Gaithersburg Artist Collective Silent Auction
The Gaithersburg Artist Collective is in the middle of an exciting grant matching opportunity! In order to maximize our potential to raise funds, we're holding a silent auction!
Your winning bid gets you something unique, while supporting an absolutely fabulous cause. You can support our creative classes, inspiring art exhibitions, free art demos, engaging community activities & more in Gaithersburg, MD, all the while empowering 25 artists, many of whom are small businesses in your community.
Now through May 31st, the Kentlands Community Foundation will match every dollar you donate—up to $3,000—doubling your impact.
Silent Auction: https://givebutter.com/c/gaithersburg-artist-collective-auction-q26yqn/auction
Bridge Club. May 27, 2026
We accommodate up to 16 players per session.
When: We meet every Wednesday afternoon
Where: The Carriage House, next to the Gaithersburg Arts Barn.
Mah Jongg Club. May 28, 2026
We accommodate up to 16 players per session.
When: We meet every Thursday afternoon
Where: The Carriage House, next to the Gaithersburg Arts Barn.
Art Classes. Felting Owls
FELTING OWLS-$50
Participants will learn how to shape soft wool into a small owl filled with personality and warmth. Little by little, the owl begins to appear, as if it has quietly arrived from the forest.
Ages 13 and up
Instructor: Maja V. Ljubic
Art Classes. Crafting Pony Bead Animals
CRAFTING PONY BEAD ANIMALS - $30
Learn how to string a pony bead animal. We will make one in class and everyone will be sent home with a kit to create 4 more.
Ages 5 to 14
Instructor: Laurie Hartman
Bridge Club. June 3, 2026
We accommodate up to 16 players per session.
When: We meet every Wednesday afternoon
Where: The Carriage House, next to the Gaithersburg Arts Barn.
Mah Jongg Club. June 4, 2026
We accommodate up to 16 players per session.
When: We meet every Thursday afternoon
Where: The Carriage House, next to the Gaithersburg Arts Barn.
Bridge Club. June 10, 2026
We accommodate up to 16 players per session.
When: We meet every Wednesday afternoon
Where: The Carriage House, next to the Gaithersburg Arts Barn.
Mah Jongg Club. June 11, 2026
We accommodate up to 16 players per session.
When: We meet every Thursday afternoon
Where: The Carriage House, next to the Gaithersburg Arts Barn.
Wine Club. June
Membership is open to individuals aged 21 and over who register online by agreeing to the Membership Statement and contributing an annual donation of $30 per person through the Kentlands Community Foundation. This fee helps cover regular club expenses, though additional costs may apply for special events.
Registered members may bring one guest (21+) up to two times per year. To ensure an enjoyable experience for all, the committee may limit the number of guests based on event space availability.
Bridge Club. June 17, 2026
We accommodate up to 16 players per session.
When: We meet every Wednesday afternoon
Where: The Carriage House, next to the Gaithersburg Arts Barn.
Mah Jongg Club. June 18, 2026
We accommodate up to 16 players per session.
When: We meet every Thursday afternoon
Where: The Carriage House, next to the Gaithersburg Arts Barn.
Bridge Club. June 24, 2026
We accommodate up to 16 players per session.
When: We meet every Wednesday afternoon
Where: The Carriage House, next to the Gaithersburg Arts Barn.
Mah Jongg Club. June 25, 2026
We accommodate up to 16 players per session.
When: We meet every Thursday afternoon
Where: The Carriage House, next to the Gaithersburg Arts Barn.
Bridge Club. July 1, 2026
We accommodate up to 16 players per session.
When: We meet every Wednesday afternoon
Where: The Carriage House, next to the Gaithersburg Arts Barn.
Bridge Club. July 8, 2026
We accommodate up to 16 players per session.
When: We meet every Wednesday afternoon
Where: The Carriage House, next to the Gaithersburg Arts Barn.
Wine Club. July
Membership is open to individuals aged 21 and over who register online by agreeing to the Membership Statement and contributing an annual donation of $30 per person through the Kentlands Community Foundation. This fee helps cover regular club expenses, though additional costs may apply for special events.
Registered members may bring one guest (21+) up to two times per year. To ensure an enjoyable experience for all, the committee may limit the number of guests based on event space availability.
Bridge Club. July 15, 2026
We accommodate up to 16 players per session.
When: We meet every Wednesday afternoon
Where: The Carriage House, next to the Gaithersburg Arts Barn.
Bridge Club. July 22, 2026
We accommodate up to 16 players per session.
When: We meet every Wednesday afternoon
Where: The Carriage House, next to the Gaithersburg Arts Barn.
Bridge Club. July 29, 2026
We accommodate up to 16 players per session.
When: We meet every Wednesday afternoon
Where: The Carriage House, next to the Gaithersburg Arts Barn.
Bridge Club. August 5, 2026
We accommodate up to 16 players per session.
When: We meet every Wednesday afternoon
Where: The Carriage House, next to the Gaithersburg Arts Barn.
Bridge Club. August 12, 2026
We accommodate up to 16 players per session.
When: We meet every Wednesday afternoon
Where: The Carriage House, next to the Gaithersburg Arts Barn.
Wine Club. August
Membership is open to individuals aged 21 and over who register online by agreeing to the Membership Statement and contributing an annual donation of $30 per person through the Kentlands Community Foundation. This fee helps cover regular club expenses, though additional costs may apply for special events.
Registered members may bring one guest (21+) up to two times per year. To ensure an enjoyable experience for all, the committee may limit the number of guests based on event space availability.
Bridge Club. August 19, 2026
We accommodate up to 16 players per session.
When: We meet every Wednesday afternoon
Where: The Carriage House, next to the Gaithersburg Arts Barn.
Bridge Club. August 26, 2026
We accommodate up to 16 players per session.
When: We meet every Wednesday afternoon
Where: The Carriage House, next to the Gaithersburg Arts Barn.
Kentlands | Lakelands 5K
Now in its 33rd year, the Kentlands | Lakelands 5K Run, Walk, and Kids Fun Run is a beloved community tradition hosted by the Kentlands Community Foundation.
The race has become the most significant 5K event in Montgomery County and a beloved community tradition that brings together residents, families, athletes, and volunteers to celebrate community, wellness, and philanthropy.
The event draws over 1,500 runners and walkers, 300+ children in the Kids Run and Tot Trot, and more than 2,000 spectators and community members who join us for the post-race festival, which features live music, food vendors, giveaways, and family-friendly fun.
Bridge Club. September 9, 2026
We accommodate up to 16 players per session.
When: We meet every Wednesday afternoon
Where: The Carriage House, next to the Gaithersburg Arts Barn.
Bridge Club. September 16, 2026
We accommodate up to 16 players per session.
When: We meet every Wednesday afternoon
Where: The Carriage House, next to the Gaithersburg Arts Barn.
Wine Club. September
Membership is open to individuals aged 21 and over who register online by agreeing to the Membership Statement and contributing an annual donation of $30 per person through the Kentlands Community Foundation. This fee helps cover regular club expenses, though additional costs may apply for special events.
Registered members may bring one guest (21+) up to two times per year. To ensure an enjoyable experience for all, the committee may limit the number of guests based on event space availability.
Musica Viva Kentlands
Join Musica Viva for an unforgettable evening of music under the stars! On Saturday, September 19th at 6:00 p.m., we’re bringing our annual Free Concert on the Lawn to the Kentlands Clubhouse and you’re invited!
Enjoy a beautiful outdoor setting while listening to a carefully chosen program of beloved orchestral pieces, performed by some of the region’s finest musicians under the direction of Maestro Simeone Tartaglione.
Bring your blankets, lawn chairs, and picnic baskets, and spend a relaxing evening with family, friends, and neighbors. The concert is free and open to all, so spread the word and come early to grab a great spot!
Let the music move you. We’ll see you on the lawn!
Bridge Club. September 23, 2026
We accommodate up to 16 players per session.
When: We meet every Wednesday afternoon
Where: The Carriage House, next to the Gaithersburg Arts Barn.
Bridge Club. September 30, 2026
We accommodate up to 16 players per session.
When: We meet every Wednesday afternoon
Where: The Carriage House, next to the Gaithersburg Arts Barn.
Bridge Club. October 7, 2026
We accommodate up to 16 players per session.
When: We meet every Wednesday afternoon
Where: The Carriage House, next to the Gaithersburg Arts Barn.
Bridge Club. October 14, 2026
We accommodate up to 16 players per session.
When: We meet every Wednesday afternoon
Where: The Carriage House, next to the Gaithersburg Arts Barn.
Wine Club. October
Membership is open to individuals aged 21 and over who register online by agreeing to the Membership Statement and contributing an annual donation of $30 per person through the Kentlands Community Foundation. This fee helps cover regular club expenses, though additional costs may apply for special events.
Registered members may bring one guest (21+) up to two times per year. To ensure an enjoyable experience for all, the committee may limit the number of guests based on event space availability.
I’m Your Man
To obtain funds for her research, a skeptical archaeologist is persuaded to participate in an extraordinary study. For 3 weeks she must live with Tom (Dan Stevens), a humanoid robot designed to be her perfect life partner. It’s a witty, touching look at love and humanity.
I’m Your Man
108 min | R
Released 2021
Romance/Sci-Fi
German – English subtitles
Bridge Club. October 21, 2026
We accommodate up to 16 players per session.
When: We meet every Wednesday afternoon
Where: The Carriage House, next to the Gaithersburg Arts Barn.
Bridge Club. October 28, 2026
We accommodate up to 16 players per session.
When: We meet every Wednesday afternoon
Where: The Carriage House, next to the Gaithersburg Arts Barn.
Bridge Club. November 4, 2026
We accommodate up to 16 players per session.
When: We meet every Wednesday afternoon
Where: The Carriage House, next to the Gaithersburg Arts Barn.
Bridge Club. November 11, 2026
We accommodate up to 16 players per session.
When: We meet every Wednesday afternoon
Where: The Carriage House, next to the Gaithersburg Arts Barn.
Wine Club. November
Membership is open to individuals aged 21 and over who register online by agreeing to the Membership Statement and contributing an annual donation of $30 per person through the Kentlands Community Foundation. This fee helps cover regular club expenses, though additional costs may apply for special events.
Registered members may bring one guest (21+) up to two times per year. To ensure an enjoyable experience for all, the committee may limit the number of guests based on event space availability.
Bridge Club. November 18, 2026
We accommodate up to 16 players per session.
When: We meet every Wednesday afternoon
Where: The Carriage House, next to the Gaithersburg Arts Barn.
Bridge Club. November 25, 2026
We accommodate up to 16 players per session.
When: We meet every Wednesday afternoon
Where: The Carriage House, next to the Gaithersburg Arts Barn.
Bridge Club. December 2, 2026
We accommodate up to 16 players per session.
When: We meet every Wednesday afternoon
Where: The Carriage House, next to the Gaithersburg Arts Barn.
Past Lives
Nora and Hae Sung, two deeply connected childhood friends, are wrested apart after Nora’s family emigrates from South Korea.
Past Lives
105 min | PG-13
Released 2023
Drama
South Korea – English subtitles
Bridge Club. December 9, 2026
We accommodate up to 16 players per session.
When: We meet every Wednesday afternoon
Where: The Carriage House, next to the Gaithersburg Arts Barn.
Bridge Club. December 16, 2026
We accommodate up to 16 players per session.
When: We meet every Wednesday afternoon
Where: The Carriage House, next to the Gaithersburg Arts Barn.
Bridge Club. December 23, 2026
We accommodate up to 16 players per session.
When: We meet every Wednesday afternoon
Where: The Carriage House, next to the Gaithersburg Arts Barn.
Bridge Club. December 30, 2026
We accommodate up to 16 players per session.
When: We meet every Wednesday afternoon
Where: The Carriage House, next to the Gaithersburg Arts Barn.
When Fall is Coming
Michelle, a retiree in Burgundy, prepares for a visit with her grandson Lucas, but things don’t go as planned. Her cozy village life is disrupted by a mistake her daughter won’t forgive. The drama dives into family secrets, guilt and crime.
When Fall is Coming
104 min | NR
Released 2024
Drama
France – English subtitles
The Penguin Lessons
In 1970s Argentina, disillusioned English teacher Tom (Steve Coogan) rescues an oil-soaked penguin named Juan Salvador from an Uruguayan beach. The charming bird becomes the school mascot and transforms the lives of students and staff, offering joy amid political turmoil.
The Penguin Lessons
111 min | PG-13
Released 2024
Drama
Spain/UK – English
A World Apart
A burnt-out teacher from Rome moves to a tiny mountain school in rural Abruzzo. He struggles to adapt but soon joins the fight to save the school from closure because of too few students. Along the way, he finds community, love and a new purpose.
A World Apart
113 min | NR
Released 2024
Comedy/Drama
Italy – English subtitles
Artist Demo with Grace Newcomer
Join Grace Newcomer as she demonstrates painting a landscape in soft pastels outdoors, weather permitting.
Mah Jongg Club. May 21, 2026
We accommodate up to 16 players per session.
When: We meet every Thursday afternoon
Where: The Carriage House, next to the Gaithersburg Arts Barn.
Bridge Club. May 20, 2026
We accommodate up to 16 players per session.
When: We meet every Wednesday afternoon
Where: The Carriage House, next to the Gaithersburg Arts Barn.
Kentlands Acoustic Jam
Calling all musicians! Bring your guitar, banjo, mandolin, fiddle, or any acoustic instrument and join in the fun. Singers are also welcome!
Maiden
In 1989 Tracy Edwards led the first all-female crew in the Whitbread Round the World Race, a grueling yachting competition that covers 33,000 miles and lasts nine months. Maiden pays powerful tribute to a true pioneer.
Maiden
97 min | PG
Released 2018
Documentary
UK – English
Art Show Reception
The Gaithersburg Artist Collective’s show Dreams in Motion will run from May 5th through July 5th.
Join us for a Meet the Artists Reception on Sunday, May 17th, from 3–6 PM. Enjoy light refreshments while meeting the artists behind the work—everyone is welcome!
This is the perfect time to find unique gifts for Mother’s Day, graduations, Father’s Day, bridal showers, and birthdays. As always, the show will feature a wide array of fine art and fine craft—perfect for your home or as a meaningful gift created by local, living artists. You can find artful gifts made with glass, wood, textiles, photography, ceramics, paint, and more.
Kentlands Music Jams: Jazz Session
Calling all Jazz musicians! Join us at the Kentlands Carriage House on the third Friday of each month from 6:30 to 8:30 PM for a Jazz session.
New Urbanism Bike to Work Day Pit Stop
🚴♂️ Bike to Work Day Rolls into Kentlands – May 15
🚴♂️ Morning Pit Stop | 7:00–9:00 AM | Main Street Pavilion
Join the movement for greener commutes and active living during the region-wide Bike to Work Day celebration! The Kentlands AM Pit Stop will be buzzing with music, free refreshments, raffle prizes, and free Bike to Work Day T-shirts (while supplies last)— but only if you register in advance. The KCF’s New Urbanism program is co-hosting the Pit Stop with the City of Gaithersburg.
Mah Jongg Club. May 14, 2026
We accommodate up to 16 players per session.
When: We meet every Thursday afternoon
Where: The Carriage House, next to the Gaithersburg Arts Barn.
Bridge Club. May 13, 2026
We accommodate up to 16 players per session.
When: We meet every Wednesday afternoon
Where: The Carriage House, next to the Gaithersburg Arts Barn.
Art Classes. Mindfulness Practices in Mark Making
MINDFULNESS PRACTICES IN MARK MAKING - $50
Learn to create designs made by nature and your own hand! Allow the organic process to unfold and rekindle your sense of fun and play.
Find rejuvenation and relaxation in a process uniquely your own. All materials provided.
Ages 12 and up
Instructor: Lindsay Downs
Wine Club. May
Membership is open to individuals aged 21 and over who register online by agreeing to the Membership Statement and contributing an annual donation of $30 per person through the Kentlands Community Foundation. This fee helps cover regular club expenses, though additional costs may apply for special events.
Registered members may bring one guest (21+) up to two times per year. To ensure an enjoyable experience for all, the committee may limit the number of guests based on event space availability.
Art Classes. Repair and Elaborate with Needle Felting
REPAIR AND ELABORATE WITH NEEDLE FELTING - $45
Do you have a hole in a beloved sweater? Want to add a flower to a jean jacket? Learn to use basic needle felting to create beautiful and lasting designs. Bring an item of clothing to repair or embellish - everything else will be provided.
Ages 11 and up
Instructor: Gail Kaplan-Wassell
Mah Jongg Club. May 7, 2026
We accommodate up to 16 players per session.
When: We meet every Thursday afternoon
Where: The Carriage House, next to the Gaithersburg Arts Barn.
Bridge Club. May 6, 2026
We accommodate up to 16 players per session.
When: We meet every Wednesday afternoon
Where: The Carriage House, next to the Gaithersburg Arts Barn.
Outward Bound. Kentlands Community Players
Outward Bound
Directed by Pauline Griller Mitchell
The action of the play takes place soon after World War One has ended. A group of unrelated passengers board the ship on a beautiful sunny day. After a while the passengers go to their cabins. The next morning the ship is enveloped in heavy fog. The passengers find out they don’t know where they’re going …..
April 17 — May 3, 2026, Fri & Sat at 8:00 pm; Sun at 2:00 pm.
Artist Demo with Felisa Federman
Join Felisa Federman as she demonstrates how to use materials from our fiber basket to decorate an antique dress form.
Outward Bound. Kentlands Community Players
Outward Bound
Directed by Pauline Griller Mitchell
The action of the play takes place soon after World War One has ended. A group of unrelated passengers board the ship on a beautiful sunny day. After a while the passengers go to their cabins. The next morning the ship is enveloped in heavy fog. The passengers find out they don’t know where they’re going …..
April 17 — May 3, 2026, Fri & Sat at 8:00 pm; Sun at 2:00 pm.
Art Classes. Hand-build a Clay Berry Basket
HAND-BUILD A CLAY BERRY BASKET - $50
Learn the various stages of clay while hand-building your very own berry basket using a rolling pin and a template. No experience needed. All materials provided.
Baskets will be glazed and fired by the instructor and will be available to take home within 2-4 weeks.
Ages 13 and up
Gee Lingberg
Outward Bound. Kentlands Community Players
Outward Bound
Directed by Pauline Griller Mitchell
The action of the play takes place soon after World War One has ended. A group of unrelated passengers board the ship on a beautiful sunny day. After a while the passengers go to their cabins. The next morning the ship is enveloped in heavy fog. The passengers find out they don’t know where they’re going …..
April 17 — May 3, 2026, Fri & Sat at 8:00 pm; Sun at 2:00 pm.
Art Classes. Fiber Collage
FIBER COLLAGE - $40
Explore the stitching process while making a collage with a burlap base. Embellish with Pellon and various textured papers and ribbons; embroider with colorful threads. No experience needed. All materials provided but you can bring your own collection of items to add to the collage.
Ages: 12 and up
Instructor: Felisa Federman
Mah Jongg Club. April 30, 2026
We accommodate up to 16 players per session.
When: We meet every Thursday afternoon
Where: The Carriage House, next to the Gaithersburg Arts Barn.
Bridge Club. April 29, 2026
We accommodate up to 16 players per session.
When: We meet every Wednesday afternoon
Where: The Carriage House, next to the Gaithersburg Arts Barn.
Kentlands Acoustic Jam
Calling all musicians! Bring your guitar, banjo, mandolin, fiddle, or any acoustic instrument and join in the fun. Singers are also welcome!
Outward Bound. Kentlands Community Players
Outward Bound
Directed by Pauline Griller Mitchell
The action of the play takes place soon after World War One has ended. A group of unrelated passengers board the ship on a beautiful sunny day. After a while the passengers go to their cabins. The next morning the ship is enveloped in heavy fog. The passengers find out they don’t know where they’re going …..
April 17 — May 3, 2026, Fri & Sat at 8:00 pm; Sun at 2:00 pm.
Art Classes. Chinese Brushwork: The Grass Orchid
Chinese Brushwork: The Grass Orchid — $100
This is an introduction to Chinese Brush painting with spontaneous flower painting focused on the classic seasonal flower, the Wild Grass Orchid.
We will start painting with mushrooms, a symbol of longevity and prosperity, to familiarize with Eastern supplies and methods - ink, inkstone, rice paper and natural-hair bamboo-handled brushes. We will move on to practice painting the graceful orchid, the symbol of feminine grace, humility and elegance. Participants will focus on basic stroking, brush loading, ink-to-water ratio and the principles of spontaneous flower-bird brush painting and Eastern composition.
Class to be held at the Carriage House, 321 Kent Square Road
Ages 18 and up
Instructor: Tracie Griffith Tso
Outward Bound. Kentlands Community Players
Outward Bound
Directed by Pauline Griller Mitchell
The action of the play takes place soon after World War One has ended. A group of unrelated passengers board the ship on a beautiful sunny day. After a while the passengers go to their cabins. The next morning the ship is enveloped in heavy fog. The passengers find out they don’t know where they’re going …..
April 17 — May 3, 2026, Fri & Sat at 8:00 pm; Sun at 2:00 pm.
Outward Bound. Kentlands Community Players
Outward Bound
Directed by Pauline Griller Mitchell
The action of the play takes place soon after World War One has ended. A group of unrelated passengers board the ship on a beautiful sunny day. After a while the passengers go to their cabins. The next morning the ship is enveloped in heavy fog. The passengers find out they don’t know where they’re going …..
April 17 — May 3, 2026, Fri & Sat at 8:00 pm; Sun at 2:00 pm.
Mah Jongg Club. April 23, 2026
We accommodate up to 16 players per session.
When: We meet every Thursday afternoon
Where: The Carriage House, next to the Gaithersburg Arts Barn.
Art Classes. Introduction to Oil Painting
Introduction to Oil Painting — $45
Complete a small oil painting of a fruit with step-by-step instruction!
No prior oil painting experience necessary. All materials provided.
Ages 13 and up
Instructor: Maria Soboleva