Events

Get ready to immerse yourself in the magic of the season at our enchanting Holiday Marketplace! Savor delectable food and drink from our talented local vendors. We’ve got something for everyone as you stroll through our twinkling holiday marketplace. Support local shopkeepers and artisans by purchasing their lovingly crafted items Be captivated by an enchanting live performance! Gather ’round and let the music transport you to a winter wonderland. Later in the afternoon, cozy up with loved ones for a heartwarming film screening. We’re treating you to a free showing of a beloved holiday classic. Explore, laugh, and create cherished memories together.

The Brentwood Arts Exchange Artisan Shop has been a unique attraction in the Gateway Arts District for over ten years. It features a regularly evolving selection of craft and functional art. The Artisan Shop is an excellent destination to discover one-of-a-kind handcrafted items created by nearly forty local artisans, such as jewelry, textiles, pottery, fused glass, greeting cards, and more. The Holiday Craft Market and seasonal Artisan Shop Pop-Ups are highly anticipated annual events that provide additional opportunities to shop and support local artists. The Artisan Shop also hosts rotating Front Window Exhibitions that showcase small artworks and high-quality craftwork throughout the year.

Join us for three film screenings in May in celebration of Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month, featuring the influential Hong Kong filmmaker Kar-Wai Wong.

Brentwood Arts Exchange features three unique and affordable spaces perfect for hosting events of all types and sizes, including the Main Gallery, Lab Gallery, and Classroom. For more information about renting a space at Brentwood Arts Exchange, send an email to brentwoodarts@pgparks.com, visit pgparks.com, or call 301-277-2863.

Did you know that your gut is like a second brain? It aids in the digestion of foods you eat, absorbs nutrients, and uses them to fuel and maintain your body. August is Gut Health Awareness Month. Join us this month as we discuss the importance of gut health and ways to improve your digestive system. We will start off the session with a group exercise, followed by a nutrition segment, and finish with a live cooking demonstration using anti-inflammatory ingredients to help fight gut inflammation. Registration required. All ages welcome. FREE?

Did you know that your gut is like a second brain? It aids in the digestion of foods you eat, absorbs nutrients, and uses them to fuel and maintain your body. August is Gut Health Awareness Month. Join us this month as we discuss the importance of gut health and ways to improve your digestive system. We will start off the session with a group exercise, followed by a nutrition segment, and finish with a live cooking demonstration using anti-inflammatory ingredients to help fight gut inflammation. Registration required. All ages welcome. FREE?

Thursday, August 29, 2024- Sunday, September 1, 2024

Starts daily at 7:30AM

Travis Childers, a Nashville-born artist, combines collage and sculpture in his exhibition Accumulating the Everyday. Using tape, he crafts collages that focus on specific elements like faces, eyes, or vegetation. His work graces national and international venues, including the Ethan Cohen Gallery and Sotheby’s Artlink Young Artists Program. With a Master of Fine Arts from the Maryland Institute College of Art, Childers now resides in Fairfax, Virginia, where he founded Ruby Projects. Notably, he has received grants and awards, including recognition from the Virginia Museum of Fine Arts.