Brentwood Arts Exchange Archives - Hyattsville Life & Times

PHOTOS: Crafting paper ornaments for the holidays

December 10, 2015

BY ARIELLE AMEGASHIE — On Dec. 5, the Brentwood Arts Exchange did their part to get residents into the holiday spirit by hosting a family-friendly workshop to make paper ornaments. Photo courtesy Arielle Amegashie. Participants could choose from a variety of designs, including snowmen, trees, [read more]

PHOTOS: Hyattsville resident contributes to mural for disability service center

September 2, 2015

BY REBECCA BENNETT — On Aug. 24, a new mural was dedicated at The Arc Prince George’s County in Largo which designed and put together during an eight week long art workshop with Brentwood Arts Exchange, a press release said. Photo courtesy the Brentwood Arts Exchange. The students worked [read more]

Local teen wins watercolor competition at Riversdale Mansion

May 19, 2015

BY REBECCA BENNETT — Hyattsville resident Harper Matsuyama won the 2015 Art in Bloom competition put on by the Brentwood Arts Exchange at the Riversdale Mansion on April 26. Photo courtesy Harper Matsuyama. According to a letter sent to her by the Maryland-National Capital Parks and Planning [read more]

PHOTOS: Easter celebrations

April 6, 2015

PHOTOS BY RYAN CARBO — Hyattsville families took part in two separate Easter festivities on Saturday, March 28. The morning began with a pancake breakfast at Magruder Park, where the Easter Bunny made a special guest appearance and children were treated to a concert by kids musician Uncle Pete. [read more]

PHOTOS: Glass blowing, holiday fairs, Carpe Noctem, Santa run and more!

December 15, 2014

BY REBECCA BENNETT AND GRETCHEN BRODTMAN — These past few weekends leading up to the holiday have been busy. here is a look at some of the holiday events that took place these past couple of weeks: DC GlassWorks Holiday Sale DC GlassWorks gallery space featuring work for sale from 10 studio [read more]

Hyattsville artist reflects on his legacy

July 10, 2011

BY AMIRA AYCOCK — Long before the Arts District existed, Hyattsville was home to David Driskell, a renowned artist and one of the world’s foremost scholars on African-American art. He turned 80 last month, and events commemorating his life and legacy are scheduled well into the fall. [read more]