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.
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2024
Art Blooms Floral Design Exhibit - 16th Anniversary!
Exhibit Schedule:
Friday, August 8: 10:00am-8:00pm
Saturday, August 9: 10:00am-5:00pm
Sunday, August 10: 10:00am-4:00pm
Art Blooms After Hours Reception - Friday, August 8, 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. 2025 will mark the 16th year for Art Blooms, an exhibit co-hosted by the Calvert Garden Club and Annmarie Garden.
Saturday,Jan17th,2026
Saturday,Feb7th,2026
Friday,Feb13th,2026
Friday,Mar6th,2026
Wednesday,Apr1st,2026
Friday,Apr3rd,2026
Saturday,Apr4th,2026
Sunday,Apr19th,2026
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