Brentwood
Maryland
Brentwood Arts Exchange at Gateway Arts Center
About Us:
The Brentwood Arts Exchange is The Maryland-National Capital Park and Planning Commission's component of the public-private partnership Gateway Arts Center, serving as an anchor for the arts-based community development of the Prince George's County Gateway Arts District.
The Brentwood Arts Exchange supports artists and develops community by welcoming all audiences to diverse, high-quality visual art exhibitions, concerts, a craft store featuring work by local artisans, and affordable arts classes for all ages. Since opening in March 2010, it has welcomed more than 44,000 visitors through its doors.
As of July 2016, the gallery has presented 38 on-site and 21 off-site exhibitions, featuring regionally prominent artists as well emerging artists and students. It is a place for people of all ages to meet and learn
In addition to the Brentwood Arts Exchange, the Center is also home to the following: a dozen artists' studios and the Gateway Community Development Corporation's 39th Street Gallery.
Upcoming Events at Brentwood Arts Exchange at Gateway Arts Center
Spring 2025 Listening Room Music Concert Series: Zawadi Elaine Carroll
Recent News
Brentwood Arts Exchange News - March 13, 2025
Join us for an evening of art, history, and community! Brentwood Arts Exchange presents Vibe/Vibrance and The Sound of DC: Behind the Scenes, opening with a joint reception on Saturday, March 29 at 5 PM. Vibe/Vibrance transforms the Main Gallery…
Read More »Brentwood Arts Exchange News - February 27, 2025
Register for Spring Art Classes Today! Seniors Painting Class April 4 - April 25 every Thursday (4-week class) | 11:00 AM-1:00 PM Drawing: Adults April 8 - June 10 every Tuesday (10-week class) | 6:30-8:30 PM …
Read More »Brentwood Arts Exchange News - January 16, 2025
Winter Update Both our winter Drawing & Painting classes and Children’s Open Studio classes have been cancelled. We’re sorry for the inconvenience and appreciate your understanding! Looking forward, we are still planning to…
Read More »Brentwood Arts Exchange Happenings Newsletter - January 2, 2025
Upcoming Exhibitions... Right Over Left: DMV Runway Review Jan 20 - Mar 8 This exhibition, comprised of videos from legendary DMV runway clips and archived effects, explores the material realities and urgencies of Black and brown,…
Read More »Exhibition - Beyond Networks: Work By New Image Artists at Brentwood Arts Exchange
Brentwood Arts Exchange’s newest main gallery exhibition, Beyond Networks: Work by New Image Artists, seeks to create a conversation about meaning and personal expression in a complex, wired and networked world. The exhibit highlights work by…
Read More »Exhibition - The Sound of DC: A Visual History of Punk DIY at Brentwood Arts Exchange
Curated by photographer Pete Duvall, The Sound of DC: A Visual History is a four-part exhibition series that explores the rich history of the music scene in the DMV area. Drawing from the University of Maryland’s expansive digital archives,…
Read More »Brentwood Arts Exchange News - August 22, 2024
UPCOMING EXHIBITIONS Something Left Behind: Selections from the Studio of Michael B. Platt Brentwood Arts Exchange’s upcoming main gallery exhibition showcases both the seen and the previously private work of Michael B. Platt, a revered…
Read More »Brentwood Arts Exchange News - July 11, 2024
The Brentwood Summer Concert Series! Brentwood Arts Exchange is proud to partner with The Town of Brentwood to present The Summer Concert Series, featuring three individual performances every second Saturday of July, August and September. The…
Read More »Level Up: A Juried Exhibition for Graduate Artists. Opens May 8th at the Brentwood Arts Exchange
Level Up: A Juried Exhibition for Graduate Artists In the Main Gallery at Brentwood Arts Exchange On view May 8 - June 17, 2023 Opening Reception Saturday, May 13 from 5 - 8 pm Artist & Curator Talk Saturday, June 3, 2023 from 2 - 4 pm Marie…
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