Exhibitions
René Trevino: Gran FurySeptember 8–October 26, 2019Public Reception: Friday, September 13, 7-9 pm Artist Talk: Saturday, October 5, 2 pm Mexican-American artist, Renè Treviño, is a Baltimore based painter whose work is precise and graphic. Treviño explores themes of history and identity as he is often compelled to create thoughtful and beautiful work that confronts societal assumptions and gives new insight into human experience. His artwork creates a platform where he can reweave lessons he has learned from the past and reveal his personal quest for heroism and bravery to define his place in the world. This exhibit showcases paintings that mix pop culture references like Oreo cookies and the Gran Fury logo with star charts and Mayan walls. |
Prince George's County Juried Exhibition: Reflections of SelfNovember 2–December 31, 2019Public Reception: Saturday, November 9, 3-5 pm Throughout time, artists have been skilled practitioners of self-reflection and introspection by constantly developing and analyzing a growing awareness of their self. This year’s county-juried exhibition highlights the variety of artistic thought processes and ideas that artists use to create solutions to their own struggles with self-reflection. |
Chronicles of the African American Journey through Fiber ArtsJanuary 11–March 1, 2020Public Reception: Saturday, February 8, 2020, 3-5 pm Celebrate Black History Month by witnessing the stories and experiences of African American lives. This exhibition culminates from a national call for fiber arts that include quilts, felt, sewing, and beading. | |
51st Annual Laurel Art Guild Juried ExhibitionMarch 7–29, 2020Public Reception: Sunday, March 8, 2020, 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 and older who live in the Washington metropolitan area and surrounding states. The exhibit includes paintings, drawings, photographs, sculptures, collages, and more. This year will be the 51st-anniversary exhibit. Cash prizes will be awarded for first, second, and third places and three merit awards. Get involved in your local arts activities and enjoy the support and camaraderie of your fellow artists. Find more information at www.laurelartguild.org. | |
Guest Curator: Tim DavisApril 4–May 24, 2020Public Reception: Sunday, April 5, 2020, 2–4 pm Curator Talk: Saturday, May 2, 2020, 2 pm Presenting exhibitions of artists at various stages of their career is one of Montpelier Arts Center’s core commitments. We are excited to invite an outside curator to help further this mission. We are thrilled to have Tim Davis, who is the founder and owner of International Visions Gallery and consultants, to curate this exhibition. Come celebrate and view various artists' work that has been handpicked by Davis. | |
39th Annual Invitational Sculpture ExhibitionJune 5–August 2, 2020Public Reception: Friday, June 5, 2020, 7-9 pm Artist Talk/Luncheon: Friday, June 12, 2020, 12 pm The 39th annual Montpelier Invitational Sculpture Exhibition will take place in the Main Gallery at Montpelier Arts Center. Artists from the region will exhibit contemporary sculpture. To register for the Artist Talk/Luncheon, please call 301-377-7800 by Friday, June 5, 2020. |