Winging It: Birds in Art (Solomons, MD) – Call For Artists
[Sponsored Listing] Annmarie Sculpture Garden and Arts Center announces a call for artists to submit original artwork for the Winging It: Birds In Art exhibition.
This exhibition aims to celebrate the beauty, diversity, and symbolism of birds as interpreted through artistic expression. Birds have long inspired artists with their graceful forms, vibrant plumage, and powerful associations with freedom, migration, and the rhythms of the natural world. From delicate songbirds hidden among garden branches to powerful raptors soaring high above open landscapes, this exhibition explores the many ways birds capture our imagination.
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Enter by: 19 April 2026
Artists are encouraged to depict birds in both realistic and imaginative ways by highlighting their movement, color, habitats, and the unique roles they play in ecosystems and human culture. Whether focusing on a single feathered subject, a lively flock in motion, or the quiet presence of birds within a landscape, submitted works should celebrate the wonder and vitality of avian life.
Winging It: Artist Benefits
Artists selected for “Winging It: Birds in Art” will gain valuable exposure through a professionally curated exhibition at Annmarie Sculpture Garden & Arts Center, a Smithsonian Affiliate with a strong regional and national reputation. Their work will be presented to a diverse audience of visitors, collectors, and arts supporters throughout the summer season, increasing visibility and potential sales opportunities.
The opening reception offers a chance to network directly with patrons and fellow artists, fostering meaningful professional connections. Additionally, inclusion in this exhibition strengthens an artist’s résumé, provides high-quality presentation of their work in both indoor and outdoor settings, and aligns their practice with a respected institution dedicated to arts and nature.
About Annmarie Sculpture Garden and Arts Center
Annmarie Sculpture Garden & 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.
For more information, contact exhibits@annmariegarden.org
