April 26 - September 22, 2019
Kay Daugherty Gallery
Annmarie After Hours Opening - Friday, April 26, 5-8pm
Join us as we explore the wide realm of folk art, outsider art, and visionary art - and other artistic expressions that are often situated outside the world of mainstream fine arts. This exhibit will highlight the unconventional, the authentic, and the self-taught artists. What materials and perspectives are artists exploring? How are artists blurring the lines between fine and folk, maintstream and outsider? What cultural traditions, personal histories, or social commentaries inspire their work? What identities and issues are finding a voice? How does this work challenge our ideas and address the human condition? These and other ideas and expressions will find a home in this exciting new exhibit.
Juror: Elaine Eff - curator, folklorist and oral historian who has contributed to the study, presentation and practice of folk and traditional arts in Maryland and America.
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About the juror: Eff has conducted folk art field research and curated numerous exhibitions nationwide including The American Folk Art Museum in NYC, Winterthur Museum, The Renwick Gallery for the Smithsonian Institution and state arts councils in Vermont, West virginia and Georgia. As head of the Cultural Conservation Program of the Maryland Historical Trust, she co-founded Maryland Traditions, the folklife program of the Maryland State Arts Council, responsible for the funding or origination of community documentation, publications, festivals, exhibits, museums and archives.Eff was Baltimore City Folklorist beginning in 1985 and Maryland State Folklorist from 1989 until 2011.Her teaching credits include MICA, Goucher College and UMBC. She is the author of The Painted Screens of Baltimore: An Urban Folk Art Revealed (University Press of Mississippi, 2013) directed films on Painted Screens, Smith Island and Wye Plantation (2019).Eff holds a doctorate in Folklore and Folklife from the University of Pennsylvania, a Masters degree in Museum Studies from the Cooperstown Graduate Program and BA from George Washington University.
Juror’s Statement: It is always a treat to hear and see what people think folk art might be. Given artists' license to embroider definitions or play it straight for ‘Folksy' was especially eye-opening. Some remarkable contributors from near and far surprised me with their takes on genres, materials, memories and subject matter. Objects both deeply personal and downright silly made it a fun show to judge. Thanks Annmarie for letting me be a part of your take on my world. Elaine Eff Folklorist |
Juror's Award Winners from left: Coastal Blue by Anna Pasqualucci; Louis Baa-Armstrong, Li-baa-race, Baa-Andy Warhol, and Martha St-ewe-art by Leslie Blackmon; Bus to School by Michael Haynes
This organization is supported in part by the Maryland State Arts Council (msac.org).
10th Annual Fairies in the Garden
April 5-September 2, 2019
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. For those that want to revel in the magic, mark your calendar for the Fairy House Festival, Sunday, April 14, 11am-4pm.
Annmarie After Hours - Opening Reception: Friday, April 5, 2019, 5-7pm (family-friendly)
Catch a preview of the houses indoors before they are placed in the forest! April 1-8!
The exhibit will have two components:
Fairies in the Garden, April 14-September 2 - a five month exhibit of fantastical creations!
Children's Fairy Garden, April 14-June 2 - a short-term exhibit featuring creations by children!
Interested in building a house? CLICK HERE!
Annmarie After Hours Opening Reception - Friday, May 24, 5-8pm
Vital to Earth and all known forms of life, water holds awesome powers of creation, destruction, and transformation. This exhibit will explore the power, meaning, and majesty of water, from its chemical composition to its economic importance, to its terror and allure.
Juror: Cynthia C. Gilmour, Microbial Ecologist, Smithsonian Environmental Research Center
Art Blooms Floral Design Exhibit - 10th Anniversary!
Saturday & Sunday, July 13 & 14, 2019, 10am-5pm both days; free admission
Art Blooms is a weekend 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. 2017 will mark the 8th year for Art Blooms, an exhibit co-hosted by the Calvert Garden Club and Ann's Circle of Annmarie Garden. Admission is FREE!
Love Art Blooms?
Join us for the Art Blooms Reception
Friday, July 12, 2019, 7-10pm.
Purchase Tickets here
April 5 - June 2, 2019
Come frolic in the Fairy Lolly and explore our magical village of fairy houses and gnome homes, each lovingly created by children.
Annmarie After Hours Opening Reception - Friday, April 5, 5-7pm
Interested in creating creating something for this exhibit? APPLY HERE!
Annmarie's Salon de Refuses: A Last Chance Show & Sale
Modeled after the Parisian Salon of 1862, Annmarie's Salon des Refuses, or 'exhibition of rejects', will include works that have previously been turned down by a gallery or show, or just haven't sold. Let's celebrate rejects, underappreciated, and misunderstood works - and give them another chance at life! With all works priced under $350, this is a wonderful opportunity to find a fabulous work of art that someone else rejected, but might be perfect for you! We'll be selling the works off the wall, so you can take the art home to enjoy immediately. Expect to see works from Southern Maryland artists and beyond!
Annmarie After Hours Opening Reception - Friday, March 8, 2019, 5-8pm
The reception will include live music, light refreshments, and a cash bar; adults only: $5/person, members free.
Interested in submitting works to this show? APPLY HERE!
This organization is supported in part by the Maryland State Arts Council (msac.org).
RISE UP! is a teen exhibition program that will showcase the talent, creativity, and perspective of today’s teens. Whether through visual artwork, digital, video, creative writing, spoken word, music, or other performing arts, the exhibit will include works that communicate what it means to be a teen in the world today. RISE UP! will include an online gallery, a juried gallery exhibit, and performance opportunities. These teens are going to RISE UP! and let their voices be heard!
Instagram & Facebook Online Gallery: December 18, 2018 - April 14, 2019
Juried Gallery Exhibit in the Kay Daugherty Gallery: February 15 - April 14, 2019
Annmarie After Hours - Opening Reception
Friday, February 15, 2019, 6-8pm - Admission is free; public welcome! Refreshments from Caney Creek Catering, Chick-fil-A, and Nicoletti's Pizza. Music by members of the Calvert High School Chamber Prep Orchestra
TEEN TAKEOVER EVENT-- March 29th -- Teens, help us plan the event! CLICK HERE TO TAKE THE QUIZ!
Meet the juror of the Rise Up! Exhibit:
Caitlin Blake, Teen Programs Specialist, National Portrait Gallery, Smithsonian Institution
Caitlin Blake is the Teen Programs Specialist at the Smithsonian Institution’s National Portrait Gallery. She previously interned and worked for the ECHO Leahy Center for Lake Champlain, Vermont Historical Society, Library of Congress, and the Duke Ellington School of the Arts. She believes in lifelong learning and strives to inspire youthengagement in arts education. Caitlin received her B.A. in History from Smith College and her M.A.T. in Museum Education at the George Washington University. Originally from Milton, Vermont, Caitlin currently lives in Suitland, Maryland.
To learn about teen programs at the National Portrait Gallery, CLICK HERE
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This exhibit is made possible by the Katie & Tom Watts Youth Program Fund of Annmarie Garden. To learn about other programs funded by the Watts Youth Program Fund, CLICK HERE.
This organization is supported in part by the Maryland State Arts Council (msac.org).
For a few special weeks, Annmarie’s spectacular Main Gallery is transformed into artist studios, where visitors will have the opportunity to observe and interact with artists as they work. This exciting time at the Garden provides a unique retreat and experimental space for artists to develop new works, display and sell their work, to network with other artists, and to share their creative process. Over twenty artists working in a variety of mediums are scheduled to participate over the course of the event. Visitors will be able to watch, learn, ask questions, and in some cases, become engaged in an art project. The participating artists are encouraged to create a hands-on experience for guests, which may include an invitation to experiment with materials and/or process, or collaboration on an idea or design. Artists in Action is a wonderful opportunity to get an up close look at the working and creative process of an artist.
As part of the exhibition, artists' works will be available for purchase.
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Billy Simms |
Fiber |
January 14 – January 21 |
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Suzanne Shelden |
Painting |
January 17 – January 22 |
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Joan Wiberg |
Painting |
January 18 – January 25 |
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Diana Manchak |
Ceramic |
January 19 – January 26 |
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Jackie Clark |
Painting |
January 23 – February 3 |
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Julie Allinson |
Mixed media |
January 24 – January 31 |
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Ann Preston |
Painting |
January 24 – February 2 |
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Linda Craven |
Painting |
January 26 – January 30 |
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Carrie Lee |
Mixed media |
January 28 – February 7 |
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Wendy Schneider |
Mixed media |
January 31 – February 4 |
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Felicia Reed |
Fiber |
February 1 – February 8 |
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Corinn Pumphrey |
Painting |
February 3 – February 15 |
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Carol Wade |
Painting |
February 4 – February 10 |
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Barb Mowery |
Painting |
February 7 – February 11 |
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Amy Hutto |
Painting |
February 9 – February 17 |
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Karin Edgett |
Painting |
February 11 – February 18 |
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Nancy Livengood |
Painting |
February 11 – February 21 |
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Mary Blumberg |
Painting |
February 16 – February 22 |
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Ann Crain |
Painting |
February 18 – February 26 |
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Mick Grochowski |
Painting/Sculpture |
February 18 – February 26 |
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Maria Campagna |
Ceramic |
February 19 – February 26 |
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Elizabeth Eby |
Mixed media |
February 22 – February 26 |
This organization is supported in part by the Maryland State Arts Council (msac.org).
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Childhood Memories is a depiction of African-American culture in 1950s-60s Calvert County, Maryland. Consisting of paintings, drawings and sculptural dioramas and figurines, artist Pinkie Strother celebrates the rural landscape and rich, vibrant community that shaped her life. Her work celebrates the spiritual foundation and family values of the time. Meet the artist and work alongside her during the 3-day MLK DAYS community art project! This event is FREE to the public. January 19-21, from 11am-4pm. LEARN MORE HERE
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Spotlight Series: Celebrating the Legacy of the Creative Arts Forum
October 12, 2018 – January 27, 2019
Kay Daugherty Gallery
The Spotlight Series is a new exhibit program at Annmarie that will celebrate the vibrant arts community in Southern Maryland by periodically hosting exhibits in the Kay Daugherty Gallery featuring works by innovative artists from our region. The Spotlight Series is created in memory of Kay Daugherty, who nurtured and supported countless artists throughout her life.
The inaugural exhibit will feature works by Charlie Hewitt, Carolyn Egeli, Jane Rowe, and Bud Adams, four artists who were influenced by, and involved in, the formation of the Creative Arts Forum in Southern Maryland in the 1970s.
Annmarie After Hours - Opening Reception: Friday, October 12, 2018 5-8pm
Saturday,Oct7th,2023
Monday,Oct9th,2023
Thursday,Oct12th,2023
Friday,Oct13th,2023
Thursday,Oct19th,2023
Saturday,Oct21st,2023
Sunday,Oct22nd,2023
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