3901 Rhode Island Avenue
Brentwood, MD
Tel: 301-277-2863
Email: brentwoodarts@pgparks.com
Hours:
Mon-Fri : 10 am-7 pm
Sat : 10 am-4 pm
Sun : Closed
The Brentwood Arts Exchange serves as an anchor for the arts-based community development of the Prince George’s County Gateway Arts District. We support artist and community development by welcoming diverse audiences to experience high-quality visual art exhibitions, concerts, affordable arts classes for all ages, and a local artisans craft store. Explore your creative spirit today, at Brentwood Arts Exchange!
The Brentwood Arts Exchange is The Maryland-National Capital Park and Planning Commission’s component of the Gateway Arts Center—a dynamic, public-private partnership anchoring the Prince George’s County Gateway Arts District. Committed to enriching the community, Brentwood Arts Exchange showcases two contemporary art galleries, hosts live music performances, offers unique arts education programs for all ages, and features a retail shop highlighting work by local artisans.
Curated by Rashad Ali Muhammad in celebration of Pride Month, Radiant Resistance: The Joy of Being is a bold tribute to queer resilience, creativity, and joy. Featuring C.S. Corbin, Chrys Seawood, Michael P. Jr., Miss Grace David, and Shyama R. Cuver, this exhibition asserts that joy is not just…
Ticket Price: free
Curated by Rashad Ali Muhammad in celebration of Pride Month, Radiant Resistance: The Joy of Being is a bold tribute to queer resilience, creativity, and joy. Featuring C.S. Corbin, Chrys Seawood, Michael P. Jr., Miss Grace David, and Shyama R. Cuver, this exhibition asserts…
Ticket Price: free
Curated by Rashad Ali Muhammad in celebration of Pride Month, Radiant Resistance: The Joy of Being is a bold tribute to queer resilience, creativity, and joy. Featuring C.S. Corbin, Chrys Seawood, Michael P. Jr., Miss Grace David, and Shyama R. Cuver, this exhibition asserts that joy is not just…
Ticket Price: free
Curated by Rashad Ali Muhammad in celebration of Pride Month, Radiant Resistance: The Joy of Being is a bold tribute to queer resilience, creativity, and joy. Featuring C.S. Corbin, Chrys Seawood, Michael P. Jr., Miss Grace David, and Shyama R. Cuver, this exhibition asserts…
Ticket Price: free
Expanding for a second season, this professional development series now features four comprehensive sessions designed to provide the essential strategic and administrative tools required for sustainable creative practice.
Specifically tailored for artists, musicians, and cultural leaders, these sessions offer practical lessons in navigating the modern professional landscape. While each session offers standalone value, we encourage participants to sign up for the full, four-part series for a robust and cohesive experience.
Use your Pastport to travel through time and discover the real stories of the people who built and shaped Prince George’s County. At each museum you visit, explore exhibits, programs, and tours — all for FREE — and discover how the past connects to your present.
Success is a self-taught, mixed-media artist born in Baltimore, Maryland. Their artistic journey commenced at age eight and has steadily grown into a passionate exploration of various creative mediums. Now a new but prominent voice in contemporary art, Success has developed a diverse portfolio encompassing digital photography,…
Ticket Price: free
Ascension is a transformation journey, a testament to the human spirit’s unwavering capacity to overcome obstacles and achieve greatness. This exhibition, featuring the works of BIPOC artists, delves into the lives of individuals who have defied limitations, challenged…
Ticket Price: Free
Rosana is an Argentinian artist that explores Surrealism. She sees the universe as a powerful, vivid place of continual transformation, and her works attempt to capture glimpses of it. Every brushstroke, color, and shape gives insight into…
Ticket Price: free
Montpelier is honored to present, in collaboration with the Braxton Institute, Dr. Joanne Braxton’s moving photography of her odyssey to Ghana, Ivory Coast, and Senegal.
Ticket Price: Free, donations are welcome.
For 45 years, the Montpelier Arts Center has been proud to showcase the work of sculptors from throughout the region. The 45th annual Invitational Sculpture Exhibition will take place in the Main Gallery. To register for the Artist Talk/Luncheon, please email MontpelierArts@pgparks.com…
Ticket Price: free
Curated by Rashad Ali Muhammad in celebration of Pride Month, Radiant Resistance: The Joy of Being is a bold tribute to queer resilience, creativity, and joy. Featuring C.S. Corbin, Chrys Seawood, Michael P. Jr., Miss Grace David, and Shyama R. Cuver, this exhibition asserts that joy is not just…
Ticket Price: free
This exhibition will showcase 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…
Ticket Price: free
Aaron Oldenburg creates artworks using game engines, coding languages, 2D and 3D digital art creation software, and audio sampling. This exhibition is a series of procedural software works, including interactive virtual reality, that deal with memory, climate instability, and bodily de/re-composition. Prints of screenshots taken from them…
Ticket Price: free
Soar into summer with the College Park Aviation Museum! In collaboration with Legacy Bridges STEM Academy NASA ASTRO CAMP Community Partnership, campers will dive into a new aviation theme each day through hands-on STEAM activities, outdoor adventures, and exciting experiments from 10 am–2 pm.
Ticket Price: $125 residents/$141.25 NR
Join us for this fun, effective cardio workout that combines several different workout methods including aerobics and bodyweight strength training.
Ticket Price: Free
Living Strong is a great way to stay active and build strength in a supportive environment.
Ticket Price: $15 for residents, $20 for non-residents
Create together. Imagine together. Grow together.
Family Studio Saturdays invite families of all ages to explore creativity through hands-on artmaking in a welcoming, multigenerational environment. These workshops transform the gallery into an interactive studio where families can experiment with new materials, celebrate seasonal traditions, and learn side by side. From playful crafting to imaginative sculpture, each session encourages connection, curiosity, and creative confidence. Free or low-cost and open to all skill levels, Family Studio Saturdays are designed to make art accessible, joyful, and memorable for everyone.
Curated by Rashad Ali Muhammad in celebration of Pride Month, Radiant Resistance: The Joy of Being is a bold tribute to queer resilience, creativity, and joy. Featuring C.S. Corbin, Chrys Seawood, Michael P. Jr., Miss Grace David, and Shyama R. Cuver, this exhibition asserts that joy is not just…
Ticket Price: free
Curated by Rashad Ali Muhammad in celebration of Pride Month, Radiant Resistance: The Joy of Being is a bold tribute to queer resilience, creativity, and joy. Featuring C.S. Corbin, Chrys Seawood, Michael P. Jr., Miss Grace David, and Shyama R. Cuver, this exhibition asserts…
Ticket Price: free
The Brentwood Arts Exchange’s Artisan Shop is a vibrant marketplace dedicated to showcasing the creativity and craftsmanship of artisans from the Washington-Baltimore region. The shop features a thoughtfully curated selection of jewelry, pottery, textiles, fused glass, greeting cards, and more, offering unique, handcrafted gifts for every occasion.
Beyond the shop, we bring the work of artisans to life through rotating front window displays, seasonal pop-up events, and artist showcases that highlight the diverse talent of our creative community. Every visit offers something new, from exclusive handmade pieces to engaging opportunities to meet and support local makers.
Shopping at the Artisan Shop directly supports artists—artisans receive 75% of their sales, far exceeding industry standards. When you buy local, you’re not just taking home a beautiful piece of art—you’re investing in the thriving arts community of the Gateway Arts District.
Located at the entrance of the Main Gallery, the Front Window Exhibit (FWE) offers a dynamic showcase for local artisans, rotating every eight weeks in alignment with our main gallery exhibitions. This highly visible space provides a unique opportunity for artisans to present their work to the public and sell their creations in our storefront for a limited time.
Exhibitors are encouraged to craft an engaging display of their work and provide an artist bio/statement to share their story with visitors. Our Artisan Coordinator collaborates with each artist to curate an eye-catching presentation, both in person and online The Front Window Exhibit is more than just a display—it’s a platform for artisans to gain visibility, connect with the community, and grow their creative businesses.
Brentwood Arts Exchange features three unique, distinct, and affordable spaces for hosting various types of events of all sizes. Each room provides a different atmosphere and size that can accommodate groups and events of various sizes.
This contemporary art space can accommodate 50 people seated at tables and up to 125 people standing comfortably. The main gallery features exhibitions that change on a bi-monthly basis and provides a beautiful setting for an event, such as Corporate or organization events or celebrations, holiday parties, individual birthdays, graduations, baby or bridal showers, lectures, book signings, workshops, film screenings, concerts and more.
Type: 501(c)(3) Non-Profit Organizations
Minimum Hours: 2
Resident*: $80/hour
Non-Resident: $105/hour
Type: Individuals & Profit-Making Organizations
Minimum Hours: 2
Resident*: $160/hour
Non-Resident: $210/hour
Type: Serving Food
Minimum Hours: N/A
Resident*: $50
Non-Resident: $65
*Residents of Prince George’s or Montgomery Counties
Perfect for a more intimate occasion, this smaller exhibition and event space can accommodate 30 people seated theater-style and up to 50 people standing. This gallery also has a rotating exhibition schedule with inspiring displays of artworks.
Type: 501(c)(3) Non-Profit Organization
Minimum Hours: 2
Resident*: $50/hour
Non-Resident: $65/hour
Type: Individuals & Profit-Making Organizations
Minimum Hours 2
Resident*: $100/hour
Non-Resident: $130/hour
Type: Serving Food
Minimum Hour: N/A
Resident*: $50
Non-Resident: $65
*Residents of Prince George’s or Montgomery Counties
The classroom is perfect for Saturday birthday parties for kids or team-building creative exercises for adults and can accommodate approximately 25 people seated for activities. This creative workspace provides guests with a space to find their inspiration and immerse themselves in making art.
Type: Non-profit/Non-arts
Time: During Hour Use
Resident*: $40/hour
Non-Resident: $52/hour
Type: Individuals & Profit-Making Organizations
Time: During Hour Use
Resident: $80/hour
Non-Resident: $104/hour
Type: Serving Food
Time: During Hour Use
Resident*: $50
Non-Resident: $65
*Residents of Prince George’s or Montgomery Counties
The Department of Parks and Recreation’s Arts on a Roll program can provide an entertaining and inspiring hands-on activity to any rental!
Adults can enjoy such projects as painting their own wine glass, mosaic masterpieces, painting on canvas, or relief printing.
Or you can add a fun creative event for your child’s birthday party!
For example: Paint a flower pot, T-shirt, or hot chocolate mug, printmaking for kids, or paint your own canvas.
All rental requests require a completed application. Rental contracts are issued based on availability and rental needs. A refundable $200 security deposit is required at the time of booking and, rental payments are due in full 15 days in advance of the event. Rentals include access to the amenities.
Call for a rental application.
Use of the kitchen will include access to the refrigerator and the microwave for warming. All food brought into the Brentwood Arts Exchange must be prepared by a licensed Food Service manager. For catered events, a certificate of Insurance and an Occupation License must be received by the Facility Director prior to approving the rental contract.
Please note that home-cooked or other food not prepared by licensed food service companies is not permitted.
Rental includes the use of up to 50 chairs and 20 3×5′ folding tables.
All renters are expected to be fully aware of and comply with all rules and regulations.
Parking at the Brentwood Arts Exchange is limited. Guests may also use street parking.
We are open to the public free of charge during all operating hours except during special reserved events. Some events, such as live performances, may require tickets for admission. In those cases, amendments to open public hours will be posted in advance.
We ask that all visitors maintain respect for the artwork, staff, building occupants, and other guests. Do not touch any artwork or craft object unless you are explicitly instructed that it is OK to do so and please keep conversations quiet enough as to not interfere with other patrons’ experience of the artwork. Unless certified as a service animal, no pets are allowed. No smoking is allowed in the building and its premises.
Parking is limited. Guests may park on the streets to the sides and back of the center.
Monday-Friday from 10 am to 7 pm.
Saturday from 10 am to 4 pm.
Closed on Sunday.
