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Happy New Year Jenni!


The final weekend of the Holiday Art Show & Sale is upon us, so remember to stop by between 12:00pm and 6:00pm this Saturday and/or Sunday to check it out while you still can!


The Stone Tower Studio's Art Clinic Online is back this Saturday to present a talk with a New Yorker contributing cartoonist. Plus, Glen Echo Photoworks is hosting another edition of Coffee & Critique on Sunday.


Upcoming classes include singing for kids ages 5 to 7, still life painting, and a National Gallery photography field trip! Keep reading for all the details, and have a great week!

NEWS

Photoworks Coffee & Critiques

Art Clinic Online: Dana Maier

Saturday, January 7th at 10:30am

Join the Stone Tower Studio for a free, virtual discussion with artist, cartoonist, author, and New Yorker contributor Dana Maier.

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Coffee & Critique

Saturday, January 7th at 10:00am

Join Glen Echo Photoworks for this free monthly event in which photographers are invited to share and discuss current work with fellow artists. Coffee and snacks provided. Register via Eventbrite.

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Employment Opportunities

Glen Echo Park Partnership is hiring! We're looking to fill the positions of Development Associate and Dance & Events Program Director. Check out the full job descriptions and apply today!

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SOCIAL DANCE

Wednesday, January 4th

International Folk Dance - 8:00pm

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Thursday, January 5th

Blues Dance - 8:15pm

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Friday, January 6th

Contra & Square Dance - 7:30pm

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Sunday, January 8th

Tango & Milonga Dance - 6:30pm

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Full Dance Calendar

EXHIBITIONS

Popcorn Gallery & Stone Tower Gallery >>

Holiday Art Show & Sale

Nov 19, 2022 - Jan 8, 2023 (FINAL WEEK)

Saturdays & Sundays, 12pm - 6pm

Park View Gallery >>

Deborah Schindler: Journeys Through Light and Dark

Jan 14 - Feb 19, 2023 | Mon - Sat, 10am - 6pm

Photoworks Gallery >>

Bruce Falkinburg: Retrospective

November 18, 2022 - January 8, 2023 (FINAL WEEK)

Saturdays & Sundays, 1pm - 4pm

CLASSES

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East Wing Photo Field Trip Workshop

Sun, Jan 15th | 10:00am - 4:00pm

Finally re-opened after major renovation, the East Wing affords amazing photo ops—from the Henry Moore sculpture outside to the Big Blue Rooster on the roof. Handheld photography permitted virtually everywhere, West Wing, too—and Sunday morning parking is plentiful.

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Still Life Painting

Mon, Jan 16th - Mar 13th | 4:00pm - 6:30pm

Learn how to set up and paint interesting still lifes. More than just inanimate subjects, still lifes can tell stories and reveal intimate details about the artist. All skill levels welcome.

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Let's Sing! (Ages 5 - 7)

Tue, Jan 17th - Apr 25th | 5:15pm - 6:00pm

Become a singing star! Learn songs from popular films and other genres while learning to breathe, care for the young voice, and reinforce the elements of music. Performance for parents and friends at last class.

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THEATER & MORE

the Puppet Co. presents

Peter and the Wolf

Opening January 19th

Join us for this Puppet Co. Legacy favorite, with a new spin! This English and Russian bilingual production will incorporate the classic music in this two-person small marionette romp.

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Tiny Tots

Designed for children 2 to 4 years old, Tiny Tots offers a viewing atmosphere especially suited for young theatre patrons. All Tiny Tots shows feature: 30 min. runtime, no dark room, no loud noises, and open theatre doors.

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Glen Echo Park Aquarium

Open 9am - 5pm daily by appointment ONLY. Call or text 570-334-8713 or email [email protected] to schedule a visit. Tickets are $8 per person for all visitors ages 2 & up.

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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.