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The National Capital Art Glass Guild (NCAGG) is an organization whose members work in all forms of glass art including kiln-formed (fused), blown, mosaic, stained, and lamp-worked. Through exhibitions, the NCAGG promoted all aspects of glass as an art form.

This juried exhibition encourages artists to explore the dynamic qualities of glass through movement, flow, form, surface, color, and lines.

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In 2015, Olney Theatre produced the Rolling World Premiere of I And You by Lauren Gunderson, which went on to become one of the most-produced plays in America. Now, we’re bringing you the World Premiere of the musical adaptation of her hit play. Anthony turns up in Caroline’s bedroom one night bearing waffle fries, a beat-up book, and a homework assignment they’re supposed to do together: explore Walt Whitman’s poem “Song of Myself.” Chronically sick, Caroline hasn’t been to school in a while… and can’t even remember meeting some kid named Anthony, which dials up both her suspicions and her “snark-o-meter.” But as the two get to know each other, they finally learn of the deeper mystery that brought them together. Whitman’s powerful poetry inspires the music and lyrics by American Idol veteran Ari Afsar, which expands the magic of Gunderson’s remarkable story.

Co-produced with McCarter Theatre Center

Based on the play by Lauren Gunderson
Book by Lauren Gunderson
Music and Lyrics by Ari Afsar
Directed by Sarah Rasmussen

Happens on the following Dates:
Apr 22, 2026, 7:30pm to 10:00pm
Apr 23, 2026, 7:30pm to 10:00pm
Apr 24, 2026, 7:30pm to 10:00pm
Apr 26, 2026, 1:00pm to 3:00pm
Apr 29, 2026, 1:30pm to 3:00pm
Apr 29, 2026, 7:30pm to 10:00pm
Apr 30, 2026, 7:30pm to 10:00pm
May 1, 2026, 7:30pm to 9:00pm
May 2, 2026, 1:30pm to 3:00pm
May 2, 2026, 7:30pm to 10:00pm
May 3, 2026, 1:30pm to 3:00pm
May 7, 2026, 7:30pm to 9:00pm
May 8, 2026, 7:30pm to 9:00pm
May 9, 2026, 1:30pm to 3:00pm
May 9, 2026, 7:30pm to 10:00pm
May 10, 2026, 1:30pm to 3:00pm
May 10, 2026, 7:00pm to 9:30pm
May 13, 2026, 1:30pm to 3:00pm
May 13, 2026, 7:30pm to 10:00pm
May 14, 2026, 7:30pm to 10:00pm
May 15, 2026, 7:30pm to 10:00pm
May 16, 2026, 1:30pm to 3:00pm
May 16, 2026, 7:30pm to 10:00pm
May 17, 2026, 1:30pm to 3:00pm
May 20, 2026, 7:30pm to 10:00pm
May 21, 2026, 7:30pm to 10:00pm
May 22, 2026, 1:30pm to 3:00pm
May 22, 2026, 7:30pm to 10:00pm
May 23, 2026, 1:30pm to 3:00pm
May 23, 2026, 7:30pm to 10:00pm
May 24, 2026, 1:30pm to 3:00pm

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The National Capital Art Glass Guild (NCAGG) is an organization whose members work in all forms of glass art including kiln-formed (fused), blown, mosaic, stained, and lamp-worked. Through exhibitions, the NCAGG promoted all aspects of glass as an art form.

This juried exhibition encourages artists to explore the dynamic qualities of glass through movement, flow, form, surface, color, and lines.

Gallery Page

In 2015, Olney Theatre produced the Rolling World Premiere of I And You by Lauren Gunderson, which went on to become one of the most-produced plays in America. Now, we’re bringing you the World Premiere of the musical adaptation of her hit play. Anthony turns up in Caroline’s bedroom one night bearing waffle fries, a beat-up book, and a homework assignment they’re supposed to do together: explore Walt Whitman’s poem “Song of Myself.” Chronically sick, Caroline hasn’t been to school in a while… and can’t even remember meeting some kid named Anthony, which dials up both her suspicions and her “snark-o-meter.” But as the two get to know each other, they finally learn of the deeper mystery that brought them together. Whitman’s powerful poetry inspires the music and lyrics by American Idol veteran Ari Afsar, which expands the magic of Gunderson’s remarkable story.

Co-produced with McCarter Theatre Center

Based on the play by Lauren Gunderson
Book by Lauren Gunderson
Music and Lyrics by Ari Afsar
Directed by Sarah Rasmussen

Happens on the following Dates:
Apr 22, 2026, 7:30pm to 10:00pm
Apr 23, 2026, 7:30pm to 10:00pm
Apr 24, 2026, 7:30pm to 10:00pm
Apr 26, 2026, 1:00pm to 3:00pm
Apr 29, 2026, 1:30pm to 3:00pm
Apr 29, 2026, 7:30pm to 10:00pm
Apr 30, 2026, 7:30pm to 10:00pm
May 1, 2026, 7:30pm to 9:00pm
May 2, 2026, 1:30pm to 3:00pm
May 2, 2026, 7:30pm to 10:00pm
May 3, 2026, 1:30pm to 3:00pm
May 7, 2026, 7:30pm to 9:00pm
May 8, 2026, 7:30pm to 9:00pm
May 9, 2026, 1:30pm to 3:00pm
May 9, 2026, 7:30pm to 10:00pm
May 10, 2026, 1:30pm to 3:00pm
May 10, 2026, 7:00pm to 9:30pm
May 13, 2026, 1:30pm to 3:00pm
May 13, 2026, 7:30pm to 10:00pm
May 14, 2026, 7:30pm to 10:00pm
May 15, 2026, 7:30pm to 10:00pm
May 16, 2026, 1:30pm to 3:00pm
May 16, 2026, 7:30pm to 10:00pm
May 17, 2026, 1:30pm to 3:00pm
May 20, 2026, 7:30pm to 10:00pm
May 21, 2026, 7:30pm to 10:00pm
May 22, 2026, 1:30pm to 3:00pm
May 22, 2026, 7:30pm to 10:00pm
May 23, 2026, 1:30pm to 3:00pm
May 23, 2026, 7:30pm to 10:00pm
May 24, 2026, 1:30pm to 3:00pm

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The National Capital Art Glass Guild (NCAGG) is an organization whose members work in all forms of glass art including kiln-formed (fused), blown, mosaic, stained, and lamp-worked. Through exhibitions, the NCAGG promoted all aspects of glass as an art form.

This juried exhibition encourages artists to explore the dynamic qualities of glass through movement, flow, form, surface, color, and lines.

Gallery Page

Bethesda’s Summer Concert series features live music on the streets of Woodmont Triangle. Join us every Friday from 6-8pm for free outdoor concerts by some of the best bands in the DMV! Tables and chairs can fill up quickly, so be sure to arrive early to grab your seat. For the full summer lineup, please visit Bethesda.org.

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The National Capital Art Glass Guild (NCAGG) is an organization whose members work in all forms of glass art including kiln-formed (fused), blown, mosaic, stained, and lamp-worked. Through exhibitions, the NCAGG promoted all aspects of glass as an art form.

This juried exhibition encourages artists to explore the dynamic qualities of glass through movement, flow, form, surface, color, and lines.

Gallery Page

The National Capital Art Glass Guild (NCAGG) is an organization whose members work in all forms of glass art including kiln-formed (fused), blown, mosaic, stained, and lamp-worked. Through exhibitions, the NCAGG promoted all aspects of glass as an art form.

This juried exhibition encourages artists to explore the dynamic qualities of glass through movement, flow, form, surface, color, and lines.

Gallery Page

Eight painters have been selected as finalists for the Bethesda Painting Awards, a juried competition and exhibition produced by the Bethesda Arts & Entertainment District.

Almost 500 artists from Maryland, Virginia and Washington, D.C. submitted work to the annual competition created to exclusively honor regional painters. The top prize winners will be announced on Wednesday, June, 3rd in a private reception. The Best in Show winner will be awarded $10,000; second place will be honored with $2,000 and third place will be awarded $1,000.

The exhibit will be on display June 4 – June 28, 2026 at Gallery B, located at 7700 Wisconsin Avenue, Suite E, Bethesda, MD 20814.

Gallery hours for the duration of the exhibit will be Thursday – Saturday, 12pm – 5pm; Sunday, 11am – 4pm.

There will be a public opening reception on Friday, June 12 at 6pm. This event is free and open to the public.

Gallery Page

Eight painters have been selected as finalists for the Bethesda Painting Awards, a juried competition and exhibition produced by the Bethesda Arts & Entertainment District.

Almost 500 artists from Maryland, Virginia and Washington, D.C. submitted work to the annual competition created to exclusively honor regional painters. The top prize winners will be announced on Wednesday, June, 3rd in a private reception. The Best in Show winner will be awarded $10,000; second place will be honored with $2,000 and third place will be awarded $1,000.

The exhibit will be on display June 4 – June 28, 2026 at Gallery B, located at 7700 Wisconsin Avenue, Suite E, Bethesda, MD 20814.

Gallery hours for the duration of the exhibit will be Thursday – Saturday, 12pm – 5pm; Sunday, 11am – 4pm.

There will be a public opening reception on Friday, June 12 at 6pm. This event is free and open to the public.

Gallery Page

Bethesda’s Summer Concert series features live music on the streets of Woodmont Triangle. Join us every Friday from 6-8pm for free outdoor concerts by some of the best bands in the DMV! Tables and chairs can fill up quickly, so be sure to arrive early to grab your seat. For the full summer lineup, please visit Bethesda.org.

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Artists & Makers Studios Welcomes 
John Thomas Paradiso 
“Sexual Tensions: Nightmares and Daydreams” 
Mini-Solo for Inge Burman

(Rockville, MD) – Artists & Makers Studios is pleased to host John Thomas Paradiso for the month of June. The exhibit will run from June 5th through June 24th, with a First Friday opening on June 5th from 5-8pm. John Paradiso’s work is an ongoing exploration of identity. It is influenced by the impact of the AIDS epidemic, internal and external homophobia, sexual desire, romantic love, and growing old. At times, the work is a statement about his experiences navigating a sex–positive lifestyle among a prevalence of sex-negative messages. At other times, the work is his way to honor my feminine side while striving to be more masculine. In this Exhibition, “Sexual Tensions: Nightmares and Daydreams, Paradiso is showing works made over several decades. He wants to share his earlier works with his peers, as this work is foundational to his development as an artist. The early work focuses on his relationship to HIV and AIDS, his love relationships, and his work with People Living with AIDS and HIV. His later works are a more general exploration of gay male sexual Identity. Inge Berman shares a mini-solo exhibit in the Lounge Gallery and Resident Artists exhibit in the Gallery Hall. Enjoy the sculptural work of Francis Maduka Uduh in studio 11, along with nineteen Gallery 209 Member Artists exhibiting their latest work. Pick up a handmade piece of art and support local working artists, makers, and professionals. Light fare generously sponsored each month by The Chesapeake Framing Company.

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Eight painters have been selected as finalists for the Bethesda Painting Awards, a juried competition and exhibition produced by the Bethesda Arts & Entertainment District.

Almost 500 artists from Maryland, Virginia and Washington, D.C. submitted work to the annual competition created to exclusively honor regional painters. The top prize winners will be announced on Wednesday, June, 3rd in a private reception. The Best in Show winner will be awarded $10,000; second place will be honored with $2,000 and third place will be awarded $1,000.

The exhibit will be on display June 4 – June 28, 2026 at Gallery B, located at 7700 Wisconsin Avenue, Suite E, Bethesda, MD 20814.

Gallery hours for the duration of the exhibit will be Thursday – Saturday, 12pm – 5pm; Sunday, 11am – 4pm.

There will be a public opening reception on Friday, June 12 at 6pm. This event is free and open to the public.

Gallery Page

Eight painters have been selected as finalists for the Bethesda Painting Awards, a juried competition and exhibition produced by the Bethesda Arts & Entertainment District.

Almost 500 artists from Maryland, Virginia and Washington, D.C. submitted work to the annual competition created to exclusively honor regional painters. The top prize winners will be announced on Wednesday, June, 3rd in a private reception. The Best in Show winner will be awarded $10,000; second place will be honored with $2,000 and third place will be awarded $1,000.

The exhibit will be on display June 4 – June 28, 2026 at Gallery B, located at 7700 Wisconsin Avenue, Suite E, Bethesda, MD 20814.

Gallery hours for the duration of the exhibit will be Thursday – Saturday, 12pm – 5pm; Sunday, 11am – 4pm.

There will be a public opening reception on Friday, June 12 at 6pm. This event is free and open to the public.

Gallery Page

Artists & Makers Studios Welcomes 
John Thomas Paradiso 
“Sexual Tensions: Nightmares and Daydreams” 
Mini-Solo for Inge Burman

(Rockville, MD) – Artists & Makers Studios is pleased to host John Thomas Paradiso for the month of June. The exhibit will run from June 5th through June 24th, with a First Friday opening on June 5th from 5-8pm. John Paradiso’s work is an ongoing exploration of identity. It is influenced by the impact of the AIDS epidemic, internal and external homophobia, sexual desire, romantic love, and growing old. At times, the work is a statement about his experiences navigating a sex–positive lifestyle among a prevalence of sex-negative messages. At other times, the work is his way to honor my feminine side while striving to be more masculine. In this Exhibition, “Sexual Tensions: Nightmares and Daydreams, Paradiso is showing works made over several decades. He wants to share his earlier works with his peers, as this work is foundational to his development as an artist. The early work focuses on his relationship to HIV and AIDS, his love relationships, and his work with People Living with AIDS and HIV. His later works are a more general exploration of gay male sexual Identity. Inge Berman shares a mini-solo exhibit in the Lounge Gallery and Resident Artists exhibit in the Gallery Hall. Enjoy the sculptural work of Francis Maduka Uduh in studio 11, along with nineteen Gallery 209 Member Artists exhibiting their latest work. Pick up a handmade piece of art and support local working artists, makers, and professionals. Light fare generously sponsored each month by The Chesapeake Framing Company.

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Artists & Makers Studios Welcomes 
John Thomas Paradiso 
“Sexual Tensions: Nightmares and Daydreams” 
Mini-Solo for Inge Burman

(Rockville, MD) – Artists & Makers Studios is pleased to host John Thomas Paradiso for the month of June. The exhibit will run from June 5th through June 24th, with a First Friday opening on June 5th from 5-8pm. John Paradiso’s work is an ongoing exploration of identity. It is influenced by the impact of the AIDS epidemic, internal and external homophobia, sexual desire, romantic love, and growing old. At times, the work is a statement about his experiences navigating a sex–positive lifestyle among a prevalence of sex-negative messages. At other times, the work is his way to honor my feminine side while striving to be more masculine. In this Exhibition, “Sexual Tensions: Nightmares and Daydreams, Paradiso is showing works made over several decades. He wants to share his earlier works with his peers, as this work is foundational to his development as an artist. The early work focuses on his relationship to HIV and AIDS, his love relationships, and his work with People Living with AIDS and HIV. His later works are a more general exploration of gay male sexual Identity. Inge Berman shares a mini-solo exhibit in the Lounge Gallery and Resident Artists exhibit in the Gallery Hall. Enjoy the sculptural work of Francis Maduka Uduh in studio 11, along with nineteen Gallery 209 Member Artists exhibiting their latest work. Pick up a handmade piece of art and support local working artists, makers, and professionals. Light fare generously sponsored each month by The Chesapeake Framing Company.

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Artists & Makers Studios Welcomes 
John Thomas Paradiso 
“Sexual Tensions: Nightmares and Daydreams” 
Mini-Solo for Inge Burman

(Rockville, MD) – Artists & Makers Studios is pleased to host John Thomas Paradiso for the month of June. The exhibit will run from June 5th through June 24th, with a First Friday opening on June 5th from 5-8pm. John Paradiso’s work is an ongoing exploration of identity. It is influenced by the impact of the AIDS epidemic, internal and external homophobia, sexual desire, romantic love, and growing old. At times, the work is a statement about his experiences navigating a sex–positive lifestyle among a prevalence of sex-negative messages. At other times, the work is his way to honor my feminine side while striving to be more masculine. In this Exhibition, “Sexual Tensions: Nightmares and Daydreams, Paradiso is showing works made over several decades. He wants to share his earlier works with his peers, as this work is foundational to his development as an artist. The early work focuses on his relationship to HIV and AIDS, his love relationships, and his work with People Living with AIDS and HIV. His later works are a more general exploration of gay male sexual Identity. Inge Berman shares a mini-solo exhibit in the Lounge Gallery and Resident Artists exhibit in the Gallery Hall. Enjoy the sculptural work of Francis Maduka Uduh in studio 11, along with nineteen Gallery 209 Member Artists exhibiting their latest work. Pick up a handmade piece of art and support local working artists, makers, and professionals. Light fare generously sponsored each month by The Chesapeake Framing Company.

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Artists & Makers Studios Welcomes 
John Thomas Paradiso 
“Sexual Tensions: Nightmares and Daydreams” 
Mini-Solo for Inge Burman

(Rockville, MD) – Artists & Makers Studios is pleased to host John Thomas Paradiso for the month of June. The exhibit will run from June 5th through June 24th, with a First Friday opening on June 5th from 5-8pm. John Paradiso’s work is an ongoing exploration of identity. It is influenced by the impact of the AIDS epidemic, internal and external homophobia, sexual desire, romantic love, and growing old. At times, the work is a statement about his experiences navigating a sex–positive lifestyle among a prevalence of sex-negative messages. At other times, the work is his way to honor my feminine side while striving to be more masculine. In this Exhibition, “Sexual Tensions: Nightmares and Daydreams, Paradiso is showing works made over several decades. He wants to share his earlier works with his peers, as this work is foundational to his development as an artist. The early work focuses on his relationship to HIV and AIDS, his love relationships, and his work with People Living with AIDS and HIV. His later works are a more general exploration of gay male sexual Identity. Inge Berman shares a mini-solo exhibit in the Lounge Gallery and Resident Artists exhibit in the Gallery Hall. Enjoy the sculptural work of Francis Maduka Uduh in studio 11, along with nineteen Gallery 209 Member Artists exhibiting their latest work. Pick up a handmade piece of art and support local working artists, makers, and professionals. Light fare generously sponsored each month by The Chesapeake Framing Company.

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Eight painters have been selected as finalists for the Bethesda Painting Awards, a juried competition and exhibition produced by the Bethesda Arts & Entertainment District.

Almost 500 artists from Maryland, Virginia and Washington, D.C. submitted work to the annual competition created to exclusively honor regional painters. The top prize winners will be announced on Wednesday, June, 3rd in a private reception. The Best in Show winner will be awarded $10,000; second place will be honored with $2,000 and third place will be awarded $1,000.

The exhibit will be on display June 4 – June 28, 2026 at Gallery B, located at 7700 Wisconsin Avenue, Suite E, Bethesda, MD 20814.

Gallery hours for the duration of the exhibit will be Thursday – Saturday, 12pm – 5pm; Sunday, 11am – 4pm.

There will be a public opening reception on Friday, June 12 at 6pm. This event is free and open to the public.

Gallery Page

Artists & Makers Studios Welcomes 
John Thomas Paradiso 
“Sexual Tensions: Nightmares and Daydreams” 
Mini-Solo for Inge Burman

(Rockville, MD) – Artists & Makers Studios is pleased to host John Thomas Paradiso for the month of June. The exhibit will run from June 5th through June 24th, with a First Friday opening on June 5th from 5-8pm. John Paradiso’s work is an ongoing exploration of identity. It is influenced by the impact of the AIDS epidemic, internal and external homophobia, sexual desire, romantic love, and growing old. At times, the work is a statement about his experiences navigating a sex–positive lifestyle among a prevalence of sex-negative messages. At other times, the work is his way to honor my feminine side while striving to be more masculine. In this Exhibition, “Sexual Tensions: Nightmares and Daydreams, Paradiso is showing works made over several decades. He wants to share his earlier works with his peers, as this work is foundational to his development as an artist. The early work focuses on his relationship to HIV and AIDS, his love relationships, and his work with People Living with AIDS and HIV. His later works are a more general exploration of gay male sexual Identity. Inge Berman shares a mini-solo exhibit in the Lounge Gallery and Resident Artists exhibit in the Gallery Hall. Enjoy the sculptural work of Francis Maduka Uduh in studio 11, along with nineteen Gallery 209 Member Artists exhibiting their latest work. Pick up a handmade piece of art and support local working artists, makers, and professionals. Light fare generously sponsored each month by The Chesapeake Framing Company.

Event Page

Eight painters have been selected as finalists for the Bethesda Painting Awards, a juried competition and exhibition produced by the Bethesda Arts & Entertainment District.

Almost 500 artists from Maryland, Virginia and Washington, D.C. submitted work to the annual competition created to exclusively honor regional painters. The top prize winners will be announced on Wednesday, June, 3rd in a private reception. The Best in Show winner will be awarded $10,000; second place will be honored with $2,000 and third place will be awarded $1,000.

The exhibit will be on display June 4 – June 28, 2026 at Gallery B, located at 7700 Wisconsin Avenue, Suite E, Bethesda, MD 20814.

Gallery hours for the duration of the exhibit will be Thursday – Saturday, 12pm – 5pm; Sunday, 11am – 4pm.

There will be a public opening reception on Friday, June 12 at 6pm. This event is free and open to the public.

Gallery Page

Bethesda’s Summer Concert series features live music on the streets of Woodmont Triangle. Join us every Friday from 6-8pm for free outdoor concerts by some of the best bands in the DMV! Tables and chairs can fill up quickly, so be sure to arrive early to grab your seat. For the full summer lineup, please visit Bethesda.org.

Event Page

Artists & Makers Studios Welcomes 
John Thomas Paradiso 
“Sexual Tensions: Nightmares and Daydreams” 
Mini-Solo for Inge Burman

(Rockville, MD) – Artists & Makers Studios is pleased to host John Thomas Paradiso for the month of June. The exhibit will run from June 5th through June 24th, with a First Friday opening on June 5th from 5-8pm. John Paradiso’s work is an ongoing exploration of identity. It is influenced by the impact of the AIDS epidemic, internal and external homophobia, sexual desire, romantic love, and growing old. At times, the work is a statement about his experiences navigating a sex–positive lifestyle among a prevalence of sex-negative messages. At other times, the work is his way to honor my feminine side while striving to be more masculine. In this Exhibition, “Sexual Tensions: Nightmares and Daydreams, Paradiso is showing works made over several decades. He wants to share his earlier works with his peers, as this work is foundational to his development as an artist. The early work focuses on his relationship to HIV and AIDS, his love relationships, and his work with People Living with AIDS and HIV. His later works are a more general exploration of gay male sexual Identity. Inge Berman shares a mini-solo exhibit in the Lounge Gallery and Resident Artists exhibit in the Gallery Hall. Enjoy the sculptural work of Francis Maduka Uduh in studio 11, along with nineteen Gallery 209 Member Artists exhibiting their latest work. Pick up a handmade piece of art and support local working artists, makers, and professionals. Light fare generously sponsored each month by The Chesapeake Framing Company.

Event Page

Eight painters have been selected as finalists for the Bethesda Painting Awards, a juried competition and exhibition produced by the Bethesda Arts & Entertainment District.

Almost 500 artists from Maryland, Virginia and Washington, D.C. submitted work to the annual competition created to exclusively honor regional painters. The top prize winners will be announced on Wednesday, June, 3rd in a private reception. The Best in Show winner will be awarded $10,000; second place will be honored with $2,000 and third place will be awarded $1,000.

The exhibit will be on display June 4 – June 28, 2026 at Gallery B, located at 7700 Wisconsin Avenue, Suite E, Bethesda, MD 20814.

Gallery hours for the duration of the exhibit will be Thursday – Saturday, 12pm – 5pm; Sunday, 11am – 4pm.

There will be a public opening reception on Friday, June 12 at 6pm. This event is free and open to the public.

Gallery Page

Eight painters have been selected as finalists for the Bethesda Painting Awards, a juried competition and exhibition produced by the Bethesda Arts & Entertainment District.

Almost 500 artists from Maryland, Virginia and Washington, D.C. submitted work to the annual competition created to exclusively honor regional painters. The top prize winners will be announced on Wednesday, June, 3rd in a private reception. The Best in Show winner will be awarded $10,000; second place will be honored with $2,000 and third place will be awarded $1,000.

The exhibit will be on display June 4 – June 28, 2026 at Gallery B, located at 7700 Wisconsin Avenue, Suite E, Bethesda, MD 20814.

Gallery hours for the duration of the exhibit will be Thursday – Saturday, 12pm – 5pm; Sunday, 11am – 4pm.

There will be a public opening reception on Friday, June 12 at 6pm. This event is free and open to the public.

Gallery Page

Artists & Makers Studios Welcomes 
John Thomas Paradiso 
“Sexual Tensions: Nightmares and Daydreams” 
Mini-Solo for Inge Burman

(Rockville, MD) – Artists & Makers Studios is pleased to host John Thomas Paradiso for the month of June. The exhibit will run from June 5th through June 24th, with a First Friday opening on June 5th from 5-8pm. John Paradiso’s work is an ongoing exploration of identity. It is influenced by the impact of the AIDS epidemic, internal and external homophobia, sexual desire, romantic love, and growing old. At times, the work is a statement about his experiences navigating a sex–positive lifestyle among a prevalence of sex-negative messages. At other times, the work is his way to honor my feminine side while striving to be more masculine. In this Exhibition, “Sexual Tensions: Nightmares and Daydreams, Paradiso is showing works made over several decades. He wants to share his earlier works with his peers, as this work is foundational to his development as an artist. The early work focuses on his relationship to HIV and AIDS, his love relationships, and his work with People Living with AIDS and HIV. His later works are a more general exploration of gay male sexual Identity. Inge Berman shares a mini-solo exhibit in the Lounge Gallery and Resident Artists exhibit in the Gallery Hall. Enjoy the sculptural work of Francis Maduka Uduh in studio 11, along with nineteen Gallery 209 Member Artists exhibiting their latest work. Pick up a handmade piece of art and support local working artists, makers, and professionals. Light fare generously sponsored each month by The Chesapeake Framing Company.

Event Page

Artists & Makers Studios Welcomes 
John Thomas Paradiso 
“Sexual Tensions: Nightmares and Daydreams” 
Mini-Solo for Inge Burman

(Rockville, MD) – Artists & Makers Studios is pleased to host John Thomas Paradiso for the month of June. The exhibit will run from June 5th through June 24th, with a First Friday opening on June 5th from 5-8pm. John Paradiso’s work is an ongoing exploration of identity. It is influenced by the impact of the AIDS epidemic, internal and external homophobia, sexual desire, romantic love, and growing old. At times, the work is a statement about his experiences navigating a sex–positive lifestyle among a prevalence of sex-negative messages. At other times, the work is his way to honor my feminine side while striving to be more masculine. In this Exhibition, “Sexual Tensions: Nightmares and Daydreams, Paradiso is showing works made over several decades. He wants to share his earlier works with his peers, as this work is foundational to his development as an artist. The early work focuses on his relationship to HIV and AIDS, his love relationships, and his work with People Living with AIDS and HIV. His later works are a more general exploration of gay male sexual Identity. Inge Berman shares a mini-solo exhibit in the Lounge Gallery and Resident Artists exhibit in the Gallery Hall. Enjoy the sculptural work of Francis Maduka Uduh in studio 11, along with nineteen Gallery 209 Member Artists exhibiting their latest work. Pick up a handmade piece of art and support local working artists, makers, and professionals. Light fare generously sponsored each month by The Chesapeake Framing Company.

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Artists & Makers Studios Welcomes 
John Thomas Paradiso 
“Sexual Tensions: Nightmares and Daydreams” 
Mini-Solo for Inge Burman

(Rockville, MD) – Artists & Makers Studios is pleased to host John Thomas Paradiso for the month of June. The exhibit will run from June 5th through June 24th, with a First Friday opening on June 5th from 5-8pm. John Paradiso’s work is an ongoing exploration of identity. It is influenced by the impact of the AIDS epidemic, internal and external homophobia, sexual desire, romantic love, and growing old. At times, the work is a statement about his experiences navigating a sex–positive lifestyle among a prevalence of sex-negative messages. At other times, the work is his way to honor my feminine side while striving to be more masculine. In this Exhibition, “Sexual Tensions: Nightmares and Daydreams, Paradiso is showing works made over several decades. He wants to share his earlier works with his peers, as this work is foundational to his development as an artist. The early work focuses on his relationship to HIV and AIDS, his love relationships, and his work with People Living with AIDS and HIV. His later works are a more general exploration of gay male sexual Identity. Inge Berman shares a mini-solo exhibit in the Lounge Gallery and Resident Artists exhibit in the Gallery Hall. Enjoy the sculptural work of Francis Maduka Uduh in studio 11, along with nineteen Gallery 209 Member Artists exhibiting their latest work. Pick up a handmade piece of art and support local working artists, makers, and professionals. Light fare generously sponsored each month by The Chesapeake Framing Company.

Event Page

Artists & Makers Studios Welcomes 
John Thomas Paradiso 
“Sexual Tensions: Nightmares and Daydreams” 
Mini-Solo for Inge Burman

(Rockville, MD) – Artists & Makers Studios is pleased to host John Thomas Paradiso for the month of June. The exhibit will run from June 5th through June 24th, with a First Friday opening on June 5th from 5-8pm. John Paradiso’s work is an ongoing exploration of identity. It is influenced by the impact of the AIDS epidemic, internal and external homophobia, sexual desire, romantic love, and growing old. At times, the work is a statement about his experiences navigating a sex–positive lifestyle among a prevalence of sex-negative messages. At other times, the work is his way to honor my feminine side while striving to be more masculine. In this Exhibition, “Sexual Tensions: Nightmares and Daydreams, Paradiso is showing works made over several decades. He wants to share his earlier works with his peers, as this work is foundational to his development as an artist. The early work focuses on his relationship to HIV and AIDS, his love relationships, and his work with People Living with AIDS and HIV. His later works are a more general exploration of gay male sexual Identity. Inge Berman shares a mini-solo exhibit in the Lounge Gallery and Resident Artists exhibit in the Gallery Hall. Enjoy the sculptural work of Francis Maduka Uduh in studio 11, along with nineteen Gallery 209 Member Artists exhibiting their latest work. Pick up a handmade piece of art and support local working artists, makers, and professionals. Light fare generously sponsored each month by The Chesapeake Framing Company.

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Eight painters have been selected as finalists for the Bethesda Painting Awards, a juried competition and exhibition produced by the Bethesda Arts & Entertainment District.

Almost 500 artists from Maryland, Virginia and Washington, D.C. submitted work to the annual competition created to exclusively honor regional painters. The top prize winners will be announced on Wednesday, June, 3rd in a private reception. The Best in Show winner will be awarded $10,000; second place will be honored with $2,000 and third place will be awarded $1,000.

The exhibit will be on display June 4 – June 28, 2026 at Gallery B, located at 7700 Wisconsin Avenue, Suite E, Bethesda, MD 20814.

Gallery hours for the duration of the exhibit will be Thursday – Saturday, 12pm – 5pm; Sunday, 11am – 4pm.

There will be a public opening reception on Friday, June 12 at 6pm. This event is free and open to the public.

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Bethesda’s Summer Concert series features live music on the streets of Woodmont Triangle. Join us every Friday from 6-8pm for free outdoor concerts by some of the best bands in the DMV! Tables and chairs can fill up quickly, so be sure to arrive early to grab your seat. For the full summer lineup, please visit Bethesda.org.

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Artists & Makers Studios Welcomes 
John Thomas Paradiso 
“Sexual Tensions: Nightmares and Daydreams” 
Mini-Solo for Inge Burman

(Rockville, MD) – Artists & Makers Studios is pleased to host John Thomas Paradiso for the month of June. The exhibit will run from June 5th through June 24th, with a First Friday opening on June 5th from 5-8pm. John Paradiso’s work is an ongoing exploration of identity. It is influenced by the impact of the AIDS epidemic, internal and external homophobia, sexual desire, romantic love, and growing old. At times, the work is a statement about his experiences navigating a sex–positive lifestyle among a prevalence of sex-negative messages. At other times, the work is his way to honor my feminine side while striving to be more masculine. In this Exhibition, “Sexual Tensions: Nightmares and Daydreams, Paradiso is showing works made over several decades. He wants to share his earlier works with his peers, as this work is foundational to his development as an artist. The early work focuses on his relationship to HIV and AIDS, his love relationships, and his work with People Living with AIDS and HIV. His later works are a more general exploration of gay male sexual Identity. Inge Berman shares a mini-solo exhibit in the Lounge Gallery and Resident Artists exhibit in the Gallery Hall. Enjoy the sculptural work of Francis Maduka Uduh in studio 11, along with nineteen Gallery 209 Member Artists exhibiting their latest work. Pick up a handmade piece of art and support local working artists, makers, and professionals. Light fare generously sponsored each month by The Chesapeake Framing Company.

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Eight painters have been selected as finalists for the Bethesda Painting Awards, a juried competition and exhibition produced by the Bethesda Arts & Entertainment District.

Almost 500 artists from Maryland, Virginia and Washington, D.C. submitted work to the annual competition created to exclusively honor regional painters. The top prize winners will be announced on Wednesday, June, 3rd in a private reception. The Best in Show winner will be awarded $10,000; second place will be honored with $2,000 and third place will be awarded $1,000.

The exhibit will be on display June 4 – June 28, 2026 at Gallery B, located at 7700 Wisconsin Avenue, Suite E, Bethesda, MD 20814.

Gallery hours for the duration of the exhibit will be Thursday – Saturday, 12pm – 5pm; Sunday, 11am – 4pm.

There will be a public opening reception on Friday, June 12 at 6pm. This event is free and open to the public.

Gallery Page

Artists & Makers Studios Welcomes 
John Thomas Paradiso 
“Sexual Tensions: Nightmares and Daydreams” 
Mini-Solo for Inge Burman

(Rockville, MD) – Artists & Makers Studios is pleased to host John Thomas Paradiso for the month of June. The exhibit will run from June 5th through June 24th, with a First Friday opening on June 5th from 5-8pm. John Paradiso’s work is an ongoing exploration of identity. It is influenced by the impact of the AIDS epidemic, internal and external homophobia, sexual desire, romantic love, and growing old. At times, the work is a statement about his experiences navigating a sex–positive lifestyle among a prevalence of sex-negative messages. At other times, the work is his way to honor my feminine side while striving to be more masculine. In this Exhibition, “Sexual Tensions: Nightmares and Daydreams, Paradiso is showing works made over several decades. He wants to share his earlier works with his peers, as this work is foundational to his development as an artist. The early work focuses on his relationship to HIV and AIDS, his love relationships, and his work with People Living with AIDS and HIV. His later works are a more general exploration of gay male sexual Identity. Inge Berman shares a mini-solo exhibit in the Lounge Gallery and Resident Artists exhibit in the Gallery Hall. Enjoy the sculptural work of Francis Maduka Uduh in studio 11, along with nineteen Gallery 209 Member Artists exhibiting their latest work. Pick up a handmade piece of art and support local working artists, makers, and professionals. Light fare generously sponsored each month by The Chesapeake Framing Company.

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Eight painters have been selected as finalists for the Bethesda Painting Awards, a juried competition and exhibition produced by the Bethesda Arts & Entertainment District.

Almost 500 artists from Maryland, Virginia and Washington, D.C. submitted work to the annual competition created to exclusively honor regional painters. The top prize winners will be announced on Wednesday, June, 3rd in a private reception. The Best in Show winner will be awarded $10,000; second place will be honored with $2,000 and third place will be awarded $1,000.

The exhibit will be on display June 4 – June 28, 2026 at Gallery B, located at 7700 Wisconsin Avenue, Suite E, Bethesda, MD 20814.

Gallery hours for the duration of the exhibit will be Thursday – Saturday, 12pm – 5pm; Sunday, 11am – 4pm.

There will be a public opening reception on Friday, June 12 at 6pm. This event is free and open to the public.

Gallery Page

Eight painters have been selected as finalists for the Bethesda Painting Awards, a juried competition and exhibition produced by the Bethesda Arts & Entertainment District.

Almost 500 artists from Maryland, Virginia and Washington, D.C. submitted work to the annual competition created to exclusively honor regional painters. The top prize winners will be announced on Wednesday, June, 3rd in a private reception. The Best in Show winner will be awarded $10,000; second place will be honored with $2,000 and third place will be awarded $1,000.

The exhibit will be on display June 4 – June 28, 2026 at Gallery B, located at 7700 Wisconsin Avenue, Suite E, Bethesda, MD 20814.

Gallery hours for the duration of the exhibit will be Thursday – Saturday, 12pm – 5pm; Sunday, 11am – 4pm.

There will be a public opening reception on Friday, June 12 at 6pm. This event is free and open to the public.

Gallery Page

Artists & Makers Studios Welcomes 
John Thomas Paradiso 
“Sexual Tensions: Nightmares and Daydreams” 
Mini-Solo for Inge Burman

(Rockville, MD) – Artists & Makers Studios is pleased to host John Thomas Paradiso for the month of June. The exhibit will run from June 5th through June 24th, with a First Friday opening on June 5th from 5-8pm. John Paradiso’s work is an ongoing exploration of identity. It is influenced by the impact of the AIDS epidemic, internal and external homophobia, sexual desire, romantic love, and growing old. At times, the work is a statement about his experiences navigating a sex–positive lifestyle among a prevalence of sex-negative messages. At other times, the work is his way to honor my feminine side while striving to be more masculine. In this Exhibition, “Sexual Tensions: Nightmares and Daydreams, Paradiso is showing works made over several decades. He wants to share his earlier works with his peers, as this work is foundational to his development as an artist. The early work focuses on his relationship to HIV and AIDS, his love relationships, and his work with People Living with AIDS and HIV. His later works are a more general exploration of gay male sexual Identity. Inge Berman shares a mini-solo exhibit in the Lounge Gallery and Resident Artists exhibit in the Gallery Hall. Enjoy the sculptural work of Francis Maduka Uduh in studio 11, along with nineteen Gallery 209 Member Artists exhibiting their latest work. Pick up a handmade piece of art and support local working artists, makers, and professionals. Light fare generously sponsored each month by The Chesapeake Framing Company.

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