EVERY FOURTH SUNDAY IS 'SUNDAY FUNDAY' FEATURING POETRY AND ART!

Your favorite summer open mic continues into the next season! Grab your poems and a friend and join us for an evening of creativity and expression. Whether you're a seasoned poet or just starting out, this open mic is the perfect opportunity to share your work with a supportive audience. Expect to share, experience and indulge in poetry and self-expression in an intimate setting surrounded by local art. Book giveaways/raffle prizes, and free wine included!

ABOUT THE HOSTS

ALEX PIN - Is a dynamic wellness coach and vocalist. He is the creator, host and producer of the "Where is Alex Pin?" podcast. Check it out on Spotify!

AMUCHE THE POET - Is a DC-based poet, author, curator and teaching artist. She fell in love with poetry at the age of 10 and has been writing and performing ever since. She is the author of her debut collection of poetry, Salt Water Roots (Day Eight, 2024).

Tickets are $15 at the door

Feature artists will be announced very soon! This month's show will include a costume contest and cash prize for the person with the best costume!!

Contact @_poetry_gallery on Instagram or amuchesocial@gmail.com if you have any questions!

**Please note that by attending this event you consent to being filmed, recorded and photographed for promotional and marketing purposes only.

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We’re kicking things off with our annual fan-favorite 🎃 Pumpkin Carving Paint & Sip — a creative, fall-inspired art jam that was a smash hit last year! Grab the kids, dress comfortably, and come ready to carve, paint, sip, and vibe with us at the newly upgraded Station 3510.

🗓️ Date: Saturday, October 18, 2025
🕚 Time: 11:00 AM – 2:00 PM
📍 Location: Station 3510 Rhode Island Ave, Mount Rainier, Maryland 20712
💰 Entry: $10 per child — includes a pumpkin, carving tools, and all paint supplies

✨ What’s Included:
🎃 One pumpkin per child
🖌️ Paint + Carving tools
🍹 Signature KIDS MOCKTAIL: The Smoking Boo-berry
🥪 Light Lunch
🎁 Bonus Surprises!

This event is brought to you by Gardening and Beats, Station 3510, and Intentional Evolution, with additional support from the Hyattsville Thrive Grant 2025 and The Storehouse.

Spots are limited — reserve yours today and let your child create a fall memory they’ll never forget!

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ABOUT THE EVENT

Your favorite summer open mic is back June-September 2025! Grab your poems and a friend and join us for an evening of creativity and expression. Whether you're a seasoned poet or just starting out, this open mic is the perfect opportunity to share your work with a supportive audience. Expect to share, experience and indulge in poetry and self-expression in an intimate setting surrounded by local art.

Raffle prizes, free wine and food will be available!

ABOUT THE HOSTS

ALEX PIN- Is a dynamic wellness coach and vocalist. He is the creator, host and producer of the "Where's Alex Pin?" podcast now available to listen on Spotify.

AMUCHE THE POET- Is a sensational DC-based poet, author, curator and teaching artist. She is the author of her debut collection of poetry, Salt Water Roots (Day Eight, 2024).

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Spanning fifteen years of image-making, Paola Calderón’s work is a testament to the ways photography can hold memory, place, and identity. Born in Washington, D.C. and grounded in the cultural roots of El Salvador and Guatemala, Calderón approaches her practice as both documentation and devotion—an ongoing dialogue with the landscapes, textures, and light that define Latin America.

This exhibition gathers photographs captured between 2010 and 2025 across Cuba, Mexico, Guatemala, El Salvador, and Brazil. Each image reveals Calderón’s sensitivity to the quiet power of the everyday—the warmth of light, the vibrancy of color, the tactile presence of nature. Her lens offers more than observation; it is an invitation into a lived experience of longing and belonging.

What emerges is both a celebration and an evolution: the vision of a young artist searching for home, maturing into a body of work that honors memory while embracing growth. Calderón’s images remind us that home is not only a place, but also a feeling carried within us, alive in our connections to culture, family, and land.

SĀCRD is a three-part experience designed to help you connect with your body and emotions through:

1. A grounding workshop to center and prepare you

2. An intentional dance session that is a safe and non-judgmental space to move freely (no experience needed)

3. A closing sound healing session for relaxation and emotional release

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Join Earth Being Alchemy for a deeply nourishing & immersive experience merging art, movement, and collective healing led by Melan. Drawing inspiration from the current exhibit, “May Safe Arms Find Me” we’ll explore the thees of collective liberation, healing through the senses, somatic awareness & expression through journaling, reflection, yoga, breath work, and sound.

This will be a gentle & open-level yoga flow for all bodies to move, reset, release tension, and breathe deeply. This is an opportunity to reconnect with your body, unwind, and recharge, while also sowing seeds of collective liberation. We’ll close with a meditative journey through sound.

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Join us in celebrating the completion of our month long group art exhibition at Station 3510.

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Aesthetics of Care is a hybrid teach-in + print workshop, exploring mutual aid models in black queer nightlife and DIY culture - both in history and in contemporary culture. How have black and queer people within underground subcultures used aesthetics to put mutual aid praxis into tangible practices? What are the factors that made it possible for these models to work and how can we build on them in our present ecosystems? This workshop muses on the famous Toni Cade Bambara quote “The role of the artist is to make the revolution irresistible”, as well as Catherine Fairbanks’ research on aesthetics of empathy.

Facilitated by Hermetic State.

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Join Edom Taddesse for a discussion around art, introspection, and fostering community connection. This is a free event, all are welcomed. Come with an open mind!

"If there is to be peace in the world, there must be peace in the heart" - Lao Tzu

Art is such a powerful tool for connecting to yourself and others. In this art talk we will be discussing how the state of our inner world builds the foundation for the way we show up in our daily lives, and show up for our community.

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This workshop is a great opportunity to take part in passing down stories through generations! Join us to share and explore stories of food, land, and intergenerational memory in an interactive community archiving and multimedia storytelling workshop. Learn practical tools to document ancestral stories that preserve culture and imagine liberated futures. This space is meant for equipping folks with basic storytelling techniques to curate our own archives and celebrate historical traditions. Come connect with others who share a love for food, art, and storytelling.

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ABOUT THE EVENT

Your favorite summer open mic is back June-September 2025! Grab your poems and a friend and join us for an evening of creativity and expression. Whether you're a seasoned poet or just starting out, this open mic is the perfect opportunity to share your work with a supportive audience. Expect to share, experience and indulge in poetry and self-expression in an intimate setting surrounded by local art.

Raffle prizes, free wine and food will be available!

ABOUT THE HOSTS

ALEX PIN- Is a dynamic wellness coach and vocalist. He is the creator, host and producer of the "Where's Alex Pin?" podcast now available to listen on Spotify.

AMUCHE THE POET- Is a sensational DC-based poet, author, curator and teaching artist. She is the author of her debut collection of poetry, Salt Water Roots (Day Eight, 2024).

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“Inhale: The world reveals itself | Exhale: But I resist isolation.” - Cole Arthur Riley

The colonial world demands that we disconnect from ourselves and one another in order to perpetuate our oppression, so it is important to know that community is key to liberation. In this show, viewers will see that we can find safe arms in ourselves, our lovers, our neighbors, our blood + chosen families, the land, and the divine. With the resonant paintings, photography, sculpture, and film on display, consider where you find safety so that your tank is full enough for the journey towards liberation.

Aiming to highlight marginalized voices and work that centers community in either process or product, this exhibition features artwork from De’ja Butler, Edom Taddesse, Elile Kebede, Greta Chapin Mcgill, Halo Noelle, Miguel Davis Jr., Nate G., nwaọ, Sebastian Harrigan-Labarca, Shemaya Bridgewater, Sierra Morris, Susan Jarvis Ragland, Tamia Edmonds, and more.

Through this exhibition, curators Kiara Danae Mangum and Jalisa Ifádùńní OH invite us to reflect: How do our senses guide us to safety? What does collective care look, taste, smell, sound and feel like? How do we return to ourselves so we can return to one another? How can returning to one another bring us back to ourselves? 

Yours in love & struggle,
Kiara Danae Mangum + Jalisa Ifádùńní OH

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An immersive art experience by 54+FINEART join us for a night of art making & afro cuisine curated charcuterie platters.

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Come join Zinc Escentials for a fun and creative afternoon of candle making and brunch. Get ready to unleash your inner artist and craft your very own scented candle while enjoying delicious food, drinks, and bottomless mimosas!

Don't miss out on this unique opportunity to relax, socialize, and create something special. Grab your friends and family, and make memories that will last a lifetime!

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In a time defined by political uncertainty and deepening social fracture, spaces of tenderness and

affirmation are increasingly rare. The world has grown harsher for many, a truth that is perpetually palpable

for Black women, whose bodies, voices, and very presence are so often sites of contestation. And yet, Black

women continue to carve out sanctuaries: spaces built not of brick and mortar, but of bond and becoming.

Sisterhood Sanctuary, the first solo exhibition by photographer Ornelle Chimi is a visual ode to these spaces.

Across a series of portraits that center Black women in relationship (with each other and themselves) Chimi

reveals a world where sisterhood is both shield and salve. The exhibition explores sisterhood in its many

forms: biological, chosen, communal.

What began as a personal reflection on the life-saving nature of sisterhood in the artist’s own world evolved

into a broader exploration of Black women’s relationships as sites of refuge, celebration, and

intergenerational strength. In these frames, women cheer one another on, console each other, and witness

one another’s beauty. In every case, the intimacy offers glimpses into the lifelong becoming that Black

women do together, again and again, in the face of the world.

ARTIST STATEMENT

Ornelle Chimi is a Maryland based Cameroonian American photographer whose work captures

the beauty, intimacy, and strength she sees within Black diasporic communities. While she first

established herself as a fashion photographer, working with clients such as The Wiz, Nike, and

Google, her debut solo exhibition, Sisterhood Sanctuary, marks a meaningful expansion beyond

the commercial space into a more personal, narrative-driven artistic practice.

In Sisterhood Sanctuary, Chimi offers a visual ode to the bonds Black women form with one

another—bonds that persist and flourish even amid deepening social fracture. Her work as a

visual storyteller spans geographies, from Douala, Cameroon to Prince George’s County,

Maryland, but remains rooted in a singular mission: to inspire her audience to cherish their

communities and to seek solace and strength in collective care.

KEY QUOTE

“I think about how the women in my life have damn near saved me.. How they’ve allowed me

the space to be myself, how they give me the space to be free and be as vulnerable as I want to

be. They’ve been my sanctuary from everything else that might be happening in my life and

everything else that might be happening in the world.”

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SĀCRD is a three-part experience designed to help you connect with your body and emotions through:

1. A grounding workshop to center and prepare you

2. An intentional dance session that is a safe and non-judgmental space to move freely (no experience needed)

3. A closing sound healing session for relaxation and emotional release

If you’ve never been to an ecstatic dance before, come as you are. There’s no pressure to dance the whole time! you can move, rest, or simply observe.

Wear comfortable clothes and bring water.

Please note: All sales are final. No refunds.

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ABOUT THE EVENT

Your favorite summer open mic is back June-September 2025! Grab your poems and a friend and join us for an evening of creativity and expression. Whether you're a seasoned poet or just starting out, this open mic is the perfect opportunity to share your work with a supportive audience. Expect to share, experience and indulge in poetry and self-expression in an intimate setting surrounded by local art.

Raffle prizes, free wine and food will be available!

ABOUT THE HOSTS

ALEX PIN- Is a dynamic wellness coach and vocalist. He is the creator, host and producer of the "Where's Alex Pin?" podcast now available to listen on Spotify.

AMUCHE THE POET- Is a sensational DC-based poet, author, curator and teaching artist. She is the author of her debut collection of poetry, Salt Water Roots (Day Eight, 2024).

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Part artist talk, part vibe session. This experience begins with a powerful spoken word piece and opens into a conversation on identity, joy, and the creative force of Blackness. It's a dialogue - not a lecture - that invites reflection and connection.

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About this event

Butta and Brushes is a creative, relaxed, and fun-filled experience where participants paint BUTTA Bears, a collection of adorable toy bears, each with unique features. The event is held in a cozy, art-focused space that invites both beginners and experienced painters to enjoy a sip of wine or a preferred beverage while painting.

Upon entering Station 3510, you'll find tables set up with Spray paint,brushes, and a palette of vibrant paints, with each station featuring a pre-sculpted BUTTA Bear toy. These bears are blank canvases, awaiting personalized designs, colors, and patterns. The event encourages participants to unleash their creativity and express themselves through various painting techniques, adding personality and flair to their bear.

Instructors are available to guide the group with tips on painting styles, color mixing, and finishing touches, while music plays softly in the background to enhance the relaxing atmosphere. It's a social event, filled with laughter, creativity, and plenty of photo opportunities as attendees paint, chat, and sip.

At the end of the session, each guest takes home their uniquely painted BUTTA Bear as a fun keepsake and a reminder of a memorable experience at Station 3510.

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About the event

Come join us for The Color Experience, a two-hour guided painting class crafted with so much love, designed to nurture both your heart and your creative spirit.

You'll discover the beautiful secret language of color – how it gently whispers to your mood and emotions, how it tenderly shapes your most cherished memories, and how you can lovingly use its power to invite specific feelings into your life.

Beyond the joyful strokes on your canvas, you'll also:

• Learn breathing techniques that will bring you a sense of gentle calm.

• Practice mindful drawing, helping you find a peaceful focus.

• Collaborate on a masterpiece together, creating something truly special that you'll be so proud of.

You'll leave feeling embraced by a deeper understanding of how you perceive color, armed with gentle tools for emotional well-being, and with a beautifully renewed sense of creative expression. You'll also gain loving insights into how your own unique story – your genetics, your culture – subtly shapes the colors you see, and how even the light around you can change their dance. Most importantly, you'll learn to consciously use color to lovingly influence your own emotional landscape, painting a brighter world from within.

Thank you for spending this time with Aja Moon! I truly look forward to creating something wonderful with you. Remember, our space is cozy and limited, so please be sure to register soon to hold your spot!

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Step into ULTRABLACK, a bold new exhibition by visual artist Brian Tolbert that celebrates the beauty, complexity, and unapologetic brilliance of Black identity. Through striking contrasts and expressive compositions, Tolbert creates a vibrant visual language where Blackness is not explained — it’s honored, seen, and exalted. Join us at Station 3510 for the official opening reception. Be among the first to experience this powerful new body of work in a curated setting that blends art, music, and community. Enjoy light fare, music and a dynamic introduction to the artist’s vision. This is a special opportunity for collectors, supporters, and press to engage with the work and connect directly with the artist behind it.

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A workshop to help DMV creatives build on their resume with a unique artist bio or statement paired with professional artist headshots.

This event offers a workshop to refine unique artist bios and a 15 minute professional photography session where artists will receive 5-7 *edited* professional headshots at Station 3510 from 8am-8pm on Friday, July 11th.

Sliding Scale- $30-50

ABOUT THE HOSTS:

Kiara Danae Mangum (@_kiaradanae) is a filmmaker, curator and founder of Rooted Visions Productions, based in Maryland by way of North Carolina. Their work reflects the intimacies of the black southern experience, the construction of identity, spirituality and the complexities of the family dynamic through ancestral stories that long to be unearthed.

Jalisa Ifadunni (@nusiwapil) is a Black Nawat writer, educator, filmmaker, historian, and birthworker. They are deeply informed by their ancestors, the ocean, the land, and Black queer feminist tradition and aim to be a mouthpiece for that in their practice. Their work investigates death, liminal spaces, liberation, and love while centering Indigenous perspectives.

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A collective of artists within the contemporary space in the DMV. It'll be an eclectic display of work, a local food vendor and curated playlist to set the vibes for the art show.

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ABOUT THE EVENT

Your favorite summer open mic is back June-September 2025! Grab your poems and a friend and join us for an evening of creativity and expression. Whether you're a seasoned poet or just starting out, this open mic is the perfect opportunity to share your work with a supportive audience. Expect to share, experience and indulge in poetry and self-expression in an intimate setting surrounded by local art.

Raffle prizes, free wine and food will be available!

ABOUT THE HOSTS

ALEX PIN- Is a dynamic wellness coach and vocalist. He is the creator, host and producer of the "Where's Alex Pin?" podcast now available to listen on Spotify.

AMUCHE THE POET- Is a sensational DC-based poet, author, curator and teaching artist. She is the author of her debut collection of poetry, Salt Water Roots (Day Eight, 2024).

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Join us at the Closing Reception/Artist Talk for "Colorfuntastic - The Community Collective Artist Exhibit", where you'll have the opportunity to hear from the talented artists behind these amazing works of art.

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About the event

Come join us for The Color Experience, a two-hour guided painting class crafted with so much love, designed to nurture both your heart and your creative spirit.

You'll discover the beautiful secret language of color – how it gently whispers to your mood and emotions, how it tenderly shapes your most cherished memories, and how you can lovingly use its power to invite specific feelings into your life.

Beyond the joyful strokes on your canvas, you'll also:

• Learn breathing techniques that will bring you a sense of gentle calm.

• Practice mindful drawing, helping you find a peaceful focus.

• Collaborate on a masterpiece together, creating something truly special that you'll be so proud of.

You'll leave feeling embraced by a deeper understanding of how you perceive color, armed with gentle tools for emotional well- being, and with a beautifully renewed sense of creative expression. You'll also gain loving insights into how your own unique story – your genetics, your culture – subtly shapes the colors you see, and how even the light around you can change their dance. Most importantly, you'll learn to consciously use color to lovingly influence your own emotional landscape, painting a brighter world from within.

Thank you for spending this time with Aja Moon! I truly look forward to creating something wonderful with you. Remember, our space is cozy and limited, so please be sure to register soon to hold your spot!

A Message From Jay Stewart:

Ever since I was a little kid, I used to go to my Grandfather’s house, I would always stare at his vinyl record covers. I always thought in away, that Vinyl Record Covers are artwork. While working at various record labels, music distribution companies and actual record stores, I was fortunate enough to collect various promotional music posters. I wanted to display some to the DMV area. 

Come join Zinc Escentials for a fun and creative afternoon of candle making and brunch. Get ready to unleash your inner artist and craft your very own scented candle while enjoying delicious food, drinks, and bottomless mimosas!

Don't miss out on this unique opportunity to relax, socialize, and create something special. Grab your friends and family, and make memories that will last a lifetime!

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