Spring is in full bloom with award-winning performers, ground-breaking lectures, and specialized workshops to lure you out of winter's repose...


Join Michele Minnick at SAARC for the next inspiring talk in the Arts and Activism series. Do you enjoy dazzling visuals? Visit Brentwood Arts Exchange for the Sonic Frontiers Mini Festival featuring live music and projection art! Also, mark the calendar for award-winning pianist Jiin Kim who will be performing at Montpelier Arts Center. Finally, check out Brentwood Arts Exchange for unique upcoming workshops such as candle making and Kente cloth weaving. Read more below.


Visit Arts PG Parks for the full roster of events.
 

Upcoming Events
 

Michele Minnick

Thurs., Apr. 20, 6:30 pm

Virtual


Interdisciplinary Theatre and Performance artist Michele Minnick gives an inspiring talk about her work at the intersections of artmaking, climate change, social justice and healing. She draws upon her work as a writer, director, creator, and college professor to inspire her students and audiences around the globe to address our world’s greatest challenges. 


Register (FREE)
 

Sonic Frontiers Mini Festival

Sat., Apr. 22, 5 pm

Brentwood Arts Exchange


Enjoy LIVE electronic music and projection art with intriguing soundscapes and dazzling visual in this community focused experience. Members of The DC Modular Collective will host this mini-festival presenting featured headliners while inviting drop-in performances. 


Tickets ($10/person)

Jiin Kim

Sat., Apr. 29, 1 pm 

Montpelier Arts Center


Award-winning Korean pianist Jiin Kim has performed nationally and internationally at places such as Carnegie Hall, Muirderslot in Holland, Musikhochschule Trossingen in Germany, and Flugel Hall in Korea. You're not going to want to miss this. 


More Info (FREE)
 

Workshops
 

Essential Oils and Candle Making 

Thurs., Apr. 13, 6 pm-9 pm

Brentwood Arts Exchange


Learn how to scent and pour your very own candles! Try various techniques and processes for mixing scents to spark your personal aromatherapy journey. 


Register ($35/person)

Weaving Inspired by

Kente Cloth Patterns 

Sat., Apr. 22, Noon-3 pm

Brentwood Arts Exchange


Are you inspired by Kente cloth patterns? Discover the history of Kente cloth then learn how to use a tabletop loom to create a small-scale weaving. 


Register ($35/person)

Waterfront Art Festival 2023


Calling all local artists: Apply now to showcase and sell your work at the popular Waterfront Art Festival, happening Saturday, May 20th, 12-5 pm at Bladensburg Waterfront Park!


Application deadline: May 5, 2023

Email [email protected] for an application and more information.
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Arts PG Parks is still looking to expand the team -  apply today! Opportunities include:


  • Technical Director
  • Administrative Supervisor
  • Arts on a Roll Teaching Artists
  • Performing Arts Assistant


Visit the opportunities page for additional information and openings.
 
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Arts programs of the Department of Parks and Recreation are supported in part by the Maryland State Arts Council (msac.org).
 

The Department of Parks and Recreation encourages and supports the participation of individuals with disabilities. Register a minimum of two weeks in advance of the program start date to request and receive a disability accommodation. Call 301-446-3232. 
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