Emily White, American Bison Model, oak, bronze, felt, 2011 Michelle Carollo, Wastetube, mixed media, 2011
Exhibition Jurors:
Nancy Davis, Curator, Division of Home and Community Life,
National Museum of American History, Smithsonian Institution
James F. Langley, Curator of Exhibitions,
Calvert Marine Museum, Solomons, Maryland
About SUPERSIZE: Bigger Is Better?
What fuels our fascination with obscene quantities and obsessive amounts? From supersized to overstuffed, from bulk to buy-one-get-one, we are in a constant quest for more, yet we decry the after-effects of over-consumption. SUPERSIZEexplores the art of the supersized; art that tackles the absurdity of life on a grand scale. Many of these outrageous works will make you smile and laugh out loud, but take time to explore the entire exhibit – both indoors and outside - and to read the artist statements. Taken as a whole, the diverse works included in SUPERSIZE contain important messages about our relationships with our stuff, and how we consume the Earth’s resources. This complex and entertaining exhibit is a celebration and critical commentary, full of beauty, humor, and some really big stuff.
Annmarie After Hours Opening - Friday, June 10, 2011, 6-9pm
Images from the 2010 Friday Night Opening Reception for Art Blooms
Art Blooms is a three day show featuring the work of floral designers from across the region. Each floral designer is assigned a work of art in the Main Gallery and asked to create an arrangement inspired by the art. The results are surprising, beautiful, and provocative - and not to be missed. 2011 will mark the second year for Art Blooms, an event co-hosted by the Calvert Garden Club and Annmarie. Proceeds from the Friday night opening reception will benefit a project at Annmarie. Tickets for this year's event will go on sale later in the spring.
Opening Reception for Art Blooms, Friday, July 29, 2011, 7-10pm; tickets required.
CLICK here to enjoy photos from Art Blooms 2010.
Annmarie Sculpture Garden & Arts Center is pleased to host an exhibit and sale featuring the work of more than thirty plein air artists from May 15-29, 2011. The exhibit will include spectacular landscape scenes of the Solomons area, including harbor life, flora and fauna of the island, the bridge, street life, and more. Don’t miss the opportunity to purchase an image of your favorite Solomons scene.
Proceeds from the sale af artwork will benefit the Solomons July 4th Fireworks Fund.
Francis Borchardt Suzanne Shelden
The Living Gallery Exhibition & Sale will feature the work of the seventeen artists who participated in the Living Gallery studio program during January and February. Fiber, jewelry, sculpture, painting and more - the exhibit will include works created during the Living Gallery, as well as works created in the artists private studios. The Living Gallery program is intended to give visitors the opportunity to observe the creative process and talk with the artists about their work. This follow-up exhibition and sale is your opportunity to return to Annmarie to see their completed works. Many of the works will be available for purchase.
Annmarie After Hours Reception - Friday, March 18, 2011, 6-9pm
Khara Koffel Paul Rhymer
Detail of We Are Not Robots, digital photograph, 2010 by Jordan Satow, text/message
text/message: a teen art exhibit
Facebook Exhibition: October 1, 2010 - January 30, 2011 EXTENDED to March 13, 2011
Annmarie Exhibition: November 13, 2010 - January 30, 2011 EXTENDED to March 13, 2011
Awards Reception: December 5, 2010, 5-7pm, Annmarie Sculpture Garden & Arts Center
This exhibit is funded in part by the Seahorses by the Bay Project, Sue Apple, Chair
text/message showcases the talent, creativity, and perspectives of today's teen culture communicated through photography, painting, sculpture, music, poetry, watercolor, mixed media, and more. Seventy works of art were chosen for this thought-provoking and engaging exhibit. Annmarie visitors will be asked to cast their vote for People's Choice Awards and Teen Choice Awards.
Infallible, steel structure with spray paint
The Choice, photograph
Caraline Jeffrey, Where Do You Stand?, acrylic, paper, matte medium, charcoal
PEOPLE'S CHOICE AWARDS--Your vote counts!
Visit the text/message Facebook page to tour the online gallery and to "like" your favorite works for different categories. Every two weeks, beteeen Nov. 13 - Jan. 30, visitors to the Facebook gallery will be asked to vote for their favorite works in various mini-contests.
TEEN CHOICE AWARDS
Hey teens--This one's for you! Visit the Annmarie Arts building to view the show and cast your vote for your favorite work.
Jury Panel:
Shelby Hacker, Calvert High School
Nancy Proctor, PhD, Head of Mobile Strategy & Initiatives, Smithsonian Institution
Nick Garrett, Founder & Dean of Students, Garrett Music Academy
Joe Ruff, PhD., Public Services Librarian, Calvert Public Library
Tim Scheirer, Exhibits Technician, Calvert Marine Museum
Dona Baker, 1981
A mixed media exhibit in honor of Black History Month, featuring the work of southern Maryland artists Doug Reynolds, Dona Baker, Elaine Wallace, and Stephanie Garrison. This exhibit will be on display through February 28.
Annmarie After Hours Reception - Friday, February 11, 2011, 6-9pm
Collage made during MLK Days 2010
Celebrate the life and legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. by helping to create a community art project inspired by West African textile art. Artist Caryl Henry Alexander will guide visitors through a printing technique inspired by textile printing from the Adinkra culture of West Africa. Visitors will contribute to an ever-growing collage in the gallery and then make a print to take home as a keepsake. The final product will remain on display through February 28.
Annmarie After Hours Reception - Friday, February 11, 2011, 6-9pm
Made possible by the generous support of: The Maryland State Arts Council, The National Endowment for the Arts, The Show Place Arena, SMECO, and KOHL'S Cares.
Images of MLK Days 2010 led by artist Joyce Wellman....
Alexa Meade during Living Gallery 2010
From January 17-February 25, 2011, Annmarie's spectacular Main Gallery will be transformed into artist studios and sales space. This wonderful atmosphere will give artists room to develop new work while allowing visitors the opportunity to observe, interact, and appreciate the artistic process. A diverse group of artists have been selected for this exhibition. Please review the schedule to select a time to visit!
Annmarie After Hours Reception - Friday, March 18, 2011, 6-9pm
Living Gallery 2011 - SCHEDULE....
Jan. 17-22 | Francis Borchardt | mixed media |
Jan. 19-21 | Norma LeVally | art quilts |
Jan. 23-28 | Khara Koffel | mixed media |
Jan. 24-Feb. 4 | Suzanne Shelden | painting |
Jan. 30-Feb. 4 | Mary Blumberg | watercolor |
Jan. 30-Feb. 4 | Paul Rhymer | sculpture |
Jan. 30-Feb.12 | Nancy Shippen | painting |
Feb. 6-11 | Lori Boocks | painting |
Feb. 6-18 | Melinda Fabian | illustration |
Feb. 13-18 | Carl Tucker | drawing |
Feb. 14-19 | Ann Crain | painting |
Feb. 14-19 | Colleen Lochausen | sculpture |
Feb. 20-26 | Robyn Strayer | fiber |
Feb. 20-26 | Mickey Kunkle | jewelry |
Feb. 20-26 | Diana Manchak | ceramic |
Feb. 21-25 | Liz Printz | jewelry |
Images from Living Gallery 2010....
This spectacular exhibit of "art on wheels" features photographs of hot rods taken by race car driver and photographer Peter Harholdt. In his career as a photographer, Harholdt has photographed countless works of art for museums across the United States. Using a specially constructed mobile studio, he has developed equipment and techniques for photographing large format objects, including race cars. Whether photographing a painting for the Museum of Modern Art, or a 1932 Ford Roadster, Harholdt's skill and talent reveal the breath-taking beauty of each object. The Art of the Hot Rod exhibit at Annmarie Garden highlights Harholdt's photographs from the book, The Art of the Hot Rod, written by Ken Gross (2008, published by MBI Publishing Company and Motorbooks).
Annmarie After Hours Opening Reception-- Friday, October 8th, 6pm - 9pm
Jurors:
Ms. Bryna M. Freyer, Curator of Collections, National Museum of African Art, Smithsonian Institution
Dr. Margaret A. Palmer, Director, Chesapeake Biological Laboratory, University of Maryland Center for Environmental Science
Annmarie After Hours - Opening Reception - July 16, 6-9pm
GREEN TOO, a complementary component of GREEN, showcases small to large scale installations that confront ecological issues on a local, regional, national, and/or global level. The exhibition creates an experience that physically immerses the audience in environmental issues.
Did you know that five million people die every year from water-related diseases? This question and other related environmental issues are examined in this compelling exhibit that includes small to large scale installations. The works confront ecological issues on a local, regional, national, and global level creating an experience that physically immerses the audience in environmental issues.
Contributing Artists:
Krisanne Baker
Oreen Cohen
Mary Ellen Croteau with Aviva Alter & Mary Buczyk
Christine Destrempes
Beverly Jackson
William Malatesta
von Schmidt
Julie Whitney Barnes