Memory and Signal, launched after a year of uprisings against racism in the United States, is Esther Iverem’s exhibit of flags, quilts, soft sculpture and other textile works dedicated to the legacy of the Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Many of these works include excerpts from her writing and digital images that add to the narrative of history and resistance that she wants to stress in honoring King’s legacy of fighting for justice, a sustainable future for humanity and the planet.
peace
love
unity
justice
health
healing
What will you raise a flag to?
We've had a lot on our minds in recent months. Guests of all ages are invited to design a flag to address your hopes for 2021 and add it to our growing display. You can visit Annmarie to make a flag or make one at home to share. Let's raise a flag for a hopeful 2021!
This community art project is inspired by our current gallery show "Memory & Signal" that features works by multi-disciplinary artist Esther Iverem. Esther's powerful patchwork flags explore issues of justice and resistance, as well as her hopes for the future of our planet. To learn about Esther's work: https://www.annmariegarden.org/.../memory-signal-works...
How the Raise a Flag community art project works:
Pick up a kit at our front desk. You can make your flag here. Or you can take the the kit home to make your flag and bring it back later. If you have lots of craft supplies at home, feel free to make your flag at home and bring it in. Can't get here? Snap a photo of your flag and email it to art@annmariegarden.org. We will print out your flag and add it to the display!
Cost of the activity is included in the price of admission. We use a "pay what you can" admission system, with $5/person suggested.
Working with the Muse:
an exhibit by the Studio Art Quilt Associates
October 9, 2020 - January 24, 2021
Founded in 1989, SAQA now has over 3,600 members, including artists, teachers, collectors, gallery owners, curators, and corporate sponsors. Its mission is to promote art quilts and the artists who make them.
Many artist, writers, musicians, and even scientists look to a “muse” as the source of their creativity or genius. Some artists find a muse by exploring their own innate creativity, while others seek experiences or stories to inspire. Works in this exhibition were created by members of SAQA’s DC, MD, and WV region, each working with their own unique muses.
Small Works Show & Sale
Gear up for shopping! This holiday season, a Small Works Show & Sale will take place in the Main Gallery. This exhibit will showcase small-scale artwork, no larger than 20" x 20".
Works will be priced to sell, and are a great idea for one-of-a-kind holiday gifts! All artwork will be on display in conjunction with our annual holiday Ornament Show.
The show has opened early! Come shop now!
Presented by the Annmarie Gift Shop, the Ornament Show & Sale is a juried show that features hand-crafted ornaments by more than 20 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!
Contributing Artists:
Pam Berry, Carolyn Chuatiuco, Myra Copus, Fanny Cramer, Seth Fenton, Madelyn Garris, Amy Gentry, Tricia Hall, Melanie Hanssen, Leza Hepler, Joan Hines, Katie Holder, Brittanie Krauss, Melissa Langley, Eileen Lee, Carol Lundquist, Pat Morrison, Jessica Shue, Mary Turpin, and Terry Wright.
She: an Expression of Womanhood focuses on the theme of women in art, as creators, innovators, consumers, and subject matter. In an era of multiplying female voices, world-wide political movements, and fluid gender roles and identities, this exhibit invites artists to dive into the vast and often contentious conversation about the meaning of she. The goal is to create a rich exploration of womanhood that celebrates and embraces different voices, experiences, and interpretations.
A special year for women - 2020 marks the centennial anniversary of the 19th Amendment, passed by Congress on June 4, 1919 and ratified on August 18, 1920, the amendment guarantees all American women the right to vote. A multitude of organizations, including museums and galleries, are marking the occasion with events, programs, and exhibits, focused on women and their stories. In our own state of Maryland, Governor Larry Hogan has declared 2020 as the Year of Woman in Maryland:
“Our state’s history has been shaped by extraordinary women leaders, and our administration remains committed to empowering and
advocating for women in Maryland,” said Governor Hogan. “I look forward to the many events taking place statewide to commemorate
the Year of the Woman. ” -Governor Larry Hogan
Annmarie Sculpture Garden & Arts Center is pleased to join this state - and nationwide celebration - by presenting She: an Expression of Womanhood. Juried by Ms. Camy Clough, of the National Museum of American History, Smithsonian Institution, the exhibit includes more than 90 works by 70 artists from Maryland and across the nation. The exhibit contains compelling stories and images of the joys, sorrows, and complexities of womanhood.
11th Annual Fairies in the Garden
Through September 7, 2020
Come explore this charming exhibit of more than 75 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.
Bloom & Grow: Brilliant Botanicals
May 30 - August 30, 2020
Online show: May 30 - August 30, 2020, on our website, Facebook, and Instagram feeds.
Brick & Mortar Gallery show: June 12- August 30, 2020, Main Gallery, Murray Arts Building
Annmarie After Hours Opening Reception - (Socially Distanced Evening) - Friday, June 19, 5-7pm
Bloom & Grow is a lush, colorful, and wide-ranging celebration of floral and botanical art. From biblical depictions of the Garden of Eden, to the plein air art of the Impressionists, to the bold stylized motifs in pop culture, depictions of flowers are plentiful throughout art history and visual culture. Bloom & Grow will feature works that continue these traditions, as well as works that push beyond to explore the symbolic, the emotional, the environmental, and the personal connections we have with flowers, plants, and all things that grow outdoors.
Are you interested in purchasing an artwork from Bloom & Grow: Brilliant Botanicals? Please email info@annmariegarden.org with the title of the work, and the artist's name, and we will be happy to assist you.
Through July 31
Come frolic in the Fairy Lolly and explore our magical village of fairy houses and gnome homes, each lovingly created by children.
Art Blooms Floral Design Exhibit - 11th Anniversary!
Friday: 10:00am-7:00pm
Saturday: 10:00am-6:30pm
Sunday: 10:00am-5:00pm
Annmarie After Hours Reception - Friday, July 10, 5-7pm; $7/person
Art Blooms is a three-day exhibit featuring the work of more than 35 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. 2020 will mark the 11th year for Art Blooms, an exhibit co-hosted by the Calvert Garden Club and Ann's Circle of Annmarie Garden.
Masks are required to tour the galleries.
Interested in creating a floral design for the show? Email Joyce
Saturday,May1st,2021
Friday,May14th,2021
Saturday,May15th,2021
Friday,May21st,2021
Tuesday,May25th,2021
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