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SUMMARY:Vibrant Nature: Paintings and Illustrations by Jamie Downs - Public Reception
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://outdoors.pgparks.com/event_list/vibrant-nature-paintings-and-illustrations-by-jamie-downs-public-reception
CATEGORIES:All Ages,Arts,Exhibition,Free,Public Reception
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SUMMARY:When it Rains\, Flowers Grow by Brittnee Scott - Public Reception
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://outdoors.pgparks.com/event_list/when-it-rains-flowers-grow-by-brittnee-scott-public-reception
CATEGORIES:All Ages,Arts,Exhibition,Free,Public Reception
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SUMMARY:Bao Yen Nguyen - Public Reception
DESCRIPTION:Working in mixed media on canvas\, Bao Yen Nguyen reflects on the beauty of being Vietnamese‑American through a deeply personal and cultural lens. Drawing from personal memory\, photographic transfer\, and cultural inheritance\, her work examines how identity is shaped across generations\, geography\, and memory. Existing between two worlds\, Nguyen navigates the quiet tensions and harmonies of heritage and assimilation\, drawing attention to the nuances that define lived experience.
URL:https://outdoors.pgparks.com/event_list/bao-yen-nguyen-public-reception
CATEGORIES:All Ages,Arts,Exhibition,Free,Public Reception
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20270502T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20270502T150000
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SUMMARY:The 58th Annual Laurel Art Guild Juried Exhibition - Public Reception & Awards
DESCRIPTION:This annual exhibition\, organized by the Laurel Art Guild\, is juried by a regional professional and shows works by artists ages 18 and older in the Washington\, D.C.\, area. The exhibit includes paintings\, drawings\, photographs\, wall-hung sculptures\, collages\, and more. Cash prizes are awarded for first\, second\, and third place\, along with three merit awards. Get involved and enjoy the support and camaraderie of your fellow local artists. More information is available at laurelartguild.org.
URL:https://outdoors.pgparks.com/event_list/the-58th-annual-laurel-art-guild-juried-exhibition-public-reception-awards
CATEGORIES:All Ages,Arts,Exhibition,Free,Public Reception
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20270611T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20270611T210000
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SUMMARY:The 46th Annual Invitational Sculpture Exhibition - Public Reception
DESCRIPTION:For 46 years\, the Montpelier Arts Center has been proud to showcase the work of sculptors from throughout the region. The 46th annual Invitational Sculpture Exhibition will take place in the Main Gallery. To register for the Artist Talk/Luncheon\, please email MontpelierArts@pgparks.com or call 301-377-7800 by Mon.\, Jun. 7\, 2027.
URL:https://outdoors.pgparks.com/event_list/the-46th-annual-invitational-sculpture-exhibition-public-reception
CATEGORIES:All Ages,Arts,Exhibition,Free,Public Reception
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20270611T190000
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SUMMARY:Adrienne Vodraska: Company of Plants - Public Reception
DESCRIPTION:This exhibition of acrylic paintings reflects Adrienne Vodraska’s deep respect for the abundance\, resilience\, and quiet beauty of plant life. Working primarily from direct observation\, she spends countless hours in meadows\, prairies\, gardens\, and woodland edges\, often during moments of seasonal transition. Rather than focusing on individual plants or flowers\, she focuses on entire ecosystems. The intentional absence of human presence allows the natural world to emerge as the central subject and protagonist.
URL:https://outdoors.pgparks.com/event_list/adrienne-vodraska-company-of-plants-public-reception
CATEGORIES:All Ages,Arts,Exhibition,Free,Public Reception
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SUMMARY:Julie Polt: Favorite Things - Public Reception
DESCRIPTION:In Favorite Things\, Julie Polt approaches art as a space for exploration\, play\, and therapy. Working primarily in printmaking and mixed media\, Polt builds layered compositions through meditative mark-making and occasional text elements that trace emotional response to her inner and outer worlds. Embracing experimentation with new inks\, eco-friendly materials\, and varied processes\, the work invites viewers into a quietly expressive\, intuitive experience.
URL:https://outdoors.pgparks.com/event_list/julie-polt-favorite-things-public-reception
CATEGORIES:All Ages,Arts,Exhibition,Free,Public Reception
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20270612T140000
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SUMMARY:George Lorio: Concerns - Public Reception
DESCRIPTION:Concerns presents George Lorio’s sculptures\, which use social engagement to spark dialogue around ecological loss\, particularly deforestation and climate decline. While the works may initially suggest a trompe l’œil quality\, their intent is not illusion but to draw viewers into deeper reflection. Through abstracted interpretations of trees\, stumps\, and logs\, Lorio explores cycles of growth\, decay\, and renewal observed in nature. Installed as interconnected forms\, these sculptural works highlight the essential role of trees in sustaining environmental balance: capturing carbon\, producing oxygen\, and mitigating climate impact. All the while\, they are underscoring the important consequences of their loss. His works are an antidote to the contemporary land development that focuses more for denuding the landscape of trees in favor of barren parking lots and massive concrete and glass structures. 
URL:https://outdoors.pgparks.com/event_list/george-lorio-concerns-public-reception
CATEGORIES:All Ages,Arts,Exhibition,Free,Public Reception
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SUMMARY:Ronna Traylor: Dragonfly Wings: The Beauty of Fractured Planes - Public Reception
DESCRIPTION:Dragonfly Wings: The Beauty of Fractured Planes presents the work of Alexandria-based artist Ronna Traylor\, a watercolor and mixed media artist who draws inspiration from fleeting moments of light\, reflection\, and structure found in everyday life. Transforming these observations into layered visual studies\, Traylor’s recent series focuses on the delicate yet resilient form of dragonfly wings. Wings are rendered in watercolor with accents of gouache and gel pen. Inspired by both macrophotography and imagination\, the works explore themes of fragility and strength through fractured\, luminous planes\, capturing the transformation of a passing image into a lasting work of art. 
URL:https://outdoors.pgparks.com/event_list/ronna-traylor-dragonfly-wings-the-beauty-of-fractured-planes-public-reception
CATEGORIES:All Ages,Arts,Exhibition,Free,Public Reception
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20270619T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20270619T200000
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SUMMARY:Party People: Holly Bass - Opening Reception
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://outdoors.pgparks.com/event_list/party-people-holly-bass-opening-reception
CATEGORIES:All Ages,Arts,Exhibition,Free,Public Reception
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DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20270619T200000
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SUMMARY:Local Color: Natural Dye and Textile Art in Hyattsville\, MD - Opening Reception
DESCRIPTION:Local Color: Natural Dye and Textile Art in Hyattsville\, MD highlights the collaborative work of Bonnie Magness-Gardiner\, Cynthia Gossage\, and Margaret Molinari. Working together over multiple summers in a backyard studio\, the artists explore natural dyes sourced from local gardens and beyond\, including mullein\, marigold\, black-eyed susan\, walnut\, indigo\, madder\, and cutch. Using a range of resist\, printing\, and overprinting techniques\, they create patterned textile art for functional and decorative use. Each piece reflects an individual artistic voice shaped by both the materials and the collaborative studio process.
URL:https://outdoors.pgparks.com/event_list/local-color-natural-dye-and-textile-art-in-hyattsville-md-opening-reception
CATEGORIES:All Ages,Arts,Exhibition,Free,Public Reception
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20270717T140000
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SUMMARY:Visiting Resident Artist Exhibition - Public Reception
DESCRIPTION:This exhibition showcases work by Montpelier Arts Center’s visiting resident artist\, who has been busy all year creating one-of-a-kind pieces. The Arts Center’s one-year artist residency is a juried competition\, allowing artists to join the resident artist community and conclude their residency with an exhibition.
URL:https://outdoors.pgparks.com/event_list/visiting-resident-artist-exhibition-public-reception-2
CATEGORIES:All Ages,Arts,Exhibition,Free,Public Reception
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20270717T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20270717T160000
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SUMMARY:Yoshiko Zenfuku - Public Reception
DESCRIPTION:Original watercolor illustrations created for children’s magazines form the core of Yoshiko Zenfuku’s practice. Rendered with warmth and precision\, her work brings realism and narrative clarity to visual storytelling through watercolor. Presented alongside their original printed publications\, these illustrations offer insight into the creative process behind children’s books and magazines\, revealing how image and story came together to spark imagination.  
URL:https://outdoors.pgparks.com/event_list/yoshiko-zenfuku-public-reception
CATEGORIES:All Ages,Arts,Exhibition,Free,Public Reception
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20270807T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20270807T160000
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SUMMARY:Anna Demovidova: Between Memory and Dream - Public Reception
DESCRIPTION:Between Memory and Dream presents the work of Anna Demovidova\, whose paintings and mixed-media works move fluidly between lived experience and imagined space. Drawing from candid moments and personal memory\, Demovidova creates intimate scenes where figures become emotional stand-ins\, expressing states of grief\, tenderness\, vigilance\, and resilience. Nature appears as a protective\, symbolic presence\, while everyday rituals: meals\, tea\, and quiet pauses become acts of care and survival. Through layered brushwork and a combination of acrylic\, drawing\, and printmaking\, her work explores solitude not as isolation\, but as a vital space for reflection\, endurance\, a sense of play and problem solving along with self-renewal.
URL:https://outdoors.pgparks.com/event_list/anna-demovidova-between-memory-and-dream-public-reception
CATEGORIES:All Ages,Arts,Exhibition,Free,Public Reception
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