Date: Jan 17 2026 – Feb 22 2026
Gallery: Main Gallery
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.
Contributing Artist(s):
Andi Cullins, Angela Franklin, Anne Bouie, Brenda Chandler, Carolyn Goodridge, Chidiadi Ugorji, Dana Hallman, David Ivey, David McKenzie, David Moss, Donna Moss, Elise Schadauer, Felicia Reed, Hubert Jackson, Jarrett Hendrix, Jimise Winston, Johnetta Boone, Luis Del Valle, Marie Antoinette Diaw, Mario Fontenla, Renee Sandell, Sharon Robinson, Thembi Douglas, Valencia Wilson, Chidiadi Ugorji
Date: Mar 1 2025 – Feb 2 2026
Gallery: Nature Nook
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!
Date: Oct 10 2025 – Jan 18 2026
Gallery: Kay Daugherty Gallery
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
Contributing Artist(s):
Valentine Aprile, Abol Bahadori, Alana Beall, Jeffrey Berg, Lauren Brumbach, Candace Campbell, Marisa Canino, Cynthia Chan, Jamie Cooley, Kristine DeNinno, Stuart Diekmeyer, Sarah Dillon, Margaret Dowell, Judy Duggan-McCormack, Anabel Eschenbrenner, Joshua Field, Pennie Fien, Dan Fleming, Vugar Guliyev, Nancy Hannans, Laurie Hoen, Michelle Kalman, Dasha Kalumuck, Daniel Katz-Hernandez, Melanie Kehoss, Jinchul Kim, Ann Krasner, Nichole Leavy, George Lorio, Jim Mackey, Cynthia Martin-Brennan, Carlos Mateu, Vic McKenzie, Louis Middleton, Caitlin Miller, Dorate Muller, Zara Muradyan, Phil Ouellette, Julie Paez, Sarita Pandey, Valerie Patterson, Palline Plum, Linda Popp, Roslyn Racanello, Alyse Radenovic, Alan M. Richards, Lesley Riley, Eric Rottcher, Ashley Scherer, Nicole Stewart, Donna Carley Tizol, Tara Tokarski, Veronica Velez, Katie West, Tyger Williams
Date: Dec 20 2025 – Jan 1 2026
Gallery: Main Gallery
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.
Date: Nov 1 2025 – Jan 1 2026
Gallery: Main Gallery
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
Date: Nov 1 2025 – Jan 1 2026
Gallery: Main Gallery
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.
Contributing Artist(s):
Lesley Alexander, Donna Anderson, Ray Bogle, Chris Bunn, Cindy Casey, Teresa Crofoot, Jana Davis, Pat DeBor, Sarah Ehman, Heidi Farley, Rachel Frebert, Jeff French, Geraldine Gancayco, Lesley Giles, Alexandra Glass, Madeleine Greenwald, Constance Guerra, Janet Hansen, Judith King-Harmon, Susan Kurtz, Robert Kyle, Tracy Lambros, Angela Magpantay, Julie Mason, Dara Mills, Linda Obrien, Ashley Pourini, Amy Shannon, Ann Siegal, Krista Spalding, Elizabeth Sumner, Tamila Teall, Tara Tokarski, Annie Tull, Mary Turpin, Donald Walker, Ellen White, Louise Wigglesworth
Date: Dec 3 2025 – Dec 17 2025
Gallery: Main Gallery
HOLIDAY TRAIN DISPLAY at Annmarie Garden in Lights
Tentative Dates: December 3-17, 2025
5:00-8:45pm (7:45pm on some evenings)
The light show is closed some evenings, check the schedule for details
Located in the Main Gallery of the Arts Building
Admission to the train display is included with light show ticket. Please note that light show requires an advance timed-entry ticket.
FOR 2025: George and his holiday helpers are dreaming up new elements for 2025. Stay tuned!
Guests of all ages will delight in this beautiful train display brought to us by our friend George Leah, Jr., and his holiday helpers. Every year, George creates new elements and expands the display. This charming exhibit will spark memories of Christmases past and delight those new to model trains. It truly is a magical experience perfect for the holiday season at Annmarie!
George is present each evening and happy to talk with guests and answer questions.
Contributing Artist(s):
George Leah, Jr., and his holiday helpers
Date: Oct 3 2025 – Oct 26 2025
Gallery: Main Gallery
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
Contributing Artist(s):
Ann Preston
Date: May 9 2025 – Sep 21 2025
Gallery: Kay Daugherty Gallery
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
Contributing Artist(s):
Abol Bahadori, Terra Bayliss, Tracy Bensing,Eli Bezimansky, David Bookbinder, Trudy Borenstein-Sugiura, Jesse Foley Brink, Taylor Moon Castagnari, Sermin Ciddi, Rick Clement, Walter Crump, Nina Cruz, Jeannine Louise Dabb, Michelle Lander Feinberg, Chuck Fischer, Luc Fiedler, Anne Fox, Carmen Lee Gambrill, Tara Gillespie, Vugar Guliyev, Tatsuki Hakoyama, Kemote Hale, Valeria Rachel Herrara, Dan Hildt, Evy Olsen Halvorsen, Jodi Hoover, D M Iarusso, Denise Jones Alder, Katie Kenhoe, Elisabeth Ladwig, Joseph Lawrence, Michael Lewy, Mike Libby, Tai Lipan, Kimmary I. MacLean, Matou, Vic McKenzie, Greg McLemore, Deborah Sherron Miller, Julie O’ Connor, Mary Opasik, Kate Hooray Osmond, Yi-An Pan, Palline Plum, Ben Pranger, Kyle Ramseur, Alan M. Richards, Lydia Beth-Sanford, Malcolm Slade, Dayna Leavitt & Meredith Starr, David Thompson, Emelie A Wallenas, Steve Wanna, Lucia Wark-Meister, Tony Weisburg
Date: Apr 4 2025 – Sep 1 2025
Gallery: Sculpture Garden
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.
