Using paint, collage, papercuts, and other media, Yemonja’s intricate and colorful mixed-media works emphasize self-care. She aims to create new forms through focused examination and deconstruction while reassembling tenderly, even elements of broken spirit.
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Rashid Cornish: Whispers of the Divine – A Spiritual Journey Through Nature
* This exhibition runs May 9–Jun. 21, with a public reception on Fri., Jun. 12. * Rashid Cornish explores the profound relationship between the natural world and spirituality through the delicate medium of pastel painting. The collection invites viewers to experience nature as an environment and a living, breathing entity with spiritual significance and a connection to something greater in the cosmos.
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Melissa Burley
* This exhibition runs May 23–Jun. 21, with a public reception on Fri., Jun. 12. * Melissa Burley combines reclaimed and found objects from the past to create illuminated sculptures that may include glass, test tubes, furniture parts, clocks, bicycle components, and resin. She sees the primary focus of her work as bringing life back into the things people once cherished and utilized, thereby communicating a strong sense of the past.
Free
Success: The Beauty Among Us
* This exhibition runs May 26–Jul. 18, with a public reception on Sat., May 30. * 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, photo manipulation, and acrylic paintings. Success is a graduate of Howard University. They created a bridge between local D.C. photographers and the Howard photography community by organizing lectures, workshops, and collaboration opportunities among students. Characterized by a keen ability to transform aspects of the ordinary into extraordinary narratives, Success’s work expresses complex human emotions through vivid colors, dynamic forms, and exaggerated color palettes.
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The Black Art Today Foundation: Ascension: A BIPOC Exhibition
* This exhibition runs May 26–Jul. 18, with a public reception on Sat., May 30. * 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 norms, and ultimately ascended to leave an enduring legacy. Each artwork is a visual biography, capturing the essence of the subject’s unique path toward transcendence. The exhibition explores the multifaceted nature of ascension through diverse artistic mediums, from the literal ascent of physical challenges to the metaphorical rise of social and personal triumphs.
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Rashid Cornish: Whispers of the Divine – A Spiritual Journey Through Nature
Melissa Burley
Success: The Beauty Among Us
The Black Art Today Foundation: Ascension: A BIPOC Exhibition
Art Exhibit: Rosana Azar
* This exhibition runs Jun. 8–Jul. 26, with a public reception on Thu., Jun. 18. *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 her heart and is a window to her soul. This exhibit will be on display at the Publick Playhouse from June 8-July 26, 2026, and can be viewed during regular facility hours (M-F, 9 am-5 pm). Please note that exhibits cannot be viewed when a performance or event is in progress. Before viewing an exhibit, please call the Box Office at 301-277-1710 to check the performance schedule.
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The 45th Annual Invitational Sculpture Exhibition
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* This exhibition runs May 23–Jun. 21, with a public reception on Fri., Jun. 12. * Melissa Burley combines reclaimed and found objects from the past to create illuminated sculptures that may include glass, test tubes, furniture parts, clocks, bicycle components, and resin. She sees the primary focus of her work as bringing life back into the things people once cherished and utilized, thereby communicating a strong sense of the past.
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* This exhibition runs May 9–Jun. 21, with a public reception on Fri., Jun. 12. * Rashid Cornish explores the profound relationship between the natural world and spirituality through the delicate medium of pastel painting. The collection invites viewers to experience nature as an environment and a living, breathing entity with spiritual significance and a connection to something greater in the cosmos.
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7 events,
Rashid Cornish: Whispers of the Divine – A Spiritual Journey Through Nature
Melissa Burley
Success: The Beauty Among Us
The Black Art Today Foundation: Ascension: A BIPOC Exhibition
Art Exhibit: Rosana Azar
The 45th Annual Invitational Sculpture Exhibition
Radiant Resistance: The Joy of Being
* This exhibition runs Jun. 15–Aug. 15, with a public reception on Sat., Jun. 20 and an artist and curator talk on Sat., Jul. 18. * 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 a byproduct of survival—it is a radical act of resistance. Through collage, sculpture, installation, and digital media, these artists transform adversity into light, affirming that queerness is a driving force for cultural progress, innovation, and healing. Radiant Resistance is a celebration of thriving, existing, and creating unapologetically.
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* This exhibition runs Jun. 8–Jul. 26, with a public reception on Thu., Jun. 18. * 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 her heart and is a window to her soul. This exhibit will be on display at the Publick Playhouse from June 8-July 26, 2026, and can be viewed during regular facility hours (M-F, 9 am-5 pm). Please note that exhibits cannot be viewed when a performance or event is in progress. Before viewing an exhibit, please call the Box Office at 301-277-1710 to check the performance schedule.
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* This exhibition runs Jun. 12–Aug. 2, with a public reception on Fri., Jun. 12 and an artist talk/luncheon on Fri., Jun. 19. * 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 or call 301-377-7800 by Fri., Jun. 5, 2026.
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* This exhibition runs Jun. 15–Aug. 15, with a public reception on Sat., Jun. 20 and an artist and curator talk on Sat., Jul. 18. * 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 a byproduct of survival—it is a radical act of resistance. Through collage, sculpture, installation, and digital media, these artists transform adversity into light, affirming that queerness is a driving force for cultural progress, innovation, and healing. Radiant Resistance is a celebration of thriving, existing, and creating unapologetically.
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5 events,
Success: The Beauty Among Us
The Black Art Today Foundation: Ascension: A BIPOC Exhibition
Art Exhibit: Rosana Azar
The 45th Annual Invitational Sculpture Exhibition
Radiant Resistance: The Joy of Being
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7 events,
Aaron Oldenburg: Night Walks
* This exhibition runs Jun. 27–Aug. 8, with a public reception on Sat., Jul. 11. * Aaron Oldenburg creates artworks […]
Free
Visiting Resident Artist Exhibition
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7 events,
Success: The Beauty Among Us
The Black Art Today Foundation: Ascension: A BIPOC Exhibition
Art Exhibit: Rosana Azar
The 45th Annual Invitational Sculpture Exhibition
Radiant Resistance: The Joy of Being
Aaron Oldenburg: Night Walks
Visiting Resident Artist Exhibition
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