On Display March 2024 - January 2025
This exhibit features a large diversity of plant and animal lifecycles with a focus on life stages. See live critters in different stages of life: tadpoles, caterpillars, aquatic insects and other visiting wildlife. Make giant lifecycle floor puzzles, play games, and investigate hands-on models and specimens. Learn about salamanders and their life cycles including our featured fauna, the newt. Meet Frida, the axolotl who will never have an adult stage where she leaves the water like spotted salamanders.
Explore the weird and wonderful world of metamorphosis in this exhibit.
Join us for a Family Nature Walk! SEE THE SCHEDULE
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 wonderland! 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, photography, sculpture and more. All artwork will be on display in conjunction with our annual Ornament Show & Sale.
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 course, during the evening of Annmarie Garden In Lights. Be sure to check our holiday hours before planning your visit, and if you are coming at night, you'll need to purchase light show tickets.
Contributors
Amelia & Isaac Ali; Grayson, Pierson, Lincoln Bloxham; Sterling Bone; Hayden Bowles; Evan & Lori Brewer; Torin Britt; Brandon Buckmaster & Evan Humphreys; Carter Cardinale; Liam Cardinale; Wrenna & Maeve Childress; Auguste Clark & Tracie Malloy; Christopher Crunkleton; Austin Cusick; Skylar and Sterling Dill; Katie & Hadley Drury; Noah Foxworthy; Aiden Escobar; Sophie Escobar; Keira, Anthony, & Journey Galluzzi ; Caleb, Nate, Abby, & Bryan Garwicki; Serena Gutierrez, Cidney Rogers, Steven Barnes, Sienna Barnes, & Antonio Barnes; Clara & Kristen Gyorgy; Hank, Kristin, & Sisi Hean; James Hetrich; Jeannie Johnson; Blake Kennedy; Hannah Kennnedy; Ryan Kimmel; Savannah Kimmel; Dexter, Harrison, Holland, & Spencer King; Neala Lansley; Alainne Lansley; Alice & Sophie Lorek; Avery Lucy & Brenda Kidwell; Hunter Lucy; Olivia Lucy; Chris Lemon & Joe Malenab IV; Jacob Mackovyak; Nathan & Belinda Marcella; James & Jack Marino; Kaitlyn & Kyle Martin; Colin, Cole, & Teagan McLaughlin; Amelia Menello; Freddie Miller; Brandi Mister; Evan Mister; Colton & Cale Moffet; Abby Morehead; Cameron Morehead; Nathan, Remi, Alessandra & Diana Morgan; John Mueller; Ben & Clara Musser; Nora Nelson; Chris, Sarah, Theresa, Jojo, Norah, Cece, & Alice Nguyen; Ethan Pailing & Emily Davis; Lee & Ethan Pailing, and Emily Davis; Alex Parquette; Norah Polgreen; Lincoln & Lucas Oberhausen; Lucas Rabell; Hansel, Nichole, & Lucas Rabell; Chloe Ramsey & Melissa Dietrich; Linda Radishi & John Wood; Clint Ratcliff; Heidi & Hazel Ridgell; Marianne, Benicio, Christy, & Sadot; Victoria Sandvig; Jayden & Nick Scheck; Lucas & Logan Schmidt; Charlie Schultz; Dylan Schultz; Elizabeth Schultz; Paige Schultz; Rosemary Scribner; Campbell Scribner; Vivienne & Jeremy Shultz; John Shultz & Lauren Simpson; Isaac Smith; Solomon Smith; Maci Stroud; Tom, Susan, Danielle, & Vince Szynborski; Chase Tweedie; John Voightlander; Violet Lane & Jennifer Walker; Logan Weiss; Elizabeth West; Jack West; Luke and Cassandra West; Bennett & Kayce Wills; Kolten Wills; Maddox Zelaya; Afton & Grayson
Cub Scout Pack 561 - Theo, Tanner, Emily, & Chris Griffith; Burton, Chris, Sarah, Edgar, and Henry Naiva; Zachary Boas; Tuet & David Dolezel; Dewi & Matthew Wilson; Tycho, Nicole, & Adam Carlisle
December 4-18, 2024
5:00-8:45pm (7:45pm on some evenings)
FOR 2024: George will be operating six "O" scale Lionel trains traversing over a colorful 510 sq. ft. train display layout featuring a snow covered village and animations, a circus with rides, a steel mill, a ski slope with a ski lift, and the Polar Express visiting Santa at the Frozen Castle and the Island of Misfit Toys.
Art for All Seasons at ACLT 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.
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.
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
Gallery Photos
Juror Award Winners
Diana Blain Fine
Winning Complex
Foam Board Photographic Print
2( 11 x 17 Inch)
2019
Charles Clary
Be Kind Rewind
Hand-cut Paper, 66 Found VHS Tapes
2020-Present
Brian Drake
Fame 82'
Oil and Obsolete Currency on Panel
48 x 30 Inches
2024
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 180 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!
ANNMARIE AFTER HOURS RECEPTION- June 7,2024 5-7pm
MORE! Embracing Excess 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.
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. We are also excited to be hosting an Annmarie After Hours opening reception on June 7, 2024 from 5pm-7pm.
ANNMARIE AFTER HOURS- June 7, 2024 5pm-7pm
Gallery Photos
Juror Award Winners
Patricia D. Burns
Flowers in Your Hair
Buttons and Copper Wire
42 x 42 x 10 inches
2024
Andrea Finch
Magnolia XI: Elizabeth
Quilted Textiles
60 x 48 x 13 inches
2023
Zsudayka Nzinga
Ram's Head
Mixed Media on Canvas
40 x 44 inches
2023
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.
Tuesday,Nov11th,2025
Thursday,Nov27th,2025
Friday,Nov28th,2025
Saturday,Nov29th,2025
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