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Arts & Cultural Programs

Every year, the Commission collaborates with local, national and international talent to showcase a myriad of high energy performances, colorful exhibits, and professionally taught classes at its cultural arts facilities. Each facility is unique and provides the perfect environment to indulge oneself in the arts. We are committed to preserving and enhancing the county's arts and cultural heritage.

The Commission operates several cultural arts facilities to meet the needs of the arts community and the general public. These facilities offer programs, classes, performances and exhibits to the public, artists, historians, performers, and county-based arts and historic organizations. For general information, call 301-454-1450; TTY 301-454-1472. To reach the Black History Program, call 301-454-1780.

Finding Arts Activities
Explore related activities available for registration in SMARTlink, or click on a facility below for non-registration programs and activities.


Art & Architecture Tour
Thursday, May 14, 10 am—3 pm

Back by popular demand. Architectural Historian Susan Pearl will be your guide as you visit Prince George's County landmark houses associated with the famous Early American portrait painters, Charles Willson Peale and family. Rarely seen sites include Riversdale, Bostwick, Hazelwood and Mount Airey, where a buffet lunch will be served. Call 301-454-1450 for information or to register. Meet in parking lot of Riversdale Mansion at 4811 Riverdale Road, Riverdale 20737.
Fee: Resident $35; Non-Resident $42
SMARTlink #142540


Brentwood Art Center
3901 Rhode Island Avenue, Brentwood, MD

Located in the heart of the Gateway Arts District, the new Brentwood Art Center will feature a spacious art gallery, contemporary craft shop and class/meeting room on the street level operated by the Arts and Cultural Heritage Division. The fully accessible second floor, to be managed by the Gateway Community Development Corporation, will house gallery and studio space, with 24-hour access for resident artists. Brentwood Arts Center will be the place for people of all ages to meet, shop, explore their creative talents, and experience the excitement of the local and international art world.


Clarice Smith Peforming Arts Center
301-454-1450; TTY 301-454-1472

The Clarice Smith Performing Arts Center's Prince George's County room is available to county arts groups at no charge for workshops, meetings, and seminars. Call 301-454-1450 to schedule. Registrations for classes and camps are not taken at the Clarice Smith Performing Arts Center.


Artists
  • Be sure to review our monthly newsletter, Arts Opportunities.

  • The Arts and Cultural Heritage Division is developing an inventory of Prince George's County performing artists including, but not limited to, musicians, actors, theatre professionals, dancers, etc. for a listing in a new County Registry of Performing Artists and Companies. The Registry will help the public locate performers for special events. Fill out our Artist Registry Form.






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