Upcoming Events

The Bethesda Arts & Entertainment District is excited to announce the 22nd annual Bethesda Painting Awards. This competition invites local D.C./Maryland/Virginia artists to submit their work and be awarded $14,000 in prizes to four selected winners. The deadline for submissions is Thursday, February 26, 2026. Up to eight finalists will be chosen to display their work at Bethesda’s Gallery B in June 2026.

A panel of esteemed jurors, including Mira Hecht, contemporary artist based in Washington, D.C.; Ernest Shaw, Adjunct Professor at Johns Hopkins University; and Hilary Wilder, Associate Professor in Painting at Virginia Commonwealth University, will curate the competition.

The first-place winner will be awarded $10,000; second place will be honored with $2,000 and third place will be awarded $1,000. A “young” artist whose birth date is after February 26, 1996 may also be awarded $1,000.

Artists must be 18 years of age or older and residents of Maryland, Virginia or Washington, D.C. Each artist must submit five images, an application, and a non-refundable entry fee of $25.

Apply Here

If you have any questions about the competition, please reach out to jliu@bethesda.org.

Frosty The Snow Man
November 26, 2025- January 11, 2026
by William Francis
Musical arrangements and original songs by Kenny Neal
Directed by Danny Tippett

Do you want to build a snowman? Or better yet—watch one spring to life before your very eyes? In this merry wintertime romp full of laughter and comic chaos, Frosty bounces, twirls, and melts his way into the hearts of children and adults alike—even thawing one skeptical cop’s icy exterior.
Packed with snowball-worthy fun and heartwarming moments, Frosty the Snow Man will have audiences believing in magic, dancing in the streets, and carrying home a little extra joy this holiday season.

Learn More
Get Tickets

A group of (mostly) Jewish theatre makers decide it’s time to do right by Hanukkah and create the best Hanukkah show EVER for playhouses and JCCs nationwide to produce every holiday season. You know, like A Christmas Carol… but Jewish-er. But what should it be? What stories should they tell? As they struggle to come up with a show before their first performance, we are treated to a series of sketches that will leave audiences of all stripes in stitches and begin a new holiday tradition.

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Artists & Makers Studios is thrilled to host the Gaithersburg Fine Arts Association for the month of December. The exhibit will run from December 3rd through December 19th, with a First Friday opening on December 5th from 5-8pm. The Gaithersburg Fine Arts Association was founded in 1976 as a small group of artists residing in Gaithersburg. Over the years, the group has grown to include members throughout Montgomery County, Frederick and DC. GFAA provides educational programs plus promotional opportunities through exhibits. Members work in the classical mediums of two-dimensional art: oil, watercolor, acrylic, pastel, tempera, drawing, and the graphic arts. This past summer, many members took the opportunity to travel. While away, they might have painted or sketched on location or captured memories using their cameras. These times are not forgotten, and GFAA members are excited to exhibit their work in a show titled “Small Images Bring Joy”. A Mini-Solo exhibit for Cathy Hirsh and Nancy Jakubowski, titled “Over the Rainbow” will open in the Lounge Gallery. Enjoy a Pop-Up with Naan Pocen, the sculptural work of Francis Maduka Uduh in studio 11, along with nineteen Gallery 209 Member Artists exhibiting their latest work. Open Studios building-wide will welcome visitors to visit and learn. Shop and support local working artists and makers. Delight in a visit from Butterfly Spirits - the current Butterfly Spirits portfolio includes elderberry vodka, botanical liqueur, hazelnut whiskey and three vodka soda canned offerings. Light fare generously sponsored by The Chesapeake Framing Company.

The Gaithersburg Fine Arts Association “Small Images Bring Joy”
The 19 Member Artists of Gallery 209
Mini-Solo for Cathy Hirsh and Nancy Jakubowski “Over the Rainbow”
Pop-Up with Naan Pocen
The sculptural work of Francis Maduka Uduh

December Reception
5:00pm – 8:00pm, Friday, December 5th, 2025
Artists & Makers Studios
11810 Parklawn Drive, Suite 210
Rockville, MD 20852

Meet the Artists Saturday, December 13th, 1-3pm

Viewing hours are 10:00am – 4:00pm, Monday-Friday, Saturday 11:00am – 3:00pm, and Sundays by chance or appointment.

Gallery Page

The Bethesda Arts & Entertainment District is excited to announce the 22nd annual Bethesda Painting Awards. This competition invites local D.C./Maryland/Virginia artists to submit their work and be awarded $14,000 in prizes to four selected winners. The deadline for submissions is Thursday, February 26, 2026. Up to eight finalists will be chosen to display their work at Bethesda’s Gallery B in June 2026.

A panel of esteemed jurors, including Mira Hecht, contemporary artist based in Washington, D.C.; Ernest Shaw, Adjunct Professor at Johns Hopkins University; and Hilary Wilder, Associate Professor in Painting at Virginia Commonwealth University, will curate the competition.

The first-place winner will be awarded $10,000; second place will be honored with $2,000 and third place will be awarded $1,000. A “young” artist whose birth date is after February 26, 1996 may also be awarded $1,000.

Artists must be 18 years of age or older and residents of Maryland, Virginia or Washington, D.C. Each artist must submit five images, an application, and a non-refundable entry fee of $25.

Apply Here

If you have any questions about the competition, please reach out to jliu@bethesda.org.

Frosty The Snow Man
November 26, 2025- January 11, 2026
by William Francis
Musical arrangements and original songs by Kenny Neal
Directed by Danny Tippett

Do you want to build a snowman? Or better yet—watch one spring to life before your very eyes? In this merry wintertime romp full of laughter and comic chaos, Frosty bounces, twirls, and melts his way into the hearts of children and adults alike—even thawing one skeptical cop’s icy exterior.
Packed with snowball-worthy fun and heartwarming moments, Frosty the Snow Man will have audiences believing in magic, dancing in the streets, and carrying home a little extra joy this holiday season.

Learn More
Get Tickets

A group of (mostly) Jewish theatre makers decide it’s time to do right by Hanukkah and create the best Hanukkah show EVER for playhouses and JCCs nationwide to produce every holiday season. You know, like A Christmas Carol… but Jewish-er. But what should it be? What stories should they tell? As they struggle to come up with a show before their first performance, we are treated to a series of sketches that will leave audiences of all stripes in stitches and begin a new holiday tradition.

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Artists & Makers Studios is thrilled to host the Gaithersburg Fine Arts Association for the month of December. The exhibit will run from December 3rd through December 19th, with a First Friday opening on December 5th from 5-8pm. The Gaithersburg Fine Arts Association was founded in 1976 as a small group of artists residing in Gaithersburg. Over the years, the group has grown to include members throughout Montgomery County, Frederick and DC. GFAA provides educational programs plus promotional opportunities through exhibits. Members work in the classical mediums of two-dimensional art: oil, watercolor, acrylic, pastel, tempera, drawing, and the graphic arts. This past summer, many members took the opportunity to travel. While away, they might have painted or sketched on location or captured memories using their cameras. These times are not forgotten, and GFAA members are excited to exhibit their work in a show titled “Small Images Bring Joy”. A Mini-Solo exhibit for Cathy Hirsh and Nancy Jakubowski, titled “Over the Rainbow” will open in the Lounge Gallery. Enjoy a Pop-Up with Naan Pocen, the sculptural work of Francis Maduka Uduh in studio 11, along with nineteen Gallery 209 Member Artists exhibiting their latest work. Open Studios building-wide will welcome visitors to visit and learn. Shop and support local working artists and makers. Delight in a visit from Butterfly Spirits - the current Butterfly Spirits portfolio includes elderberry vodka, botanical liqueur, hazelnut whiskey and three vodka soda canned offerings. Light fare generously sponsored by The Chesapeake Framing Company.

The Gaithersburg Fine Arts Association “Small Images Bring Joy”
The 19 Member Artists of Gallery 209
Mini-Solo for Cathy Hirsh and Nancy Jakubowski “Over the Rainbow”
Pop-Up with Naan Pocen
The sculptural work of Francis Maduka Uduh

December Reception
5:00pm – 8:00pm, Friday, December 5th, 2025
Artists & Makers Studios
11810 Parklawn Drive, Suite 210
Rockville, MD 20852

Meet the Artists Saturday, December 13th, 1-3pm

Viewing hours are 10:00am – 4:00pm, Monday-Friday, Saturday 11:00am – 3:00pm, and Sundays by chance or appointment.

Gallery Page

Join MoCoRec for a free holiday puppet show! Snacks and refreshments will be provided as well as door prizes and giveaways.

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The Bethesda Arts & Entertainment District is excited to announce the 22nd annual Bethesda Painting Awards. This competition invites local D.C./Maryland/Virginia artists to submit their work and be awarded $14,000 in prizes to four selected winners. The deadline for submissions is Thursday, February 26, 2026. Up to eight finalists will be chosen to display their work at Bethesda’s Gallery B in June 2026.

A panel of esteemed jurors, including Mira Hecht, contemporary artist based in Washington, D.C.; Ernest Shaw, Adjunct Professor at Johns Hopkins University; and Hilary Wilder, Associate Professor in Painting at Virginia Commonwealth University, will curate the competition.

The first-place winner will be awarded $10,000; second place will be honored with $2,000 and third place will be awarded $1,000. A “young” artist whose birth date is after February 26, 1996 may also be awarded $1,000.

Artists must be 18 years of age or older and residents of Maryland, Virginia or Washington, D.C. Each artist must submit five images, an application, and a non-refundable entry fee of $25.

Apply Here

If you have any questions about the competition, please reach out to jliu@bethesda.org.

Frosty The Snow Man
November 26, 2025- January 11, 2026
by William Francis
Musical arrangements and original songs by Kenny Neal
Directed by Danny Tippett

Do you want to build a snowman? Or better yet—watch one spring to life before your very eyes? In this merry wintertime romp full of laughter and comic chaos, Frosty bounces, twirls, and melts his way into the hearts of children and adults alike—even thawing one skeptical cop’s icy exterior.
Packed with snowball-worthy fun and heartwarming moments, Frosty the Snow Man will have audiences believing in magic, dancing in the streets, and carrying home a little extra joy this holiday season.

Learn More
Get Tickets

A group of (mostly) Jewish theatre makers decide it’s time to do right by Hanukkah and create the best Hanukkah show EVER for playhouses and JCCs nationwide to produce every holiday season. You know, like A Christmas Carol… but Jewish-er. But what should it be? What stories should they tell? As they struggle to come up with a show before their first performance, we are treated to a series of sketches that will leave audiences of all stripes in stitches and begin a new holiday tradition.

Event Page

Artists & Makers Studios is thrilled to host the Gaithersburg Fine Arts Association for the month of December. The exhibit will run from December 3rd through December 19th, with a First Friday opening on December 5th from 5-8pm. The Gaithersburg Fine Arts Association was founded in 1976 as a small group of artists residing in Gaithersburg. Over the years, the group has grown to include members throughout Montgomery County, Frederick and DC. GFAA provides educational programs plus promotional opportunities through exhibits. Members work in the classical mediums of two-dimensional art: oil, watercolor, acrylic, pastel, tempera, drawing, and the graphic arts. This past summer, many members took the opportunity to travel. While away, they might have painted or sketched on location or captured memories using their cameras. These times are not forgotten, and GFAA members are excited to exhibit their work in a show titled “Small Images Bring Joy”. A Mini-Solo exhibit for Cathy Hirsh and Nancy Jakubowski, titled “Over the Rainbow” will open in the Lounge Gallery. Enjoy a Pop-Up with Naan Pocen, the sculptural work of Francis Maduka Uduh in studio 11, along with nineteen Gallery 209 Member Artists exhibiting their latest work. Open Studios building-wide will welcome visitors to visit and learn. Shop and support local working artists and makers. Delight in a visit from Butterfly Spirits - the current Butterfly Spirits portfolio includes elderberry vodka, botanical liqueur, hazelnut whiskey and three vodka soda canned offerings. Light fare generously sponsored by The Chesapeake Framing Company.

The Gaithersburg Fine Arts Association “Small Images Bring Joy”
The 19 Member Artists of Gallery 209
Mini-Solo for Cathy Hirsh and Nancy Jakubowski “Over the Rainbow”
Pop-Up with Naan Pocen
The sculptural work of Francis Maduka Uduh

December Reception
5:00pm – 8:00pm, Friday, December 5th, 2025
Artists & Makers Studios
11810 Parklawn Drive, Suite 210
Rockville, MD 20852

Meet the Artists Saturday, December 13th, 1-3pm

Viewing hours are 10:00am – 4:00pm, Monday-Friday, Saturday 11:00am – 3:00pm, and Sundays by chance or appointment.

Gallery Page

Bring your holiday spirit and smiles as Santa Claus is coming to Praisner! Families are invited to stop by for festive fun and to take selfies with Santa in our winter-themed photo area. Enjoy holiday music, hot cocoa and sweet treats and a coloring and craft station for the kids. 

We will be collecting new unwrapped toys to be donated to the children of the Montgomery County Family Justice Center. Learn more at mcfjcfoundation.org

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The Bethesda Arts & Entertainment District is excited to announce the 22nd annual Bethesda Painting Awards. This competition invites local D.C./Maryland/Virginia artists to submit their work and be awarded $14,000 in prizes to four selected winners. The deadline for submissions is Thursday, February 26, 2026. Up to eight finalists will be chosen to display their work at Bethesda’s Gallery B in June 2026.

A panel of esteemed jurors, including Mira Hecht, contemporary artist based in Washington, D.C.; Ernest Shaw, Adjunct Professor at Johns Hopkins University; and Hilary Wilder, Associate Professor in Painting at Virginia Commonwealth University, will curate the competition.

The first-place winner will be awarded $10,000; second place will be honored with $2,000 and third place will be awarded $1,000. A “young” artist whose birth date is after February 26, 1996 may also be awarded $1,000.

Artists must be 18 years of age or older and residents of Maryland, Virginia or Washington, D.C. Each artist must submit five images, an application, and a non-refundable entry fee of $25.

Apply Here

If you have any questions about the competition, please reach out to jliu@bethesda.org.

Frosty The Snow Man
November 26, 2025- January 11, 2026
by William Francis
Musical arrangements and original songs by Kenny Neal
Directed by Danny Tippett

Do you want to build a snowman? Or better yet—watch one spring to life before your very eyes? In this merry wintertime romp full of laughter and comic chaos, Frosty bounces, twirls, and melts his way into the hearts of children and adults alike—even thawing one skeptical cop’s icy exterior.
Packed with snowball-worthy fun and heartwarming moments, Frosty the Snow Man will have audiences believing in magic, dancing in the streets, and carrying home a little extra joy this holiday season.

Learn More
Get Tickets

A group of (mostly) Jewish theatre makers decide it’s time to do right by Hanukkah and create the best Hanukkah show EVER for playhouses and JCCs nationwide to produce every holiday season. You know, like A Christmas Carol… but Jewish-er. But what should it be? What stories should they tell? As they struggle to come up with a show before their first performance, we are treated to a series of sketches that will leave audiences of all stripes in stitches and begin a new holiday tradition.

Event Page

Artists & Makers Studios is thrilled to host the Gaithersburg Fine Arts Association for the month of December. The exhibit will run from December 3rd through December 19th, with a First Friday opening on December 5th from 5-8pm. The Gaithersburg Fine Arts Association was founded in 1976 as a small group of artists residing in Gaithersburg. Over the years, the group has grown to include members throughout Montgomery County, Frederick and DC. GFAA provides educational programs plus promotional opportunities through exhibits. Members work in the classical mediums of two-dimensional art: oil, watercolor, acrylic, pastel, tempera, drawing, and the graphic arts. This past summer, many members took the opportunity to travel. While away, they might have painted or sketched on location or captured memories using their cameras. These times are not forgotten, and GFAA members are excited to exhibit their work in a show titled “Small Images Bring Joy”. A Mini-Solo exhibit for Cathy Hirsh and Nancy Jakubowski, titled “Over the Rainbow” will open in the Lounge Gallery. Enjoy a Pop-Up with Naan Pocen, the sculptural work of Francis Maduka Uduh in studio 11, along with nineteen Gallery 209 Member Artists exhibiting their latest work. Open Studios building-wide will welcome visitors to visit and learn. Shop and support local working artists and makers. Delight in a visit from Butterfly Spirits - the current Butterfly Spirits portfolio includes elderberry vodka, botanical liqueur, hazelnut whiskey and three vodka soda canned offerings. Light fare generously sponsored by The Chesapeake Framing Company.

The Gaithersburg Fine Arts Association “Small Images Bring Joy”
The 19 Member Artists of Gallery 209
Mini-Solo for Cathy Hirsh and Nancy Jakubowski “Over the Rainbow”
Pop-Up with Naan Pocen
The sculptural work of Francis Maduka Uduh

December Reception
5:00pm – 8:00pm, Friday, December 5th, 2025
Artists & Makers Studios
11810 Parklawn Drive, Suite 210
Rockville, MD 20852

Meet the Artists Saturday, December 13th, 1-3pm

Viewing hours are 10:00am – 4:00pm, Monday-Friday, Saturday 11:00am – 3:00pm, and Sundays by chance or appointment.

Gallery Page

Visit with Santa on our mile-long woodland railroad, featuring a holiday ride on our historic streetcars. Enjoy a holiday model railroad display in collaboration with the Washington, Virginia & Maryland Garden Railway Society, crafts for children, photo opportunities, hot chocolate and treats, and more! Come aboard for this special holiday event!

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The Bethesda Arts & Entertainment District is excited to announce the 22nd annual Bethesda Painting Awards. This competition invites local D.C./Maryland/Virginia artists to submit their work and be awarded $14,000 in prizes to four selected winners. The deadline for submissions is Thursday, February 26, 2026. Up to eight finalists will be chosen to display their work at Bethesda’s Gallery B in June 2026.

A panel of esteemed jurors, including Mira Hecht, contemporary artist based in Washington, D.C.; Ernest Shaw, Adjunct Professor at Johns Hopkins University; and Hilary Wilder, Associate Professor in Painting at Virginia Commonwealth University, will curate the competition.

The first-place winner will be awarded $10,000; second place will be honored with $2,000 and third place will be awarded $1,000. A “young” artist whose birth date is after February 26, 1996 may also be awarded $1,000.

Artists must be 18 years of age or older and residents of Maryland, Virginia or Washington, D.C. Each artist must submit five images, an application, and a non-refundable entry fee of $25.

Apply Here

If you have any questions about the competition, please reach out to jliu@bethesda.org.

Frosty The Snow Man
November 26, 2025- January 11, 2026
by William Francis
Musical arrangements and original songs by Kenny Neal
Directed by Danny Tippett

Do you want to build a snowman? Or better yet—watch one spring to life before your very eyes? In this merry wintertime romp full of laughter and comic chaos, Frosty bounces, twirls, and melts his way into the hearts of children and adults alike—even thawing one skeptical cop’s icy exterior.
Packed with snowball-worthy fun and heartwarming moments, Frosty the Snow Man will have audiences believing in magic, dancing in the streets, and carrying home a little extra joy this holiday season.

Learn More
Get Tickets

A group of (mostly) Jewish theatre makers decide it’s time to do right by Hanukkah and create the best Hanukkah show EVER for playhouses and JCCs nationwide to produce every holiday season. You know, like A Christmas Carol… but Jewish-er. But what should it be? What stories should they tell? As they struggle to come up with a show before their first performance, we are treated to a series of sketches that will leave audiences of all stripes in stitches and begin a new holiday tradition.

Event Page

Artists & Makers Studios is thrilled to host the Gaithersburg Fine Arts Association for the month of December. The exhibit will run from December 3rd through December 19th, with a First Friday opening on December 5th from 5-8pm. The Gaithersburg Fine Arts Association was founded in 1976 as a small group of artists residing in Gaithersburg. Over the years, the group has grown to include members throughout Montgomery County, Frederick and DC. GFAA provides educational programs plus promotional opportunities through exhibits. Members work in the classical mediums of two-dimensional art: oil, watercolor, acrylic, pastel, tempera, drawing, and the graphic arts. This past summer, many members took the opportunity to travel. While away, they might have painted or sketched on location or captured memories using their cameras. These times are not forgotten, and GFAA members are excited to exhibit their work in a show titled “Small Images Bring Joy”. A Mini-Solo exhibit for Cathy Hirsh and Nancy Jakubowski, titled “Over the Rainbow” will open in the Lounge Gallery. Enjoy a Pop-Up with Naan Pocen, the sculptural work of Francis Maduka Uduh in studio 11, along with nineteen Gallery 209 Member Artists exhibiting their latest work. Open Studios building-wide will welcome visitors to visit and learn. Shop and support local working artists and makers. Delight in a visit from Butterfly Spirits - the current Butterfly Spirits portfolio includes elderberry vodka, botanical liqueur, hazelnut whiskey and three vodka soda canned offerings. Light fare generously sponsored by The Chesapeake Framing Company.

The Gaithersburg Fine Arts Association “Small Images Bring Joy”
The 19 Member Artists of Gallery 209
Mini-Solo for Cathy Hirsh and Nancy Jakubowski “Over the Rainbow”
Pop-Up with Naan Pocen
The sculptural work of Francis Maduka Uduh

December Reception
5:00pm – 8:00pm, Friday, December 5th, 2025
Artists & Makers Studios
11810 Parklawn Drive, Suite 210
Rockville, MD 20852

Meet the Artists Saturday, December 13th, 1-3pm

Viewing hours are 10:00am – 4:00pm, Monday-Friday, Saturday 11:00am – 3:00pm, and Sundays by chance or appointment.

Gallery Page

A Child's Christmas in Wales is a piece by the Welsh poet Dylan Thomas It's a collection of Welsh Christmas memories from the viewpoint of a young boy. It is one of Thomas's most popular works and is loads of fun. Read by some of your favorite actors: Brigid Cleary, Edward Gero, Nancy Robinette, Michael Willis, and Harry Winter, with Ella Gatlin and Becker Spear. Followed by the perennial favorite: A Visit From St. Nicholas by Clement Moore. One night only! See you there!

This event is pay-what-you-want with no minimum (i.e. you can enter $0). Attendees are encouraged to bring a non-perishable food item (scroll down for a list of what's needed) or a gift card for a food store.

All food items, money raised, and/or gift cards will be donated to OlneyHelp.

Thank you for not having too much on your plate to care about those who have too little on theirs.

Items to Donate
We aim to provide our neighbors with the healthiest food possible. Here is an list of healthy non-perishable foods you can donate.

Food items we need most at this time:
Instant mashed potatoes - pouches and boxes
Pasta sides (Knorr/Roni)
Boxed white spaghetti noodles
Canned meats, such as tuna, chicken, turkey, corned beef, spam, salmon, Vienna sausage, etc.
Sloppy joe sauce
Canned chili
Canned pasta (adult types)
Plain spaghetti sauce
1 lb. bags of rice and rice sides (Knorr/Roni)​
Baked beans
Canned green beans, corn, peas (low/no salt)
Canned fruit in juice
Jelly - all sizes, all flavors except grape
Juice boxes - 100% juice
Shelf stable bottled juice
​Gift cards to Harris Teeter, Safeway, and Giant are welcome donations as well.

What not to donate:
Unlabeled cans or packages
Food from other food banks/pantries
Expired food
Bulk foods that need to be repackaged
Homemade food items
Alcoholic beverages
Perishable, frozen, or refrigerated items

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The Bethesda Arts & Entertainment District is excited to announce the 22nd annual Bethesda Painting Awards. This competition invites local D.C./Maryland/Virginia artists to submit their work and be awarded $14,000 in prizes to four selected winners. The deadline for submissions is Thursday, February 26, 2026. Up to eight finalists will be chosen to display their work at Bethesda’s Gallery B in June 2026.

A panel of esteemed jurors, including Mira Hecht, contemporary artist based in Washington, D.C.; Ernest Shaw, Adjunct Professor at Johns Hopkins University; and Hilary Wilder, Associate Professor in Painting at Virginia Commonwealth University, will curate the competition.

The first-place winner will be awarded $10,000; second place will be honored with $2,000 and third place will be awarded $1,000. A “young” artist whose birth date is after February 26, 1996 may also be awarded $1,000.

Artists must be 18 years of age or older and residents of Maryland, Virginia or Washington, D.C. Each artist must submit five images, an application, and a non-refundable entry fee of $25.

Apply Here

If you have any questions about the competition, please reach out to jliu@bethesda.org.

Frosty The Snow Man
November 26, 2025- January 11, 2026
by William Francis
Musical arrangements and original songs by Kenny Neal
Directed by Danny Tippett

Do you want to build a snowman? Or better yet—watch one spring to life before your very eyes? In this merry wintertime romp full of laughter and comic chaos, Frosty bounces, twirls, and melts his way into the hearts of children and adults alike—even thawing one skeptical cop’s icy exterior.
Packed with snowball-worthy fun and heartwarming moments, Frosty the Snow Man will have audiences believing in magic, dancing in the streets, and carrying home a little extra joy this holiday season.

Learn More
Get Tickets

A group of (mostly) Jewish theatre makers decide it’s time to do right by Hanukkah and create the best Hanukkah show EVER for playhouses and JCCs nationwide to produce every holiday season. You know, like A Christmas Carol… but Jewish-er. But what should it be? What stories should they tell? As they struggle to come up with a show before their first performance, we are treated to a series of sketches that will leave audiences of all stripes in stitches and begin a new holiday tradition.

Event Page

Artists & Makers Studios is thrilled to host the Gaithersburg Fine Arts Association for the month of December. The exhibit will run from December 3rd through December 19th, with a First Friday opening on December 5th from 5-8pm. The Gaithersburg Fine Arts Association was founded in 1976 as a small group of artists residing in Gaithersburg. Over the years, the group has grown to include members throughout Montgomery County, Frederick and DC. GFAA provides educational programs plus promotional opportunities through exhibits. Members work in the classical mediums of two-dimensional art: oil, watercolor, acrylic, pastel, tempera, drawing, and the graphic arts. This past summer, many members took the opportunity to travel. While away, they might have painted or sketched on location or captured memories using their cameras. These times are not forgotten, and GFAA members are excited to exhibit their work in a show titled “Small Images Bring Joy”. A Mini-Solo exhibit for Cathy Hirsh and Nancy Jakubowski, titled “Over the Rainbow” will open in the Lounge Gallery. Enjoy a Pop-Up with Naan Pocen, the sculptural work of Francis Maduka Uduh in studio 11, along with nineteen Gallery 209 Member Artists exhibiting their latest work. Open Studios building-wide will welcome visitors to visit and learn. Shop and support local working artists and makers. Delight in a visit from Butterfly Spirits - the current Butterfly Spirits portfolio includes elderberry vodka, botanical liqueur, hazelnut whiskey and three vodka soda canned offerings. Light fare generously sponsored by The Chesapeake Framing Company.

The Gaithersburg Fine Arts Association “Small Images Bring Joy”
The 19 Member Artists of Gallery 209
Mini-Solo for Cathy Hirsh and Nancy Jakubowski “Over the Rainbow”
Pop-Up with Naan Pocen
The sculptural work of Francis Maduka Uduh

December Reception
5:00pm – 8:00pm, Friday, December 5th, 2025
Artists & Makers Studios
11810 Parklawn Drive, Suite 210
Rockville, MD 20852

Meet the Artists Saturday, December 13th, 1-3pm

Viewing hours are 10:00am – 4:00pm, Monday-Friday, Saturday 11:00am – 3:00pm, and Sundays by chance or appointment.

Gallery Page

The Bethesda Arts & Entertainment District is excited to announce the 22nd annual Bethesda Painting Awards. This competition invites local D.C./Maryland/Virginia artists to submit their work and be awarded $14,000 in prizes to four selected winners. The deadline for submissions is Thursday, February 26, 2026. Up to eight finalists will be chosen to display their work at Bethesda’s Gallery B in June 2026.

A panel of esteemed jurors, including Mira Hecht, contemporary artist based in Washington, D.C.; Ernest Shaw, Adjunct Professor at Johns Hopkins University; and Hilary Wilder, Associate Professor in Painting at Virginia Commonwealth University, will curate the competition.

The first-place winner will be awarded $10,000; second place will be honored with $2,000 and third place will be awarded $1,000. A “young” artist whose birth date is after February 26, 1996 may also be awarded $1,000.

Artists must be 18 years of age or older and residents of Maryland, Virginia or Washington, D.C. Each artist must submit five images, an application, and a non-refundable entry fee of $25.

Apply Here

If you have any questions about the competition, please reach out to jliu@bethesda.org.

Frosty The Snow Man
November 26, 2025- January 11, 2026
by William Francis
Musical arrangements and original songs by Kenny Neal
Directed by Danny Tippett

Do you want to build a snowman? Or better yet—watch one spring to life before your very eyes? In this merry wintertime romp full of laughter and comic chaos, Frosty bounces, twirls, and melts his way into the hearts of children and adults alike—even thawing one skeptical cop’s icy exterior.
Packed with snowball-worthy fun and heartwarming moments, Frosty the Snow Man will have audiences believing in magic, dancing in the streets, and carrying home a little extra joy this holiday season.

Learn More
Get Tickets

A group of (mostly) Jewish theatre makers decide it’s time to do right by Hanukkah and create the best Hanukkah show EVER for playhouses and JCCs nationwide to produce every holiday season. You know, like A Christmas Carol… but Jewish-er. But what should it be? What stories should they tell? As they struggle to come up with a show before their first performance, we are treated to a series of sketches that will leave audiences of all stripes in stitches and begin a new holiday tradition.

Event Page

Artists & Makers Studios is thrilled to host the Gaithersburg Fine Arts Association for the month of December. The exhibit will run from December 3rd through December 19th, with a First Friday opening on December 5th from 5-8pm. The Gaithersburg Fine Arts Association was founded in 1976 as a small group of artists residing in Gaithersburg. Over the years, the group has grown to include members throughout Montgomery County, Frederick and DC. GFAA provides educational programs plus promotional opportunities through exhibits. Members work in the classical mediums of two-dimensional art: oil, watercolor, acrylic, pastel, tempera, drawing, and the graphic arts. This past summer, many members took the opportunity to travel. While away, they might have painted or sketched on location or captured memories using their cameras. These times are not forgotten, and GFAA members are excited to exhibit their work in a show titled “Small Images Bring Joy”. A Mini-Solo exhibit for Cathy Hirsh and Nancy Jakubowski, titled “Over the Rainbow” will open in the Lounge Gallery. Enjoy a Pop-Up with Naan Pocen, the sculptural work of Francis Maduka Uduh in studio 11, along with nineteen Gallery 209 Member Artists exhibiting their latest work. Open Studios building-wide will welcome visitors to visit and learn. Shop and support local working artists and makers. Delight in a visit from Butterfly Spirits - the current Butterfly Spirits portfolio includes elderberry vodka, botanical liqueur, hazelnut whiskey and three vodka soda canned offerings. Light fare generously sponsored by The Chesapeake Framing Company.

The Gaithersburg Fine Arts Association “Small Images Bring Joy”
The 19 Member Artists of Gallery 209
Mini-Solo for Cathy Hirsh and Nancy Jakubowski “Over the Rainbow”
Pop-Up with Naan Pocen
The sculptural work of Francis Maduka Uduh

December Reception
5:00pm – 8:00pm, Friday, December 5th, 2025
Artists & Makers Studios
11810 Parklawn Drive, Suite 210
Rockville, MD 20852

Meet the Artists Saturday, December 13th, 1-3pm

Viewing hours are 10:00am – 4:00pm, Monday-Friday, Saturday 11:00am – 3:00pm, and Sundays by chance or appointment.

Gallery Page

The Bethesda Arts & Entertainment District is excited to announce the 22nd annual Bethesda Painting Awards. This competition invites local D.C./Maryland/Virginia artists to submit their work and be awarded $14,000 in prizes to four selected winners. The deadline for submissions is Thursday, February 26, 2026. Up to eight finalists will be chosen to display their work at Bethesda’s Gallery B in June 2026.

A panel of esteemed jurors, including Mira Hecht, contemporary artist based in Washington, D.C.; Ernest Shaw, Adjunct Professor at Johns Hopkins University; and Hilary Wilder, Associate Professor in Painting at Virginia Commonwealth University, will curate the competition.

The first-place winner will be awarded $10,000; second place will be honored with $2,000 and third place will be awarded $1,000. A “young” artist whose birth date is after February 26, 1996 may also be awarded $1,000.

Artists must be 18 years of age or older and residents of Maryland, Virginia or Washington, D.C. Each artist must submit five images, an application, and a non-refundable entry fee of $25.

Apply Here

If you have any questions about the competition, please reach out to jliu@bethesda.org.

Frosty The Snow Man
November 26, 2025- January 11, 2026
by William Francis
Musical arrangements and original songs by Kenny Neal
Directed by Danny Tippett

Do you want to build a snowman? Or better yet—watch one spring to life before your very eyes? In this merry wintertime romp full of laughter and comic chaos, Frosty bounces, twirls, and melts his way into the hearts of children and adults alike—even thawing one skeptical cop’s icy exterior.
Packed with snowball-worthy fun and heartwarming moments, Frosty the Snow Man will have audiences believing in magic, dancing in the streets, and carrying home a little extra joy this holiday season.

Learn More
Get Tickets

A group of (mostly) Jewish theatre makers decide it’s time to do right by Hanukkah and create the best Hanukkah show EVER for playhouses and JCCs nationwide to produce every holiday season. You know, like A Christmas Carol… but Jewish-er. But what should it be? What stories should they tell? As they struggle to come up with a show before their first performance, we are treated to a series of sketches that will leave audiences of all stripes in stitches and begin a new holiday tradition.

Event Page

Artists & Makers Studios is thrilled to host the Gaithersburg Fine Arts Association for the month of December. The exhibit will run from December 3rd through December 19th, with a First Friday opening on December 5th from 5-8pm. The Gaithersburg Fine Arts Association was founded in 1976 as a small group of artists residing in Gaithersburg. Over the years, the group has grown to include members throughout Montgomery County, Frederick and DC. GFAA provides educational programs plus promotional opportunities through exhibits. Members work in the classical mediums of two-dimensional art: oil, watercolor, acrylic, pastel, tempera, drawing, and the graphic arts. This past summer, many members took the opportunity to travel. While away, they might have painted or sketched on location or captured memories using their cameras. These times are not forgotten, and GFAA members are excited to exhibit their work in a show titled “Small Images Bring Joy”. A Mini-Solo exhibit for Cathy Hirsh and Nancy Jakubowski, titled “Over the Rainbow” will open in the Lounge Gallery. Enjoy a Pop-Up with Naan Pocen, the sculptural work of Francis Maduka Uduh in studio 11, along with nineteen Gallery 209 Member Artists exhibiting their latest work. Open Studios building-wide will welcome visitors to visit and learn. Shop and support local working artists and makers. Delight in a visit from Butterfly Spirits - the current Butterfly Spirits portfolio includes elderberry vodka, botanical liqueur, hazelnut whiskey and three vodka soda canned offerings. Light fare generously sponsored by The Chesapeake Framing Company.

The Gaithersburg Fine Arts Association “Small Images Bring Joy”
The 19 Member Artists of Gallery 209
Mini-Solo for Cathy Hirsh and Nancy Jakubowski “Over the Rainbow”
Pop-Up with Naan Pocen
The sculptural work of Francis Maduka Uduh

December Reception
5:00pm – 8:00pm, Friday, December 5th, 2025
Artists & Makers Studios
11810 Parklawn Drive, Suite 210
Rockville, MD 20852

Meet the Artists Saturday, December 13th, 1-3pm

Viewing hours are 10:00am – 4:00pm, Monday-Friday, Saturday 11:00am – 3:00pm, and Sundays by chance or appointment.

Gallery Page

Hershel just wants to celebrate Hanukkah with the community, but the Queen and King of the Goblins have forbidden the lighting of the candles. Can Hershel save the day and lift the curse for this shtetl (village)?

Script by Stephen Laughton. Original book written by Eric Kimmel and illustrated by Trina Schart Hyman. Puppets by Elizabeth Dapo.

Recommended for 5+. Run time of approximately 60 minutes.
Glen Echo Park has FREE Parking!

Event Page

The Bethesda Arts & Entertainment District is excited to announce the 22nd annual Bethesda Painting Awards. This competition invites local D.C./Maryland/Virginia artists to submit their work and be awarded $14,000 in prizes to four selected winners. The deadline for submissions is Thursday, February 26, 2026. Up to eight finalists will be chosen to display their work at Bethesda’s Gallery B in June 2026.

A panel of esteemed jurors, including Mira Hecht, contemporary artist based in Washington, D.C.; Ernest Shaw, Adjunct Professor at Johns Hopkins University; and Hilary Wilder, Associate Professor in Painting at Virginia Commonwealth University, will curate the competition.

The first-place winner will be awarded $10,000; second place will be honored with $2,000 and third place will be awarded $1,000. A “young” artist whose birth date is after February 26, 1996 may also be awarded $1,000.

Artists must be 18 years of age or older and residents of Maryland, Virginia or Washington, D.C. Each artist must submit five images, an application, and a non-refundable entry fee of $25.

Apply Here

If you have any questions about the competition, please reach out to jliu@bethesda.org.

Frosty The Snow Man
November 26, 2025- January 11, 2026
by William Francis
Musical arrangements and original songs by Kenny Neal
Directed by Danny Tippett

Do you want to build a snowman? Or better yet—watch one spring to life before your very eyes? In this merry wintertime romp full of laughter and comic chaos, Frosty bounces, twirls, and melts his way into the hearts of children and adults alike—even thawing one skeptical cop’s icy exterior.
Packed with snowball-worthy fun and heartwarming moments, Frosty the Snow Man will have audiences believing in magic, dancing in the streets, and carrying home a little extra joy this holiday season.

Learn More
Get Tickets

A group of (mostly) Jewish theatre makers decide it’s time to do right by Hanukkah and create the best Hanukkah show EVER for playhouses and JCCs nationwide to produce every holiday season. You know, like A Christmas Carol… but Jewish-er. But what should it be? What stories should they tell? As they struggle to come up with a show before their first performance, we are treated to a series of sketches that will leave audiences of all stripes in stitches and begin a new holiday tradition.

Event Page

Artists & Makers Studios is thrilled to host the Gaithersburg Fine Arts Association for the month of December. The exhibit will run from December 3rd through December 19th, with a First Friday opening on December 5th from 5-8pm. The Gaithersburg Fine Arts Association was founded in 1976 as a small group of artists residing in Gaithersburg. Over the years, the group has grown to include members throughout Montgomery County, Frederick and DC. GFAA provides educational programs plus promotional opportunities through exhibits. Members work in the classical mediums of two-dimensional art: oil, watercolor, acrylic, pastel, tempera, drawing, and the graphic arts. This past summer, many members took the opportunity to travel. While away, they might have painted or sketched on location or captured memories using their cameras. These times are not forgotten, and GFAA members are excited to exhibit their work in a show titled “Small Images Bring Joy”. A Mini-Solo exhibit for Cathy Hirsh and Nancy Jakubowski, titled “Over the Rainbow” will open in the Lounge Gallery. Enjoy a Pop-Up with Naan Pocen, the sculptural work of Francis Maduka Uduh in studio 11, along with nineteen Gallery 209 Member Artists exhibiting their latest work. Open Studios building-wide will welcome visitors to visit and learn. Shop and support local working artists and makers. Delight in a visit from Butterfly Spirits - the current Butterfly Spirits portfolio includes elderberry vodka, botanical liqueur, hazelnut whiskey and three vodka soda canned offerings. Light fare generously sponsored by The Chesapeake Framing Company.

The Gaithersburg Fine Arts Association “Small Images Bring Joy”
The 19 Member Artists of Gallery 209
Mini-Solo for Cathy Hirsh and Nancy Jakubowski “Over the Rainbow”
Pop-Up with Naan Pocen
The sculptural work of Francis Maduka Uduh

December Reception
5:00pm – 8:00pm, Friday, December 5th, 2025
Artists & Makers Studios
11810 Parklawn Drive, Suite 210
Rockville, MD 20852

Meet the Artists Saturday, December 13th, 1-3pm

Viewing hours are 10:00am – 4:00pm, Monday-Friday, Saturday 11:00am – 3:00pm, and Sundays by chance or appointment.

Gallery Page

The Bethesda Arts & Entertainment District is excited to announce the 22nd annual Bethesda Painting Awards. This competition invites local D.C./Maryland/Virginia artists to submit their work and be awarded $14,000 in prizes to four selected winners. The deadline for submissions is Thursday, February 26, 2026. Up to eight finalists will be chosen to display their work at Bethesda’s Gallery B in June 2026.

A panel of esteemed jurors, including Mira Hecht, contemporary artist based in Washington, D.C.; Ernest Shaw, Adjunct Professor at Johns Hopkins University; and Hilary Wilder, Associate Professor in Painting at Virginia Commonwealth University, will curate the competition.

The first-place winner will be awarded $10,000; second place will be honored with $2,000 and third place will be awarded $1,000. A “young” artist whose birth date is after February 26, 1996 may also be awarded $1,000.

Artists must be 18 years of age or older and residents of Maryland, Virginia or Washington, D.C. Each artist must submit five images, an application, and a non-refundable entry fee of $25.

Apply Here

If you have any questions about the competition, please reach out to jliu@bethesda.org.

Frosty The Snow Man
November 26, 2025- January 11, 2026
by William Francis
Musical arrangements and original songs by Kenny Neal
Directed by Danny Tippett

Do you want to build a snowman? Or better yet—watch one spring to life before your very eyes? In this merry wintertime romp full of laughter and comic chaos, Frosty bounces, twirls, and melts his way into the hearts of children and adults alike—even thawing one skeptical cop’s icy exterior.
Packed with snowball-worthy fun and heartwarming moments, Frosty the Snow Man will have audiences believing in magic, dancing in the streets, and carrying home a little extra joy this holiday season.

Learn More
Get Tickets

A group of (mostly) Jewish theatre makers decide it’s time to do right by Hanukkah and create the best Hanukkah show EVER for playhouses and JCCs nationwide to produce every holiday season. You know, like A Christmas Carol… but Jewish-er. But what should it be? What stories should they tell? As they struggle to come up with a show before their first performance, we are treated to a series of sketches that will leave audiences of all stripes in stitches and begin a new holiday tradition.

Event Page

Artists & Makers Studios is thrilled to host the Gaithersburg Fine Arts Association for the month of December. The exhibit will run from December 3rd through December 19th, with a First Friday opening on December 5th from 5-8pm. The Gaithersburg Fine Arts Association was founded in 1976 as a small group of artists residing in Gaithersburg. Over the years, the group has grown to include members throughout Montgomery County, Frederick and DC. GFAA provides educational programs plus promotional opportunities through exhibits. Members work in the classical mediums of two-dimensional art: oil, watercolor, acrylic, pastel, tempera, drawing, and the graphic arts. This past summer, many members took the opportunity to travel. While away, they might have painted or sketched on location or captured memories using their cameras. These times are not forgotten, and GFAA members are excited to exhibit their work in a show titled “Small Images Bring Joy”. A Mini-Solo exhibit for Cathy Hirsh and Nancy Jakubowski, titled “Over the Rainbow” will open in the Lounge Gallery. Enjoy a Pop-Up with Naan Pocen, the sculptural work of Francis Maduka Uduh in studio 11, along with nineteen Gallery 209 Member Artists exhibiting their latest work. Open Studios building-wide will welcome visitors to visit and learn. Shop and support local working artists and makers. Delight in a visit from Butterfly Spirits - the current Butterfly Spirits portfolio includes elderberry vodka, botanical liqueur, hazelnut whiskey and three vodka soda canned offerings. Light fare generously sponsored by The Chesapeake Framing Company.

The Gaithersburg Fine Arts Association “Small Images Bring Joy”
The 19 Member Artists of Gallery 209
Mini-Solo for Cathy Hirsh and Nancy Jakubowski “Over the Rainbow”
Pop-Up with Naan Pocen
The sculptural work of Francis Maduka Uduh

December Reception
5:00pm – 8:00pm, Friday, December 5th, 2025
Artists & Makers Studios
11810 Parklawn Drive, Suite 210
Rockville, MD 20852

Meet the Artists Saturday, December 13th, 1-3pm

Viewing hours are 10:00am – 4:00pm, Monday-Friday, Saturday 11:00am – 3:00pm, and Sundays by chance or appointment.

Gallery Page

Get ready for this year’s Jingle Bell Run, the original festive race for charity brought to you by the Arthritis Foundation. Wear your favorite holiday gear, and let's jingle all the way toward a cure!

Whether you're running, walking, or strolling, bring your friends, family, and coworkers along for the ride. Together, we're spreading joy and making strides towards a brighter future — saying "YES" to life, despite arthritis.

Don't miss out on this special occasion to make a real difference while celebrating four decades of impact with the Jingle Bell Run. Let's lace up, hit the pavement, and jingle our way toward victory over arthritis!

Event Page

The Bethesda Arts & Entertainment District is excited to announce the 22nd annual Bethesda Painting Awards. This competition invites local D.C./Maryland/Virginia artists to submit their work and be awarded $14,000 in prizes to four selected winners. The deadline for submissions is Thursday, February 26, 2026. Up to eight finalists will be chosen to display their work at Bethesda’s Gallery B in June 2026.

A panel of esteemed jurors, including Mira Hecht, contemporary artist based in Washington, D.C.; Ernest Shaw, Adjunct Professor at Johns Hopkins University; and Hilary Wilder, Associate Professor in Painting at Virginia Commonwealth University, will curate the competition.

The first-place winner will be awarded $10,000; second place will be honored with $2,000 and third place will be awarded $1,000. A “young” artist whose birth date is after February 26, 1996 may also be awarded $1,000.

Artists must be 18 years of age or older and residents of Maryland, Virginia or Washington, D.C. Each artist must submit five images, an application, and a non-refundable entry fee of $25.

Apply Here

If you have any questions about the competition, please reach out to jliu@bethesda.org.

Frosty The Snow Man
November 26, 2025- January 11, 2026
by William Francis
Musical arrangements and original songs by Kenny Neal
Directed by Danny Tippett

Do you want to build a snowman? Or better yet—watch one spring to life before your very eyes? In this merry wintertime romp full of laughter and comic chaos, Frosty bounces, twirls, and melts his way into the hearts of children and adults alike—even thawing one skeptical cop’s icy exterior.
Packed with snowball-worthy fun and heartwarming moments, Frosty the Snow Man will have audiences believing in magic, dancing in the streets, and carrying home a little extra joy this holiday season.

Learn More
Get Tickets

A group of (mostly) Jewish theatre makers decide it’s time to do right by Hanukkah and create the best Hanukkah show EVER for playhouses and JCCs nationwide to produce every holiday season. You know, like A Christmas Carol… but Jewish-er. But what should it be? What stories should they tell? As they struggle to come up with a show before their first performance, we are treated to a series of sketches that will leave audiences of all stripes in stitches and begin a new holiday tradition.

Event Page

Artists & Makers Studios is thrilled to host the Gaithersburg Fine Arts Association for the month of December. The exhibit will run from December 3rd through December 19th, with a First Friday opening on December 5th from 5-8pm. The Gaithersburg Fine Arts Association was founded in 1976 as a small group of artists residing in Gaithersburg. Over the years, the group has grown to include members throughout Montgomery County, Frederick and DC. GFAA provides educational programs plus promotional opportunities through exhibits. Members work in the classical mediums of two-dimensional art: oil, watercolor, acrylic, pastel, tempera, drawing, and the graphic arts. This past summer, many members took the opportunity to travel. While away, they might have painted or sketched on location or captured memories using their cameras. These times are not forgotten, and GFAA members are excited to exhibit their work in a show titled “Small Images Bring Joy”. A Mini-Solo exhibit for Cathy Hirsh and Nancy Jakubowski, titled “Over the Rainbow” will open in the Lounge Gallery. Enjoy a Pop-Up with Naan Pocen, the sculptural work of Francis Maduka Uduh in studio 11, along with nineteen Gallery 209 Member Artists exhibiting their latest work. Open Studios building-wide will welcome visitors to visit and learn. Shop and support local working artists and makers. Delight in a visit from Butterfly Spirits - the current Butterfly Spirits portfolio includes elderberry vodka, botanical liqueur, hazelnut whiskey and three vodka soda canned offerings. Light fare generously sponsored by The Chesapeake Framing Company.

The Gaithersburg Fine Arts Association “Small Images Bring Joy”
The 19 Member Artists of Gallery 209
Mini-Solo for Cathy Hirsh and Nancy Jakubowski “Over the Rainbow”
Pop-Up with Naan Pocen
The sculptural work of Francis Maduka Uduh

December Reception
5:00pm – 8:00pm, Friday, December 5th, 2025
Artists & Makers Studios
11810 Parklawn Drive, Suite 210
Rockville, MD 20852

Meet the Artists Saturday, December 13th, 1-3pm

Viewing hours are 10:00am – 4:00pm, Monday-Friday, Saturday 11:00am – 3:00pm, and Sundays by chance or appointment.

Gallery Page

The Bethesda Arts & Entertainment District is excited to announce the 22nd annual Bethesda Painting Awards. This competition invites local D.C./Maryland/Virginia artists to submit their work and be awarded $14,000 in prizes to four selected winners. The deadline for submissions is Thursday, February 26, 2026. Up to eight finalists will be chosen to display their work at Bethesda’s Gallery B in June 2026.

A panel of esteemed jurors, including Mira Hecht, contemporary artist based in Washington, D.C.; Ernest Shaw, Adjunct Professor at Johns Hopkins University; and Hilary Wilder, Associate Professor in Painting at Virginia Commonwealth University, will curate the competition.

The first-place winner will be awarded $10,000; second place will be honored with $2,000 and third place will be awarded $1,000. A “young” artist whose birth date is after February 26, 1996 may also be awarded $1,000.

Artists must be 18 years of age or older and residents of Maryland, Virginia or Washington, D.C. Each artist must submit five images, an application, and a non-refundable entry fee of $25.

Apply Here

If you have any questions about the competition, please reach out to jliu@bethesda.org.

Frosty The Snow Man
November 26, 2025- January 11, 2026
by William Francis
Musical arrangements and original songs by Kenny Neal
Directed by Danny Tippett

Do you want to build a snowman? Or better yet—watch one spring to life before your very eyes? In this merry wintertime romp full of laughter and comic chaos, Frosty bounces, twirls, and melts his way into the hearts of children and adults alike—even thawing one skeptical cop’s icy exterior.
Packed with snowball-worthy fun and heartwarming moments, Frosty the Snow Man will have audiences believing in magic, dancing in the streets, and carrying home a little extra joy this holiday season.

Learn More
Get Tickets

Artists & Makers Studios is thrilled to host the Gaithersburg Fine Arts Association for the month of December. The exhibit will run from December 3rd through December 19th, with a First Friday opening on December 5th from 5-8pm. The Gaithersburg Fine Arts Association was founded in 1976 as a small group of artists residing in Gaithersburg. Over the years, the group has grown to include members throughout Montgomery County, Frederick and DC. GFAA provides educational programs plus promotional opportunities through exhibits. Members work in the classical mediums of two-dimensional art: oil, watercolor, acrylic, pastel, tempera, drawing, and the graphic arts. This past summer, many members took the opportunity to travel. While away, they might have painted or sketched on location or captured memories using their cameras. These times are not forgotten, and GFAA members are excited to exhibit their work in a show titled “Small Images Bring Joy”. A Mini-Solo exhibit for Cathy Hirsh and Nancy Jakubowski, titled “Over the Rainbow” will open in the Lounge Gallery. Enjoy a Pop-Up with Naan Pocen, the sculptural work of Francis Maduka Uduh in studio 11, along with nineteen Gallery 209 Member Artists exhibiting their latest work. Open Studios building-wide will welcome visitors to visit and learn. Shop and support local working artists and makers. Delight in a visit from Butterfly Spirits - the current Butterfly Spirits portfolio includes elderberry vodka, botanical liqueur, hazelnut whiskey and three vodka soda canned offerings. Light fare generously sponsored by The Chesapeake Framing Company.

The Gaithersburg Fine Arts Association “Small Images Bring Joy”
The 19 Member Artists of Gallery 209
Mini-Solo for Cathy Hirsh and Nancy Jakubowski “Over the Rainbow”
Pop-Up with Naan Pocen
The sculptural work of Francis Maduka Uduh

December Reception
5:00pm – 8:00pm, Friday, December 5th, 2025
Artists & Makers Studios
11810 Parklawn Drive, Suite 210
Rockville, MD 20852

Meet the Artists Saturday, December 13th, 1-3pm

Viewing hours are 10:00am – 4:00pm, Monday-Friday, Saturday 11:00am – 3:00pm, and Sundays by chance or appointment.

Gallery Page

The Bethesda Arts & Entertainment District is excited to announce the 22nd annual Bethesda Painting Awards. This competition invites local D.C./Maryland/Virginia artists to submit their work and be awarded $14,000 in prizes to four selected winners. The deadline for submissions is Thursday, February 26, 2026. Up to eight finalists will be chosen to display their work at Bethesda’s Gallery B in June 2026.

A panel of esteemed jurors, including Mira Hecht, contemporary artist based in Washington, D.C.; Ernest Shaw, Adjunct Professor at Johns Hopkins University; and Hilary Wilder, Associate Professor in Painting at Virginia Commonwealth University, will curate the competition.

The first-place winner will be awarded $10,000; second place will be honored with $2,000 and third place will be awarded $1,000. A “young” artist whose birth date is after February 26, 1996 may also be awarded $1,000.

Artists must be 18 years of age or older and residents of Maryland, Virginia or Washington, D.C. Each artist must submit five images, an application, and a non-refundable entry fee of $25.

Apply Here

If you have any questions about the competition, please reach out to jliu@bethesda.org.

Frosty The Snow Man
November 26, 2025- January 11, 2026
by William Francis
Musical arrangements and original songs by Kenny Neal
Directed by Danny Tippett

Do you want to build a snowman? Or better yet—watch one spring to life before your very eyes? In this merry wintertime romp full of laughter and comic chaos, Frosty bounces, twirls, and melts his way into the hearts of children and adults alike—even thawing one skeptical cop’s icy exterior.
Packed with snowball-worthy fun and heartwarming moments, Frosty the Snow Man will have audiences believing in magic, dancing in the streets, and carrying home a little extra joy this holiday season.

Learn More
Get Tickets

Artists & Makers Studios is thrilled to host the Gaithersburg Fine Arts Association for the month of December. The exhibit will run from December 3rd through December 19th, with a First Friday opening on December 5th from 5-8pm. The Gaithersburg Fine Arts Association was founded in 1976 as a small group of artists residing in Gaithersburg. Over the years, the group has grown to include members throughout Montgomery County, Frederick and DC. GFAA provides educational programs plus promotional opportunities through exhibits. Members work in the classical mediums of two-dimensional art: oil, watercolor, acrylic, pastel, tempera, drawing, and the graphic arts. This past summer, many members took the opportunity to travel. While away, they might have painted or sketched on location or captured memories using their cameras. These times are not forgotten, and GFAA members are excited to exhibit their work in a show titled “Small Images Bring Joy”. A Mini-Solo exhibit for Cathy Hirsh and Nancy Jakubowski, titled “Over the Rainbow” will open in the Lounge Gallery. Enjoy a Pop-Up with Naan Pocen, the sculptural work of Francis Maduka Uduh in studio 11, along with nineteen Gallery 209 Member Artists exhibiting their latest work. Open Studios building-wide will welcome visitors to visit and learn. Shop and support local working artists and makers. Delight in a visit from Butterfly Spirits - the current Butterfly Spirits portfolio includes elderberry vodka, botanical liqueur, hazelnut whiskey and three vodka soda canned offerings. Light fare generously sponsored by The Chesapeake Framing Company.

The Gaithersburg Fine Arts Association “Small Images Bring Joy”
The 19 Member Artists of Gallery 209
Mini-Solo for Cathy Hirsh and Nancy Jakubowski “Over the Rainbow”
Pop-Up with Naan Pocen
The sculptural work of Francis Maduka Uduh

December Reception
5:00pm – 8:00pm, Friday, December 5th, 2025
Artists & Makers Studios
11810 Parklawn Drive, Suite 210
Rockville, MD 20852

Meet the Artists Saturday, December 13th, 1-3pm

Viewing hours are 10:00am – 4:00pm, Monday-Friday, Saturday 11:00am – 3:00pm, and Sundays by chance or appointment.

Gallery Page

The Bethesda Arts & Entertainment District is excited to announce the 22nd annual Bethesda Painting Awards. This competition invites local D.C./Maryland/Virginia artists to submit their work and be awarded $14,000 in prizes to four selected winners. The deadline for submissions is Thursday, February 26, 2026. Up to eight finalists will be chosen to display their work at Bethesda’s Gallery B in June 2026.

A panel of esteemed jurors, including Mira Hecht, contemporary artist based in Washington, D.C.; Ernest Shaw, Adjunct Professor at Johns Hopkins University; and Hilary Wilder, Associate Professor in Painting at Virginia Commonwealth University, will curate the competition.

The first-place winner will be awarded $10,000; second place will be honored with $2,000 and third place will be awarded $1,000. A “young” artist whose birth date is after February 26, 1996 may also be awarded $1,000.

Artists must be 18 years of age or older and residents of Maryland, Virginia or Washington, D.C. Each artist must submit five images, an application, and a non-refundable entry fee of $25.

Apply Here

If you have any questions about the competition, please reach out to jliu@bethesda.org.

Frosty The Snow Man
November 26, 2025- January 11, 2026
by William Francis
Musical arrangements and original songs by Kenny Neal
Directed by Danny Tippett

Do you want to build a snowman? Or better yet—watch one spring to life before your very eyes? In this merry wintertime romp full of laughter and comic chaos, Frosty bounces, twirls, and melts his way into the hearts of children and adults alike—even thawing one skeptical cop’s icy exterior.
Packed with snowball-worthy fun and heartwarming moments, Frosty the Snow Man will have audiences believing in magic, dancing in the streets, and carrying home a little extra joy this holiday season.

Learn More
Get Tickets

Artists & Makers Studios is thrilled to host the Gaithersburg Fine Arts Association for the month of December. The exhibit will run from December 3rd through December 19th, with a First Friday opening on December 5th from 5-8pm. The Gaithersburg Fine Arts Association was founded in 1976 as a small group of artists residing in Gaithersburg. Over the years, the group has grown to include members throughout Montgomery County, Frederick and DC. GFAA provides educational programs plus promotional opportunities through exhibits. Members work in the classical mediums of two-dimensional art: oil, watercolor, acrylic, pastel, tempera, drawing, and the graphic arts. This past summer, many members took the opportunity to travel. While away, they might have painted or sketched on location or captured memories using their cameras. These times are not forgotten, and GFAA members are excited to exhibit their work in a show titled “Small Images Bring Joy”. A Mini-Solo exhibit for Cathy Hirsh and Nancy Jakubowski, titled “Over the Rainbow” will open in the Lounge Gallery. Enjoy a Pop-Up with Naan Pocen, the sculptural work of Francis Maduka Uduh in studio 11, along with nineteen Gallery 209 Member Artists exhibiting their latest work. Open Studios building-wide will welcome visitors to visit and learn. Shop and support local working artists and makers. Delight in a visit from Butterfly Spirits - the current Butterfly Spirits portfolio includes elderberry vodka, botanical liqueur, hazelnut whiskey and three vodka soda canned offerings. Light fare generously sponsored by The Chesapeake Framing Company.

The Gaithersburg Fine Arts Association “Small Images Bring Joy”
The 19 Member Artists of Gallery 209
Mini-Solo for Cathy Hirsh and Nancy Jakubowski “Over the Rainbow”
Pop-Up with Naan Pocen
The sculptural work of Francis Maduka Uduh

December Reception
5:00pm – 8:00pm, Friday, December 5th, 2025
Artists & Makers Studios
11810 Parklawn Drive, Suite 210
Rockville, MD 20852

Meet the Artists Saturday, December 13th, 1-3pm

Viewing hours are 10:00am – 4:00pm, Monday-Friday, Saturday 11:00am – 3:00pm, and Sundays by chance or appointment.

Gallery Page

The Bethesda Arts & Entertainment District is excited to announce the 22nd annual Bethesda Painting Awards. This competition invites local D.C./Maryland/Virginia artists to submit their work and be awarded $14,000 in prizes to four selected winners. The deadline for submissions is Thursday, February 26, 2026. Up to eight finalists will be chosen to display their work at Bethesda’s Gallery B in June 2026.

A panel of esteemed jurors, including Mira Hecht, contemporary artist based in Washington, D.C.; Ernest Shaw, Adjunct Professor at Johns Hopkins University; and Hilary Wilder, Associate Professor in Painting at Virginia Commonwealth University, will curate the competition.

The first-place winner will be awarded $10,000; second place will be honored with $2,000 and third place will be awarded $1,000. A “young” artist whose birth date is after February 26, 1996 may also be awarded $1,000.

Artists must be 18 years of age or older and residents of Maryland, Virginia or Washington, D.C. Each artist must submit five images, an application, and a non-refundable entry fee of $25.

Apply Here

If you have any questions about the competition, please reach out to jliu@bethesda.org.

Frosty The Snow Man
November 26, 2025- January 11, 2026
by William Francis
Musical arrangements and original songs by Kenny Neal
Directed by Danny Tippett

Do you want to build a snowman? Or better yet—watch one spring to life before your very eyes? In this merry wintertime romp full of laughter and comic chaos, Frosty bounces, twirls, and melts his way into the hearts of children and adults alike—even thawing one skeptical cop’s icy exterior.
Packed with snowball-worthy fun and heartwarming moments, Frosty the Snow Man will have audiences believing in magic, dancing in the streets, and carrying home a little extra joy this holiday season.

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Get Tickets

Artists & Makers Studios is thrilled to host the Gaithersburg Fine Arts Association for the month of December. The exhibit will run from December 3rd through December 19th, with a First Friday opening on December 5th from 5-8pm. The Gaithersburg Fine Arts Association was founded in 1976 as a small group of artists residing in Gaithersburg. Over the years, the group has grown to include members throughout Montgomery County, Frederick and DC. GFAA provides educational programs plus promotional opportunities through exhibits. Members work in the classical mediums of two-dimensional art: oil, watercolor, acrylic, pastel, tempera, drawing, and the graphic arts. This past summer, many members took the opportunity to travel. While away, they might have painted or sketched on location or captured memories using their cameras. These times are not forgotten, and GFAA members are excited to exhibit their work in a show titled “Small Images Bring Joy”. A Mini-Solo exhibit for Cathy Hirsh and Nancy Jakubowski, titled “Over the Rainbow” will open in the Lounge Gallery. Enjoy a Pop-Up with Naan Pocen, the sculptural work of Francis Maduka Uduh in studio 11, along with nineteen Gallery 209 Member Artists exhibiting their latest work. Open Studios building-wide will welcome visitors to visit and learn. Shop and support local working artists and makers. Delight in a visit from Butterfly Spirits - the current Butterfly Spirits portfolio includes elderberry vodka, botanical liqueur, hazelnut whiskey and three vodka soda canned offerings. Light fare generously sponsored by The Chesapeake Framing Company.

The Gaithersburg Fine Arts Association “Small Images Bring Joy”
The 19 Member Artists of Gallery 209
Mini-Solo for Cathy Hirsh and Nancy Jakubowski “Over the Rainbow”
Pop-Up with Naan Pocen
The sculptural work of Francis Maduka Uduh

December Reception
5:00pm – 8:00pm, Friday, December 5th, 2025
Artists & Makers Studios
11810 Parklawn Drive, Suite 210
Rockville, MD 20852

Meet the Artists Saturday, December 13th, 1-3pm

Viewing hours are 10:00am – 4:00pm, Monday-Friday, Saturday 11:00am – 3:00pm, and Sundays by chance or appointment.

Gallery Page

The Bethesda Arts & Entertainment District is excited to announce the 22nd annual Bethesda Painting Awards. This competition invites local D.C./Maryland/Virginia artists to submit their work and be awarded $14,000 in prizes to four selected winners. The deadline for submissions is Thursday, February 26, 2026. Up to eight finalists will be chosen to display their work at Bethesda’s Gallery B in June 2026.

A panel of esteemed jurors, including Mira Hecht, contemporary artist based in Washington, D.C.; Ernest Shaw, Adjunct Professor at Johns Hopkins University; and Hilary Wilder, Associate Professor in Painting at Virginia Commonwealth University, will curate the competition.

The first-place winner will be awarded $10,000; second place will be honored with $2,000 and third place will be awarded $1,000. A “young” artist whose birth date is after February 26, 1996 may also be awarded $1,000.

Artists must be 18 years of age or older and residents of Maryland, Virginia or Washington, D.C. Each artist must submit five images, an application, and a non-refundable entry fee of $25.

Apply Here

If you have any questions about the competition, please reach out to jliu@bethesda.org.

Frosty The Snow Man
November 26, 2025- January 11, 2026
by William Francis
Musical arrangements and original songs by Kenny Neal
Directed by Danny Tippett

Do you want to build a snowman? Or better yet—watch one spring to life before your very eyes? In this merry wintertime romp full of laughter and comic chaos, Frosty bounces, twirls, and melts his way into the hearts of children and adults alike—even thawing one skeptical cop’s icy exterior.
Packed with snowball-worthy fun and heartwarming moments, Frosty the Snow Man will have audiences believing in magic, dancing in the streets, and carrying home a little extra joy this holiday season.

Learn More
Get Tickets

Artists & Makers Studios is thrilled to host the Gaithersburg Fine Arts Association for the month of December. The exhibit will run from December 3rd through December 19th, with a First Friday opening on December 5th from 5-8pm. The Gaithersburg Fine Arts Association was founded in 1976 as a small group of artists residing in Gaithersburg. Over the years, the group has grown to include members throughout Montgomery County, Frederick and DC. GFAA provides educational programs plus promotional opportunities through exhibits. Members work in the classical mediums of two-dimensional art: oil, watercolor, acrylic, pastel, tempera, drawing, and the graphic arts. This past summer, many members took the opportunity to travel. While away, they might have painted or sketched on location or captured memories using their cameras. These times are not forgotten, and GFAA members are excited to exhibit their work in a show titled “Small Images Bring Joy”. A Mini-Solo exhibit for Cathy Hirsh and Nancy Jakubowski, titled “Over the Rainbow” will open in the Lounge Gallery. Enjoy a Pop-Up with Naan Pocen, the sculptural work of Francis Maduka Uduh in studio 11, along with nineteen Gallery 209 Member Artists exhibiting their latest work. Open Studios building-wide will welcome visitors to visit and learn. Shop and support local working artists and makers. Delight in a visit from Butterfly Spirits - the current Butterfly Spirits portfolio includes elderberry vodka, botanical liqueur, hazelnut whiskey and three vodka soda canned offerings. Light fare generously sponsored by The Chesapeake Framing Company.

The Gaithersburg Fine Arts Association “Small Images Bring Joy”
The 19 Member Artists of Gallery 209
Mini-Solo for Cathy Hirsh and Nancy Jakubowski “Over the Rainbow”
Pop-Up with Naan Pocen
The sculptural work of Francis Maduka Uduh

December Reception
5:00pm – 8:00pm, Friday, December 5th, 2025
Artists & Makers Studios
11810 Parklawn Drive, Suite 210
Rockville, MD 20852

Meet the Artists Saturday, December 13th, 1-3pm

Viewing hours are 10:00am – 4:00pm, Monday-Friday, Saturday 11:00am – 3:00pm, and Sundays by chance or appointment.

Gallery Page

The Bethesda Arts & Entertainment District is excited to announce the 22nd annual Bethesda Painting Awards. This competition invites local D.C./Maryland/Virginia artists to submit their work and be awarded $14,000 in prizes to four selected winners. The deadline for submissions is Thursday, February 26, 2026. Up to eight finalists will be chosen to display their work at Bethesda’s Gallery B in June 2026.

A panel of esteemed jurors, including Mira Hecht, contemporary artist based in Washington, D.C.; Ernest Shaw, Adjunct Professor at Johns Hopkins University; and Hilary Wilder, Associate Professor in Painting at Virginia Commonwealth University, will curate the competition.

The first-place winner will be awarded $10,000; second place will be honored with $2,000 and third place will be awarded $1,000. A “young” artist whose birth date is after February 26, 1996 may also be awarded $1,000.

Artists must be 18 years of age or older and residents of Maryland, Virginia or Washington, D.C. Each artist must submit five images, an application, and a non-refundable entry fee of $25.

Apply Here

If you have any questions about the competition, please reach out to jliu@bethesda.org.

Frosty The Snow Man
November 26, 2025- January 11, 2026
by William Francis
Musical arrangements and original songs by Kenny Neal
Directed by Danny Tippett

Do you want to build a snowman? Or better yet—watch one spring to life before your very eyes? In this merry wintertime romp full of laughter and comic chaos, Frosty bounces, twirls, and melts his way into the hearts of children and adults alike—even thawing one skeptical cop’s icy exterior.
Packed with snowball-worthy fun and heartwarming moments, Frosty the Snow Man will have audiences believing in magic, dancing in the streets, and carrying home a little extra joy this holiday season.

Learn More
Get Tickets

The Bethesda Arts & Entertainment District is excited to announce the 22nd annual Bethesda Painting Awards. This competition invites local D.C./Maryland/Virginia artists to submit their work and be awarded $14,000 in prizes to four selected winners. The deadline for submissions is Thursday, February 26, 2026. Up to eight finalists will be chosen to display their work at Bethesda’s Gallery B in June 2026.

A panel of esteemed jurors, including Mira Hecht, contemporary artist based in Washington, D.C.; Ernest Shaw, Adjunct Professor at Johns Hopkins University; and Hilary Wilder, Associate Professor in Painting at Virginia Commonwealth University, will curate the competition.

The first-place winner will be awarded $10,000; second place will be honored with $2,000 and third place will be awarded $1,000. A “young” artist whose birth date is after February 26, 1996 may also be awarded $1,000.

Artists must be 18 years of age or older and residents of Maryland, Virginia or Washington, D.C. Each artist must submit five images, an application, and a non-refundable entry fee of $25.

Apply Here

If you have any questions about the competition, please reach out to jliu@bethesda.org.

Frosty The Snow Man
November 26, 2025- January 11, 2026
by William Francis
Musical arrangements and original songs by Kenny Neal
Directed by Danny Tippett

Do you want to build a snowman? Or better yet—watch one spring to life before your very eyes? In this merry wintertime romp full of laughter and comic chaos, Frosty bounces, twirls, and melts his way into the hearts of children and adults alike—even thawing one skeptical cop’s icy exterior.
Packed with snowball-worthy fun and heartwarming moments, Frosty the Snow Man will have audiences believing in magic, dancing in the streets, and carrying home a little extra joy this holiday season.

Learn More
Get Tickets

The Bethesda Arts & Entertainment District is excited to announce the 22nd annual Bethesda Painting Awards. This competition invites local D.C./Maryland/Virginia artists to submit their work and be awarded $14,000 in prizes to four selected winners. The deadline for submissions is Thursday, February 26, 2026. Up to eight finalists will be chosen to display their work at Bethesda’s Gallery B in June 2026.

A panel of esteemed jurors, including Mira Hecht, contemporary artist based in Washington, D.C.; Ernest Shaw, Adjunct Professor at Johns Hopkins University; and Hilary Wilder, Associate Professor in Painting at Virginia Commonwealth University, will curate the competition.

The first-place winner will be awarded $10,000; second place will be honored with $2,000 and third place will be awarded $1,000. A “young” artist whose birth date is after February 26, 1996 may also be awarded $1,000.

Artists must be 18 years of age or older and residents of Maryland, Virginia or Washington, D.C. Each artist must submit five images, an application, and a non-refundable entry fee of $25.

Apply Here

If you have any questions about the competition, please reach out to jliu@bethesda.org.

Frosty The Snow Man
November 26, 2025- January 11, 2026
by William Francis
Musical arrangements and original songs by Kenny Neal
Directed by Danny Tippett

Do you want to build a snowman? Or better yet—watch one spring to life before your very eyes? In this merry wintertime romp full of laughter and comic chaos, Frosty bounces, twirls, and melts his way into the hearts of children and adults alike—even thawing one skeptical cop’s icy exterior.
Packed with snowball-worthy fun and heartwarming moments, Frosty the Snow Man will have audiences believing in magic, dancing in the streets, and carrying home a little extra joy this holiday season.

Learn More
Get Tickets

The Bethesda Arts & Entertainment District is excited to announce the 22nd annual Bethesda Painting Awards. This competition invites local D.C./Maryland/Virginia artists to submit their work and be awarded $14,000 in prizes to four selected winners. The deadline for submissions is Thursday, February 26, 2026. Up to eight finalists will be chosen to display their work at Bethesda’s Gallery B in June 2026.

A panel of esteemed jurors, including Mira Hecht, contemporary artist based in Washington, D.C.; Ernest Shaw, Adjunct Professor at Johns Hopkins University; and Hilary Wilder, Associate Professor in Painting at Virginia Commonwealth University, will curate the competition.

The first-place winner will be awarded $10,000; second place will be honored with $2,000 and third place will be awarded $1,000. A “young” artist whose birth date is after February 26, 1996 may also be awarded $1,000.

Artists must be 18 years of age or older and residents of Maryland, Virginia or Washington, D.C. Each artist must submit five images, an application, and a non-refundable entry fee of $25.

Apply Here

If you have any questions about the competition, please reach out to jliu@bethesda.org.

Frosty The Snow Man
November 26, 2025- January 11, 2026
by William Francis
Musical arrangements and original songs by Kenny Neal
Directed by Danny Tippett

Do you want to build a snowman? Or better yet—watch one spring to life before your very eyes? In this merry wintertime romp full of laughter and comic chaos, Frosty bounces, twirls, and melts his way into the hearts of children and adults alike—even thawing one skeptical cop’s icy exterior.
Packed with snowball-worthy fun and heartwarming moments, Frosty the Snow Man will have audiences believing in magic, dancing in the streets, and carrying home a little extra joy this holiday season.

Learn More
Get Tickets

The Bethesda Arts & Entertainment District is excited to announce the 22nd annual Bethesda Painting Awards. This competition invites local D.C./Maryland/Virginia artists to submit their work and be awarded $14,000 in prizes to four selected winners. The deadline for submissions is Thursday, February 26, 2026. Up to eight finalists will be chosen to display their work at Bethesda’s Gallery B in June 2026.

A panel of esteemed jurors, including Mira Hecht, contemporary artist based in Washington, D.C.; Ernest Shaw, Adjunct Professor at Johns Hopkins University; and Hilary Wilder, Associate Professor in Painting at Virginia Commonwealth University, will curate the competition.

The first-place winner will be awarded $10,000; second place will be honored with $2,000 and third place will be awarded $1,000. A “young” artist whose birth date is after February 26, 1996 may also be awarded $1,000.

Artists must be 18 years of age or older and residents of Maryland, Virginia or Washington, D.C. Each artist must submit five images, an application, and a non-refundable entry fee of $25.

Apply Here

If you have any questions about the competition, please reach out to jliu@bethesda.org.

Frosty The Snow Man
November 26, 2025- January 11, 2026
by William Francis
Musical arrangements and original songs by Kenny Neal
Directed by Danny Tippett

Do you want to build a snowman? Or better yet—watch one spring to life before your very eyes? In this merry wintertime romp full of laughter and comic chaos, Frosty bounces, twirls, and melts his way into the hearts of children and adults alike—even thawing one skeptical cop’s icy exterior.
Packed with snowball-worthy fun and heartwarming moments, Frosty the Snow Man will have audiences believing in magic, dancing in the streets, and carrying home a little extra joy this holiday season.

Learn More
Get Tickets

The Bethesda Arts & Entertainment District is excited to announce the 22nd annual Bethesda Painting Awards. This competition invites local D.C./Maryland/Virginia artists to submit their work and be awarded $14,000 in prizes to four selected winners. The deadline for submissions is Thursday, February 26, 2026. Up to eight finalists will be chosen to display their work at Bethesda’s Gallery B in June 2026.

A panel of esteemed jurors, including Mira Hecht, contemporary artist based in Washington, D.C.; Ernest Shaw, Adjunct Professor at Johns Hopkins University; and Hilary Wilder, Associate Professor in Painting at Virginia Commonwealth University, will curate the competition.

The first-place winner will be awarded $10,000; second place will be honored with $2,000 and third place will be awarded $1,000. A “young” artist whose birth date is after February 26, 1996 may also be awarded $1,000.

Artists must be 18 years of age or older and residents of Maryland, Virginia or Washington, D.C. Each artist must submit five images, an application, and a non-refundable entry fee of $25.

Apply Here

If you have any questions about the competition, please reach out to jliu@bethesda.org.

Frosty The Snow Man
November 26, 2025- January 11, 2026
by William Francis
Musical arrangements and original songs by Kenny Neal
Directed by Danny Tippett

Do you want to build a snowman? Or better yet—watch one spring to life before your very eyes? In this merry wintertime romp full of laughter and comic chaos, Frosty bounces, twirls, and melts his way into the hearts of children and adults alike—even thawing one skeptical cop’s icy exterior.
Packed with snowball-worthy fun and heartwarming moments, Frosty the Snow Man will have audiences believing in magic, dancing in the streets, and carrying home a little extra joy this holiday season.

Learn More
Get Tickets

The Bethesda Arts & Entertainment District is excited to announce the 22nd annual Bethesda Painting Awards. This competition invites local D.C./Maryland/Virginia artists to submit their work and be awarded $14,000 in prizes to four selected winners. The deadline for submissions is Thursday, February 26, 2026. Up to eight finalists will be chosen to display their work at Bethesda’s Gallery B in June 2026.

A panel of esteemed jurors, including Mira Hecht, contemporary artist based in Washington, D.C.; Ernest Shaw, Adjunct Professor at Johns Hopkins University; and Hilary Wilder, Associate Professor in Painting at Virginia Commonwealth University, will curate the competition.

The first-place winner will be awarded $10,000; second place will be honored with $2,000 and third place will be awarded $1,000. A “young” artist whose birth date is after February 26, 1996 may also be awarded $1,000.

Artists must be 18 years of age or older and residents of Maryland, Virginia or Washington, D.C. Each artist must submit five images, an application, and a non-refundable entry fee of $25.

Apply Here

If you have any questions about the competition, please reach out to jliu@bethesda.org.

Frosty The Snow Man
November 26, 2025- January 11, 2026
by William Francis
Musical arrangements and original songs by Kenny Neal
Directed by Danny Tippett

Do you want to build a snowman? Or better yet—watch one spring to life before your very eyes? In this merry wintertime romp full of laughter and comic chaos, Frosty bounces, twirls, and melts his way into the hearts of children and adults alike—even thawing one skeptical cop’s icy exterior.
Packed with snowball-worthy fun and heartwarming moments, Frosty the Snow Man will have audiences believing in magic, dancing in the streets, and carrying home a little extra joy this holiday season.

Learn More
Get Tickets

The Bethesda Arts & Entertainment District is excited to announce the 22nd annual Bethesda Painting Awards. This competition invites local D.C./Maryland/Virginia artists to submit their work and be awarded $14,000 in prizes to four selected winners. The deadline for submissions is Thursday, February 26, 2026. Up to eight finalists will be chosen to display their work at Bethesda’s Gallery B in June 2026.

A panel of esteemed jurors, including Mira Hecht, contemporary artist based in Washington, D.C.; Ernest Shaw, Adjunct Professor at Johns Hopkins University; and Hilary Wilder, Associate Professor in Painting at Virginia Commonwealth University, will curate the competition.

The first-place winner will be awarded $10,000; second place will be honored with $2,000 and third place will be awarded $1,000. A “young” artist whose birth date is after February 26, 1996 may also be awarded $1,000.

Artists must be 18 years of age or older and residents of Maryland, Virginia or Washington, D.C. Each artist must submit five images, an application, and a non-refundable entry fee of $25.

Apply Here

If you have any questions about the competition, please reach out to jliu@bethesda.org.

Frosty The Snow Man
November 26, 2025- January 11, 2026
by William Francis
Musical arrangements and original songs by Kenny Neal
Directed by Danny Tippett

Do you want to build a snowman? Or better yet—watch one spring to life before your very eyes? In this merry wintertime romp full of laughter and comic chaos, Frosty bounces, twirls, and melts his way into the hearts of children and adults alike—even thawing one skeptical cop’s icy exterior.
Packed with snowball-worthy fun and heartwarming moments, Frosty the Snow Man will have audiences believing in magic, dancing in the streets, and carrying home a little extra joy this holiday season.

Learn More
Get Tickets

The Bethesda Arts & Entertainment District is excited to announce the 22nd annual Bethesda Painting Awards. This competition invites local D.C./Maryland/Virginia artists to submit their work and be awarded $14,000 in prizes to four selected winners. The deadline for submissions is Thursday, February 26, 2026. Up to eight finalists will be chosen to display their work at Bethesda’s Gallery B in June 2026.

A panel of esteemed jurors, including Mira Hecht, contemporary artist based in Washington, D.C.; Ernest Shaw, Adjunct Professor at Johns Hopkins University; and Hilary Wilder, Associate Professor in Painting at Virginia Commonwealth University, will curate the competition.

The first-place winner will be awarded $10,000; second place will be honored with $2,000 and third place will be awarded $1,000. A “young” artist whose birth date is after February 26, 1996 may also be awarded $1,000.

Artists must be 18 years of age or older and residents of Maryland, Virginia or Washington, D.C. Each artist must submit five images, an application, and a non-refundable entry fee of $25.

Apply Here

If you have any questions about the competition, please reach out to jliu@bethesda.org.

Frosty The Snow Man
November 26, 2025- January 11, 2026
by William Francis
Musical arrangements and original songs by Kenny Neal
Directed by Danny Tippett

Do you want to build a snowman? Or better yet—watch one spring to life before your very eyes? In this merry wintertime romp full of laughter and comic chaos, Frosty bounces, twirls, and melts his way into the hearts of children and adults alike—even thawing one skeptical cop’s icy exterior.
Packed with snowball-worthy fun and heartwarming moments, Frosty the Snow Man will have audiences believing in magic, dancing in the streets, and carrying home a little extra joy this holiday season.

Learn More
Get Tickets

The Bethesda Arts & Entertainment District is excited to announce the 22nd annual Bethesda Painting Awards. This competition invites local D.C./Maryland/Virginia artists to submit their work and be awarded $14,000 in prizes to four selected winners. The deadline for submissions is Thursday, February 26, 2026. Up to eight finalists will be chosen to display their work at Bethesda’s Gallery B in June 2026.

A panel of esteemed jurors, including Mira Hecht, contemporary artist based in Washington, D.C.; Ernest Shaw, Adjunct Professor at Johns Hopkins University; and Hilary Wilder, Associate Professor in Painting at Virginia Commonwealth University, will curate the competition.

The first-place winner will be awarded $10,000; second place will be honored with $2,000 and third place will be awarded $1,000. A “young” artist whose birth date is after February 26, 1996 may also be awarded $1,000.

Artists must be 18 years of age or older and residents of Maryland, Virginia or Washington, D.C. Each artist must submit five images, an application, and a non-refundable entry fee of $25.

Apply Here

If you have any questions about the competition, please reach out to jliu@bethesda.org.

Frosty The Snow Man
November 26, 2025- January 11, 2026
by William Francis
Musical arrangements and original songs by Kenny Neal
Directed by Danny Tippett

Do you want to build a snowman? Or better yet—watch one spring to life before your very eyes? In this merry wintertime romp full of laughter and comic chaos, Frosty bounces, twirls, and melts his way into the hearts of children and adults alike—even thawing one skeptical cop’s icy exterior.
Packed with snowball-worthy fun and heartwarming moments, Frosty the Snow Man will have audiences believing in magic, dancing in the streets, and carrying home a little extra joy this holiday season.

Learn More
Get Tickets

The Bethesda Arts & Entertainment District is excited to announce the 22nd annual Bethesda Painting Awards. This competition invites local D.C./Maryland/Virginia artists to submit their work and be awarded $14,000 in prizes to four selected winners. The deadline for submissions is Thursday, February 26, 2026. Up to eight finalists will be chosen to display their work at Bethesda’s Gallery B in June 2026.

A panel of esteemed jurors, including Mira Hecht, contemporary artist based in Washington, D.C.; Ernest Shaw, Adjunct Professor at Johns Hopkins University; and Hilary Wilder, Associate Professor in Painting at Virginia Commonwealth University, will curate the competition.

The first-place winner will be awarded $10,000; second place will be honored with $2,000 and third place will be awarded $1,000. A “young” artist whose birth date is after February 26, 1996 may also be awarded $1,000.

Artists must be 18 years of age or older and residents of Maryland, Virginia or Washington, D.C. Each artist must submit five images, an application, and a non-refundable entry fee of $25.

Apply Here

If you have any questions about the competition, please reach out to jliu@bethesda.org.

Frosty The Snow Man
November 26, 2025- January 11, 2026
by William Francis
Musical arrangements and original songs by Kenny Neal
Directed by Danny Tippett

Do you want to build a snowman? Or better yet—watch one spring to life before your very eyes? In this merry wintertime romp full of laughter and comic chaos, Frosty bounces, twirls, and melts his way into the hearts of children and adults alike—even thawing one skeptical cop’s icy exterior.
Packed with snowball-worthy fun and heartwarming moments, Frosty the Snow Man will have audiences believing in magic, dancing in the streets, and carrying home a little extra joy this holiday season.

Learn More
Get Tickets

The Bethesda Arts & Entertainment District is excited to announce the 22nd annual Bethesda Painting Awards. This competition invites local D.C./Maryland/Virginia artists to submit their work and be awarded $14,000 in prizes to four selected winners. The deadline for submissions is Thursday, February 26, 2026. Up to eight finalists will be chosen to display their work at Bethesda’s Gallery B in June 2026.

A panel of esteemed jurors, including Mira Hecht, contemporary artist based in Washington, D.C.; Ernest Shaw, Adjunct Professor at Johns Hopkins University; and Hilary Wilder, Associate Professor in Painting at Virginia Commonwealth University, will curate the competition.

The first-place winner will be awarded $10,000; second place will be honored with $2,000 and third place will be awarded $1,000. A “young” artist whose birth date is after February 26, 1996 may also be awarded $1,000.

Artists must be 18 years of age or older and residents of Maryland, Virginia or Washington, D.C. Each artist must submit five images, an application, and a non-refundable entry fee of $25.

Apply Here

If you have any questions about the competition, please reach out to jliu@bethesda.org.

Frosty The Snow Man
November 26, 2025- January 11, 2026
by William Francis
Musical arrangements and original songs by Kenny Neal
Directed by Danny Tippett

Do you want to build a snowman? Or better yet—watch one spring to life before your very eyes? In this merry wintertime romp full of laughter and comic chaos, Frosty bounces, twirls, and melts his way into the hearts of children and adults alike—even thawing one skeptical cop’s icy exterior.
Packed with snowball-worthy fun and heartwarming moments, Frosty the Snow Man will have audiences believing in magic, dancing in the streets, and carrying home a little extra joy this holiday season.

Learn More
Get Tickets

The Bethesda Arts & Entertainment District is excited to announce the 22nd annual Bethesda Painting Awards. This competition invites local D.C./Maryland/Virginia artists to submit their work and be awarded $14,000 in prizes to four selected winners. The deadline for submissions is Thursday, February 26, 2026. Up to eight finalists will be chosen to display their work at Bethesda’s Gallery B in June 2026.

A panel of esteemed jurors, including Mira Hecht, contemporary artist based in Washington, D.C.; Ernest Shaw, Adjunct Professor at Johns Hopkins University; and Hilary Wilder, Associate Professor in Painting at Virginia Commonwealth University, will curate the competition.

The first-place winner will be awarded $10,000; second place will be honored with $2,000 and third place will be awarded $1,000. A “young” artist whose birth date is after February 26, 1996 may also be awarded $1,000.

Artists must be 18 years of age or older and residents of Maryland, Virginia or Washington, D.C. Each artist must submit five images, an application, and a non-refundable entry fee of $25.

Apply Here

If you have any questions about the competition, please reach out to jliu@bethesda.org.

Frosty The Snow Man
November 26, 2025- January 11, 2026
by William Francis
Musical arrangements and original songs by Kenny Neal
Directed by Danny Tippett

Do you want to build a snowman? Or better yet—watch one spring to life before your very eyes? In this merry wintertime romp full of laughter and comic chaos, Frosty bounces, twirls, and melts his way into the hearts of children and adults alike—even thawing one skeptical cop’s icy exterior.
Packed with snowball-worthy fun and heartwarming moments, Frosty the Snow Man will have audiences believing in magic, dancing in the streets, and carrying home a little extra joy this holiday season.

Learn More
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The Bethesda Arts & Entertainment District is excited to announce the 22nd annual Bethesda Painting Awards. This competition invites local D.C./Maryland/Virginia artists to submit their work and be awarded $14,000 in prizes to four selected winners. The deadline for submissions is Thursday, February 26, 2026. Up to eight finalists will be chosen to display their work at Bethesda’s Gallery B in June 2026.

A panel of esteemed jurors, including Mira Hecht, contemporary artist based in Washington, D.C.; Ernest Shaw, Adjunct Professor at Johns Hopkins University; and Hilary Wilder, Associate Professor in Painting at Virginia Commonwealth University, will curate the competition.

The first-place winner will be awarded $10,000; second place will be honored with $2,000 and third place will be awarded $1,000. A “young” artist whose birth date is after February 26, 1996 may also be awarded $1,000.

Artists must be 18 years of age or older and residents of Maryland, Virginia or Washington, D.C. Each artist must submit five images, an application, and a non-refundable entry fee of $25.

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If you have any questions about the competition, please reach out to jliu@bethesda.org.

Frosty The Snow Man
November 26, 2025- January 11, 2026
by William Francis
Musical arrangements and original songs by Kenny Neal
Directed by Danny Tippett

Do you want to build a snowman? Or better yet—watch one spring to life before your very eyes? In this merry wintertime romp full of laughter and comic chaos, Frosty bounces, twirls, and melts his way into the hearts of children and adults alike—even thawing one skeptical cop’s icy exterior.
Packed with snowball-worthy fun and heartwarming moments, Frosty the Snow Man will have audiences believing in magic, dancing in the streets, and carrying home a little extra joy this holiday season.

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The Bethesda Arts & Entertainment District is excited to announce the 22nd annual Bethesda Painting Awards. This competition invites local D.C./Maryland/Virginia artists to submit their work and be awarded $14,000 in prizes to four selected winners. The deadline for submissions is Thursday, February 26, 2026. Up to eight finalists will be chosen to display their work at Bethesda’s Gallery B in June 2026.

A panel of esteemed jurors, including Mira Hecht, contemporary artist based in Washington, D.C.; Ernest Shaw, Adjunct Professor at Johns Hopkins University; and Hilary Wilder, Associate Professor in Painting at Virginia Commonwealth University, will curate the competition.

The first-place winner will be awarded $10,000; second place will be honored with $2,000 and third place will be awarded $1,000. A “young” artist whose birth date is after February 26, 1996 may also be awarded $1,000.

Artists must be 18 years of age or older and residents of Maryland, Virginia or Washington, D.C. Each artist must submit five images, an application, and a non-refundable entry fee of $25.

Apply Here

If you have any questions about the competition, please reach out to jliu@bethesda.org.

Frosty The Snow Man
November 26, 2025- January 11, 2026
by William Francis
Musical arrangements and original songs by Kenny Neal
Directed by Danny Tippett

Do you want to build a snowman? Or better yet—watch one spring to life before your very eyes? In this merry wintertime romp full of laughter and comic chaos, Frosty bounces, twirls, and melts his way into the hearts of children and adults alike—even thawing one skeptical cop’s icy exterior.
Packed with snowball-worthy fun and heartwarming moments, Frosty the Snow Man will have audiences believing in magic, dancing in the streets, and carrying home a little extra joy this holiday season.

Learn More
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