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Find out about upcoming workshops, classes, events, exhibitions, and artist opportunities with Greenbelt Recreation ARTS! Sign up here to receive our e-mail newsletter. If you are a Greenbelt resident artist with professional news to share about an upcoming exhibition, an award you have won, or other achievements, contact ndewald@greenbeltmd.gov.  Artwork at left by Greg Minah.

Fall Activity Guide

Discover workshops, classes, drop-in activities and events for all ages. Registration is open for both residents and non-residents of Greenbelt. 
See the fall guide. 

The Snow Queen

Greenbelt Community Center
Saturday, December 14, 2pm
Sunday, December 15, 11am and 2pm
The Greenbelt Dance Studio's Dance Performance Club presents an imaginative telling of the classic Hans Christian Andersen tale. Enjoy ballet, jazz, contemporary, ballroom and tap performances by dancers ages 6 to adult. Tickets are now available at the Greenbelt Community Center Business office: 301-397-2208 ($5). 

Sparkle Mart

Greenbelt Community Center
Sat 12/7, 10am - 5pm
Sun 12/8, 10am - 4pm

Shop for beautiful and functional, locally-produced wares at Greenbelt's annual juried Art and Craft Fair! Enjoy live music both days, 1-3pm: klezmer on Saturday with Seth Kibel and Friends, and bluegrass on Sunday with Rock Creek Revival. Volunteer opportunities: adults and high school students welcome! Prospective vendors: please note that this show is full, but you are welcome to apply to the waitlist through 12/5. Fine artists, artisans, writers, illustrators, and cultural non-profit groups are welcome to apply. More information. Artwork at left: metal relief sculpture by Yandong Wang. 

New Public Art Commission

Braden Athletic Complex

Greenbelt Recreation is pursuing the commission of new public art in conjunction with the upcoming renovation of the Braden Athletic Complex located behind the Greenbelt Youth Center.

Artists: see the Request for Qualifications. Apply by December 2 to be considered for this project. This opportunity is open to residents of MD, VA, DE and DC. 

All: save the date for a virtual public meeting on Tuesday, 12/17, at 7pm. Meet with artists and share your feedback! Sign up here to receive a meeting link. 

Art Exhibition
Jenny Kanzler: The Estranged Familiar

Greenbelt Community Center Art Gallery (Rm 112)
Open daily through 12/13

Kanzler's eerie paintings meld fairytales and family lore in darkly comic depictions of childhood. Gallery hours: M-F, 9am - 9pm; Sa, 9am - 6pm; Su, 9am - 7pm. All ages welcome.

 Monthly Art Shares

Greenbelt Community Center
Friday, November 22, 7:00-8:00pm
Sunday, December 15, 2:00-3:00pm

Artists: meet up with fellow creatives for an informal discussion of everyone’s work. Bring 1-3 pieces in any medium to share. All experience levels welcome. Sign up here to participate. Artwork at left by Sally Davies.

Public Art at Motiva

See a new sculpture installed at the entrance to the Motiva apartment community at 6420 Cherrywood Lane! This piece was designed by Erwin Timmers of the Washington Glass Studio and created with the participation of about 30 community members. The sculpture was commissioned by Greenbelt Apartments, LLC (owner of Motiva), working in partnership with the Greenbelt Recreation Arts Program. Read more.

Artist in Residence Program

The Greenbelt Community Center is pleased to provide studio space for experienced fine artists and artisans working in diverse media. Meet our participating artists.

Meet the Greenbelt Recreation Arts team!

Get to know the Artists in Residence, instructors and staff. Click the links to learn about the artist's backgrounds, what they teach and to see examples of their work.