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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://police.pgparks.com/event_list/tim-davis-the-power-rooms
CATEGORIES:All Ages,Arts,Exhibition,Free
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20270130T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20270130T160000
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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://police.pgparks.com/event_list/uhuru-quilters-guild-threads-of-uhuru-public-reception
CATEGORIES:All Ages,Arts,Black History Month,Exhibition,Free,Public Reception
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20270130T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20270130T200000
DTSTAMP:20260810T210320Z
CREATED:20260803T141539Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260810T210320Z
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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://police.pgparks.com/event_list/tim-davis-the-power-rooms-opening-reception
CATEGORIES:All Ages,Arts,Exhibition,Free,Public Reception
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20270130T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20270130T200000
DTSTAMP:20260803T141539Z
CREATED:20260803T141539Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260803T141539Z
UID:10006196-1801328400-1801339200@police.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://police.pgparks.com/event_list/a-lasting-vision-alonzo-davis-1942-2025-opening-reception
CATEGORIES:All Ages,Arts,Exhibition,Free,Public Reception
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20270203
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20270506
DTSTAMP:20260810T211014Z
CREATED:20260803T141539Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260810T211014Z
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SUMMARY:When It Rains\, Flowers Grow by Britnee 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://police.pgparks.com/event_list/when-it-rains-flowers-grow-by-brittnee-scott
CATEGORIES:All Ages,Arts,Exhibition,Free
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20270213
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20270315
DTSTAMP:20260803T141542Z
CREATED:20260803T141542Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260803T141542Z
UID:10005861-1802476800-1805068799@police.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://police.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
DTSTAMP:20260803T141542Z
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LAST-MODIFIED:20260803T141542Z
UID:10005833-1803063600-1803070800@police.pgparks.com
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://police.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:20260803T141542Z
CREATED:20260803T141542Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260803T141542Z
UID:10005846-1803063600-1803070800@police.pgparks.com
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://police.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:20260803T141543Z
CREATED:20260803T141543Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260803T141543Z
UID:10005862-1803063600-1803070800@police.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://police.pgparks.com/event_list/sharon-hart-sefton-awen-public-reception
CATEGORIES:All Ages,Arts,Exhibition,Free,Public Reception
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20270226
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20270630
DTSTAMP:20260803T141543Z
CREATED:20260803T141543Z
LAST-MODIFIED: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://police.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
UID:10006115-1804341600-1804348800@police.pgparks.com
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://police.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
LAST-MODIFIED:20260803T141544Z
UID:10006197-1804341600-1804348800@police.pgparks.com
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://police.pgparks.com/event_list/a-lasting-vision-alonzo-davis-1942-2025-artist-curator-talk
CATEGORIES:All Ages,Arts,Exhibition,Free
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://police.pgparks.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/BAE-Alonza-Davis-2-2026-600x400-1.jpg
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20270306T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20270306T160000
DTSTAMP:20260810T210438Z
CREATED:20260803T141545Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260810T210438Z
UID:10006244-1804341600-1804348800@police.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://police.pgparks.com/event_list/tim-davis-the-power-rooms-artist-curator-talk
CATEGORIES:All Ages,Arts,Exhibition,Free
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20270310
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20270426
DTSTAMP:20260804T171131Z
CREATED:20260803T141545Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260804T171131Z
UID:10005847-1804636800-1808697599@police.pgparks.com
SUMMARY:Rich Isaacman: Cityscapes: City Views Around the World
DESCRIPTION:Through fog\, rain\, shifting light\, and flowing traffic\, Rich Isaacman 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://police.pgparks.com/event_list/rich-isaacman-cityscapes-city-views-around-the-world
CATEGORIES:All Ages,Arts,Exhibition,Free
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20270317
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20270419
DTSTAMP:20260803T141546Z
CREATED:20260803T141546Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260803T141546Z
UID:10005834-1805241600-1808092799@police.pgparks.com
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://police.pgparks.com/event_list/15th-annual-artists-on-the-rise-juried-teen-exhibition
CATEGORIES:All Ages,Arts,Exhibition,Free
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20270320
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20270419
DTSTAMP:20260803T141547Z
CREATED:20260803T141547Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260803T141547Z
UID:10005863-1805500800-1808092799@police.pgparks.com
SUMMARY:Elisa Mayes: Service & Sanctuary - Between Use and Meaning
DESCRIPTION:Between Use and Meaning brings together ceramic and textile works that explore the shifting role of handmade objects. Familiar forms\, vessels\, and stitched coverings rooted in traditions of care and daily use appear alongside sculptural works that move beyond function. Through clay and cloth\, these works reflect on protection\, memory\, and quiet defiance. Objects shaped in service that hold space\, endure\, and gently resist the structures meant to contain them. 
URL:https://police.pgparks.com/event_list/elisa-mayes-service-sanctuary-between-use-and-meaning
CATEGORIES:All Ages,Arts,Exhibition,Free
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20270320T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20270320T150000
DTSTAMP:20260812T210807Z
CREATED:20260803T141547Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260812T210807Z
UID:10005835-1805547600-1805554800@police.pgparks.com
SUMMARY:15th Annual Artists on the Rise: Juried Teen Exhibition - Public Reception & Awards
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://police.pgparks.com/event_list/15th-annual-artists-on-the-rise-juried-teen-exhibition-public-reception-awards
CATEGORIES:All Ages,Arts,Exhibition,Free,Public Reception
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20270329
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20270516
DTSTAMP:20260803T141548Z
CREATED:20260803T141548Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260803T141548Z
UID:10006043-1806278400-1810425599@police.pgparks.com
SUMMARY:Brilliant Brushes: Where Light Falls 
DESCRIPTION:Where Light Falls features Brilliant Brushes\, a collective of six local watercolor artists who regularly paint together and gather monthly to reflect on shared challenges and creative growth. United by a fascination with the effects of light\, the group embraces watercolor for its unique luminosity and transparency\, making it an ideal medium for capturing light in its many forms. In this exhibition\, the artists explore how light moves through a landscape\, highlights individual subjects\, reflects and filters through space\, and casts delicate shadows—revealing shape\, defining form\, and transforming color through their individual interpretations. 
URL:https://police.pgparks.com/event_list/brilliant-brushes-where-light-falls
CATEGORIES:All Ages,Arts,Exhibition,Free
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20270329
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20270516
DTSTAMP:20260811T204251Z
CREATED:20260803T141548Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260811T204251Z
UID:10006053-1806278400-1810425599@police.pgparks.com
SUMMARY:Hu Zeqian: New Century Garden 
DESCRIPTION:New Century Garden presents the work of Chinese artist Hu Zeqian\, who now lives and works in Washington\, D.C. For Hu\, painting is not merely technical but deeply personal\, reflecting the complexity of human experience. His use of vivid color\, often associated with joy and prosperity\, carries layered meaning\, evoking both beauty and unease\, much like the warning signals found in nature. Through balancing visual allure with conceptual depth\, Hu’s paintings reveal that beneath beauty also lies complexity. 
URL:https://police.pgparks.com/event_list/hu-zeqian-new-century-garden
CATEGORIES:All Ages,Arts,Exhibition,Free
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://police.pgparks.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/HHAC-Hu-Zeqian-2026-600x400-1.jpg
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20270401
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20270626
DTSTAMP:20260803T205750Z
CREATED:20260803T141548Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260803T205750Z
UID:10006309-1806537600-1813967999@police.pgparks.com
SUMMARY:Through These Doors: 80 Years of Art & Community
DESCRIPTION:The Publick Playhouse invites you to step into the rich history of this beloved cultural landmark to celebrate its 80th birthday. This exhibit showcases eight decades of unforgettable moments\, honoring the artists\, audiences\, and stories that have brought these walls to life and continue to shape its legacy.  This exhibit will be on display at the Publick Playhouse from Apr. 1-Jun. 15\, 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://police.pgparks.com/event_list/through-these-doors-80-years-of-art-community
CATEGORIES:All Ages,Arts,Exhibition,Free
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20270403T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20270403T160000
DTSTAMP:20260803T141549Z
CREATED:20260803T141549Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260803T141549Z
UID:10006044-1806760800-1806768000@police.pgparks.com
SUMMARY:Brilliant Brushes: Where Light Falls - Public Reception
DESCRIPTION:Where Light Falls features Brilliant Brushes\, a collective of six local watercolor artists who regularly paint together and gather monthly to reflect on shared challenges and creative growth. United by a fascination with the effects of light\, the group embraces watercolor for its unique luminosity and transparency\, making it an ideal medium for capturing light in its many forms. In this exhibition\, the artists explore how light moves through a landscape\, highlights individual subjects\, reflects and filters through space\, and casts delicate shadows—revealing shape\, defining form\, and transforming color through their individual interpretations. 
URL:https://police.pgparks.com/event_list/brilliant-brushes-where-light-falls-public-reception
CATEGORIES:All Ages,Arts,Exhibition,Free,Public Reception
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://police.pgparks.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/HHAC-Brilliant-Brushes-2026-600x400-1.jpg
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20270403T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20270403T160000
DTSTAMP:20260803T141549Z
CREATED:20260803T141549Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260803T141549Z
UID:10006054-1806760800-1806768000@police.pgparks.com
SUMMARY:Hu Zeqian: New Century Garden - Public Reception
DESCRIPTION:New Century Garden presents the work of Chinese artist Hu Zeqian\, who now lives and works in Washington\, D.C. For Hu\, painting is not merely technical but deeply personal\, reflecting the complexity of human experience. His use of vivid color\, often associated with joy and prosperity\, carries layered meaning\, evoking both beauty and unease\, much like the warning signals found in nature. Through balancing visual allure with conceptual depth\, Hu’s paintings reveal that beneath beauty also lies complexity. 
URL:https://police.pgparks.com/event_list/hu-zeqian-new-century-garden-public-reception
CATEGORIES:All Ages,Arts,Exhibition,Free,Public Reception
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20270405
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20270530
DTSTAMP:20260804T145830Z
CREATED:20260803T141550Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260804T145830Z
UID:10006245-1806883200-1811635199@police.pgparks.com
SUMMARY:Across the Threshold: Celebrating 25 Years of the Open Studio Tours
DESCRIPTION:Across the Threshold celebrates a quarter-century of the region’s most intimate and enduring artistic tradition. Long before the official designation of our creative corridor\, the Open Studios tour began as a grassroots effort by local pioneers to invite the public behind the scenes of the creative process. This milestone exhibition honors the 25-year history of those early artists who opened their doors\, shared their crafts\, and laid the foundation for what would eventually become the Gateway Arts District.  \n\n\n\nFeaturing a curated selection of works from across the studios\, the exhibition reflects the grit and collaborative spirit that have defined our neighborhood for decades. From the original artists who first welcomed the community into their workspaces to the new generation currently expanding our boundaries\, this showcase tells the story of a creative community built from the ground up. Join us as we celebrate 25 years of artistic transparency\, mentorship\, and the enduring legacy of the makers who call this region home. 
URL:https://police.pgparks.com/event_list/across-the-threshold-celebrating-25-years-of-the-open-studio-tours
CATEGORIES:All Ages,Arts,Exhibition,Free
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20270405
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20270530
DTSTAMP:20260803T141550Z
CREATED:20260803T141550Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260803T141550Z
UID:10006198-1806883200-1811635199@police.pgparks.com
SUMMARY:...If Not But You: BUCK!
DESCRIPTION:In the high-energy solo exhibition …If Not But You\, the artist BUCK! presents a vibrant exploration of identity\, legacy\, and the bold aesthetic of the next generation. A rising force in the DMV arts scene\, BUCK! uses distinct visual language to challenge traditional narratives and celebrate the unapologetic spirit of contemporary culture. 
URL:https://police.pgparks.com/event_list/if-not-but-you-buck
CATEGORIES:All Ages,Arts,Exhibition,Free
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20270405T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20270529T200000
DTSTAMP:20260803T141551Z
CREATED:20260803T141551Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260803T141551Z
UID:10006201-1806915600-1811620800@police.pgparks.com
SUMMARY:Party People: Holly Bass
DESCRIPTION:In the immersive solo exhibition Party People\, multidisciplinary artist Holly Bass presents a powerful series of photographs and videos documenting the soul of the dance floor. Centering on the vibrant nightlife cultures of Washington\, D.C.\, and Detroit\, this body of work serves as both a celebration and a deep sociological study of the communities that thrive after dark. 
URL:https://police.pgparks.com/event_list/party-people-holly-bass
CATEGORIES:All Ages,Arts,Exhibition,Free
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20270405T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20270529T200000
DTSTAMP:20260803T141551Z
CREATED:20260803T141551Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260803T141551Z
UID:10006202-1806915600-1811620800@police.pgparks.com
SUMMARY:Party People: Holly Bass - Artist & Curator Talk
DESCRIPTION:In the immersive solo exhibition Party People\, multidisciplinary artist Holly Bass presents a powerful series of photographs and videos documenting the soul of the dance floor. Centering on the vibrant nightlife cultures of Washington\, D.C.\, and Detroit\, this body of work serves as both a celebration and a deep sociological study of the communities that thrive after dark.
URL:https://police.pgparks.com/event_list/party-people-holly-bass-artist-curator-talk
CATEGORIES:All Ages,Arts,Exhibition,Free
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20270410T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20270410T160000
DTSTAMP:20260804T170912Z
CREATED:20260803T141552Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260804T170912Z
UID:10005848-1807365600-1807372800@police.pgparks.com
SUMMARY:Rich Isaacman: Cityscapes: City Views Around the World - Public Reception
DESCRIPTION:Through fog\, rain\, shifting light\, and flowing traffic\, Rich Isaacman 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://police.pgparks.com/event_list/rich-isaacman-cityscapes-city-views-around-the-world-public-reception
CATEGORIES:All Ages,Arts,Exhibition,Free,Public Reception
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20270410T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20270410T160000
DTSTAMP:20260812T204417Z
CREATED:20260803T141552Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260812T204417Z
UID:10005864-1807365600-1807372800@police.pgparks.com
SUMMARY:Elisa Mayes: Service & Sanctuary - Between Use and Meaning - Public Reception
DESCRIPTION:Between Use and Meaning brings together ceramic and textile works that explore the shifting role of handmade objects. Familiar forms\, vessels\, and stitched coverings rooted in traditions of care and daily use appear alongside sculptural works that move beyond function. Through clay and cloth\, these works reflect on protection\, memory\, and quiet defiance. Objects shaped in service that hold space\, endure\, and gently resist the structures meant to contain them.
URL:https://police.pgparks.com/event_list/elisa-mayes-service-sanctuary-between-use-and-meaning-public-reception
CATEGORIES:All Ages,Arts,Exhibition,Free,Public Reception
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20270410T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20270410T200000
DTSTAMP:20260803T141552Z
CREATED:20260803T141552Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260803T141552Z
UID:10006200-1807376400-1807387200@police.pgparks.com
SUMMARY:...If Not But You: BUCK! - Opening Reception
DESCRIPTION:In the high-energy solo exhibition …If Not But You\, the artist BUCK! presents a vibrant exploration of identity\, legacy\, and the bold aesthetic of the next generation. A rising force in the DMV arts scene\, BUCK! uses distinct visual language to challenge traditional narratives and celebrate the unapologetic spirit of contemporary culture. 
URL:https://police.pgparks.com/event_list/if-not-but-you-buck-opening-reception
CATEGORIES:All Ages,Arts,Exhibition,Free,Public Reception
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20270410T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20270410T200000
DTSTAMP:20260812T205726Z
CREATED:20260803T141552Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260812T205726Z
UID:10006247-1807376400-1807387200@police.pgparks.com
SUMMARY:Across the Threshold: Celebrating 25 Years of the Open Studio Tours - Opening Reception
DESCRIPTION:Across the Threshold celebrates a quarter-century of the region’s most intimate and enduring artistic tradition. Long before the official designation of our creative corridor\, the Open Studios tour began as a grassroots effort by local pioneers to invite the public behind the scenes of the creative process. This milestone exhibition honors the 25-year history of those early artists who opened their doors\, shared their crafts\, and laid the foundation for what would eventually become the Gateway Arts District.  \n\n\n\nFeaturing a curated selection of works from across the studios\, the exhibition reflects the grit and collaborative spirit that have defined our neighborhood for decades. From the original artists who first welcomed the community into their workspaces to the new generation currently expanding our boundaries\, this showcase tells the story of a creative community built from the ground up. Join us as we celebrate 25 years of artistic transparency\, mentorship\, and the enduring legacy of the makers who call this region home. 
URL:https://police.pgparks.com/event_list/across-the-threshold-celebrating-25-years-of-the-open-studio-tours-opening-reception
CATEGORIES:All Ages,Arts,Exhibition,Free,Public Reception
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