20270301
DTSTAMP:20260803T141537Z
CREATED:20260803T141537Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260803T141537Z
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SUMMARY:John T. Allen: The Virtual Flesh
DESCRIPTION:Created within a single day\, each work in The Virtual Flesh is an exercise in immediacy\, memory\, and transformation. Each piece begins as a carefully arranged composition of personal ephemera—cyanotypes\, feathers\, and misprints from earlier work—which Allen photographs and then digitally manipulates. Through this layering of physical and virtual materials\, his work reflects on the passage of time\, using fragments of personal history to summon memories\, moments\, and the quiet accumulation of lived experience. 
URL:https://smartlink.pgparks.com/event_list/john-t-allen-the-virtual-flesh
CATEGORIES:All Ages,Arts,Exhibition,Free
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://smartlink.pgparks.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/MAC-John-T-Allen-2026-600x400-1.jpg
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20270121T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20270121T200000
DTSTAMP:20260803T141537Z
CREATED:20260803T141537Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260803T141537Z
UID:10006311-1800554400-1800561600@smartlink.pgparks.com
SUMMARY:John Anderson: Whosoever Portraits Series - Public Reception
DESCRIPTION:Through precision and technique\, the artist explores human expression\, emotion\, and spirituality in this collection of realistic portrait drawings and paintings.  This exhibit will be on display at the Publick Playhouse from Jan. 4-Mar. 22\, 2027\, 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. 
URL:https://smartlink.pgparks.com/event_list/john-anderson-whosoever-portraits-series-public-reception
CATEGORIES:All Ages,Arts,Exhibition,Free,Public Reception
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20270123T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20270123T160000
DTSTAMP:20260803T141537Z
CREATED:20260803T141537Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260803T141537Z
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SUMMARY:Sarah Presley: Silver Spark\, Lucky Star - Public Reception
DESCRIPTION:Sarah Presley creates a conversation between grief and the idea of home in Silver Spark\, Lucky Star. This collection features motifs of residential architecture reminiscent of the small town Presley grew up in\, and one she often returns to in her work. Through bright colors\, family photographs and vintage papers\, Presley evokes memories of home. The etchings and collages\, however\, frequently lack subjects\, leaving them specific to no one and emphasizing the empty\, unobtainable feeling of nostalgia. 
URL:https://smartlink.pgparks.com/event_list/sarah-presley-silver-spark-lucky-star-public-reception
CATEGORIES:All Ages,Arts,Exhibition,Free,Public Reception
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://smartlink.pgparks.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/MAC-Sarah-Presley-2026-600x400-1.jpg
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20270125
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20270314
DTSTAMP:20260803T141538Z
CREATED:20260803T141538Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260803T141538Z
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SUMMARY:Lydia Peters: The Inward Canvas
DESCRIPTION:The Inward Canvas explores the act of turning internally in a world of constant external noise. This exhibition examines self-healing and restoration\, capturing subjects with closed eyes to symbolize the moment they disengage from the outside world and focus on their “internal map”—the geometric architecture of the soul. Drawing on Pablo Picasso inspired energy\, Lydia Peters presents personal growth as a literal structural shift\, where color becomes personality and each hue reflects a distinct emotional frequency\, from the vital greens of growth to the royal golds of transcendence. A contemporary fine artist\, Peters uses the human form to document the structural evolution of the human spirit\, offering a visual language for self-restoration and internal alignment that reveals the beauty and complexity of looking within.  
URL:https://smartlink.pgparks.com/event_list/lydia-peters-the-inward-canvas
CATEGORIES:All Ages,Arts,Exhibition,Free
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20270125
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20270314
DTSTAMP:20260803T141538Z
CREATED:20260803T141538Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260803T141538Z
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SUMMARY:Uhuru Quilters Guild: Threads of Uhuru 
DESCRIPTION:The Uhuru Quilters Guild\, based in District Heights\, Maryland\, presents Threads of Uhuru\, a collection of works unified by the spirit of “Uhuru\,” the Swahili word for freedom—expressed through creativity\, cultural identity\, and artistic excellence. While diverse in subject matter\, the quilts reflect a shared commitment to storytelling and community. Founded in 1995 with their first exhibition at Oxon Hill High School\, the Guild has spent over three decades enriching the region through exhibitions\, workshops\, and public programs\, with presentations at institutions including the Smithsonian\, the Corcoran Art Gallery\, and the National Zoo\, as well as numerous libraries\, cultural organizations\, and community events throughout Maryland and the greater D.C. area.
URL:https://smartlink.pgparks.com/event_list/uhuru-quilters-guild-threads-of-uhuru
CATEGORIES:All Ages,Arts,Black History Month,Exhibition,Free
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://smartlink.pgparks.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/HHAC-Uhuru-Quilters-Guild-2026-600x400-1.jpg
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20270125
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20270321
DTSTAMP:20260803T141538Z
CREATED:20260803T141538Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260803T141538Z
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SUMMARY:A Lasting Vision: Alonzo Davis\, 1942-2025
DESCRIPTION:A Lasting Vision is a career-spanning tribute to the life and legacy of Alonzo Davis\, a foundational figure whose influence resonates deeply across the American art landscape. \n\n\n\nThis retrospective explores the evolution of Davis’ practice\, from muralism to his iconic mixed-media series. Using bamboo\, paper\, and found objects\, he crafted a visual language that speaks to migration\, resilience\, and the interconnectedness of the human experience. 
URL:https://smartlink.pgparks.com/event_list/a-lasting-vision-alonzo-davis-1942-2025
CATEGORIES:All Ages,Arts,Exhibition,Free
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://smartlink.pgparks.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/BAE-Alonza-Davis-1-2026-600x400-1.jpg
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20270125
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20270321
DTSTAMP:20260803T141538Z
CREATED:20260803T141538Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260803T141538Z
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SUMMARY:Tim Davis: The Power Rooms
DESCRIPTION:The Power Rooms is an ongoing series of paintings that marks a significant evolution in the practice of Tim Davis. Shifting away from his previous focus on figures and portraits\, Davis utilizes the interior architectural space as a platform for surrealistic reimagining. By transforming walls and floors into narrative landscapes\, he creates immersive environments that invite viewers to step directly into the stories being told.  \n\n\n\nThese purposeful narratives confront the pressing issues of inequality\, discrimination\, racism\, and injustice\, intertwining them with history and culture. Davis’ work remains deeply rooted in the human experience\, specifically the Black experience as it relates to truth and identity. For Davis\, creating art for social change is a catalyst for the meaningful dialogue necessary to heal and find solutions to collective problems. Through these evocative spaces\, The Power Rooms examines the strength of a culture and the vital importance of reclaiming one’s history. 
URL:https://smartlink.pgparks.com/event_list/tim-davis-the-power-rooms
CATEGORIES:All Ages,Arts,Exhibition,Free
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://smartlink.pgparks.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/BAE-Tim-Davis-2-2026-600x400-1.jpg
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20270130T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20270130T160000
DTSTAMP:20260803T141539Z
CREATED:20260803T141539Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260803T141539Z
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SUMMARY:Uhuru Quilters Guild: Threads of Uhuru - Public Reception
DESCRIPTION:The Uhuru Quilters Guild\, based in District Heights\, Maryland\, presents Threads of Uhuru\, a collection of works unified by the spirit of “Uhuru\,” the Swahili word for freedom—expressed through creativity\, cultural identity\, and artistic excellence. While diverse in subject matter\, the quilts reflect a shared commitment to storytelling and community. Founded in 1995 with their first exhibition at Oxon Hill High School\, the Guild has spent over three decades enriching the region through exhibitions\, workshops\, and public programs\, with presentations at institutions including the Smithsonian\, the Corcoran Art Gallery\, and the National Zoo\, as well as numerous libraries\, cultural organizations\, and community events throughout Maryland and the greater D.C. area.
URL:https://smartlink.pgparks.com/event_list/uhuru-quilters-guild-threads-of-uhuru-public-reception
CATEGORIES:All Ages,Arts,Black History Month,Exhibition,Free,Public Reception
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://smartlink.pgparks.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/HHAC-Uhuru-Quilters-Guild-2026-600x400-1.jpg
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20270130T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20270130T200000
DTSTAMP:20260803T141539Z
CREATED:20260803T141539Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260803T141539Z
UID:10006196-1801328400-1801339200@smartlink.pgparks.com
SUMMARY:A Lasting Vision: Alonzo Davis\, 1942-2025 - Opening Reception
DESCRIPTION:A Lasting Vision is a career-spanning tribute to the life and legacy of Alonzo Davis\, a foundational figure whose influence resonates deeply across the American art landscape.  \n\n\n\nThis retrospective explores the evolution of Davis’ practice\, from muralism to his iconic mixed-media series. Using bamboo\, paper\, and found objects\, he crafted a visual language that speaks to migration\, resilience\, and the interconnectedness of the human experience. 
URL:https://smartlink.pgparks.com/event_list/a-lasting-vision-alonzo-davis-1942-2025-opening-reception
CATEGORIES:All Ages,Arts,Exhibition,Free,Public Reception
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://smartlink.pgparks.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/BAE-Alonza-Davis-1-2026-600x400-1.jpg
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20270130T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20270130T200000
DTSTAMP:20260803T141539Z
CREATED:20260803T141539Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260803T141539Z
UID:10006243-1801328400-1801339200@smartlink.pgparks.com
SUMMARY:Tim Davis: The Power Rooms - Opening Reception
DESCRIPTION:The Power Rooms is an ongoing series of paintings that marks a significant evolution in the practice of Tim Davis. Shifting away from his previous focus on figures and portraits\, Davis utilizes the interior architectural space as a platform for surrealistic reimagining. By transforming walls and floors into narrative landscapes\, he creates immersive environments that invite viewers to step directly into the stories being told.  \n\n\n\nThese purposeful narratives confront the pressing issues of inequality\, discrimination\, racism\, and injustice\, intertwining them with history and culture. Davis’ work remains deeply rooted in the human experience\, specifically the Black experience as it relates to truth and identity. For Davis\, creating art for social change is a catalyst for the meaningful dialogue necessary to heal and find solutions to collective problems. Through these evocative spaces\, The Power Rooms examines the strength of a culture and the vital importance of reclaiming one’s history. 
URL:https://smartlink.pgparks.com/event_list/tim-davis-the-power-rooms-opening-reception
CATEGORIES:All Ages,Arts,Exhibition,Free,Public Reception
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20270203
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20270506
DTSTAMP:20260803T141539Z
CREATED:20260803T141539Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260803T141539Z
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SUMMARY:When it Rains\, Flowers Grow by Brittnee Scott
DESCRIPTION:Britnee Scott’s playful mixed media paintings affirm the enduring power of love over violence. Through vibrant compositions\, she reveals how\, even in spaces of conflict\, the transformation of pain into creativity allows beauty and culture to not only endure but thrive.
URL:https://smartlink.pgparks.com/event_list/when-it-rains-flowers-grow-by-brittnee-scott
CATEGORIES:All Ages,Arts,Exhibition,Free
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20270213
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20270315
DTSTAMP:20260803T141542Z
CREATED:20260803T141542Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260803T141542Z
UID:10005861-1802476800-1805068799@smartlink.pgparks.com
SUMMARY:Sharon Hart Sefton: Awen
DESCRIPTION:Awen is deep inspiration that comes to us when we slow down and step away from the noise of daily life to make room to receive it. Working in mixed media\, Sharon Hart Sefton embodies Awen through visual expression in hopes of sparking thoughtfulness and creativity in her viewers.
URL:https://smartlink.pgparks.com/event_list/sharon-hart-sefton-awen
CATEGORIES:All Ages,Arts,Exhibition,Free
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20270219T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20270219T210000
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SUMMARY:John T. Allen: The Virtual Flesh - Public Reception
DESCRIPTION:Created within a single day\, each work in The Virtual Flesh is an exercise in immediacy\, memory\, and transformation. Each piece begins as a carefully arranged composition of personal ephemera—cyanotypes\, feathers\, and misprints from earlier work—which Allen photographs and then digitally manipulates. Through this layering of physical and virtual materials\, his work reflects on the passage of time\, using fragments of personal history to summon memories\, moments\, and the quiet accumulation of lived experience. 
URL:https://smartlink.pgparks.com/event_list/john-t-allen-the-virtual-flesh-public-reception
CATEGORIES:All Ages,Arts,Exhibition,Free,Public Reception
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20270219T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20270219T210000
DTSTAMP:20260803T141542Z
CREATED:20260803T141542Z
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SUMMARY:An Exhibition in Celebration of Black History - Public Reception
DESCRIPTION:Celebrate Black History Month with Montpelier Arts Center! This annual exhibition shows the diverse talents of regional artists. Featured artwork will highlight African Americans’ lives\, stories\, and experiences through painting\, drawing\, photography\, and more.
URL:https://smartlink.pgparks.com/event_list/an-exhibition-in-celebration-of-black-history-public-reception
CATEGORIES:All Ages,Arts,Black History Month,Exhibition,Free,Public Reception
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20270219T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20270219T210000
DTSTAMP:20260803T141543Z
CREATED:20260803T141543Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260803T141543Z
UID:10005862-1803063600-1803070800@smartlink.pgparks.com
SUMMARY:Sharon Hart Sefton: Awen - Public Reception
DESCRIPTION:Awen is deep inspiration that comes to us when we slow down and step away from the noise of daily life to make room to receive it. Working in mixed media\, Sharon Hart Sefton embodies Awen through visual expression in hopes of sparking thoughtfulness and creativity in her viewers.
URL:https://smartlink.pgparks.com/event_list/sharon-hart-sefton-awen-public-reception
CATEGORIES:All Ages,Arts,Exhibition,Free,Public Reception
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20270226
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20270630
DTSTAMP:20260803T141543Z
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SUMMARY:Vibrant Nature: Paintings and Illustrations by Jamie Downs
DESCRIPTION:Jamie Downs’ art career spans more than 50 years\, exploring themes of oneness and transcendence. Her recent series of non-objective works draws on floral archetypes\, local birds\, bees\, and animals\, interpreted through an abstract lens. Influenced by Color Field painting and Abstract Expressionism\, her work blends luminous color and organic movement to create a deeply contemplative experience.
URL:https://smartlink.pgparks.com/event_list/vibrant-nature-paintings-and-illustrations-by-jamie-downs
CATEGORIES:All Ages,Arts,Exhibition,Free
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20270306T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20270306T160000
DTSTAMP:20260803T141544Z
CREATED:20260803T141544Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260803T141544Z
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SUMMARY:From Boxes to Beauty: Transforming the Discarded into Dimensional Portraiture with Sylvia Doughlin - Public Reception
DESCRIPTION:Artist Sylvia Doughlin creates emotionally expressive\, three-dimensional sculptural portraits that capture the individuality and spirit of each imagined subject. Eschewing traditional drawing and painting\, she constructs every face entirely from discarded paper materials\, transforming the overlooked into richly detailed works of art.
URL:https://smartlink.pgparks.com/event_list/from-boxes-to-beauty-transforming-the-discarded-into-dimensional-portraiture-with-sylvia-doughlin-public-reception
CATEGORIES:All Ages,Arts,Exhibition,Free,Public Reception
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20270306T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20270306T160000
DTSTAMP:20260803T141544Z
CREATED:20260803T141544Z
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SUMMARY:A Lasting Vision: Alonzo Davis\, 1942-2025 - Artist & Curator Talk
DESCRIPTION:A Lasting Vision is a career-spanning tribute to the life and legacy of Alonzo Davis\, a foundational figure whose influence resonates deeply across the American art landscape.  \n\n\n\nThis retrospective explores the evolution of Davis’ practice\, from muralism to his iconic mixed-media series. Using bamboo\, paper\, and found objects\, he crafted a visual language that speaks to migration\, resilience\, and the interconnectedness of the human experience. 
URL:https://smartlink.pgparks.com/event_list/a-lasting-vision-alonzo-davis-1942-2025-artist-curator-talk
CATEGORIES:All Ages,Arts,Exhibition,Free
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20270306T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20270306T160000
DTSTAMP:20260803T141545Z
CREATED:20260803T141545Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260803T141545Z
UID:10006244-1804341600-1804348800@smartlink.pgparks.com
SUMMARY:Tim Davis: The Power Rooms - Artist & Curator Talk
DESCRIPTION:The Power Rooms is an ongoing series of paintings that marks a significant evolution in the practice of Tim Davis. Shifting away from his previous focus on figures and portraits\, Davis utilizes the interior architectural space as a platform for surrealistic reimagining. By transforming walls and floors into narrative landscapes\, he creates immersive environments that invite viewers to step directly into the stories being told.  \n\n\n\nThese purposeful narratives confront the pressing issues of inequality\, discrimination\, racism\, and injustice\, intertwining them with history and culture. Davis’ work remains deeply rooted in the human experience\, specifically the Black experience as it relates to truth and identity. For Davis\, creating art for social change is a catalyst for the meaningful dialogue necessary to heal and find solutions to collective problems. Through these evocative spaces\, The Power Rooms examines the strength of a culture and the vital importance of reclaiming one’s history. 
URL:https://smartlink.pgparks.com/event_list/tim-davis-the-power-rooms-artist-curator-talk
CATEGORIES:All Ages,Arts,Exhibition,Free
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20270310
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20270426
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SUMMARY:Rich Isaacman: Cityscapes: City Views Around the World
DESCRIPTION:Through fog\, rain\, shifting light\, and flowing traffic\, Rich Issacman captures cities as living\, breathing environments. His photographs reveal moments of quiet beauty within constant motion—from towering skylines and construction sites to reflective streets and silhouetted architecture—offering viewers a poetic glimpse into urban life around the globe.  
URL:https://smartlink.pgparks.com/event_list/rich-isaacman-cityscapes-city-views-around-the-world
CATEGORIES:All Ages,Arts,Exhibition,Free
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20270317
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20270419
DTSTAMP:20260803T141546Z
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SUMMARY:15th Annual Artists on the Rise: Juried Teen Exhibition
DESCRIPTION:Montpelier Arts Center strives to foster a positive\, creative environment where young and emerging artists realize their full potential. Now in its 15th 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. Beginning in winter 2026\, interested teens may submit work online for consideration at MontpelierArtsCenter.submittable.com.
URL:https://smartlink.pgparks.com/event_list/15th-annual-artists-on-the-rise-juried-teen-exhibition
CATEGORIES:All Ages,Arts,Exhibition,Free
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