[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
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[VERIFIED Listing] The New York Center for Photographic Art (NYC4PA) announces a call for artists for Luminosity, an online photography competition.
Light meters, backlighting, shadows and glare – photography is all about light – its presence and absence. There is an iconic photograph of Grand Central Station with streams of sunlight filling the airspace as it reflects off dust particles in the air. Whether you are shooting in morning or evening light, or sunrise or sunset the time of day an image is captured can be as important as the selection of the subject itself. A snapshot at one time of day, becomes an impactful photograph at another.
Luminosity is about images where the presence, absence, and/or the location of light made the difference. Glare, flare, shadow, and fill light all work as do lampshades aglow from an inside bulb, night lights in a city, and streaming rays of sunlight. There are examples everywhere. Show your shots where light is a key element. All 2D photo mediums are welcome.
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Enter by: 19 April 2026
NYC4PA offers opportunities to participate in themed calls for photographers. Each call has a different theme and 50 images win. The prizes total $4,000. There is a grand prize, 3 first prizes, 3 second prizes, 3 third prizes, 20 juror’s selections, and 20 honorable mentions. All 50 winners are posted in a gallery on the NYC4PA website and included in an exhibition gallery. The call is open to any photographers worldwide and of any age, amateurs or professional. A professional photographer, gallery owner, or photography teacher is the juror.
About New York Center for Photographic Art
The mission of the New York Center for Photographic Art is to provide exhibition opportunities in the vibrant New York City gallery world to photographers around the globe. NYC4PA offers international, themed, open call competitions juried by recognized experts in the field of photography. Prizes include cash awards, online gallery, catalog, and New York City gallery exhibits.
For more information, contact nyc4pa@gmail.com
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[VERIFIED Listing] The Decatur Arts Alliance (DAA), in partnership with Northwood Ravin, has issued a call for professional artists to participate in a public art mural project at Halo Decatur, a new mixed-use development in Decatur, Georgia. The initiative will commission five large-scale exterior murals that will serve as a central visual feature of the community.
Artists are invited to submit qualifications through a Request for Qualifications (RFQ) process.
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Enter by: 15 May 2026
The mural project is part of Halo Decatur’s broader vision to create a vibrant neighborhood destination that integrates arts, retail, and residential spaces. Developed by Northwood Ravin in partnership with Oakhurst Realty Partners, the project will include live-work units, neighborhood retail, and Canvas Artist Studios, which will provide resident artists with free studio and gallery space. Five mural locations are planned throughout the development, including a signature mural on the Freeman Street parking deck as well as additional works in the courtyard, breezeways, and on a three-sided sculptural column.
The artist selection process will take place in two phases. A selection panel representing Northwood Ravin, the City of Decatur, the Decatur Arts Alliance, and a public art professional will review qualifications and shortlist artists. Finalists will then be invited to develop site-specific design concepts and participate in interviews, with community engagement incorporated into the selection process for the largest mural.
Finalists will be announced in summer 2026, with mural installations expected in fall 2026.
Artists eligible to work in the United States are encouraged to apply. Applications must include a letter of interest, artist statement, resume or CV, portfolio of completed mural projects, and professional references.
Halo Decatur Mural Details
Garage Mural
- Approximately 70 feet wide and 75 feet tall
- Total Artist Fee: $120,000
- Paid in three installments:
- At project initiation
- Midway through installation
- Upon completion
Column Mural (3-sided)
- Approximately 18 feet tall
- Total Artist Fee: $4,000
- Paid upon completion
Courtyard Mural
- Approximately 70 feet wide and 20 feet tall
- Total Artist Fee: $28,000
- Paid upon completion
Breezeway Mural #1
- Approximately 41 feet wide and 16 feet tall
- Total Artist Fee: $13,500
- Paid upon completion
Breezeway Mural #2
- Approximately 32 feet wide and 15 feet tall
- Total Artist Fee: $13,000
- Paid upon completion
Materials and Equipment
Northwood Ravin will provide:
- All paint and materials
- Forklifts and/or scaffolding
- Site access coordination
- Protective coating application
About Halo Decatur
Halo Decatur is more than just apartments – it’s a vibrant community. Northwood Ravin is partnering with Oakhurst Realty Partners to bring dynamic retailers to Halo, including Galore Market, a neighborhood market concept from the creators of O4W Market near Krog Street. The development also features live-work units with dedicated street-level entrances, perfect for entrepreneurs and small business owners.
In collaboration with the Decatur Artist Alliance, Halo will host Canvas Artist Studios, offering resident artists free studio and gallery space. Community input will help select mural artists, ensuring Halo remains a hub for creativity and engagement.
About the City of Decatur
The City of Decatur, Georgia, is located just east of and adjacent to the city of Atlanta’s in-town communities and near the metro area suburbs. With more than 200 shops and restaurants in commercial districts around the Square and in historic Oakhurst Village, Decatur is a popular shopping, dining, entertainment, and arts destination. Twenty-five thousand residents live in Decatur’s quiet, tree-lined neighborhoods and downtown condominiums, and as the DeKalb County seat, this thriving commercial community is the epicenter of county business.
For more information, contact artsubmissions@decaturartsalliance.org
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[Side Arts Certified Sponsored Listing] IMAGO Foundation for the Arts (IFA) announces a call for artists for the Nocturnal juried regional art exhibition.
This juried art exhibition seeks artwork that demonstrates a thoughtful engagement with the concept of things nocturnal. Artists are encouraged to interpret Nocturnal expansively. Submissions may engage with night literally or symbolically—through landscapes, interiors, figures, dreams, rituals, city life, natural cycles, or inner psychological states.
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Enter by: 12 April 2026
The exhibition will be juried by Leigh Tarentino, Associate Professor of Visual Art at Brown University, whose perspective as both an artist and educator brings thoughtful consideration to the selection process.
Nocturnal: Artist Benefits
Artists selected for Nocturnal will have their work included in a juried exhibition presented by the Imago Foundation for the Arts, a nonprofit gallery dedicated to supporting contemporary artists and fostering meaningful engagement with the arts. Selected artists will exhibit alongside IFA’s exhibiting artists, creating a dynamic exchange between invited and regional voices.
Participation offers artists increased visibility and the opportunity to share their work with an engaged audience of artists, collectors, and arts supporters who regularly attend Imago exhibitions and events. The opening reception provides a chance to meet fellow artists, connect with the public, and expand professional networks.
Tema de la exposición: Esta exposición con Jurado en busca de obras que demuestren concepto de lo nocturno con ampliadad sobre el tema de lo que simboliza la noche—en forma literal o simbólica, sea mediante paisajes, interiors, figuras, sueños, rituals o sea la vida urbana, los ciclos naturales o estados psicológicos.
Oportunidad única para artistas seleccionados: Artistas seleccionados exhibirán sus obras junto a las obras creada por los artistas pertenecientes a la Fundación IFA. Esta exhibición ofrece la oportunidad de interactuar con un grupo de artistas y una comunidad vibrante.
About Imago Foundation for the Arts
Imago Foundation for the Arts is an artist-run nonprofit gallery dedicated to presenting contemporary art and fostering meaningful engagement with the arts. Founded by artists, Imago provides a dynamic space where practicing artists shape exhibitions, programming, and creative dialogue.
Located in Warren, Rhode Island, Imago presents a rotating schedule of exhibitions alongside concerts, film screenings, artist talks, and cultural events that bring together artists and the public. This collaborative model creates a vibrant environment where new ideas, experimentation, and cross-disciplinary exchange are encouraged.
By inviting regional artists to exhibit alongside IFA’s exhibiting artists, Imago builds connections across the creative community and offers audiences an opportunity to encounter diverse artistic perspectives.
For more information, contact imagogallery@gmail.com
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[Sponsored Listing] The Maryland-National Capital Park and Planning Commission, Department of Parks and Recreation, Prince George’s County invites artists (both individual artists and artist teams) with interest and professional experience in creating public art and site-specific commissions, to submit qualifications for an original exterior public art feature, at the Mount Rainier Skate Park in Mount Rainier, Maryland.
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Enter by: 29 March 2026
Mount Rainier Skate Park is located just behind the Imagination Theme Playground, on the corner of Wells Avenue and Otis Street, wedged between a residential area and train tracks. At approximately 6,000 square feet, it provides great space for skaters. This park is located within the Mount Rainier Historic District and Gateway Arts District, which is a haven for creativity with an array of art studios, event and performance venues, and creative spaces. In fact, the skate park is parallel to the artists’ studios located on Otis Street, where you will find larger-than-life bold and colorful murals affixed on the brick walls.
The skate park features a plaza designed for beginner and intermediate skaters; two raised plaza areas connected to steps, rails, and ramps; and picnic tables and benches.
The community creative art day Deck the Park—Public Art Bash took place in fall 2025 at Mount Rainier Skate Park; community members embarked on selecting different visuals to determine the future look and feel of the park. Thereafter, an online survey was conducted, and the results from both the in-person creative arts day and the online survey helped to inform the project goals and themes for this call for artist opportunity.
This public art opportunity is made possible by the input of community members that live or work within the Mt. Rainier Skate Park area. Overall goals for the public art project include:
- Art style should incorporate cultural and heritage components that are inspired by local traditions and diverse identities.
- Color palette vibes should signify bold and bright colors that are energetic, fun, and high contrast.
- Themes to explore should center around youth culture and skate life.
- Preferred location of the public artwork is murals on the walls.
A total budget of $70,000 is allocated for this commission, which must cover all costs, including artist fee, design, materials, fabrication, installation, insurance, and transportation.
About The Maryland-National Capital Park and Planning Commission
The M-NCPPC, Department of Parks and Recreation, serves Prince George’s County in Maryland, providing comprehensive park and recreation programs, facilities, and services that support healthy lifestyles and responds to changing needs within County communities. The Department strives to preserve, enhance, and protect open spaces to enrich the quality of life for present and future generations in a safe and secure environment.
The Department of Parks and Recreation is a well-respected leader in the field with an unprecedented six national gold medals for excellence. It operates and maintains more than 27,000 acres of parkland throughout the county, including land developed to provide parks, picnic areas, athletic fields, historic sites, community centers, and recreation facilities.
For more information, contact brittney.mcgowan@pgparks.com
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[Sponsored Listing] Contemporary Art Gallery Online (CAGO) announces a call for artists to participate in the their 11th annual international 2026 All Cityscape online art competition. Artists should submit their best representational and non-representational art. CAGO encourages entries from all 2D and 3D artists regardless of their experience or education in the art field.
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Enter by: 31 March 2026
Entry Fee: $15 for up to 1 to 6 images, $25 for up to 10 images, and $35 for up to 16 images. Funds in US Dollars.
This competition will be judged within three categories paintings/drawings, photography/digital art, and mixed media/3D artwork. Computer-enhanced or AI-created art must be disclosed.
All Cityscape: Artist Benefits
Winners will be announced on April 25th, 2026. Awards will be given for the top 5 to 8 works selected. In addition to the winning images, there are Honorable Recognition awards. Award-winning artists will be included in a group show both online and in the Ramsey Art Gallery located in the Historic District of Hollins Market, located in Baltimore, Maryland, from April 4th, 2026, to January 5th, 2027.
Prizes include memberships to Contemporary Art Gallery Online, video interview on An Artist Studio, inclusion in the Year End Anthology Publication, and extensive marketing.
About Contemporary Art Gallery Online
Contemporary Art Gallery Online is a collector’s number 1 source for all original contemporary art. CAGOnline supports artists through CAGO Media, which has two purposes. First, share art business ideas and, second, to introduce artists to the buying public. CAGO Media accomplishes both of these initiatives by programming radio and TV shows.
The Business of Art Show airs bi-monthly in 15 to 20 minute episodes. Hosted by Sharon Belle Hawkshawe, each episode discusses everything pertaining to the Business of Art. The What is Art Show is a monthly 30 minute episode with hosts Michael Harris (art collector) and Sharon Hawkshawe (acclaimed artist), who discuss current art movements and art shows. The hosts are occasionally joined by museum curators, gallery owners, art critics, and art insiders. The third show is An Artist Speaks. These lively 30 minute episodes are in depth interviews with Artists; discussing their art process, philosophy and a candid look at their work. Finally, every month a video is produced showcasing the monthly art participants. Other videos highlight gallery artist and art styles.
For more information, contact cago.artcompetition@gmail.com
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[Sponsored Listing] PleinAir Magazine announces a call for artists for their PleinAir Salon: March Art Competition.
The PleinAir Salon $50,000 Art Competition is an online competition consisting of 11 monthly cycles of competitions and one annual competition. The Annual Grand Prize winner receives a check for $15,000 and is featured on the cover of PleinAir Magazine. PleinAir Magazine awards an additional $11,050 to the annual winners and award $2,250 in the monthly competitions. Each of the 22 monthly winners will be automatically entered into the Annual Competition. The annual awards are presented live at the Plein Air Convention & Expo each spring.
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Enter by: 31 March 2026
Each of the monthly winners receive cash prizes and promotion in PleinAir Magazine, both print and digital. PleinAir is the #1 representational art magazine at Barnes & Noble. Winners are promoted in the digital edition of Fine Art Connoisseur, a magazine for art collectors. Artists receive editorial coverage in newsletters and websites.
The Grand Prize winner of the Annual competition receives $15,000 and has their painting featured on the cover of PleinAir Magazine. All annual winners receive coverage in our magazines, newsletters and websites.
“It is always so exciting to win something, and also such an honor. I really like participating in the Plein Air Salon Competition for many reasons, but one is that you are so great about sharing and promoting the award winners. It makes me want to keep painting the best I can and to enter every month.” – Sheryl Knight
“PleinAir Salon has such a wonderful reputation for attracting world class artists that I was so impressed when I found out I was amongst the top 100 finalists. Then when I discovered I had won the Animal and Bird section I was completely speechless. I know I have worked hard over the last few years to really improve my craft, but this has been an overwhelming honor.” – Angela Parr
“Entering this contest on a monthly basis is something I have come to regard as both essential and enjoyable. It seems like every so often one of my paintings catches lightening in a bottle, so that’s a thrill. Thank you and the staff for all the work to promote artists and the arts.” – Christopher Forrest
About PleinAir Magazine
The PleinAir Salon was created by PleinAir Magazine publisher Eric Rhoads, and is celebrating its 14th year. In the spirit of the French Salon created by the Academie des Beaux-Arts in Paris, this annual online competition, with 12 monthly cycles, leading to the Annual PleinAir Salon Art Competition, is designed to stimulate artistic growth through competition.
For more information, contact pleinairsalon@streamlinepublishing.com
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[Verified Listing] Embracing Our Differences announces a call for artists for their outdoor juried art exhibition.
Artists worldwide are invited to share their perspective through the 2027 Embracing Our Differences international outdoor exhibition in Sarasota and St. Petersburg, Florida.
Each year, 50 artworks are selected and displayed on 16-foot billboard-sized panels in public parks, inspiring conversations about kindness, inclusion, resilience, and the beauty of our shared humanity.
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Enter by: 1 July 2026
Open to students and adults worldwide, from amateur to professional artists and photographers.
- No submission fee
- Open to students and adults, from amateur to professional artists and photographers.
- $6,000 in awards
Selected artists for the outdoor juried art exhibition gain the opportunity to have their work presented in a widely recognized public art exhibition that has been engaging audiences for more than two decades. Artwork is viewed by a broad and diverse public audience, including residents, visitors, educators, and students, creating meaningful opportunities for artists to share powerful visual messages with the community.
A total of $6,000 (USD) in awards will be distributed across three categories.
Awards include:
- $2,000 for Best-in-Show Adult
- $2,000 for Best-in-Show Student, and
- $2,000 for the People’s Choice Award.
The People’s Choice Award is determined through public voting by exhibition visitors, offering the community a direct role in recognizing a work that resonates strongly with viewers.
About Embracing Our Differences
Embracing Our Differences is a nonprofit that uses large-scale public art to spark conversations about kindness, inclusion, and the value of human differences. Each year, they present an international outdoor exhibition featuring 50 billboard-sized works of art paired with thought-provoking quotes. What makes Embracing Our Differences especially compelling is the way art and education work together. In addition to welcoming hundreds of thousands of visitors, educational programs engage tens of thousands of students and educators annually, helping young people explore empathy, respect, and understanding through the arts.
For more information, contact exhibit@embracingourdifferences.org
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[Verified Listing] Decagon Gallery announces a call for artists for Night Works, an online photography juried competition. Submit images made after dark, where night is not simply a setting, but an active collaborator. These photographs may be dramatic or understated, urban or rural, or populated or solitary. They may explore artificial light, long exposures, ambient glow, or near-total darkness. What matters is not subject, but how the night shapes the image.
We are drawn to photographs where darkness informs mood, structure, and meaning—where light is used deliberately, sparingly, or imperfectly. Night can suggest intimacy, isolation, vulnerability, calm, unease, or reflection. Decagon Gallery welcomes all interpretations.
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Enter by: 31 March 2026
Night Works: Awards and Features
Cash prizes in the amount of $1,000 will be awarded.
- First Place: $500 cash prize and an online Solo exhibition
- Second Place: $300 cash prize
- Third Place: $200 cash prize
- Juror’s Awards and Honorable Mentions
All the above awards include a free exhibition catalog. All selected photographers will receive a digital award badge suitable for social media. Selected work will be published in a printed exhibition catalog available for purchase. The exhibition, and individual photographers, will be promoted on Decagon Gallery’s social media sites and newsletter.
Testimonials
I want to deeply thank you for your support of artists, especially for people like me who had no choice but to leave their home country… and who wished to continue their studies in a better, more supportive country. Your work is incredibly valuable, and I am truly grateful. I feel so happy and fortunate to have connected with your gallery, and having my work selected several times means so much to me. I feel that fate has guided me to you. I don’t know how to fully thank you, but your work has created a real light in this world of darkness and challenges, making a meaningful difference in the lives of people like me. ~Maryam (Nilu) Ghasempour Siahgaldeh
I am honored to be a featured artist by Decagon Gallery. This opportunity affirms my commitment to capturing the beauty and spirit of the natural world, and it motivates me to continue exploring new perspectives through my lens. I deeply appreciate the gallery’s support of emerging artists and its dedication to fostering a vibrant creative community. Sharing my work with a wider audience in this way is incredibly meaningful, and I am grateful for the chance to connect with viewers and fellow artists alike. ~Matt Lancaster
I thank all the Decagon Gallery team for their work and I salute my fellow photographers, whose diverse and creative approaches to our common language have been very enriching and fulfilling. ~António Domingos
About Decagon Gallery
Decagon Gallery is an innovative online photography platform dedicated to making fine art exhibitions accessible to a global audience. What makes it especially interesting is its balance of professionalism and inclusivity: it hosts juried exhibitions with distinguished photographers while keeping entry fees affordable so emerging artists can participate. Each exhibition is thoughtfully curated, presented with professional catalogs, videos, and press materials, and shared widely to maximize exposure. Beyond showcasing photography, Decagon Gallery fosters community, offering digital badges, artist features, and supportive communication. Its unique model blends artistic integrity with accessibility, creating opportunities for photographers worldwide to be seen and celebrated.
For more information, contact info@decagongallery.com
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[Sponsored Listing] Annmarie Sculpture Garden and Arts Center announces a call for artists to submit original artwork for the Landmark: Iconic American Views Art exhibition.
This exhibition celebrates the places and scenes that define the American landscape. These places can be manufactured, natural, monumental, or ordinary. From sweeping national parks and historic architecture to roadside attractions, coastal horizons, small-town main streets, and urban skylines, this show explores how artists interpret the views that shape our shared visual identity.
Artists are encouraged to depict recognizable landmarks as well as personal perspectives on what makes a place iconic. Whether capturing the grandeur of natural vistas, the character of regional architecture, or the quiet familiarity of a beloved local scene, submitted works should highlight the power of place in the American experience.
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Enter by: 23 March 2026
Artists selected for Landmark: Iconic American Views will benefit from exhibiting at Annmarie Sculpture Garden & Arts Center, a respected Smithsonian Institution Affiliate with a strong regional and national reputation. The exhibition offers professional presentation in the Kay Daugherty Gallery, exposure to a broad and diverse audience, and the opportunity to connect with collectors during the Annmarie After Hours opening reception.
With a four-month run in a high-traffic cultural destination, artists gain meaningful visibility, sales potential, and valuable exhibition credentials that strengthen their professional portfolios.
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. Come explore this special place where art and nature meet!
For more information, contact exhibits@annmariegarden.org