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  • 26th Annual Gingerbread House Contest and Show A gingerbread model of Darnall's Chance House Museum, a Colonial home with a mansard roof made of frosted mini-wheats, chimneys and porch made of sugar wafer cookies, windows outlined in licorice, and trees made of green-tinted rice krispie treats with holiday decoration sprinkles.

    26th Annual Gingerbread House Contest and Show

    Join the tradition and visit the Gingerbread House Contest and Show held at Darnall’s Chance House Museum. See a dazzling display of gingerbread creations that reflect the rich history and vibrant culture of Prince George’s County, Maryland. This year’s entries will celebrate...

    Ticket Price: $2/person; ages 4 and under are free

    Arts Exhibition Heritage Celebrations
  • Holiday Open House Two smiling men pose in an art studio, with one leaning his head on the other's shoulder and pointing up at him. In front of them on a low table are half a dozen small prints in black and blue ink. Behind them is a printmaking press. To the right, a rack hangs from the ceiling with dozens of clothespins attached to it.

    Holiday Open House

    Celebrate the arts and the holidays at Montpelier Arts Center! Meet our talented resident artists and join them for demonstrations and artist talks in their studios. Visit exhibitions in our three galleries and enjoy our receptions for photographer Berchel Douglas and resident artist David Brosch. Groove to...

    Ticket Price: free

    Arts Holidays & Celebrations Public Reception
  • Improv 6-week Class A man with a beard takes a bow while two people standing on either side of him applaud. Behind them is a red theatrical curtain.

    Improv 6-week Class

    Learn the art of improvisation, also known as ‘Silly make ‘em ups!’ Excellent for developing social skills, collaboration skills, and communication skills. Practice accepting other people’s ideas and adding some of your own, speaking specially, paying attention to what you are doing, etc. thorough exercises and short form Improv games. This class...

    Ticket Price: $48 Residents | $63 Non-Residents

    Arts Special Event
  • Improv 6-week Class A man with a beard takes a bow while two people standing on either side of him applaud. Behind them is a red theatrical curtain.

    Improv 6-week Class

    Learn the art of improvisation, also known as ‘Silly make ‘em ups!’ Excellent for developing social skills, collaboration skills, and communication skills. Practice accepting other people’s ideas and adding some of your own, speaking specially, paying attention to what you are doing, etc. thorough exercises and short form Improv games. This class...

    Ticket Price: $48 Residents | $63 Non-Residents

    Arts Special Event
  • Improv 6-week Class A man with a beard takes a bow while two people standing on either side of him applaud. Behind them is a red theatrical curtain.

    Improv 6-week Class

    Learn the art of improvisation, also known as ‘Silly make ‘em ups!’ Excellent for developing social skills, collaboration skills, and communication skills. Practice accepting other people’s ideas and adding some of your own, speaking specially, paying attention to what you are doing, etc. thorough exercises and short form Improv games. This class...

    Ticket Price: $48 Residents | $63 Non-Residents

    Arts Special Event

  • Veterans Book Group

    Active service members and veterans of all eras are invited to join this free, monthly small group reading and discussion dinner series centered around books which relate to military experiences or offer a veteran’s perspective. Veterans Book Group is coordinated statewide by Maryland Humanities and presented locally in partnership with Montpelier Arts Center. Discussions are led by Dr. Karen Arnold, former poet-in-residence at the Arts Center and discussion moderator for multiple literature groups in Baltimore. Dinner and reading materials are provided. Call 301-377-7800 for more information and to register. Spaces are limited; registration is...

    Ticket Price: Free; registration required

    Arts Literary Special Event
  • Shakespeare In the Parks Auditions: As You Like It Three actors perform on a small outdoor stage set up in the grass, in front of rows of audience members sitting in lawn chairs. On the stage advertising a carnival, as well as several signposts with arrows labeled with city names including PADUA, LONDON, and PORPENTINE. Behind the stage is a wooded area.

    Shakespeare In the Parks Auditions: As You Like It

    Join the cast! Prince George’s Shakespeare in the Parks brings free, entertaining, and easily accessible productions of Shakespeare’s works to communities across Prince George’s and Montgomery Counties. All acting roles are compensated, and performances are schedules at various outdoor locations from June...

    Ticket Price: free

    Arts Performance Performances
  • Improv 6-week Class A man with a beard takes a bow while two people standing on either side of him applaud. Behind them is a red theatrical curtain.

    Improv 6-week Class

    Learn the art of improvisation, also known as ‘Silly make ‘em ups!’ Excellent for developing social skills, collaboration skills, and communication skills. Practice accepting other people’s ideas and adding some of your own, speaking specially, paying attention to what you are doing, etc. thorough exercises and short form Improv games. This class...

    Ticket Price: $48 Residents | $63 Non-Residents

    Arts Special Event
  • Improv 6-week Class A man with a beard takes a bow while two people standing on either side of him applaud. Behind them is a red theatrical curtain.

    Improv 6-week Class

    Learn the art of improvisation, also known as ‘Silly make ‘em ups!’ Excellent for developing social skills, collaboration skills, and communication skills. Practice accepting other people’s ideas and adding some of your own, speaking specially, paying attention to what you are doing, etc. thorough exercises and short form Improv games. This class...

    Ticket Price: $48 Residents | $63 Non-Residents

    Arts Special Event