Submerged: Sea Life and Aquatic Art (Solomons, MD) – Call For Artists
[Side Arts Certified Sponsored Listing] Annmarie Sculpture Garden and Arts Center announces a call for artists to submit original artwork to Submerged: Sea Life and Aquatic Art. This exhibition will plunge viewers into the depths of the ocean through artwork that is inspired by marine life and underwater landscapes.
These works will capture the beauty, mystery, and fragility of aquatic ecosystems. From vibrant coral reefs to the edge of an eerie abyss, this show invites audiences to explore the wonders of the deep and reflect on their own connections with the sea.
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Enter by: 27 April 2025
Submerged: Sea Life and Aquatic Art is open to all materials and mediums. 2-D and 3-D artwork will be considered for this exhibition. Indoor and outdoor installations will be considered. All work must be completed within the last four years. Artists must be 18 years or older. Artists must be living and working in the United States or Canada. Annmarie Sculpture Garden and Arts Center takes a 40% commission on all gallery sales.
The Submerged exhibition will be open to the public in the Main Gallery of Annmarie Sculpture Garden and Arts Center, from June 13th, 2025, to August 24th, 2025. There will be an Annmarie After Hours opening reception for the exhibition on June 13th, 2025, from 5 pm-7 pm.
Artists will benefit from this exhibtion in a variety of ways. Summer is one of the most well-attended seasons at Annmarie Sculpture Garden. In summer they see around 40,000 visitors to the gardens. This exhibition is in their main gallery downstairs, so it is often the first check in point for visitors. Annmarie Sculpture Garden and Arts Center creates a digital catalogue for each exhibition and a complementary social media graphic package. These graphics include your individual work along with important show information.
About Annmarie Sculpture Garden and Arts Center
Annmarie Sculpture Garden and Arts Center is located in scenic Solomons, Maryland, where the Patuxent River meets the Chesapeake Bay. The sculpture garden features a shady walking path that meanders through the woods past permanent and loaned sculpture, including over thirty works on loan from the Smithsonian Institution and the National Gallery of Art. Artists in the collection include: Antonio Tobias Mendez, Barbara Hepworth, Cesar, Robert Engman, Jean Arp, Kenneth Snelson, and Fransisco Zuniga.
Young guests can frolic in the Fairy Lolly Creative Play Space and explore the many trails, including the Tree-mendous Trail. The award-winning Arts Building includes rotating exhibition space, the Nature Nook, the artLAB Creative Reuse Studio, the Annmarie Gift Shop, and lovely wrap around patios. Annmarie presents a variety of popular annual festivals, rotating exhibitions, family activities, and creative public programs. The Studio School offers classes for all ages and abilities – from pottery to dance – taught by professional artists and arts educators. Come explore this special place where art and nature meet!
For more information, contact exhibits@annmariegarden.org
