Date: Jun 5 2026Â –Â Aug 23 2026
Gallery: Main Gallery
JUROR – Saul Drake, Exhibits Project Director, Smithsonian Institution Traveling Exhibition Services (SITES)
This exhibition celebrates the beauty, diversity, and symbolism of birds as interpreted through artistic expression. Birds have long inspired artists with their graceful forms, vibrant plumage, and powerful associations with freedom, migration, and the rhythms of the natural world.
From delicate songbirds hidden among garden branches to powerful raptors soaring high above open landscapes, this exhibition explores the many ways birds capture our imagination. Artists are encouraged to depict birds in both realistic and imaginative ways by highlighting their movement, color, habitats, and the unique roles they play in ecosystems and human culture. Whether focusing on a single feathered subject, a lively flock in motion, or the quiet presence of birds within a landscape, submitted works should celebrate the wonder and vitality of avian life.
This exhibition will be open to the public in the Main Gallery of Annmarie Sculpture Garden & Arts Center from June 5 through August 23. There will be an Annmarie After Hours opening reception for the exhibition on June 5 from 5 pm–7 pm.
Annmarie is a Smithsonian Affiliate located in scenic Solomons, Maryland, on the Chesapeake Bay. Since 1992, Annmarie has captivated visitors of all ages with its natural setting and exceptional programs and events. Please contact the exhibits staff at Annmarie with questions about this exhibition.
Link to Virtual Exhibition Booklet
Juror Award Winners
Beacon
Frank Cole
Acrylic
24″ x 35″
2026
Starling Mumurrations
S Kessler Kaminski
Mixed Media on Paper
37″ x 34″
2026
Luna
Larry Ringgold
Driftwood
32″ x 39″ x 22″
2025
Contributing Artist(s):
Abol Bahadori, Alana B Fine Art, Denise Breitburg, Katie Brinkley, Marisa E. Campbell. Chris Charles, Neil Chatterjee, Frank Cole, Bonnie Cutts, Melissa Rae Dovey, Tyree Dworak, Eva Foldy, Nic Galloro, Stephen Garrison, Donna Glover, Tracie Griffith Tso, Shirley Gromen, Lonnie Harkins, Karina H. Baca, Cheryl Agulnick Hochberg, Laurie Hoen, Dimes Horner, Eric Clark Jackson, Jennifer Johnson, S Kessler Kaminski, Holly Kylen, Sandra Lewin, Liz List, Jan Loney, Melinda E. Lowy, Joanna Macaulay, Julie Maynard, Michael McDevitt, Pam McLean-Parker, Justin McWhite, Allison Mellon, Kate Milford, Katrina Mullins, Sally Myers, Sao Ohtake, Poke Park, Erin Parsch, Roz Racanello, Claudia Ravaschiere, Jeannie Rhyu, Larry Ringgold, Kim Saul, Kristin Schiff, Michelle Schwengel-Regala, April G Shelford, Anastasia Sincevich, Steven Sirota, Martha Spak, Magdalena Sudnik, Kirsten Taylor, Terry A. Thiele, Nina Tisara, Carin Wagner, Emelie Wallenas, Amy Widerman, Sandi Wilson
