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Thursday, March 18, 2010
Gateway Arts Center at Brentwood Grand Opening Tomorrow
A former warehouse space along U.S. Route 1 has been transformed into the Gateway Arts Center at Brentwood. On March 19, 2010, starting at 3PM, the Gateway Arts Center at Brentwood (GAC@B) will be dedicated with a celebration following to mark the arrival of this new visual arts center in the Gateway Arts District.
The GAC@B will throw open its doors to the public following a ribbon cutting ceremony, allowing the visitors to view three distinct galleries and peruse the artist studios. The 39th Street Gallery, owned and operated by Gateway CDC has an exhibition of GAC@B resident artists curated by Claire Huschle, Executive Director of Arlington Arts Center.
MNCPPC's Brentwood Arts Exchange features works curated by yours truly and quilts by African American artists are on display in Gallery 110, the exhibition space of the Prince George's County African American Museum and Cultural Center (PGAAMCC).
The Gateway Arts Center is located at 3901 Rhode Island Avenue, Brentwood, MD 20722, just over the District line on Rhode Island Avenue.
A former warehouse space along U.S. Route 1 has been transformed into the Gateway Arts Center at Brentwood. On March 19, 2010, starting at 3PM, the Gateway Arts Center at Brentwood (GAC@B) will be dedicated with a celebration following to mark the arrival of this new visual arts center in the Gateway Arts District.
The Gateway Arts Center at Brentwood (GAC@B) is a multi-faceted facility dedicated to the production, exhibition and programming of visual art. The GAC@B serves as a dynamic resource for artists and a vibrant, creative social experience reflecting and engaging a diverse community.Speakers at the dedication will include: Anthony Brown, Lieutenant Governor, State of Maryland; Raymond Skinner, Secretary, Maryland Department of Housing and Community Development; Samuel J. Parker, Jr., AICP, Chairman Prince George's County Planning Board; Xzavier Montgomery-Wright, Mayor of Brentwood; Lillian Beverly, Chair of Prince George's County African American Museum and Cultural Center; Ani Kasten, resident artist; Brad Frome, Office of Will Campos, Prince George's County Council District 2 and Floyd Wilson, Office of the County Executive. Senator David Harrington and Delegates Jolene Ivey, Doyle Niemann and Victor Ramirez of the 47th District, State of Maryland are also slated to attend.
GAC@B houses:a dozen art studios; the 39th Street Gallery, a gallery operated by Gateway CDC; the visual arts programs of the Maryland National Capital Park and Planning Commission (including a gallery, a contemporary craft showcase, and classroom); and the temporary exhibition space of the Prince George's County African American Museum and Cultural Center (PGAAMCC) at North Brentwood.
The GAC@B will throw open its doors to the public following a ribbon cutting ceremony, allowing the visitors to view three distinct galleries and peruse the artist studios. The 39th Street Gallery, owned and operated by Gateway CDC has an exhibition of GAC@B resident artists curated by Claire Huschle, Executive Director of Arlington Arts Center.
MNCPPC's Brentwood Arts Exchange features works curated by yours truly and quilts by African American artists are on display in Gallery 110, the exhibition space of the Prince George's County African American Museum and Cultural Center (PGAAMCC).
The Gateway Arts Center is located at 3901 Rhode Island Avenue, Brentwood, MD 20722, just over the District line on Rhode Island Avenue.
Free Seminar for Artists
On April 10, 2010 from 1-5pm, Gateway CDC in partnership with MNCPPC will be hosting my well-known “Bootcamp for Artists” seminar at no cost to the artists.
This seminar is suitable for all visual artists interested in taking their careers to the next level.
Ever wondered how to maximize the attention your work gets from the press, galleries, and museum curators? How to present your work in a professional manner and save money in the process? How to tap into grants, awards and residencies?
Then this is the seminar for you! This program is free, but space is limited so please email John@Gateway-cdc.org or call 301-864-3860 ext. 3 if you would like to attend.
This program will be held in MNCPPC’s Brentwood Arts Exchange on the 1st Floor of the Gateway Arts Center, 3901 Rhode Island Avenue, Brentwood, MD 20722, just over the District line on Rhode Island Avenue.
Of interest to the general public: a closing reception for the Gateway Arts District Show, which I juried a while back will immediately follow the “Bootcamp for Artists Seminar” from 5-8pm. All are welcome!
On April 10, 2010 from 1-5pm, Gateway CDC in partnership with MNCPPC will be hosting my well-known “Bootcamp for Artists” seminar at no cost to the artists.
This seminar is suitable for all visual artists interested in taking their careers to the next level.
Ever wondered how to maximize the attention your work gets from the press, galleries, and museum curators? How to present your work in a professional manner and save money in the process? How to tap into grants, awards and residencies?
Then this is the seminar for you! This program is free, but space is limited so please email John@Gateway-cdc.org or call 301-864-3860 ext. 3 if you would like to attend.
This program will be held in MNCPPC’s Brentwood Arts Exchange on the 1st Floor of the Gateway Arts Center, 3901 Rhode Island Avenue, Brentwood, MD 20722, just over the District line on Rhode Island Avenue.
Of interest to the general public: a closing reception for the Gateway Arts District Show, which I juried a while back will immediately follow the “Bootcamp for Artists Seminar” from 5-8pm. All are welcome!