Works by Black artists and authors are vast, framing services are offered in a variety of decor…read moretastes and the owner and staff are welcoming, knowledgeable and eager to assist.

This is the most incredible art gallery in Bowie, Maryland. I highly recommend adding it to your…read moresummer list of places to see in the area. The space is curated

A friend and I attended 'Not the Man I Married' last night. This was my first time visiting the…read morevenue. For this particular event, the ticket system was kinda odd (to us); your ticket is reserved for a range of rows, versus an actual seat. Of course, folks were using hand bags and jackets to reserve seats, some of which were never occupied. Annoying, but not unexpected. The seating, lighting and sound was decent, definitely not state-of-the-art, but good enough for me to return. Apparently, they have many events here (e.g., stage plays, comedy shows, recitals, etc.) __ I eat. @f.hux I thrift. @DCthriftish

It is a beautiful auditorium that seems updated from what previous reviews tell. I believe the…read morestaff does their best; many are older, and dealing with large crowds can be overwhelming. I haven't had any issues and have been here 3 times now for several events. I am glad our community is being exposed to arts, and our kids are part of creating these fantastic tunes/events.

A continuation of the Belair Mansion tour…read more... Belair Stable Museum is cool for a few reasons. - It's small and therefore a short visit. - The docent is wonderful. - You can actually go in one stable. - You get to hear an old radio. As you walk around, there is quite a bit of reading, so the tour can be anywhere from 30 minutes to an hour and a half depending on how much you like to read. Like the mansion, it is self guided. I highly recommend touring the mansion first so you understand more before going in. The one thing I like about both of these tours is the reminder that Bowie once had it's hayday too! (See what I did there? Lol).

When I walked up to the museum I was greeted by a museum worker (I forget his name). He was very…read moreknowledgeable and asked me if I wanted to do a guided tour or self-guided tour. I like to take my time and look at things, so I opted for the self-guided tour. Before I started on my self-guided tour, the museum worker gave me a brief history on everything that I would be seeing. This helped tremendously when I reached certain areas of the museum. The museum consists on the main house, flanked by two stables. The stables on the right contain the Stable Master's quarters. I will warn you that when you walk in the stable on the left side of the museum to be ready for the motion detector that sounds off loud horse noises. I thought I was going to shoot up to the ceiling when that naying came on. This was in the beginning of the tour, which had me tip toeing through the museum because I did not know what would be lurking around each corner. Thankfully the naying in the beginning was all for the surprises. The museum is free, however they do have a donation box. I definitely recommend taking this tour to learn about the history of horse racing not only in Maryland, but in the United States. If you are unable to tour the museum, I uploaded several pictures and you can also check out my blog in regards to the Belair Stable and Mansion at www.SomewhereInDC.com (put belair in the search box for my four-part blog).

I traveled to Pyramid from out-of-state to attend Jiyoung Chung's Joomchi and Beyond Workshop. Both…read morewere exceptional. Pyramid is so incredible and special; lucky people for whom it's just a quick trip from home! I can't wait to return one day!

I enjoyed my first time at Pyramid Atlantic Art Center to see their current exhibition, Offline:…read moreTracing the Source by Hadiya Williams and curated by Anika Hobbs. The exhibition displayed hand-pulled prints, ceramics, and textiles. The exhibition is on view til March 3, 2026.

Have had two unique pieces framed at Benfield Gallery. Both entailed me trying out dozens of frame…read moresamples and mat combinations, taking hours of staff time. In each instance, the gallery helped me pick the perfect framing and mounting combination. I love each piece they framed. Highly highly recommended.

From the owner: Benfield Gallery offers exceptional custom framing services to beautifully complement any artwork…read more Their skilled team works closely with clients to create unique framing tailored to individual tastes and styles. In addition to custom framing, the gallery hosts several art exhibitions each year, showcasing a diverse range of artwork, pottery, fine crafts, and high-quality giclée prints. Art and frame appraisals and restoration services are also available.

I used to live almost right around the corner from the gallery, hence the reason the majority of…read morethe artwork in my home has been framed here. I've moved out of the neighborhood and it's been at least 3 years since I've visited. Now that I have new artwork, I thought of the gallery and realized I never wrote a review for this wonderful place... one of the jewels of Prince George's county. Not only is this a great place to purchase artwork and have artwork framed, but you will be immersed in African culture of every form, and more than likely will leave learning a thing or to. I purchased my first original art piece here... My desire to travel to the motherland, which I did in 2017, was a result of the time spent here and conversations had with the owner, Wisson West... and it's also because of Mr. West that I learned the importance of "Egungun." I will forever love this place.

This is a. Quintessential, first class connection and extension of Art, culture, history,…read morehistorical preservation and education of all that enter its doors.....Period.....

I recently started a transition to working with glass as another form of jewelry making, and my…read moreknowledge has been greatly enhanced by going to Vitrum Studios. I learned about Vitrum through Maryland Hall for the Arts in Annapolis, and the classes offered are challenging and exciting. As a novice, I am treated as welcomingly as the many experienced artists. I never feel like a novice, because Kevin and Judy explain everything so well, that I get a full understanding of the approach, tools and methods for each particular style being taught. The classes are so enjoyable - and the teachers put in a lot of time over and above the class time to make sure that what we produce comes out really nicely - including cold working and firing that can't be finished during class. Vitrum offers great sales on their glass materials throughout the year, and they do a wonderful job of communicating with their customers. Sign-up fast for the classes when they are posted by email - they fill-up really quickly.

There simply is no better warm glass studio in the mid-Atlantic region for learning kiln formed…read moreglass techniques. Owners/artists Judith Conway and Kevin O'Toole invest huge amounts of personal attention, time and energy in developing unique class offerings that exploit the quality Bullseye glass they stock. The knowledgeable staff, glass artists themselves, are supportive and eager to assist students as they learn new techniques and explore new artistic territory. Classes range from introductory kiln forming to advanced courses on specialty techniques presented by internationally recognized artists. Beginner classes give students an excellent grounding in the science of glass and the rudiments needed to produce quality work. This kind of attention to detail is what sets Vitrum classes apart from others. Class sizes are small enough to afford plenty of individual interaction with instructors. Staff can and does provide advice regarding the level of experience a student needs to be able to fully enjoy the more advanced classes; this is one of the special touches that factor into a truly valuable class experience where all learners are able to progress at a similar pace. Class schedules are offered on a semester system; be sure to sign up for the constant-contact-based newsletter for notices of classes, special events and sales.

My friend invited me to a Halloween event at Lillie Pad studios where I watched them make a glass…read moreskull and fill a jack-o-lantern with hot glass. I had wanted to learn how to blow glass since I saw it done it college, so I signed up for a class at Lillie Pad. It was great. Lots of fun, and it did not take me long to learn how to make cups and ornaments. I have since rented studio time to make gifts for my family, and I am hoping to get my niece to take a class with me (they allow older kids to take classes). The studio is in a barn on the owner's private residence, but don't let that throw you off. They can teach several pairs of students at the same time. Sometimes it was just me and the lead instructor, Michelle, other times I had a class with two others, but the instruction was always one-on-one. I definitely recommend taking a class to anyone curious about working with hot glass. It's a blast!

Had a great time. It's a small studio in the woods but that gives it its charm and the class size…read moreare small. They are also affordable probably one of the more affordable glass studios in the area where you can take one class and actually leave with a piece (the next day because it has to cool down slowly). Our instructor was great.