Arts and Entertainment
October 29, 2025
From: Brentwood Arts Exchange at Gateway Arts CenterOnly 10 Spots Left!
Starting a creative business? Need help reviewing a contract? Not sure how to protect your work?
Join us for our FREE Art Law Clinic on Saturday, November 8, 1-4 PM in partnership with Maryland Volunteer Lawyers for the Arts.
Meet one-on-one with an attorney for personalized guidance on your creative legal needs.
After registering, you’ll receive a separate appointment link - BOTH registration and scheduling are required to be seen.
Listening Room Concert
Experience the spellbinding sounds of Africa and beyond! Grammy-nominated Malian griot Cheick Hamala Diabate takes the stage with his unmatched mastery of the n’goni, the West African lute. A cultural ambassador and storyteller, Diabate bridges centuries and continents, weaving together the soulful threads of West African and American string traditions.
Don’t miss this powerful evening of rhythm, storytelling, and virtuosity.
Brentwood Arts Exchange
Friday, November 7 | 8 PM
$20 Tickets Available at Door or Online Below
COMING SOON!
Hits Different: 5 Under 35
(Main Gallery)
Curated by Emily Fussner, Hits Different: 5 Under 35 spotlights the fresh perspectives and bold creativity of five emerging artists—MK Bailey, Ara Koh, Madyha Leghari, Marisa Stratton, and Milan Warner.
This exhibition showcases innovative approaches to material, form, and storytelling, reflecting the dynamic voices shaping the next generation of contemporary art.
What You See is What You Get
(Lab Gallery)
In What You See Is What You Get, artist Keith Krueger presents a striking collection of found object assemblages that challenge perceptions of art, value, and transformation.
Using everyday materials and discarded objects, Krueger crafts intricate, thought-provoking sculptures that invite viewers to reconsider the beauty and potential of what is often overlooked.
Exhibits On Display: November 10, 2025 - January 3, 2026
Joint Opening Reception: Saturday, November 15 | 5 - 8 PM
Sonic Frontiers Jam Series
Brentwood Arts Exchange and DC Modular Society are teaming up to launch our newly rebranded curiosity jam series!
Whether you’re a modular synth enthusiast, a jazz improviser, a beatmaker, or just curious, this is your space to create, connect, and collaborate. Drop-in musicians of every genre are welcome to bring their sound and shape the vibe.
Come play. Come listen. Come be part of something extraordinary.
$20 | 7 PM All Dates
Fall Dates
Thurs., Sept. 18, 2025
Thurs., Oct. 16, 2025
Thurs., Nov. 13, 2025
Thurs., Dec. 11, 2025
Spring Dates
Thurs., Feb. 19, 2026
Thurs., Mar. 19, 2026
Thurs., Apr. 16, 2026
Thurs., May 14, 2026
Fun for Everyone!
Coast Into Thanksgiving
Create your own festive mosaic coasters just in time for holiday gatherings! Learn the basics of mosaic design while crafting functional and beautiful coasters that will add a personal touch to your Thanksgiving table.
Sat. Nov. 22 | 1 - 3 PM
Let's Get Ornamental
Make your holiday extra special with handmade ornaments! Join us for a festive crafting session where you’ll design unique decorations to brighten up your home or gift to loved ones.
Sat. Dec. 13 | 1 - 3 PM
Looking for a space to hold your next event?
Brentwood Arts Exchange features two unique, distinct and affordable spaces for hosting various types of events of all sizes.
Each room provides a different atmosphere perfect for your specific needs!
Call us or visit our website for more information on hosting your next event at Brentwood Arts Exchange.