Annmarie Sculpture Garden & Arts Center is pleased to present the exhibition 'Breaking Ground: Art about the Earth' in the Kay Daugherty Gallery. This exhibition will be open to the public from February 10 – April 23, 2023.
Annmarie After Hours Opening Reception - Friday, February 10, 5-7pm
Art has long been a partner of natural science to document our experiences. Imagination and vision are required when responding to the challenges of our ever-changing environment due to climate change in urban and rural ecosystems. Annmarie invites artists to engage in our mission to connect art and nature by creatively visualizing the impacts of sustainability on our Earth. This show will feature works highlighting the fragility, ferocity, beauty, transformation, and stark realities induced by human behavior.
"No matter how much one may love the world as a whole, one can live fully in it only by living responsibly in some small part of it.”
― Wendell Berry
Juror's Statement
“While not an artist myself but a scientist working in the field of public engagement, I have a great appreciation for art’s ability to engage the viewer and provoke internal and external dialogue on complex topics. The submitted works for this exhibit did not disappoint. I approached the task of selecting work for this exhibit by reading the artist’s statements and sorting through for thought-provoking and well-composed works. The pieces showed a great range of creativity and craftsmanship, and, overall, selecting from the pool of hundreds of submitted pieces was no easy feat.
In choosing pieces for the exhibit, I was struck by the breadth of environmental issues addressed by the submitted works: habitat destruction, invasive species, pollution, and the many detrimental effects of climate change, to name some. And while much of the artwork focused on the negative effects humans have had on nature, equally present was the positive influence of nature on humans: providing us with beauty, solace, and escape. It was clear from the works both the scale of our influence and the scale of our appreciation, from microscopic algae in a drop of water to sweeping landscapes. I appreciate that the art shared in this exhibit will not only engage viewers in pondering the great environmental challenges we face but also allow us to appreciate why it is worth taking action to restore and protect our environment.”
Anna Davis
Postdoctoral Fellow, Smithsonian Environmental Research Center.
Juror's Award Recipients:
Vesselina Traptcheva, Gaze I & II, 2022 egg tempera on paper.
Kariann Fuqua, Boundary of the Unknown Series, 2021 graphite, ink, and digital print on paper.
Laura Shape, Ripple Effect and We Are Made of Magic, 2022 invasive skins, leather, gold leaf, and dye.
Jan Tomlinson Master, Watered Wood, 2018 alcohol ink and acrylic on dragon and myrtle wood, iron.
Dorothy O'Connor, Procession, 2020 archival pigment print.
Stephanie Garon, Brae, 2023 steel and tree.
Annmarie Sculpture Garden & Art Center and the Tom & Katie Watts Youth Fund are pleased to present Vibe Check: A Teen Art Exhibition, March 3 - 26, 2023.
VIRTUAL BOOKLET PT. I VIRTUAL BOOKLET PT. II
Annmarie After Hours Opening Reception - Friday, March 3, 5-7pm. Family and friends are welcome to attend the opening. Details Here.
Teen Takeover - Friday, March 24, 7-10pm. Teens are invited to attend this free event with live music, DJ, karoake, unique photo ops, interactive art experiences, outdoor fire pit, food & drink. Free and open to all teens. Reservations not required, just come! Details Here.
Vibe Check is intended to give teens ages 13–19 a safe space to express themselves through art. With many students having to adjust to the challenges of post-pandemic life, art continues to be more important than ever as an avenue of communication and connection. Whether through visual artwork, digital media, social media, 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.
Juror: Sarah Cappo, Teen Program Specialist at Hirshhorn Museum and Sculpture Garden
Juror's Statement:
“As someone who manages teen programs, I spend a lot of time thinking about what it means to be a teen in the world today. As someone who manages teen programs at a contemporary art museum, I spend even more time thinking about how teens fit into the museum’s mission to provide a platform for the art and artists of our time.
2023 Vibe Check Awards
Emmarose Benjamin, Access Denied Chloe Kerrigan, Labor of Love
Madeline Londres, Crochet Vivaldi J Neupane, Psychological
Lily O'Neill, Growth Piero Roque, Two Fell Off
Morgan Slade, Small City Eleanor Tietjan, Beauty in the Details
Lydia Wiles, Game Over Sophia Yanez, Pears
Annmarie Sculpture Garden & Arts Center is pleased to present NARRATIVES: Works by Sharon Robinson, as part of our annual event, MLK Days. This exhibit will be open to the public in the Main Gallery from January 14 through February 26, 2023.
The Annmarie After Hours reception will be on February 10, 5-7pm.
In addition to the gallery show, visitors are invited to join the artist for a community artmaking event on January 14 - 16, 2023 from 12 pm - 4 pm each day. This event will be free and open to all ages to participate. Reservations are encouraged. LEARN MORE HERE
ARTIST STATEMENT
My mission as an artist is to give a visual voice to issues that affect all of humanity. I use my work as a reminder of the myriad of ways we are connected, as well as to comment on both the ordinary and exceptional events that mold our day-to-day life and relationships. The body of work that I am currently pursuing addresses the ever-present issue of race from the perspective of the messages that are conveyed, whether explicit or subtle, and how discussion about race is framed. The collective trauma of our racial history continues to affect us at all levels, permeating our consciousness and becoming a filter through which we process our existence. While we have a particular history with race in the United States, these issues are universal, whether based on race, ethnicity, gender, religion, or other social delineation.
The question then becomes how do we “turn poison into medicine” and transform negative messaging into sources for growth and change. Similarly, how does our dialogue around race issues change, along with our ability to engage in constructive dialogue based on common understanding? How do we practice seeing others as individuals rather than a monolith? This is the work we must all do on an ongoing basis.
Annmarie Sculpture Garden & Arts Center is pleased to present 'Out of Hand: Tradition Meets Tech' exhibition. This exhibition will be open to the public from October 14, 2022, to January 22, 2023.
Art-making is a process of modification. 'Out of Hand' is dedicated to exploring digital-assisted methods of expanding traditional practices. The exhibition focuses on how artworks can utilize the process of tuning, refining, or altering subjects, their contexts, or materials through the lens of digital aids. These aids could include photography, laser cutting, CNC machining, projection mapping, creative digital programs or software, virtual reality, and more.
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!
Get ready for some great holiday shopping! The Main Gallery will have a wide selection of handmade works perfect for everyone on your list. You'll find a wide selection of affordable one-of-a-kind items made with love! All artwork will be on display in conjunction with our annual holiday Ornament Show & Sale.
November 30 - December 14, 2022, 5:00-8:45 pm each night
(closed some evening)
Guests of all ages will delight in this beautiful train display brought to us by our friend George Leah, Jr., and his holiday helpers. It's a charming exhibit that will spark memories of Christmases past and delight those new to model trains. George will be operating an "O" scale train display featuring trains from the 1950s through today, meandering through a miniature landscape. George's display inclues a 25'x10' to include a winter village, an animal park, a magical frozen lake, princesses, and a spaceship Earth section. George will be available to talk with and ask questions.
Join us for Annmarie Garden In Lights, a magical holiday light show that takes visitors on a beautiful walk through the glittering woods. As you stroll the protected path, you will be surrounded by spectacular light experiences and magical "light sculptures" depicting sea creatures, wintry wonderlands, princesses, superheroes, and much more. Don't forget to ask for a "Holiday I Spy" program.
Enjoy Holiday Shopping in the Arts Building; food and drink will be available for purchase.
November 25, 2022 - January 1, 2023
5:00-9:00pm nightly
(closed some evening)
No smoking. No vaping.
No pets except on Pet Night (Jan. 1).
For detailed schedule, visit www.annmariegarden.org.
The Arts Building is handicap accessible. The 1/4 mile light show path is uneven and dimly lit. Guests with vision and/or mobility issues are encouraged to take advantage of our Golf Cart Tour Nights on Dec 12 and 29.
Annmarie Sculpture Garden & Arts Center is thrilled to present "The Heart of It All," an invitational exhibition that celebrates the people that have so generously shared their time and talent to help make Annmarie what it is today - a place of joy and creativity. The exhibit will bring together works by current and former staff, faculty, members, students, interns, board members, and volunteers.
The exhibition will be on display in the Main Gallery, September 30 – October 22, 2022, with an Annmarie After Hours celebration on Friday, October 14, 2022, 5-7 pm.
Annmarie Sculpture Garden & Arts Center and juror Anne Hyland are thrilled to present Strange Paradise: A Window into Surrealism which will take place in the Kay Daugherty Gallery. This exhibition will be open to the public from May 27 – Sept 18, 2022, and the Annmarie After Hours opening reception will take place May 27 from 5 - 7 pm.
This exhibition celebrates the works of artists who draw influence from symbols and themes from the Surrealist period of art history. From abstract “automatic” works to realistic scenes inspired by dreams and nightmares, Surrealism’s attraction for artists is revolutionary for creative potential. The works included in Strange Paradise will unite the fantastical with the familiar and link art history with contemporary practice.
Juror's Statement:
Surrealism encompasses a wide breadth of ideas and artistic themes from humor to terror to unearthly beauty. These imagined new worlds and landscapes allow both artist and viewer a way to escape reality through art: the artist through the creative exploration of the unimaginable in their work and the viewer into a new visual dimension.
The artists in Strange Paradise exemplify this exciting exploration of the mind and creation found in classic surrealist works but breathe new life into the movement in their work. Some of the artists turn to classic ideas of dream-like creatures and scenes while others to futuristic potential. It has been a pleasure learning from these artists how to think about art historical movements of the past coming through new work today.
13th Annual Fairies in the Garden Outdoor Exhibit
April 1 - September 5, 2022
Come explore this charming outdoor 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.
Annmarie After Hours Opening Reception - Friday, April 1, 5-7pm
Join us for an outdoor 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 is free for members; for non-members, we use a "pay what you can" admission system with a suggested donation of $5/person. Masks required.
Save the date! Fairy & Gnome Home Festival - Sunday, April 24, 11am-4pm.
Tickets go on sale soon!
Thursday,Nov28th,2024
Friday,Nov29th,2024
Saturday,Nov30th,2024
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