Due to inclement weather, M-NCPPC, Department of Parks and Recreation, Prince George’s County, will operate on a delayed schedule on February 23, 2026 opening at 11 a.m.
Emily Springer’s sewn tapestries create a space for reflection and conversation about cultural identity, resilience, and the power of storytelling through art. The pieces depict compositions highlighting the generational bonds between Black women. Through their intricate craftsmanship, they are an ode to the historical practice of quilting and its significance to Black culture.
Celebrate Black History Month with Montpelier Arts Center! Featuring works by Anita Carrington, Jeffrey Felten-Green, Angie O'Neal, Lydia Peters, Chris Malone and Jenathel Shaw, this exhibition showcases the diverse talents of our regional artists.
American Dreaming is a poignant exploration of the complex interplay between pursuing financial freedom and the Black experience in America. This series delves into the nuanced relationship between aspiration and the systemic barriers that persist within our society.
Curated by Asha Elana Casey in honor of Black History Month, Genuine celebrates the depth, resilience, and authenticity of Black artistic expression. Featuring works by Lionel Frazier White III, Khaleelah Harris, Jessica Valoris, and Desmond Beach, this exhibition explores themes of identity, heritage, and truth through a range of materials and perspectives.
In Glimpses of Heaven, Mame Ndiaye invites viewers into a dazzling world of mixed media works that sparkle with vibrancy and imagination. Using glitter as a central medium, Ndiaye creates otherworldly pieces that evoke a sense of transcendence and wonder. Each artwork is a luminous exploration of light, color, and texture, offering fleeting moments of beauty that transport viewers into a dreamlike space. Through Glimpses of Heaven, Ndiaye captures the ephemeral nature of joy and the magic found in the simplest, most radiant elements of life.
Black History Month formally began in 1926 with “Negro History Week,” established by historian Carter G. Woodson, a founder of the Association for the Study of African American Life and History (ASALH). And almost from the beginning, black educators in Prince George’s County were participating in the celebration.
Are you looking for a class to improve exercise frequency, increase strength, and help with goal setting to promote overall health? Join us for the Fit & Strong! program that combines aerobics, stretching, balance, strength, endurance exercises, and health education to promote healthy behavior changes.
Are you looking for a class to improve exercise frequency, increase strength, and help with goal setting to promote overall health? Join us for the Fit & Strong! program that combines aerobics, stretching, balance, strength, endurance exercises, and health education to promote healthy behavior changes.
Qrcky’s artistic endeavors delve into the interplay between the sensibilities of the Black diaspora and the urban landscapes they inhabit. While the artist draws inspiration from esteemed artists such as Kara Walker and Jean-Michel Basquiat, Qrcky also profoundly influences the surrounding world.
Primarily an oil painter, Patricia Phillips Bowden discovered a renewed interest in exploring paper, collage, and mixed media during the pandemic. She finds beauty in the old, the worn, and the rusty, and hopes to capture that elegance in her work. As an artist, she strives to maintain a childlike sense of wonder and curiosity toward this fascinating place we call Earth.
Are you looking for a class to improve exercise frequency, increase strength, and help with goal setting to promote overall health? Join us for the Fit & Strong! program that combines aerobics, stretching, balance, strength, endurance exercises, and health education to promote healthy behavior changes.
The Uhuru Quilters are back with their yearly challenge quilts! Members take on different themes using any quilting style or technique, e.g., traditional, contemporary, improvisational, modern or fiber art.
Are you looking for a class to improve exercise frequency, increase strength, and help with goal setting to promote overall health? Join us for the Fit & Strong! program that combines aerobics, stretching, balance, strength, endurance exercises, and health education to promote healthy behavior changes.
Are you looking for a class to improve exercise frequency, increase strength, and help with goal setting to promote overall health? Join us for the Fit & Strong! program that combines aerobics, stretching, balance, strength, endurance exercises, and health education to promote healthy behavior changes.
Are you looking for a class to improve exercise frequency, increase strength, and help with goal setting to promote overall health? Join us for the Fit & Strong! program that combines aerobics, stretching, balance, strength, endurance exercises, and health education to promote healthy behavior changes.
Are you looking for a class to improve exercise frequency, increase strength, and help with goal setting to promote overall health? Join us for the Fit & Strong! program that combines aerobics, stretching, balance, strength, endurance exercises, and health education to promote healthy behavior changes.
Active service members and veterans of all eras are invited to join this free, monthly small group reading and discussion dinner series centered around books which relate to military experiences or offer a veteran’s perspective. Veterans Book Group is coordinated statewide by Maryland Humanities and presented locally in partnership with Montpelier Arts Center. Discussions are led by Dr. Karen Arnold, former poet-in-residence at the Arts Center and discussion moderator for multiple literature groups in Baltimore. Dinner and reading materials are provided. Call 301-377-7800 for more information and to register. Spaces are limited; registration is required by Jan. 6, 2026.
Are you looking for a class to improve exercise frequency, increase strength, and help with goal setting to promote overall health? Join us for the Fit & Strong! program that combines aerobics, stretching, balance, strength, endurance exercises, and health education to promote healthy behavior changes.
Celebrate the opening of our new exhibition, "The Berliner Helicopter: America’s Forgotten Helicopter," with a reading of "Rosie Revere, Engineer," by Andrea Beaty.
Join us for our annual Plummers’ Kitchen Black History Month program highlighting historic African American food traditions. Our Kitchen Guild volunteers will prepare dishes using recipes once familiar with enslaved communities in Maryland.
Learn practical strategies and tools to take control of your health. This engaging session focuses on lifestyle changes, nutrition tips, and exercise ideas to help reduce the risk of developing diabetes.
Are you looking for a class to improve exercise frequency, increase strength, and help with goal setting to promote overall health? Join us for the Fit & Strong! program that combines aerobics, stretching, balance, strength, endurance exercises, and health education to promote healthy behavior changes.
In recognition of both Black History Month and Heart Health Month, join us for an empowering session focused on taking care of your heart through food and movement.
Are you looking for a class to improve exercise frequency, increase strength, and help with goal setting to promote overall health? Join us for the Fit & Strong! program that combines aerobics, stretching, balance, strength, endurance exercises, and health education to promote healthy behavior changes.
Millennials, join us to craft your own calming, nature-inspired scented candles. Blend soothing aromas like lavender and eucalyptus into custom candles that promote relaxation and stress relief.