New Children's Classes, Live from the Spanish Ballroom, Online Art Market & More

Greetings!

We have lots going on for the whole family this fall! If you have kids at home, add some artistic fun with our new children's classes starting this week. Have your little ones enjoy music and movement or your elementary schooler learn how math and art coincide.

Our new virtual music series, Live from the Spanish Ballroom, continues this Friday with the Craig Gildner Trio performing on Facebook Live. Join us to listen or dance to some swingin' tunes.

You'll find all the details and links for these activities and more below.

Enjoy!

Online Art Market

Presented by Glen Echo Park Partnership Galleries, this online market features work by resident artists and other local artists, and it includes pieces in a wide range of artistic media:

• Jewelry

• Kilnformed Glass

• Ceramics

• Painting

• Photography

• Silver

• Sculpture

We are excited to present a new and accessible way to support the artists and artwork you love!

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This Week!

Join us for a new music series that you can enjoy from your home. Coming to you on Facebook every Friday night at 7:30pm from September 18 to October 23. New bands in different music genres each week.

More Information

This week features swing music from the Craig Gildner Gildner Trio.

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Online and In Person Classes for Children, Teens & Adults

Our Fall Classes catalog is online now and registration is open! Both the catalog and the registration process are online only for Fall 2020 due to Covid-19.

Many classes are still available online via Zoom — and some will be held in person at the Park.

Visit our Classes page to browse the new digital catalog and for more information about online registration.

Learn More & Register for Classes

New Children's Classes!

Musical Imagination Station (Ages 3-6 years)

An online class designed as a shared experience for children ages three to six and a parent or caregiver.

Sat 12-12:40pm, September 26 - October 17

Mixed Media Madness (Ages 13-18)

After school class will include a box of materials!

Deepen your understanding and appreciation for art history while adding breadth to your portfolio!

Mon, Wed 4:30-5:30pm, September 28 - October 21

Abstract Mathematical Art Box! (Ages 8-12)

After school class will include a box of materials!

Enhance your understanding and appreciation for art and math!

Mon, Wed, Fri 3:30-4:30pm, September 28 - October 16

New Adult Classes

DANCE CLASSES

Couples Only Waltz & FoxTrot - Taking place in the Spanish Ballroom at Glen Echo Park!

https://www.ssreg.com/glenechopark/classes/classes.asp?courseid=39314&catid=4447

Tues 7:30-9pm, October 6 - October 27

WASHINGTON CONSERVATORY

OF MUSIC

40 Cello Etudes in First Position- Online NEW

https://www.ssreg.com/glenechopark/classes/classes.asp?courseid=39286&catid=4402

Thurs 8-9pm, October 8 - December 17

PHOTOWORKS CLASSES

Skills: Advanced Master Darkroom Printing- Taking place at the Park- Photoworks Studio

https://www.ssreg.com/glenechopark/classes/classes.asp?courseid=26443&catid=4403

Tues 7-10:30pm, September 29 - November 24

Skills: Introduction to Lightroom- Online

https://www.ssreg.com/glenechopark/classes/classes.asp?courseid=35026&catid=4403

Tues 7-9:30pm, September 29 - November 3

YELLOW BARN CLASSES

Dog Watercolor Mixed Media Workshop

https://www.ssreg.com/glenechopark/classes/classes.asp?courseid=39250&catid=5269

Sat 10am-2pm, September 26

Acoustic Guitar for Beginners

https://www.ssreg.com/glenechopark/classes/classes.asp?courseid=25059&catid=4402

Thurs 7-8pm, September 24 - November 12

Intermediate Acoustic Guitar

https://www.ssreg.com/glenechopark/classes/classes.asp?courseid=25060&catid=4402

Thurs 8-9pm, September 24 - November 12

[ Social distancing and other Covid-related requirements are in effect in the galleries until further notice. ]

In the Galleries

The Glen Echo Park Partnership Galleries have reopened to the public with three new exhibitions showing from September 4 - October 4, 2020.

Popcorn Gallery - Glass Visions and Voices 2020: Art Glass Center at Glen Echo

Stone Tower Gallery - They See Us: Isabel Manalo

Park View Gallery - Commemorating 50 Years of Glen Echo Park as Part of the National Park System

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Balance by Mona Avalos

100 Days of Solitude

September 12 - 18

In this online exhibition by Photoworks, artists explore themes of isolation, family, and the fluidity of time.

View Exhibition

ONLINE Exhibitions & Galleries

Enjoy all the exhibitions in our Glen Echo Park Online Gallery Experience.

View Online Exhibitions

New Way to Support the Park!

Text "gepgive" to 202.858.1233 to donate. We need your help now more than ever!

Thank you!

VIRTUAL Social Dance

Our wonderful dance presenting partners continue to offer online events!

Virtual Contra Dance

Friday, September 25 at 8:30pm

Steam performing with Jacqui Grennan calling.

Join Through Zoom

Virtual Milonga

Sunday, September 27 at 7:30pm

Check Tango Brilliante's Facebook page for zoom code and information.

Join Through Zoom

Call for Artists for Halloween Puppet Slam

The Puppet Co. invites all types of puppetry artists, from shadow and marionette to object, to submit a puppet slam piece related to celebrations of autumn festivals, seasonal change, and the supernatural! The Halloween Puppet slam is geared towards teen and adult audiences and will stream virtually on October 30-31.

For more information or to submit your piece for consideration, contact [email protected]

What can PARK PLACES be for you?

Glen Echo Park Partnership for Arts and Culture is excited to present a new concept – Park Places!

A quiet space for individuals to telework
A spot for coworkers to meet in-person in a physically distant and safe manner
An alternative location for students to engage in remote learning

Learn More

Visit our Stay Connected page each week to see everything that's going virtual.

Stay Connected

#StayConnectedGEP

Share your art projects, photos, and thoughts with us using #StayConnectedGEP or email [email protected]

The Glen Echo Park Partnership for Arts and Culture is supported in part by the Maryland State Arts Council (msac.org) and also by funding from the Montgomery County government and the Arts and Humanities Council of Montgomery County (creativemoco.com). All programs are produced in cooperation with the National Park Service and Montgomery County, Maryland.