About Artists in Action 2024
Annmarie Sculpture Garden & Arts Center is pleased to announce the return of Artists in Action! From April1 - May 27, 2024, Annmarie’s Main Gallery will be transformed into temporary artist studios, providing a serene retreat and workspace for artists to create. The 30-acre park, patios, and pavilions will also host plein air painters and outdoor installation artists.
Artist Schedule
APRIL 1-7
Janice Horoschak Jewelry Nottingham, MD View Workshop
Margaret Panebianco Mixed Media Beltsville, MD
Louise Wigglesworth Painting Solomons, MD
APRIL 8-14
Margo Bauman Fiber Mechanicsville, MD
Mary Turpin Fiber Riverdale Park, MD
Suzanne Shelden Painting Pr. Frederick, MD View Workshop
Elaine Davy Strong Painting Huntingtown, MD
Sharon Stapf Mixed Media Hollywood, MD (outside April 8, 10, 12 only)
APRIL 15-21
Carolyn Huff Wood California, MD
Linda Craven Painting Pt. Republic, MD
Dana Rivera Mixed Media Washington DC
Sandrine Daubord Mixed Media Hollywood, MD
APRIL 22-25
Brenda Foehrkolb Screen Painting Chestertown, MD
Sandrine Daubord Mixed Media Hollywood, MD
Ruby Bassford Mixed Media Mechanicsville, MD
Sanzi Kermes Printmaking/Mixed Baltimore, MD
APRIL 25-28
Sanzi Kermes Printmaking/mixed Baltimore, MD (outside only)
Shani Shih Painting/ Mixed Washington DC (outside only)
APRIL 29- MAY 2
Bipasha Hayat Mixed Media Levittown, NY
Sanzi Kermes Printmaking/Mixed Baltimore, MD
Sieva Smith Mixed Media California, MD (outside May 2-5)
MAY 6-11
Rachael Bohlander Mixed Media Washington DC
Felicia Reed Fiber Upper Marlboro, MD
Carrie Lee Fiber Lusby, MD
Kathryn Mecca Painting Solomons, MD
Julia Forrest Photography Brooklyn, NY
MAY 13-16
Lenore Solmo Sculpture Brooklyn, NY (outside 5/17)
Carrie Lee Fiber Lusby, MD
Julia Gaff Fiber Solomons, MD
Marissa Canino Painting Forest Hill, MD (outside 5/17-19)
MAY 20-27
Olivia Knier Fiber Tonawanda, NY
Lonnie Harkins Scratchboard Lusby, MD
Pamela Callen Painting Lusby, MD
Kathryn Mecca Painting Solomons, MD
Rachel Gibson Mixed Media Marion, VA view workshop
We still have space! Looking to apply? CLICK HERE
15th Annual Fairies in the Garden Outdoor Exhibit
April 5 - September 2, 2024
*Special note about the display of the houses: it takes our garden gnomes just over a week to place all the creations out in the garden, so if you visit between April 5-12, you will find some around the Arts Buiding and some in the woods.
Come explore this charming outdoor exhibit of more than 100 handmade houses scattered throughout the trails and woods of the garden. Made by wonderfully creative artists from the community (and beyond), this exhibit features works in all media.
Annmarie After Hours Opening Reception - Friday, April 5, 5-7pm
Join us for an outdoor family-friendly opening of our most magicalicious exhibit. All the houses will be displayed around the outside of the Arts Building. This is a great opportunity to see them all before they are scattered throughout the sculpture garden! Reservations are not required, just come. There will be a food truck, cash bar, and live music. Admission: free for members; $5 for adults, $3 for kids, free for age 2 & under.
Save the date! Fairy & Gnome Home Festival - Sunday, April 21, 11am-4pm.
Tickets on sale now!
JURIED BY: Keri Towler, Director of Collections, Hirshhorn Museum and Sculpture Garden
Annmarie Sculpture Garden & Arts Center invites emerging and established artists to submit original artworks to ‘POP! Art with Mass Appeal.’ This exhibition seeks to showcase artworks that capture the essence or provide commentary on pop art's evolution in the digital age. Artists are encouraged to delve into the vibrant world of popular media and consumer culture, exploring how it shapes and redefines our views of each other, society, and the world. From traditional pop art aesthetics, to internet memes and viral fame, to music and television references, popular animation and illustration styles, logos and icons, we invite artists to interpret this theme with creativity, imagination, satire, and/or a sense of humor. This show seeks art that embraces bold colors, dynamic compositions, and a graphic style that defines the heart of pop art. Whether through traditional mediums or digital formats, we are looking for artwork that visually resonates with the energy, intensity--and even the absurdity-- of contemporary popular culture.
‘POP! Art with Mass Appeal’ is open to all media. 2-D and 3-D artwork, indoor and outdoor work will be considered. Digital artists must provide all display equipment, but please be aware our gallery is full of windows and natural light. Projections don’t work well in this space. All work must be created within the last four years. Artists must be 18 years or older. Artists must be living and working in the United States. This exhibition will be open to the public in the Kay Daugherty Gallery of Annmarie Sculpture Garden & Arts Center, from May 3, 2024, to September 22, 2024.
IMPORTANT DATES
DEADLINE TO APPLY: March 10
NOTIFICATION OF DECISION: March 18
DELIVERY OF ARTWORK: April 14-20
ANNMARIE AFTER HOURS Opening Reception: May 3, 5-7 pm
ON EXHIBIT: May 3- Sept 22
PICKUP OF ARTWORK: Sept 25-29
Annmarie Sculpture Garden & Arts Center invites emerging and established artists to submit original artworks to ‘MORE! Embracing Excess.’ This exhibition seeks to unravel the layers of complexity and indulgence found in the realm of maximalism, showcasing the beauty that emerges when more is truly more. We aim to challenge traditional norms and push the boundaries of artistic expression by featuring a diverse array of artworks, installations, and designs that embody the extravagance, the lavishness, and the exuberance of maximalism. The exhibition will highlight bold colors, patterns, textures, intricate detail, and overwhelming visual richness. We envision the gallery walls to be clad in bold patterns and color. Graphic designers who produce fabric and wallpaper are also encouraged to apply.
‘MORE! Embracing Excess’ is open to all media. 2-D and 3-D artwork, indoor and outdoor work will be considered. All work must be created within the last four years. Artists must be 18 years or older. Artists must be living and working in the United States or Canada. This exhibition will be open to the public in the Main Gallery of Annmarie Sculpture Garden & Arts Center, from June 7, 2024, to August 25, 2024.
Annmarie is a Smithsonian Affiliate located in scenic Solomons, Maryland, on the Chesapeake Bay. Since 1992, Annmarie has captivated visitors of all ages with its natural setting and exceptional programs and events. Please contact the exhibits staff at Annmarie with questions about this application.
DEADLINE TO APPLY: April 14, 2024
NOTIFICATION: April 29
DELIVERY: May 20-26
ANNMARIE AFTER HOURS (Opening Reception): June 7, 5-7pm
EXHIBIT: June 7 - August 25, 2024
PICKUP: August 28 - September 1
Art Blooms Floral Design Exhibit - 15th Anniversary!
Exhibit Schedule:
Friday, August 2: 10:00am-8:00pm
Saturday, August 3: 10:00am-5:00pm
Sunday, August 4: 10:00am-4:00pm
Art Blooms After Hours Reception - Friday, August 2, 5-8pm
Art Blooms is a three-day exhibit featuring the work of more than 25 floral designers from across the region. Each floral designer is assigned a work of art in the Main Gallery or the Kay Daugherty Gallery and asked to create an arrangement inspired by that work of art. The results are surprising, beautiful, and provocative - and not to be missed. 2024 will mark the 15th year for Art Blooms, an exhibit co-hosted by the Calvert Garden Club and Annmarie Garden.
Art for All Seasons: Landscapes of the American Chestnut Land Trust is the culmination of a year of local artists creating plein air works of art depicting the beautiful landscapes found throughout the American Chestnut Land Trust's preserved lands surrounding Parkers Creek in Calvert County, Maryland.
ACLT is a member-supported nonprofit whose mission is to promote land conservation and preservation throughout Southern Maryland. Since its inception in 1986, ACLT has helped to preserve over 3800 acres in the Parkers Creek and Governors Run watersheds. ACLT connects people to the land via 25+ miles of trails that run through dense forests, farm fields and meadows, and along gurgling streams. ACLT also supports the food-insecure members of the local community by donating produce raised at its Double Oak Farm to the local food bank. Proceeds from the exhibition will allow ACLT to continue its mission for the benefit of this and future generations.
Annmarie After Hours Reception: October 11, 5-7pm.
Presented by the Annmarie Gift Shop, the Ornament Show & Sale is a juried show that features hand-crafted ornaments by more than 25 regional artists. This is the perfect place to find unique and affordable gifts for friends and family. The ornaments are beautifully hung on trees displayed in the Main Gallery of the Arts Building. Visitors shop off the trees and take their purchases to the Gift Shop. The show kicks off before Thanksgiving and runs through early January. During Garden In Lights, the show is open late!
LINK TO APPLICATION
Get ready for some great holiday shopping! During November and December, the Main Gallery is transformed into a shopper's wonderful! You will find a wide selection of handmade works of art for everyone on your list. From affordable gifts perfect for a co-worker to exquiste works of art for a loved one, including paintings, ceramics, jewelry, photogrpahy, sculpture and more. All artwork will be on display in conjunction with our annual Ornament Show & Sale.
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TENTATIVE DATES! December 4-18, 2024
5:00-8:45 pm each night (closed some evening)
Guests of all ages will delight in this beautiful train display brought to us by our friend George Leah, Jr., and his holiday helpers. Every year, George creates new elements and expands the display. It truly is a magical experience perfect or the holiday season at Annmarie!
We can't wait to see what George has in store for 2024!
We had so much fun in 2023 that the Lego Holiday Village Display is back for the 2024 holiday season! From festive houses and architecture to winter trees, caves, and other natural elements, guests will be delighted by the exceptional creativity of our Lego builders! The exhibit will be on display during the day and, of coruse, during the evening of Annmarie Garden In Lights. Be sure to check the our holiday hours before planning your visit, and if you are coming at night, you'll need to purchase light show tickets.
ENTRY FORM coming soon!