Felicia & Friends: A Togetherness Tribute to MLK is a community-centered project and group exhibition grounded in action, resistance, and collective care. This exhibition confronts the urgent question at the heart of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.’s vision of the Beloved Community: How do we actively build a just, equitable world together?
Communities, like fiber, do not come together by chance; they are shaped through struggle, persistence, and intentional acts of care. Each work in this exhibition embodies truth, transforming fragments into unified forms that speak to solidarity, resilience, and interdependence. The exhibit is a "community" of over 20 artists coming together to express principles of Beloved Community and I Have A Dream principles.
This exhibition honors the legacy of Dr. King not through nostalgia, but through action—calling viewers to recognize their role in shaping the communities they inhabit. It invites healing, accountability, and reflection, urging us to move beyond witnessing injustice toward becoming active co-creators of a world where every voice, every body, and every thread is seen, valued, and necessary.
Plan to "get your feet wet" in this exhibit about Maryland quags. A quag is a marshy or boggy place. Explore our beautiful wetlands; marshes, swamps, bogs, vernal pools, and adjacent damp areas found on the edges of lakes, ponds, rivers and streams. Discover their incredible and sometimes hard-to-see inhabitants.
Pretend Play areas will have little ones wading, sloshing, paddling, and squishing through various wetland types. Visitors of all ages will have fun playing hide and seek games that will challenge your observational skills. And best of all... get a closer look at some live animals that are quite at home in these areas. This exhibit will make you appreciate these essential places and their clever inhabitants.
Be sure to also check out the featured dragonfly art!
Nature Nook exhibits are designed for all ages.
Join us for a Family Nature Walk! SEE THE SCHEDULE
JURIED SHOW
Juror- Elizabeth Dale-Deines, Manager, Public Programs, National Air and Space Museum
Since the dawn of human existence, humans have been using visual art to communicate stories. From the cave paintings of Lascaux to the intricate hieroglyphs of ancient Egypt, art has been a fundamental way for people to document their experiences, beliefs, and feelings. Chronicles: Storytelling Through Imagery will explore the power of visual narratives by bringing together artworks that weave compelling stories using symbolism, composition, and emotion. These works will highlight how contemporary artists engage in this age-old tradition by capturing moments, myths, and their personal histories in striking and imaginative ways.
This exhibition will be open to the public in the Kay Daugherty Gallery of Annmarie Sculpture Garden & Arts Center, from October 10th, 2025, to January 18th, 2026. Annmarie hosted an Annmarie After Hours opening reception for the exhibition on October 10th, 2025.
Juror Award Winners
Jamie Cooley
Village of Dreams
Textile
72" x 63"
NFS
Judy Duggan-McCormack
Uafas Natragoide
Embroidery on Vintage Cotton
34" x 24"
$800
Valerie Patterson
That Persistent Memory
Watercolor
12" x 15"
$465
We had so much fun in 2024 that the Lego Holiday Village Display is back for the 2025 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.
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!
2025 Ornament Show and Sale Artists
Lesley Alexander | Pat Baker | Lauren Brumbach | Fanny Cramer | Jana Davis
Amy DeNigris | Anabel Eschenbrenner | Michelle Florence | Diane Frebert | Rachel Frebert
Jennifer Galvin | Maureen Garcia | Constance Guerra | Joan Hines | Jim Jamitis
Kate Mack | Jessica Owens | Carola Turner | Mary Turpin
Dorothy Van Ryswick | Yandong Wang | Marie Zaker
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.
Tentative Dates: December 3-17, 2025
5:00-8:45pm (7:45pm on some evenings)
FOR 2025: George and his holiday helpers are dreaming up new elements for 2025. Stay tuned!
Join us in celebrating the life and artistry of Ann Preston with this special memorial exhibit, featuring a collection of her original paintings. A beloved former employee, volunteer, Artist in Action, and teacher at Annmarie Sculpture Garden & Arts Center, Ann’s passion for art touched many lives. This exhibit honors her legacy, showcasing her creative spirit and love for her craft.
Annmarie After Hours Reception: October 10, 5-7pm
JUROR- Dr. Margaret A. Weitekamp, Department Chair and Curator of the Space History Department, National Air and Space Museum
This exhibition invites viewers to explore visionary landscapes, fantastic cityscapes, and surreal dreamscapes crafted by contemporary artists. Blurring the boundaries between reality and imagination, the exhibition will showcase artwork that transports audiences to new and unexpected realms. Each piece serves as a portal into an artist’s unique, invented world, inspiring wonder, and curiosity. There is a heavy emphasis on worlds created by artists as opposed to preexisting fictional universes.
This exhibition will be open to the public in the Kay Daugherty Gallery of Annmarie Sculpture Garden & Arts Center, from May 9, 2025, to September 21, 2025.
Juror Award Winners
Abol Bahadori
Inner Garden
Watercolor, Gouache, Dry Pastel, Ink and Pigment
36" x 24"
$1,800
Jesse Foley Brink
Snowy Cliff in Blue Velvet Sky
Stone, Ceramic, Wood, Fabric
8.5" x 7"
$120
Nina Cruz
Dreamscape Kaname
Stain and Acrylic on Wood Panel
12" x 15"
$465
16th Annual Fairies in the Garden Outdoor Exhibit
April 4 - September 1, 2025
*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 4-11, 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 4, 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.
Saturday,Mar7th,2026
Saturday,Mar14th,2026
Friday,Mar20th,2026
Wednesday,Apr1st,2026
Friday,Apr3rd,2026
Saturday,Apr4th,2026
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