Students From 14 Maryland Counties And Baltimore City Win Awards At Maryland History Day
May 05, 2022
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Location
Activity Key
Dance
History
Media Arts
Music
Theater
Visual Arts
Writing/Literature
Countywide
Artivate provides high quality performances, workshops, and residencies to schools, libraries, and other community organizations throughout the region, including all of Montgomery County. Our programs educate, foster creativity, and connect communities through interactive experiences, working with professional artists who represent a wide range of artistic disciplines and cultural traditions. We can assist PTA reps or school administrators in creating virtual, in-person, or hybrid programs to fit your goals, audience, schedule, logistical needs, and budget.
Classes/Workshops
- Music, dance, theater, visual arts; small groups, all grade-levels
Performances
- For all ages: our roster includes over 32 professional musicians, dancers, storytellers, theater and visual artists, many of whom embody their cultural heritage, including artists from Argentina, Ghana, Ecuador, India, Egypt, Ukraine, South Africa, Japan, Quebec, as well as the US.
Creative Adventures, Inc.
Programs Throughout Montgomery County, MD
www.artinyou.com | (301) 943-4659
Creative Adventures after-school programs introduce kids to classic and contemporary artists from around the world as they work with a variety of techniques and mediums. Kids will be inspired to create with fresh eyes, to experiment with art, and most of all, to trust their extraordinary imaginations!
Classes/Workshops
- Creative Adventures hosts six-week, 90-minute long classes in 20+ elementary schools as well as on Zoom on Wednesdays.
Camps
- Creative Adventures teachers lead summer art camps at Strathmore.
Community Outreach
- Creative Adventures artists work with groups of children to develop their imagination, creative spirit, and talent through custom-designed goodwill projects ranging from murals to books to exhibition installations. artinyou.com/communityoutreachprograms
Levine Music
5301 Tuckerman Lane, N. Bethesda, MD 20852
900 Wayne Avenue, Silver Spring, MD 20910
www.levinemusic.org
(301) 897-5100
(301) 328-5335
TWO Montgomery County locations: The Music Center at Strathmore and the Silver Spring Library! Levine Music offers outstanding music instruction to students of all ages, interests, and skill levels. Join us for lessons, classes, and ensembles this fall!
Instruction is available online and in-person.
Classes/Lessons/Workshops
Classical and contemporary instruction in 23 instruments and voice
- Chamber Music
- Musical Theater
- Beginning and Intermediate String Orchestras
- First Music (4 months – 8 years)
- Group Piano
- Jazz, Rock, Improvisation
- Music Theory, Composition
- Music Therapy
- Suzuki Programs (Violin, Viola, Cello, Piano, Flute, Guitar)
Montgomery Parks
Programs throughout Montgomery County, MD
www.montgomerycountyparks.org
(301) 495-2595
Glide across the ice, photograph nature, marvel at raptors and flying squirrels, create crafts using natural items, discover gardens…all without leaving Montgomery County.
Montgomery Parks offers a variety of activities, educational classes, camps and events that inspire fun.
*Programs and Dates to be announced soon*
Events
- Pawpaw & Pollinators
- Monarch Fiesta Month
- Garden of Lights
- Maple Sugaring Days
- Waterfowl Festival
- Movies in the Parks
Bethesda
Artworks Fine Art Studio
7740 Old Georgetown Road, Bethesda, MD 20814
10020 Falls Road, Potomac, MD 20854
www.artworksclasses.com | (301) 656-0044
Artworks is dedicated to teaching the fundamentals of fine art. The focus is on drawing and painting while, at the same time, building self-esteem. Artworks uses a unique step-by-step process which helps produce beautiful works of art. Classes take place in a highly creative, instructive environment. Daily classes are offered for students ages 6+. Two locations: Bethesda and Potomac.
Classes/Workshops
- Classes ages 6-12
- Teen Classes ages 13-18
Camps
- Spring Break Camp
- School’s Out Day Camps
- Summer Camp ages 6-12
Events
- Virtual Parties
- Private Painting Parties for all ages
- Birthday Parties
Special Promotion
* Receive $20 off a party of your choice by mentioning this publication!
CityDance School & Conservatory
5301 Tuckerman Lane, North Bethesda, MD 20852
1570 East Jefferson Street, Rockville, MD 20852
www.citydance.net | (240) 242-3646
Dedicated to developing the next generation of dance artists and innovators, CityDance School & Conservatory offers training for introductory to pre/professional students of all ages.
Classes
- The School offers a well-rounded curriculum of Vaganova-based ballet training and contemporary dance techniques, as well as jazz, hip hop, Sri Lankan and Afro-Fusion
- The Conservatory is a pre/professional training program that prepares young dancers for professional careers.
- Registration is open for the Fall session!
Camps
- CityDance Summer Camps offer learning and fun through culture and creativity. Dancers take classes in ballet, modern, jazz, hip hop and culturally specific dance forms and learn choreography in multiple styles.
- CityDance is bringing professional artists from around the world to Bethesda and online platforms for their summer intensives, June through August 2022!!
International School of Music
North: 11325 Seven Locks Rd #255 Potomac, MD 20854
South: 4701 Sangamore Rd., L-03 Bethesda MD 20816
www.ismw.org | North: 301-365-5888 | South: 301-320-4400
The International School of Music provides students of all ages & abilities with nurturing music instruction in all instruments and voice. Fun performances and recitals as well as optional certificate programs are available for those interested. Preschool music classes are available for toddlers & preschoolers. Music classes are available in classical, jazz, pop, rock, etc. to students of all ages.
Classes/Lessons
Private lessons in Piano, Guitar, Voice, Drums, Violin, Viola, Cello, Flute, Saxophone, Clarinet, Trumpet, Trombone, French Horn, Bass, Harp for children and teens (all levels)
Toddler & Preschooler Music Classes ongoing
Performances
Student Recitals: Kennedy Center, Dec. 18
Special Promotion
*50% off Registration before Oct. 15
At Strathmore, kids experience the arts from every angle! We offer experiences that inspire our littlest audience members to learn, explore, and connect to their world and each other in new ways. Students can sing along and make music as part of Strathmore Children’s Chorus or Maryland Classic Youth Orchestras or bring the entire family to a world-class performance in the Music Center.
Classes/Lessons/Workshops
- Strathmore Children’s Chorus, for grades 2–12.
- Maryland Classic Youth Orchestras, for grades 2–12.
Performances
- Mannheim Steamroller Christmas December 4, 2021
- The Hip Hop Nutcracker December 20–22, 2021
- Dinosaur World Live January 9, 2022
- Step Afrika’s Drumfolk March 3–4, 2022
Named “Best Performing Arts Education for Young Artists” by MD Theatre Guide, Young Artists of America (YAA)™ trains young performing artists to present fully-orchestrated musical theatre productions at state-of-the-art venues. The only program of its kind, YAA offers mentorships with leading, professional artists, some of them direct from Broadway. For all levels, starting at 5th grade through post-collegiate.
Classes
Year-round training in acting, voice and dance.
Workshops
Special virtual and in-person training sessions with leading, professional artists.
Events
Fully-symphonic music theatre productions at state-of-the-art venues.
Special Promotion
* $100 off registration for YAAjunior, YAACompany, YAAOrchestra with code MOCO100.
Gaithersburg
Arts on the Green & Arts Barn
311 Kent Square Road, Gaithersburg, MD 20878
www.gaithersburgmd.gov | (301) 258-6394
Celebrate the performing and visual arts at the Arts Barn and Arts on the Green. Featuring a Just for Families performance series and classes, workshops and camps in the visual arts and performing arts to ignite your imagination and inspire your creativity!
Classes/Lessons/Workshops
- A variety of classes including painting, drawing, mixed media, acting, musical theatre, and more!
- Free storytime for ages 2 – 6
- Family Workshops
* Scholarships available
Camps
- Spring Break Mini-Camps
- Creativity Kids Schools Out Day Camps (Apr. 1 and May 2)
- Visual Art and Theatre Summer Camps
Performances
- Pinot and Augustine (Oct. 8)
- The Christmas Express (Weekends Nov. 26 – Dec. 12)
Metropolitan Ballet Theatre
& Academy
220 Perry Parkway, Suite 8, Gaithersburg, MD 20877
25530 Gateway Center Drive, Suite 200, Clarksburg, MD 20871
www.mbtdance.org | 301-762-1757
Metropolitan Ballet Theatre’s (MBT) mission is “Providing arts opportunities for all through exceptional dance education, community outreach, and inspiring performances.” Founded in 1989, MBT offers dance education in core disciplines of classical ballet, modern, tap, hip hop, and jazz at two studio locations in Clarksburg and Gaithersburg.
Classes
MBT offers programs for ages 3-adult. Please reach contact@mbtdance.org for a schedule of classes or see www.mbtdance.org
Genres: Creative Movement, Early Ballet, Mini Hip Hop, Mini Tap, Ballet, Pointe, Tap, Jazz, Modern, and more!
Performances
MBT looks forward to presenting the Nutcracker and Nutcracker Suite (an abbreviated version of the classic for younger audience members), December 4-12 at the Robert E. Parilla Performing Arts Center in Rockville, MD.
Special Promotion
*$20 off the registration fee by using code Fall21
Germantown
BlackRock Center for the Arts
12901 Town Commons Drive, Germantown, MD 20874
www.blackrockcenter.org | 301-528-2260
BlackRock Center for the Arts brings inspiring performing and visual arts experiences to diverse audiences in a welcoming and intimate setting, providing opportunities to explore, celebrate and engage in the arts. Our programming for elementary students spans a wide array of arts including theater, visual art, music, and traditional arts.
Elementary Classes
Fall Session: Late Registration going on now!
- Theater: Imagination Stage’s Superhero Adventures and Acting 101
- Music: Piano and Violin Group or Private Lessons
- Dance and Fitness: Ballet Levels 1-3 plus Youth Yoga
- Visual Arts: Falling for Fall, Painting without Brushes, STEAM Power
- Traditional Arts: Beginner Macrame
*Additional arts classes for preschool, teens, and seniors
Exhibits
Quotable Quarantine: Place your order today for copies of the Quotable Quarantine Book, a special limited edition art book featuring full-color images of 156 artworks created by local youth artists in response to the Covid-19 pandemic.
Special Promotion
*Scholarships available. Apply online today!
Glen Echo
Glen Echo Park Partnership for Arts and Culture, Inc.
7300 MacArthur Blvd., Glen Echo, MD 20812
www.glenechopark.org | (301) 634-2222
Glen Echo Park presents classes for all ages in ceramics, drawing & painting, dance & movement, fused glass, blown glass, music, photography, mixed media, silversmithing, stone carving, theater, and writing. We also offer weekend family activities, including special events and festivals, nature programs, theater, concerts. Some classes are in person, some are virtual.
Classes/Workshops
- Visual arts, music, dance, and theater classes – both online and in-person
- Saturday Art Explorers parent/child drop-in art activities
Camps
- Children’s camps in fine arts, animation, mixed media, Irish dancing, music, musical theater, photography, aquatic life & nature
- Teen camps/workshops in art glass, ceramics, photography, mixed media, silversmithing, & stone carving
* Winter Break 2021 camps, TBD virtual or in person.
Events
- Children’s theater
- Summer concerts
* Various events & activities are in person or online; some are still on hold due to COVID-19.
Washington Conservatory of Music
One Westmoreland Circle, Bethesda, MD 20815
7300 MacArthur Blvd., Glen Echo, MD 20812
www.washingtonconservatory.org | (301) 320-2770
One of the 15 nationally accredited community music schools in the US, serving children, teens & adults in a nurturing environment since 1984. An international faculty of professional artists & educators help students of all levels reach their musical goals. No audition necessary. Monthly student recital opportunities. Online and in-person options are available.
Classes/Lessons/Workshops
- Private lessons (30, 45 or 60 mins.) in 25+ areas of music study. Piano, guitar, drums, voice, strings, brass, woodwinds, music theory, ear training, composition, jazz improvisation, more
- Classes & Ensembles in voice, ukulele, guitar, Irish instruments
- Suzuki String Academy (viola, violin, cello)
- Early Childhood Music (3 mos-7 yrs)
Camps
Summer: Mon.-Fri. 9:00am-3:00pm (ages 4-12)
Events
Professional & Family Concerts, Student Recitals, Master Classes, Seminars
Rockville
Glorystar Children’s Chorus
15800 Crabbs Branch Way Suite 300 Rockville, MD 20855
www.glorystar.org | (240) 277-7629
Glorystar Children’s Chorus nurtures and provides excellent music education to children and youth (5-18 years old) in the joy of Choral Art. With a rich repertoire of Asian and Western music, GCC increases appreciation and builds bridges within our diverse community.
Auditions
By appointment only. Please visit our website or email info@glorystar.org
Classes/Lessons
Weekly Saturday rehearsals online
Performances
Virtual winter concert – Dec.12 at 2 PM on YouTube live (link on glorystar.org)
Events
Sing with Me – May 1, 2021 Open rehearsal for young singers interested in GCC
Spring Concert – June 5, 2021
Bender JCC of Greater Washington
6125 Montrose Road, Rockville, MD 20852
www.benderjccgw.org | (301) 881-0100
The Bender JCC offers enrichment classes in music, dance, and visual & literary arts for children of all ages. Everyone is welcome!
Classes
- After School Enrichment Programs: Culinary, Drawing, Painting, Ceramics and Crafts
- Youth dance classes in a variety of disciplines
- Private music instruction for a variety of instruments
- JPlay programs (crafts, music, storytelling)
- Bender-Dosik Parenting Center
Club J Virtual School day program - After School programs and School Out Days, K-6
- Sports and Rec: Swimming, Basketball, Soccer, and Multi-sports
*Bender JCC Early Childhood Center uses a play-based curriculum inspired by the Reggio Emilia Approach, which enables children to become active learners and engaged classroom participants, and interest-based topic studies invite students to explore the world around them. Applications open in Jan.
Camps
- Camp JCC offers specialty camps for visual and theater arts; Applications open in Jan.
Our art classes and camps spark creativity! Everyone at any experience level is welcome to join our creative community for high-quality online and onsite classes taught by professional artists/instructors.
Classes/Lessons/Workshops
- K-12
- Ceramics
- Drawing
- Family Art Workshops
- Fiber Glass
- Mixed Media
- Painting
- Photography
Camps
Year-Round Art Camps
- Ceramics
- Digital Art
- Drawing
- Glass
- Mixed Media
- Painting
- Wheel
*Scholarships available
Events
- Art Add-Ons for Special Occasions
Children’s Painting Parties
CREATE Summer art Workshops
Exhibits - Contemporary Art Exhibitions – Free and Open to the Public
355 POD Space Gallery – Walk by Our Outside Gallery on Rockville Pike
Student and Faculty Exhibitions
Special Promotions
* Apply code VisArtsKids10 for $10 off any children’s class or camp (one-time use)
Silver Spring
CREATE Arts Center
914 Silver Spring Avenue, Silver Spring, MD 20910
www.createartscenter.org
(301) 588-ARTS (2787)
CREATE Arts Center, in downtown Silver Spring, has been bringing high-quality arts programming to children and families for 35 years. We offer a wide variety of ONSITE and ONLINE art classes & camps for all ages and levels of experience.
Classes/Lessons/Workshops
- Art classes (online and onsite) offered weeknights and weekends
- Drawing, Painting, Pottery & Ceramics, Comics & Cartooning, Mixed Media, Art Immersion, family art programs, and more!
Camps
- Art camps when school is out for holidays, parent-teacher conference days, and professional development days (kindergarten through age 12)
- Onsite and online options available
Camps follow calendars for MCPS, DCPS, and a variety of private/charter schools - Fall/winter/spring art camps during holiday breaks
- Summer camps June through August!
Events
Host an art birthday party at CREATE!
Lumina Studio Theatre
620 Pershing Drive Silver Spring, MD 20910
www.luminastudio.org | (301) 565-2281
Lumina Studio Theatre’s mission is to provide unique opportunities for young actors of any level of experience who seek to perform Shakespeare, other plays of the classical repertory theatre, and modern plays that focus on the beauty of language.
Classes/Lessons/Workshops
- Actors ages 8-16 collaborate on high-quality productions
- Rehearsal process includes in-depth vocal and character coaching, improvisation, and stage combat training, detailed costumes, live music, choreography and occasionally special elements such as masks!
- Rehearsals take place on weekdays after school
- Registration for the Spring Mainstage Session opens November 2021
Camps
- Summer camps for ages 8-16
- Registration opens January 2022
- Performances
- OLIVER TWIST: The world premiere of a brand-new adaptation!
- December 10th and 11th at the Silver Spring Black Box (8641 Colesville Rd)
Maryland Youth Ballet
926 Ellsworth Drive, Silver Spring, MD 20910
www.marylandyouthballet.org | (301) 608-2232
MYB provides exceptional training for beginning intermediate and advanced students at one of the region’s finest schools of classical ballet. Classes offered for ages 2-adult with emphasis on love of dance, personal enrichment, and pre-professional achievement.
Classes
Offering a full schedule of in-person classes. Strict COVID-19 safety protocols in place
- 8-week Early Dance sessions (ages 2-4)
- School-year classes for Children, Youth, and Pre-Professionals (ages 5-20)
- Separate program for boys & young men
- Full-day conservatory classes for advanced dancers
- Electives and Teen classes in Modern, Jazz, West African, and Flamenco
Performances
LIVE performances Dec 2021
- The Nutcracker at the Robert E. Parilla Performing Arts Center, Rockville
- The Mini-Nut at the Cultural Arts Center, Silver Spring
Round House Theatre
Education Center: 925 Wayne Avenue, Silver Spring, MD 20910
Theatre: 4545 East West Highway, Bethesda, MD 20814
www.roundhousetheatre.org | (301) 585-1225
Round House Theatre encourages students to develop their artistic voice through a multi-disciplinary approach to theatre that includes acting, design, and playmaking. With health and safety guidelines in place, we’re committed to safely continuing the fun and interaction with young artists!
Classes
Theatre Classes – An exciting array of classes for students during the Fall, Winter, and Spring semesters. (grades K-8)
Camps
- Days Off! Play In A Day – Theatrical fun when MCPS takes a day off. (grades K-5)
- Summer Camps – Inspire creativity, exercise imaginations, and bring stories to life! (grades K-12)
Performances
- Free Play – FREE tickets for teens and students to Round House productions
- Teen Performance Company – A production directed, designed, and performed by high school students
*Purchase tickets online or call (240) 644-1100
National Capital Trolley Museum
1313 Bonifant Road Silver Spring, MD 20905
www.dctrolley.org | (301) 384-6088
Take a trip through history and experience trolley rides, watch silent movies, and more…
Open Saturdays from noon to 5 PM.
Classes/Lessons/Workshops
- Check out our web site for NEW offerings starting in late September
Events - Monthly special events, continually check our web site for details
Exhibits - Rotating monthly exhibits with a hands-on activity at our Children’s Desk
Takoma Park
The Loft Collective
7007 Carroll Ave, Takoma Park MD 20912
www.theloftcollective.org | (240) 292-9325
The Loft is a neighborhood art space, offering art classes, school day off camps, summer camps, and workshops for kids: toddlers to teens. Starting with the belief that we are all born makers, we provide a workshop and a sanctuary for making art, making change, and making meaningful connections.
Classes/Lessons/Workshops
- Art Exploration for 2-4 year olds: Wed, Thu, 10-11am, Sat 9-10am
- Emergent Artists for 5-8 year olds: Sat 1-2:15pm, 2:30-3:45pm
- Art Foundations for 9-12 year olds: Sat 4-5:15pm
- Beginning Fiber Arts for 9-12 year olds: Fri 4:30-5:45pm
- Fiber Art for Good Troublemakers, ages 11-15: Sat 10:30-11:45am
- Halloween Mask-Making Workshop: Oct. 23, 3-5pm
- Holiday Gift Making Workshop: Dec.11, 3-5pm
Camps
- School day off camps for DC (Oct 7-8, Nov 2 and 5) and Montgomery County (Sept 7, 16), grades K-5
- Summer camps for incoming grades K-5
Exhibits
Art Show & Open House: Oct. 23 and Dec. 18
Wheaton
InterAct Story Theatre
11510 Georgia Avenue, Suite 140, Wheaton, MD 20902
www.interactstory.com
(301) 879-9305
Arts are for everyone, and everyone learns through the arts!
InterAct Story Theatre is a multidisciplinary arts-in-education organization
And touring theatre for young audiences.
Classes/Lessons/Workshops
Classroom workshops
Out of School Time and extended learning
Parent-child workshops and family literacy
Performances/Events
Wheaton Family Theatre Series 2021-22
All events FREE, All Times: Sat. at 11 a.m. and Sun. at 2 p.m.
- Oct. 16 & 17– Alex and Olmsted “Milo the Magnificent”
- Nov. 25 & 26 – Urban Artistry “Let the Rhythm Hit Em”
- Dec. 4 & 5 – Synetic Theater “The Miraculous Magical Balloon”
The season continues in 2022 January through May! https://www.interactstory.com/wheaton
Visit our website for latest information
