Annmarie Garden & Activities Bloom in May
May Events at Annmarie Sculpture Garden & Arts Center
Annmarie Sculpture Garden & Arts Center in Solomons celebrates Spring with many great activities designed for all ages! Come experience one of Southern Maryland most unique and beautiful places. The following is a list of events and activities scheduled for the month of May.
May Exhibit: Sailor Made: Return of the Woolies
Sailors Return (detail)
Photo courtesy of Annmarie Garden
A spectacular collection of sailor’s folk art, called “woolies” will be exhibited at Annmarie Sculpture Garden & Arts Center from May 23, 2014 to January 25, 2015 in the Mezzanine Gallery. The collection was last exhibited at Annmarie in 2008, and returns for a special encore exhibition as part of the many festivities planned in Southern Maryland for the Bicentennial of the War of 1812. The public is invited to attend a special Annmarie After Hours Opening for the exhibit on Friday, May 23, 2014, 6 pm-9 pm. Reservations are not required to attend the opening.
The exhibit, titled Sailor Made: Return of the Woolies, consists of more than 50 framed woolies on loan from Donald Berezoski, a resident of Naples, Florida, and long-time woolie collector. Like scrimshaws, woolies were created by sailors, mostly British, during their long months at sea and appear to have been gifts for family members. The height of woolie production was 1840 to the 1880s, with the advent of photography leading to their decline in popularity. Typically, a woolie portrays the sailor’s ship, or another ship they encountered during their travels.
For those who are interested in learning more about this charming folk art, a free Gallery Talk & Tour led by Mr. Berezoski, will be held on Sunday, August 3, 2pm-4pm. The Gallery Talk & Tour is free; reservations are not required to attend. Admission to the exhibit is included with the price of site admission. For additional information please visit www.annmariegarden.org or call (410) 326-4640.
May Exhibit: Insta-Artist-through June 1, 2014
Come explore the current trend of photography inspired by smart phones and the explosion of social-sharing websites. The Insta-Artist exhibit encouraged smart-phone users to submit their best photos taken by a cell phone and edited through Instagram or any other smart-phone editing applications. The collection of compelling digital imagery showcases each artist’s unique perspective of the world around us. All submissions are digital photos taken with a cell phone, tablet, or other smart device. No imagery from SLR or D-SLR cameras is included in this exhibit. The selected artwork for this exhibit are mounted, for sale, and displayed in the main Gallery. For additional information please visit www.annmariegarden.org or call (410) 326-4640.
artLAB Mom’s Club: May 5 & 19, 2014 from 10am-Noon
Discover your little one’s creative potential in the artLAB! The May 5th project is Flower Bouquets and the May 19th project is Bubble Art! These lightly guided sessions (for ages 3-5) will help your child make great art, fun toys, creative costumes, and new friends. This class is perfect for preschoolers, ages three to five years old. These meetings are project-oriented. The member cost is $5 parent/child couple; $2 each additional sibling and the nonmember cost is $7 parent/child couple; $2 each additional sibling. No registration needed, just drop in. For additional information, call (410) 326-4640 or email [email protected]
Home School Workshop: Make it Like Matisse! May 6, 2014, 10 am-Noon
This week, students will explore the work of Henri Matisse and make their own uniquely patterned boxes. Home school workshops are lightly led and include supplemental take-home information to help continue study on each topic. Recommended ages for this workshop are 7-12, but projects can be as simple or advanced as student wishes. Parents are asked to stay onsite, and even in the classroom for students younger than 7. The member cost is $10 ($5 each sibling) and the nonmember cost is $14 ($5 each sibling). For additional information and advance registration (required) call (410) 326-4640. Please, no walk-ins.
Art + Story Sessions, May 7, 2014, 1-2pm
These hour-long story times with instructor Joanne Paskoff, teach basic art elements, art styles, and even a little art history with wonderful children’s books, imaginative games, and inventive art projects. Each student comes away with a matted artwork and a greater appreciation of all things artistic! This class is designed for children ages four to six, with a member cost of $8 per child, per session. Nonmember cost is $12 per child, per session. Sign up for one class or all of them—Hurry! Space is limited. Advanced registration required, call (410) 326-4640 or email [email protected].
Girls Night Out: Wine & Dish- Spring Planters, Monday, May 5 & 19 from 6:30-9:30pm
No experience needed! Grab your favorite beverage or snack and join us for a fun night out as we use soft clay slabs and coils to make springtime planters perfect for porches and gardens. This is a two-class series so recruit your friends and make it a true girls’ night out! Join instructor Sarah Houde on Monday, May 5 and May 19 from 6:30pm to 9:30pm, in the colorful and creative artLAB located in Murray Arts Center building. Adults only (21 years or older); reservations are required for each class, $75 per person for members or $80 per person for non-members, all materials are provided. For additional information, call (410) 326-4640 or email [email protected].
About Annmarie Sculpture Garden & Arts Center
An affiliate of the Smithsonian Institution, Annmarie Garden is located in scenic Solomons, Maryland, on the Chesapeake Bay. The sculpture garden features a walking path that meanders through the forest past permanent and loaned sculpture, including more than 35 works of art on loan from the Smithsonian Institution and the National Gallery of Art. Annmarie Garden also presents a variety of award-winning special events, gallery shows, and engaging public art programs. Annmarie Garden’s Studio School offers creative classes for all ages and abilities taught by a talented faculty. Annmarie Garden is conveniently located just off Route 2-4, on Dowell Road in Solomons, Maryland; open 9am-5pm daily; the Murray Arts Building and Gift Shop are open 10am-5pm daily. To learn more, visit www.annmariegarden.org.
