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December 7 Winter Open Studios, Craft Fairs, and Artist Reception all in one day! (Read info)

Please join the Portico Gallery and Studios for our annual Winter Open Studios. Come see what we have been up to, we will be open Dec 7 from 12 – 5 pm. All our artists will be open, Studio 1-Valerie Watson, Studio 2-Jay Davis, Studio 3- Imani Russell, Studio 4-John Paradiso, Studio 5-Tom Hill, and Artist in residence studio 6-Luke Walter. Also in the neighborhood and walking distance from Portico are two craft fairs and other open studio buildings.


Craft Fairs:

Joe’s Movement Emporium: The 2019 Mt. Rainier Craft Fair is the place to start the holiday season. Festive decor, incredible local crafters from all over the DC-MD-VA area, and a gathering of a loving, accepting community. 10-5 pm, 3309 Bunker Hill r]Road, Mount Rainier, MD


Brentwood Arts Exchange: Don’t get stuck at crowded malls–come to and support local artists and small businesses as you shop for beautiful handmade items. Stop by the Maryland Meadworks mead tasting lounge area and sample a different kind of craft while you meet and talk with the artists who made the gifts you’re buying. 

11-5 pm, Gateway Arts Center Artists, 3901 Rhode Island Ave, First floor, Brentwood MD

2 Additional Open Studio Buildings

Gateway Arts Center Artists, 3901 Rhode Island Ave, Second floor, Brentwood MD

Ez Storage Artists, 4301 Rhode Island, Brentwood MD

After Party-Artist Reception 6-8pm, “(The Sound of) The Return” with artist Micah Morgan

Studio SoHy, 4327 Gallatin Street


After the Open Studios and Craft Fairs lets all meet at Micah’s opening, see you there!

All Welcome – Bring a Friend

Winter Open Studio and Craft Sale, Dec 8 from 12 – 4pm

Please join us for our annual “Winter Open Studio” on December 8 from 12 -4 pm.
Portico will have the Gallery and Studios open as well as hosting several artists from the Hyattsville Fiber Arts Guild. The ez Storage Studio artists will open their doors as well as the artists at the Gateway Arts Center (second floor) and the Annual Craft Fair at the Brentwood Arts Exchange (first floor). 
Whether your shopping for gifts or just want an art fix, there is something for everyone. This event is free and open to the public. Please bring a friend!
FEATURED:
Portico Gallery and Studios, 3807 Rhode Island Ave., Brentwood MD:
Valerie Watson, Jaleel Davis, Imani Russell, John Paradiso, Tom Hill’s studio will host artists from the Hyattsville Fiber Arts Guild: Tassie Hanna, Darcy Herman, Ellen Hoch,
Russ Little, Deborah Moore, and Diane Tuckman
Gateway Arts Center: First Floor, 3901 Rhode Island Ave., Brentwood MD:
The Brentwood Arts Exchange’s Annual Craft Fair. Second Floor: Leila Holtsman,
Jodi Ferrier, Katie Dell Kaufman, Ann Stoddard,
Liz Saint-Rain, and Michael Horlick
Ez Storage Studios, 4301 Rhode Island Ave., Brentwood MD:
Stanley Piotroski, Mark Wamaling, Denise Wamaling, Wayson R. Jones, Shahla Arbabi, Susan Crane, and Kia Dupree-Alfred, and the Collective

Location:

Studio 3807 Apartments
3807 Rhode Island Avenue
Gateway Arts District
Brentwood, MD 20722
John Paradiso202-487-8458Email Us

Portico Gallery Hours:

Saturday: 12:00pm - 3:00pm
Also by Appointment 202-487-8458
(August by appointment only)