The
Arts at
Montpelier 2012/2013
Welcome to the 32nd anniversary of the
Arts at Montpelier Since 1980, the center has been delivering exceptional entertainment,
inspiring thousands of individuals through its arts exhibitions, musical performances, classes and camps. The tradition continues this year as we introduce Live!
At Montpelier Arts Center. As you will discover in this brochure, Live! represents a full season of new and exciting art programs. Saturday morning family programs, master workshops, and informative sessions about Montpelier resident artists are among the list of new programs. The individual Jazz and Folk and Blues series has been combined into a full music series, from which you can customize your own series. We’ve even invited some of your favorites back for an encore performance! Thank you for taking the time to read the information in this brochure. I hope you will feel compelled to visit the arts center and take advantage of the many programs that are being offered this year. — S tewart Seal, Director of Montpelier Arts Center
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Montpelier Arts Center, a multi-faceted, communityoriented, facility has been a complete arts destination offering exhibitions, classes, performances, and residences for more than 30 years. Sixteen professional artists maintain open studio hours for the public 10 am–5 pm daily, seven days a week. Three galleries present changing exhibitions of local and national artists in a variety of media and styles. Concerts present nationally recognized artists in a quaint, intimate setting. Classes in the visual and literary arts are offered year-round. For more information on programs and to receive the Montpelier e-newsletter, send
Gallery Hours: Seven days a week, 10 am – 5 pm (closed major holidays) Entrance to the galleries and gallery receptions are FREE.
Dana Ellyn and Matt Sesow September 7 – October 26 Public Reception: Friday, September 7, 7– 9 pm Artist Talk: Friday, September 7, 6 pm An exhibition of recent paintings by Washington, D.C. professional artists Dana Ellyn and Matt Sesow. Ellyn and Sesow are known Ellyn internationally for their colorful, expressive interpretations of politics and pop culture. With this exhibit, the local artists take aim with their paintbrushes at the lexicon of “See Something, Say Something” and how it has changed the American zeitgeist. sesow
Bowie State University Art Faculty Exhibition November 2–28 Public Reception: Friday, November 2, 7– 9 pm Artists who teach at the Bowie State University Art Department will participate in a group show featuring their latest works.
Patuxent Art League Juried Exhibition December 6–30 Public Reception: Sunday, December 9, 2–4 pm Juried by a regional professional, this exhibit showcases work from artists who are 18 years and older and live in Maryland, Virginia, and District of Columbia, and includes painting, drawing, photography, sculpture, collage and more.
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Laurel Art Guild Juried Exhibition March 8 –31 Public Reception: Sunday, March 10, 2 –4 pm Juried by a regional professional, this exhibit showcases work from artists who are 18 years and older and live in the Washington metropolitan area, and includes painting, drawing, photography, sculpture, collage and more.
Rania Hassan April 5–May 27 Public Reception: Sunday, April 7, 2–4 pm Artist Talk: Sunday, April 21, 3 pm Hassan combines knitting and painting to weave sculptural stories of connections to friends, family, and the idea of home.
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32nd Annual Sculpture Exhibition DC Glassworks June 13–August 18 Public Reception: Friday, June 14, 7– 9 pm Artist/Talk and Luncheon: Sunday, June 16, 12 noon* DC Glassworks will show contemporary work that uses processes such as blown and cast glass. Core members and instructors include David D’Orio, Steven Jones, Megan Van Wagoner, Joseph Corcoran, Matt Deal, Leo Lex, Karyne Messina and Patrick Burke. *Advanced reservations required. burke; glass wrench fogged
Demonstration at DC Glassworks Friday, June 21, 6:30 –8:30 pm at DC Glassworks 5346 46th Avenue, Hyattsville MD The artists at DC Glassworks and Sculpture studios will give a live demonstration of blowing glass in the Venetian style to make contemporary pieces. Using 2,300 degree molten glass from a 600 pound furnace, watch the artists work in teams to create a variety of works in clear and color. Beverages will be provided.
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September 7–October 27 Public Reception: Friday, September 7, 7–9 pm Porter creates ceramic sculptures that reflect organic shapes and the human body.
Cedric Williams, Mixed Media November 2–December 26 Public Reception: Friday, November 2, 7– 9 pm Through mixed media collages, the artist observes the ways in which buildings, surfaces, and structures change upon abandonment.
Outloud Artists, Abstract Painters March 9 – April 26 Public Reception: Sunday, March 10, 2– 4 pm Artist Talk: Sunday, March 10, 1 pm These 12 artists create acrylic paintings and collages in non-representational, intuitive abstract styles.
Instructors Show May 3–26 Public Reception: Saturday, May 4, 2– 4 pm Montpelier Arts Center class instructors will show off their own artistic talents.
Jonathan West, Installation/Sculpture June 7–August 18 Public Reception: Friday, June 14, 7 – 9 pm In response to human interaction in advances of technology, the artist creates paintings that are sometimes uncomfortable or horrific. These paintings are sympathetic yet striking and provoke thought and compassion.
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Kayleigh Porter, Ceramics/Sculpture
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Irene Sylvester September 7–28 Public Reception: Friday, September 7, 7– 9 pm Through the representation of a bird and woman, the artist creates collages that reference the passing of time and placement in the universe.
Alonzo Davis October 5–26 Public Reception: Sunday, October 7, 2–4 pm Artist Talk/Open Studio: Saturday, October 13 & Sunday, October 14, 2–3 pm Using bamboo as a framework, the artist’s “kites” make reference to flight, celebration of the seasons, and travel that highlight many cultures. Mr. Davis created this exhibition with the collaboration of Jessica Beels, Bob Donahue, Kay Lindsey, Patricia Steck, and Lynn Sylvester.
Kite Making Workshop Saturday, October 20, 11 am –1 pm Participants will make a basic kite with bamboo and decorative paper. Examples will be provided through websites, books, and the current kite exhibition in the Resident Artist Gallery. Kites may or may not fly but will be wonderful pieces of art. Ages 10 and over. Please call the Arts Center for registration information. Fee: $10/person
Steven Williams November 2-25 Public Reception: Friday, November 2, 7– 9 pm Using acrylic paint, found objects, and images on “masonite” or hardboard, the artist constructs paintings that draw from surrealism and abstraction.
Current Resident Artist Group Show December 3–28 Resident artists will showcase their work in this group exhibition, highlighting their diversity and talent.
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Teen Juried Competition March 2–28 Public Reception: Sunday, March 10, 2–4 pm This juried exhibition will showcase area teens and their talents in the visual arts.
Jacqueline Lee April 5 – 30 Public Reception: Sunday, April 7, 2 –4 pm Combining a love of collage with a passion for quilting, this artist creates collage quilts that revolve around figurative compositions.
Judith Kornett May 2– June 26 Reception: Friday, June 14, 7 – 9 pm Ceramic figurative sculpture that is wood and raku fired draws an emphasis on texture, color, and detail with psychological and humorous undertones.
Annual Studio Open House Sunday, December 9, 1–4 pm Resident artists of Montpelier open their studios and offer works specially priced for holiday gift giving.
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Live at Montpelier
Live at Montpelier New Ticket Subscription Plan! Customize your own series. Buy tickets for any six jazz, folk, or blues concerts and get a seventh $25 concert ticket for FREE. For details call 301-377-7800 or 410-792-0664.
Friday, S ept ember 14 , 8 pm
Sharon Clark Quintet Washington, D.C. jazz vocalist Sharon Clark has brought festival and concert audiences to their feet across the U.S. and Europe. A winner of the Gold Medal and $10,000 top prize at the Savannah Music Festival’s American Traditions Competition, Ms. Clark has headlined the Duke Ellington Jazz Festival, the historic Lincoln Theater, and the Cape May Jazz Festival. She has appeared with the Smithsonian Jazz Masterworks Orchestra, and has performed by invitation for President William Jefferson Clinton. Tickets: $25/person 10% discount for Montpelier members & seniors
“powerful yet supple... soulful, swinging... wonderfully nimble... dreamy” —The Washington Post
Friday, S ept ember 21, 8 pm
Charles Covington Trio Charles Covington is an American jazz bebop pianist and one of the finest jazz bop pianists on the east coast. He is currently a professor of jazz piano at Howard University in Washington, D.C., and at the Peabody Conservatory in Baltimore. He has been a featured performer for President Carter at the White House and with George Benson on the Tonight Show with Johnny Carson. Covington’s career includes celebrity performances with the likes of Sammy Davis, Jr., Eartha Kitt, and Larry King among others. He has also performed in concert with Sonny Stitt, Milt Jackson, Herbie Hancock, Shirley Horn, and Chuck Berry. Tickets: $25/person; 10% discount for Montpelier members & seniors
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Friday, Sept ember 28, 8 pm
Dixieland Direct Jazz Band Fashioned after the Swing and Dixieland styles of Benny Goodman and Pete Fountain, Dixieland Direct features Henning Hoehne on clarinet, Bob Boguslaw on piano, Dallas Smith on bass, and Mike Flaherty on drums. The members of the group come from the United States military band traditions. Along with being featured on numerous recordings, members of Dixieland Direct have been featured at major jazz festivals, and have toured extensively throughout the United States and abroad. Tickets: $25/person 10% discount for Montpelier members & seniors Friday, October 5, 8 pm
Broto Roy Ensemble Broto Roy, an EMI-India recording artist and two-time National Endowment for the Arts (NEA) grant recipient, was born into a prominent musical family in Calcutta, India and is a highly regarded tabla player and percussionist. With stalwart appearances with local and national jazz luminaries including Paul Bollenback, organist Joey DeFrancesco, and saxophonist Ron Holloway, he has developed a unique brand of Indian influenced jazz fusion, and Indian classical music and jazz. In addition to his original works appearing on CNN and the NASA Channel, Roy has performed all over the world and has recorded music with musicians including Grateful Dead member Bob Weir and Jeff Watts of Branford Marsalis fame. Tickets: $25/person; 10% discount for Montpelier members & seniors
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Paul Bollenback George Benson described Paul Bollenback’s style of jazz guitar as “…bona-fide playing, unambiguous, up-front and powerful,” and called him “a versatile dynamo on guitar.” He has played with everyone from Mel Torme to Herb Ellis to Stanley Turrentine. He began a long time career on television bands appearing on the Tonight Show, Entertainment Tonight, and the Today Show. Paul Bollenback is a highly sought after guitar teacher in New York and tours regularly with jazz organist Joey DeFrancesco. Tickets: $25/person; 10% discount for Montpelier members & seniors
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Frid ay, Oct o b e r 1 9 , 8 pm
Davey and Esther Audience favorites, recording artists and composers, Davey Yarborough and wife Esther Williams bring their soulful blend of jazz and original song writing to the Montpelier stage. Well steeped in the local and national music scene, their performances include dates at the Kennedy Center, the Savoy in New York and they have performed by invitation at the White House. Their many credits also include musical theater and dramatic acting. Tickets: $25/person 10% discount for Montpelier members & seniors Friday, Octob er 26, 8 pm
Larry Willis Quartet Larry Willis is an American jazz pianist and composer. Throughout his career, he has performed with a wide range of musicians, including a stint of seven years as keyboardist for Blood, Sweat & Tears (beginning in 1972), and as a pianist for Nat Adderley and Roy Hargrove. Willis’ great interest in music has enabled him to play everything from jazz fusion and rock to bebop and avant-garde. In 2011, he received the Don Redman Heritage Award, followed by the Benny Golson Jazz Master Award at Howard University in 2012. Tickets: $25/person; 10% discount for Montpelier members & seniors This performance is supported by a Maryland State Arts Council Maryland Touring Grants Program. Friday, Ma rch 1, 8 pm
Coniece Washington Fans describe Coniece Washington as a vocalist who sings from her heart. One can hear the passion and emotion of the song’s lyrics in her singing. Her musical style is influenced by Sarah Vaughn, Ella Fitzgerald, Nancy Wilson, Billy Holiday, Carmen McRae and numerous gospel artists. She currently performs at various venues in the DC Metropolitan area including Blues Alley, Twins Jazz and the Carlyle Club. Tickets: $25/person 10% discount for Montpelier members & seniors
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Friday, March 8, 8 pm
Warren Wolf Warren Wolf and his quartet are back for a special encore performance at Montpelier. Wolf has played vibes, drums and piano with musicians ranging from Wynton Marsalis to Cyrus Chestnut. Come and hear this vibes master for a concert you won’t soon forget. Tickets: $25/person 10% discount for Montpelier members & seniors Friday, March 15, 8 pm
Jim Cullum Septet The Jim Cullum Jazz Band has been swingin’ away on the Riverwalk since 1963. They have played prestigious jazz festivals across the United States and have toured Europe, Latin America, and Australia. The band has played at Carnegie Hall and Kennedy Center, and has also appeared on 45 record albums. The Jim Cullum Jazz Band’s Public Radio series, Riverwalk, Live from the Landing, is produced at the Landing Jazz Club and airs on over 200 stations in the United States. Tickets: $30/person; 10% discount for Montpelier members & seniors
Friday, March 22, 8 pm
Ethel Ennis A favorite at Montpelier, the incomparable Baltimore-based Ennis has sung to critical acclaim all over the world. Ethel Ennis’ voice possesses a smooth, buttery tone heavily vested in swing, and versatile enough to deliver from the classic songbook, original material, and the occasional rarity. Tickets: $25/person; 10% discount for Montpelier members & seniors
Frid ay, Ap ri l 12, 8 pm
Odean Pope Philadelphia saxophone legend Odean Pope integrates several musical influences —including the church choir of his youth, Philadelphia jazz and R&B of the 1950s, and classical woodwind chamber music — to create a sound all his own. Famed for the husky sounds he produces on the sax, Pope spent more than two decades as a member of the Max Roach Quartet and has received acclaim around the globe, including Best Tenor Saxophone Player at the North Sea Jazz Festival. Tickets: $25/person; 10% discount for Montpelier members & seniors live at montpelier | 9
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Friday, Ap ri l 19, 8 pm
Caribbean Art Jazz Ensemble Instrumental music featuring steel drums, keyboards, marimba, sax, bass, drums, and congas produces an exciting blend of calypso, salsa, samba, and reggae— smooth, sensuous and fiery—call it world beat jazz! Tickets: $25/person; 10% discount for Montpelier members & seniors Friday, Ap ri l 26, 8 pm
Dick Morgan Featured in the JazzMont series, pianist Morgan and his group once again bring their distinctive style to Montpelier. Tickets: $25/person; 10% discount for Montpelier members & seniors
Frid ay, May 3 , 8 pm
Simple Gifts There’s always a good time to be had when Simple Gifts takes the stage. Drawing on an impressive variety of ethnic folk styles, this award-winning group plays everything from lively Irish jigs and down-home American reels to hard-driving Klezmer frailachs and haunting Gypsy melodies, spicing the mix with the distinctive rhythms of Balkan dance music, the lush sounds of Scandinavian twin fiddling, and original compositions written in a traditional style. This is an evening not to be missed! Tickets: $25/person; 10% discount for Montpelier members & seniors Friday, M ay 10 , 8 pm
Guy Davis He’s a musician, composer, actor, director, and writer. But most importantly, Guy Davis is a bluesman. The blues permeates every corner of Davis’ creativity. Throughout his career, he has dedicated himself to reviving the traditions of acoustic blues and bringing them to as many ears as possible through the material of the great blues masters, African American stories, and his own original works. Davis, the son of actors/writers Ruby Dee and the late Ossie Davis, has recorded nine studio albums with Red House Records and has appeared as a guest artist on numerous albums, videos, films and television shows. Tickets: $25/person 10% discount for Montpelier members & seniors
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Frid ay, May 17 , 8 pm
Andy McKee Andy McKee is one of the world’s finest acoustic guitar soloists. Having shot to worldwide prominence with his technically astounding Drifting, he has since received over 200 million plays on YouTube alone. At one point he held the number 1, 2 and 3 position for their “Top-Rated Videos of All Time” category. However, McKee’s online success is no gimmick; as a live musician he performs over 200 shows a year worldwide, has independently released five studio albums, and has been awarded the Acoustic Guitar Magazine worldwide silver medal award for fingerstyle. Tickets: $30/person; 10% discount for Montpelier members & seniors Friday, May 3 1, 8 pm
Dukes of Bluegrass Bluegrass has its roots in celtic folk music, but has become a musical genre that covers a vastly diverse pool of musicians. The Dukes of Bluegrass are a high energy bluegrass band that’s a must see for bluegrass lovers. Their powerful stage presence and mastery of instruments will be a delight for the entire audience. Tickets: $25/person; 10% discount for Montpelier members & seniors Friday, June 7, 8 pm
Jonny Grave Jonny Grave is a guitarist, songwriter, singer, bandleader, busker, teacher, musical historian, and Bluesman from Washington D.C. A student of the Hill Country blues tradition, he has been performing professionally since the age of 15. Pulling from the playing of R.L. Burnside, Kenny Brown and Mississippi Fred McDowell, Grave plays a grooving, rhythmic blend of traditional blues and primitive rock ‘n’ roll. Tickets: $25/person; 10% discount for Montpelier members & seniors
pack a picnic The grounds of the Arts Center are the perfect spot to enjoy a picnic prior to joining us for a concert. Bring your basket and blanket for an old-fashioned picnic in the great outdoors. Please be kind and pick up your trash.
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family fun at Montpelier
Family Fun at Montpelier The Montpelier Arts Center is pleased to present exciting Saturday morning programs that the entire family will enjoy. This diverse and educational series will give children and their families the opportunity to attend interactive and educational live performances at the Montpelier Arts Center. Designed to engage and entertain, these performances are a fun way for families to be together, learn together, listen together and make memories together.
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¡Mucha Música! — A Musical Journey to Latin America Audiences are transported to Latin America to experience the many rhythms and unique instruments from different regions, while learning about the three cultures that shaped Latin music: Indigenous, European and African. The audience will be able to sing, play instruments and dance salsa. Tickets: $5/person Saturday, Octob er 20 , 11 a m
Ghost Stories Spellbinding! Chilling! Enjoy ghost stories through poetry, pictures, and songs from olden times. This exceptional program of ancient legends is thrilling for the young and old alike. Tickets: $5/person Saturday, Ma rch 16, 11 a m
Rhythms and Rhymes for Wise Young Minds David Foreman, aka ‘Jali-D,’ is an accomplished percussionist and spoken word artist who simultaneously combines his talents into an art form he calls “Rappercussions.” His intelligent and creative rhymes have entertained and educated both children and adults nationwide. Along with his work in schools, Jali-D has recorded an educational music CD called “Mind Rhymes,” and has written a score for an FDA/Cartoon Network health campaign. Tickets: $5/person
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Succotash Tales Celebrate the richness of African American culture, traditions, and folklore with this savory blend of American stories with African roots. Diane Macklin serves a delicious dish of interactive storytelling combining the flavors of north, south, east, and “pioneer” west through tales of adventure, history, and wit’s wisdom. Tickets: $5/person S at urd ay, May 4 , 11 a m
Simple Gifts Enjoy a family oriented folk music concert presented by Simple Gifts. Tickets: $5/person
Black History Month Exhibition Fighting on Two Fronts: Black Military Service in the United States January 16– February 26 Public Reception: Sunday, February 3, 2 –4 pm This exhibition highlights African American service and support of the U.S. Military from the Revolutionary War to the Vietnam War. During this two hundred year period, African Americans have fought, worked and sacrificed in support of their country. Fighting on Two Fronts explores their efforts in the changing face of discrimination at home and abroad. Col. Benjamin O. Davis (far right) presenting war bonds to airmen in Ramitelli, Italy, 1945. —Courtesy of the Library of Congress
Women’s Auxiliary Corps mechanics, ca 1945. —Courtesy of the National Archives for Black Women’s History
Major Charity E. Adams leading African American members of the Women’s Army Auxiliary Corps, ca 1945. —Courtesy of the National Archives for Black Women’s History
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dinner and a movie
Dinner and a Movie The theme of the 2012-2013 film series is Great Literature in Film. Dinner is served at 6 pm immediately followed by the screening of the film. To make the night even more memorable, dinner is matched to some aspect of the film. ❚ Tickets for both dinner and the film are $30/person, and must be purchased by 12 noon on the Friday immediately preceding the Saturday screening. ❚ Film only tickets are available for $15/person on the day of the screening. Seating is limited and film only tickets may not always be available. ❚ Seniors (ages 60 & up) and Montpelier Arts Center members receive a 10% discount. Tickets may be purchased with a Visa or MasterCard by calling the Arts Center.
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Love in the Time of Cholera Young Florentino and Fermina fall passionately in love. When Fermina eventually chooses to marry a wealthy, well-born doctor, Florentino is devastated and throws himself into hundreds of romances over the years all while his heart is reserved for her. When Fermina’s husband dies, Florentino attends the funeral with the intention of winning his true love back after all these years. Saturday, Ja n ua ry 12
Hey, Boo: Harper Lee & To Kill a Mockingbird This documentary illuminates the phenomenon behind Lee’s first and only novel, To Kill a Mockingbird, and the 1962 film version. Offering an unprecedented look into Lee’s mysterious life, Emmy®-winning filmmaker Mary McDonagh Murphy interviews Lee’s friends and family, who share intimate recollections, anecdotes and biographical details for the first time: her rise from small-town Alabama girl to famous author, her tumultuous friendship with Truman Capote, and the origin of her most memorable characters. It also explores the context and history of the novel’s Deep South setting and the social changes it inspired after publication and through the film starring Gregory Peck. Saturday, Feb rua ry 16
To Kill a Mockingbird Six-year-old Jean Louise “Scout” Finch (Mary Badham) is growing up in the Depression era of the early 1930s in a small Southern town in this highly acclaimed motion picture based on Harper Lee’s semi-autobiographical novel. Jean’s father
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(Gregory Peck), the town lawyer, is a wise, quiet man with a great sense of justice who defends a poor, black man accused of rape. Satu rday, March 16
Sense and Sensibility The recipient of seven Oscar® nominations, this film version of Jane Austen’s classic 1811 novel stars Emma Thompson as Elinor Dashwoord. This tale of 19th-century etiquette and ethics chronicles the troubles and triumphs of the marriage-minded Dashwood sisters—sensible, oldest sibling Elinor and her romantic, younger sister Marianne (Kate Winslet). While Marianne deftly charms two suitors (Alan Rickman and Greg Wise), Elinor must weather a circuitous courtship with an aspiring clergyman (Hugh Grant) of considerable reserve. This movie requires dinner tickets only. The movie is free courtesy of PBS. Satu rday, April 13
Miss Austen Regrets An outwardly confident but unmarried woman on the verge of her fortieth birthday reflects on her past suitors, and the choices she once made, while attempting to help her marriage-minded niece choose between a number of potential suitors in this tale inspired by the life and letters of Jane Austen. In this speculative tale, director Jeremy Lovering and screenwriter Gwyneth Hughes ponder the potential reasons why the real Jane Austen never found her own Mr. Darcy. — Jason Buchanan, Rovi This movie requires dinner tickets only. The movie is free courtesy of PBS.
Montpelier Festival of Herbs, Tea & the Arts Saturday, April 27, 10 am–5 pm Held rain or shine Celebrate spring at this fun festival for the entire family! Listen to music, visit the resident artists’ studios, watch demonstrations, paint the bird, and enjoy other children’s activities. Visit the Mansion and stroll the beautiful grounds where you can purchase art, crafts, plants, and more.
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classical recitals
Classical Recitals All recitalists are winners of the 2010/11 Classical Recital Competition. This year’s winners were chosen by Tom Hall, musical director of the Baltimore Choral Arts Society. Please call the Arts Center to make a reservation at 301-377-7800. Concerts are free, but a $5 donation is suggested.
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Chia-Jui Lee, Flute Chia-Jui Lee, a native of Taiwan, was a first-prize winner of the Taipei Young Artist Competition for two consecutive years, and also the winner of the National Wind Quintet Competition in Taiwan. As a freelancer now, she performs Piazzolla’s Tango Etude for Flute and Piano in this year’s National Flute Association Convention in New York, NY. She holds two master’s degrees in flute performance and computer music from Peabody Conservatory, and a doctoral degree in flute performance from the University of Maryland. Sunday, Octob er 21, 3 pm
Brett Miller, French Horn Brett Miller, who plays French horn for the Apollo, has performed with the National Symphony Orchestra and the Harrisburg Symphony Orchestra, as well as, the U.S. Air Force Band for eight years. He frequently performs with his brass quintet, Brass Mosaic. A review by the International Horn Society calls him “a highly creative soul” and a “joy to hear.” Brett received his doctor of musical arts in horn performance from the University of Maryland. He earned his master of music degree in horn performance from Indiana University, and a bachelor of music degree in horn performance from Youngstown State University. Sunday, Octob er 28, 3 pm
The Mendelssohn Piano Trio Currently Ensemble-in-Residence for Washington D.C’s Embassy Series, the Mendelssohn Piano Trio is one of the most exciting ensembles on the national and international music scene. Pianist Ya-Ting Chang is from Taiwan; violinist Peter Sirotin is from Russia; and cellist Fiona Thompson is from England. The Washington Post has described the group’s Brahms cycle of piano trios and piano quartets presented by the Embassy Series as “unfathomably beautiful,” “transcendent” and “electrifying.”
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Montpelier Arts Center offers many workshops and classes for children and adults. There are several ways to view class offerings at Montpelier. All classes are listed on the SMARTlink pages at www.pgparks.com, and can be located by browsing under Visual Arts, Performing Arts, or Lifestyle and Learning. Using the advanced search feature allows you to search for classes that begin in a selected date range. The following are a sampling of classes and workshops that are offered at Montpelier. Contact the Arts Center for registration fees. You may also email the Arts Center at montpelier.arts@pgparks.com to receive the full class booklet either as a PDF or by mail.
Art & Astronomy: A Stroll through the Solar System Saturday, October 13, 10 am – 2 pm, #1021615 Artists, writers and musicians through the ages have fallen under the spell of objects in the sky and the mysteries of outer space. This workshop uses a simulated walk through space as a springboard for creative writing and drawing. Following the walk, (on Montpelier grounds), participants will write and draw about the experience. Ages 10 and over
Audio Recording, Level 1 Workshop Saturday, September 8, 10 am – 4 pm, #927721 An introduction to audio recording. Students will be introduced to recording software, basic editing techniques, and how to operate audio connection hardware. Ages 15 and over
Audio Recording, Level 2 Workshop Saturday, September 15, 10 am – 4 pm, #927722 Explore multi-tracking, a basic run-down on the use of processing and effects, and mixing multiple tracks down to a final 2-track master. Students should have taken the Audio Recording, Level 1 Workshop, or have a basic knowledge of Garage Band. Please be sure to bring a flash drive to class. Ages 15 and over
Collage and Mixed Media Workshop Saturday, September 15, 10 am – 4 pm, #927736 Saturday, November 10, 10 am – 4 pm, #927737 Begin your collage with luminous color and a limited palette. Add pre-drawn shapes and materials you wish to cut and paste to make beautiful new images. Please call the center for a list of materials. Ages 16 and over
Glass: Fusing for Jewelry, Beginning Saturday, September 22 and Sunday, September 23, 10 am – 3 pm, #927751 Make up to five glass pendants, pins, buttons, or earrings as you learn the basics of glass fusing. Use colored glass components to assemble pieces, and then learn how to fire them in a small kiln. All materials will be supplied by the instructor for a $20 fee. Ages 15 and over Classes & workshops | 17
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Glass: Fusing for Jewelry, Advanced Saturday, September 8, 10 am–4 pm, #927750 Experiment with gold and silver lusters and learn various firing techniques. Complete five pieces of fused glass jewelry. All materials will be supplied by the instructor for a $20 fee. Ages 16 and over
Rug Hooking: Master Workshop with Roslyn Logsdon Saturday, November 17 and Sunday, November 18, 10 am–4 pm, #927772 Master workshop allows experienced rug hookers to learn from a skilled instructor. Call for additional information. Ages 16 and over
Sculpture: Mold Making Workshop Saturday, September 29, 10 am –4 pm, #952927 Ever wonder how they reproduce a sculptural object over and over? Mass producing everything from plastic toys to bronze sculpture requires the use of a mold. In this one day workshop, learn how to make molds for reproducing three-dimensional objects. Ages 16 and over
Watercolor: Master Workshop with Valerie Watson Saturday, September 29, 10 am –4 pm, #927779 Valerie Watson is a renowned artist who has shown her works in Cuba, Senegal, and throughout the United States including the Smithsonian Museum. She is also a longtime professor at Prince George’s Community College. Ages 16 and over
Watercolor: Master Workshop with Christine Neill Saturday, November 3 and Sunday, November 4, 10 am –4 pm, #927780 Christine Neill has had numerous solo shows in the United States and France. She has won a Maryland State Arts Council Fellowship and the Mellon Arts Grant. She is a professor of painting at the Maryland Institute College of Art. Please call the center for a list of materials. Ages 16 and over
New: Open Studio Drawing Thursdays, January 17–February 21, 7 – 9 pm and Sundays, January 27–February 3, 1 – 3 pm This is the perfect opportunity to practice your skills at your own pace in your choice of media, with access to a live nude model. Artists are required to bring their own drawing materials. Pre-registration is recommended as space is limited. Walk-ins are welcome if space is available. Please call the Arts Center for registration information. Fee: $20/session Ages 18 and over
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Montpelier Arts Center has resident artists that work in a diverse variety of media and styles. All are professional artists and several teach Montpelier’s classes and programs. Artists work in their studios throughout the week and can be visited by groups or individuals interested in purchasing their work, or learning more about the artistic process. On a revolving basis, artists exhibit their work in the center’s Resident Artist Gallery.
Current Resident Artists Linda Bernard*, Ceramics (Linda teaches ceramics and fabric arts to children and adults.) n Patricia Phillips Bowden, Painting n David Brosch*, Traditional Etching Specialist (David teaches printmaking classes.) n Melissa Burley, Sculpture n Alonzo Davis, Sculpture n Judith Kornett*, Ceramic Sculpture (Judith teaches children’s ceramics.) n Jacqueline Lee, Mixed Media Collage n Roslyn Logsdon*, Fiber Artist (Roslyn teaches beginning rug hooking and themed master workshops in rug hooking.) n Karen Mesinger Miller*, Jewelry (Karen teaches beginning and advanced classes in jewelry-making.) n Sahomi Naka, Experimental Printmaker n Sushama Parikh, Sculpture, Ceramics, and Batik n Carolyn Dutky Romano, Wood Block Prints and Monotypes Specialist n Irene Sylvester*, Watercolor (Irene teaches beginning-intermediate watercolor and a collage workshop.) n Steven Williams, Mixed Media n
*Instructor at Montpelier Arts Center
Jurying for Studio Space Montpelier Arts Center, located on the beautiful grounds of the Montpelier Mansion in Laurel, Maryland, has three galleries, classrooms and studios for artists. Studios vary in size and are rented to qualified artists at a very cost effective rate. Resident artists who have studios at Montpelier are also eligible for solo exhibitions in the Resident Artists Gallery on a rotating basis and have access to the studios seven days a week. Montpelier holds an annual jury for studio space at the arts center. All interested artists are encouraged to visit the center or contact the Arts Center at 301-377-7800, or email montpelier.arts@pgparks.com for the application.
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Information & Directions Contact: Phone 301-377-7800 or 410-792-0664; TTY 301-490-2329; http://arts.pgparks.com Office Hours: Monday-Friday, 8:30 am–5 pm (Closed major holidays) Gallery Hours: 10 am–5 pm seven days a week (Closed major holidays) Visitor Guidelines: The galleries and studios at Montpelier are free and open to the public
seven days a week. Children under 16 years of age must be accompanied by an adult when visiting the galleries. No photography or videotaping is allowed in the galleries without permission of the artists or the Arts Center. Accessibility: The Department of Parks and Recreation encourages and supports the participa-
tion of individuals with disabilities. Register at least at least a minimum of two weeks in advance of the program start date to request and receive a disability accommodation. Tours: Guided tours of the Arts Center include the exhibitions on view and visits with artists
working in their studios. Tours can be arranged by calling the Arts Center during office hours (8:30 am–5 pm). A tour of the Arts Center can often be combined with a tour of the Montpelier Mansion. To schedule a tour, call 301-377-7817; TTY 301-446-3302 or email montpeliermansion@pgparks.com Directions: The Montpelier Arts Center is located off Route 197 and Muirkirk Road in Laurel, Maryland, one quarter mile west of the Baltimore-Washington Parkway. From the Capitol Beltway (I-495), take the Baltimore-Washington Parkway North, and exit at Laurel-Bowie Road (Route 197) North. Continue on Route 197 (Laurel-Bowie Road) to Crystal Plaza Shopping Center/Muirkirk Road. Turn left onto Muirkirk Road; Montpelier Arts Center Drive is first right. Parking: There is plenty of free parking available at the Arts Center. Pack a picnic: The grounds of the Arts Center are the perfect spot to enjoy a picnic prior to
joining us for a concert. Bring your basket and blanket for an old-fashioned picnic in the great outdoors. Please be kind and pick up your trash.
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Event Example:
Broto Roy
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Live at Montpelier tickets: $25; Jim Cullum and Andy McKee tickets $30 10% discount for Montpelier members & seniors 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7.
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Cover painting: Clayton, A Slice of Time, Outloud Artists
Printed with environmentally friendly ink on ECF certified paper manufactured with 55% recycled content including 30% post-consumer fiber. PPC-PR-ACHD 9/12
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The Maryland-National Capital Park and Planning Commission is supported by a grant from the Maryland State Arts Council, an agency dedicated to cultivating a vibrant cultural community where the arts thrive.
Prince George’s County, Arts and Cultural Heritage Division.
Montpelier Arts Center is a facility of The Maryland-National Capital Park and Planning Commission, Department of Parks & Recreation,
9652 Muirkirk Road, Laurel, MD 20708 301-377-7800, 410-792-0664; TTY 301-490-2329 http://arts.pgparks.com
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