Carey Crane "Creekside Variations"
2026-08-08 17:00 - 19:30 (America/New_York) | MD
Exhibition and Artist Talk
Jo Fleming Contemporary Art is delighted to present “Creekside Variations”, an exhibition of recent abstract paintings by local artist Carey Crane.
Responding to the outdoors, Crane uses free brushstrokes and flowing lines to suggest movement, energy, and change. Carey imbibes stories and personal meaning in his work, bringing together visual experiences, like dreams to synthesize otherwise unrelated memories, feelings, and images.
Exhibition Dates: August 1-31, 2026
Reception and Artist Talk: August 8, 5-7:30

Blue Moon Exhibit Closing Party & Artist Happy Hour
2026-07-31 17:30 - 19:30 | AND Creative, 1851 McGuckian St,Suite B, Annapolis, Maryland, 21401, U.S.
Join us Friday, July 31, from 5:30–7:30 PM for the closing reception celebrating the work of Darin Gilliam, Joseph Karr, and Alison Harbaugh. Come enjoy one final evening with the artwork, connect with the artists, and celebrate a great run.
We’ll also be sharing some special news during the reception, so you won’t want to miss it. 👀
If you can’t make the closing, there’s still time to stop by before then. Our summer gallery hours are Thursday–Saturday, 12–5 PM.
See you at the gallery. 💙

Reception for 2026 Nina De Angelo Artists Without Limits Exhibition
2026-07-29 17:00 - 19:00 | Michael E. Busch Annapolis Library, 1410 West St., Annapolis, Maryland
2026 Nina De Angelo Artists without Limits

Featuring differently abled Anne Arundel County artists

Reception on July 29, 2026, 5-7 PM at the Michael E. Busch Annapolis Library

July 28 – August 28, 2026, at the Michael E. Busch Annapolis Library

September 1-30, 2026, at the Arundel Center

Patrice Drago "Thermal Lift" Exhibition and Reception
2026-07-11 17:00 - 20:00 | Jo Fleming Contemporary Art, 68 Maryland Avenue, Annapolis, Maryland, 21401
Jo Fleming Contemporary Art presents “Thermal Lift,” an exhibition of paintings by local artist Patrice Drago throughout July.
The exhibition is a series of mixed-media paintings that capture the sensory and emotional experience of summer through layered imagery, luminous color and bold, energetic brushstrokes. Having spent her life exploring and creating all forms of 2D art, she continues to explore new methods and techniques to express the present moment providing a respite against the heavily structured schedule of daily life.
“Thermal Lift” is open through July 30. Meet Drago at an artist reception and talk from 5 p.m. to 8 p.m. on Saturday.

Stars Stripes and Stories
2026-07-01 11:00 - 2026-07-31 17:30 | McBride Gallery, 215 Main Street, Annapolis, MD, 21108, United States
Happy Birthday America! Come visit our exhibit of “Stars, Stripes & Stories” featuring artwork honoring our great nation and Annapolis’s history as the first capital of the United States of America. We asked our artists to send us work they felt told the story of our country. It’s a glorious and diverse show of everything from still life and landscape to modern and historical scenes with figures.

Art Salon with Suzi Cordish
2026-06-18 | Live! Casino & Hotel Maryland, 7002 Arundel Mills Circle Ste 7777, Hanover, MD, 21076, United States
PLEASE JOIN US FOR THIS VERY SPECIAL ARTS MONTH EVENT!
As part of our ARTS MONTH celebration, the Arts Council of Anne Arundel County invites you to a very special glimpse into an incredible local art collection. During the event, Mrs. Cordish will discuss the collection, followed by a tour of highlighted artwork.
The Cordish Art Collection, a 40+ piece contemporary art collection by world-renowned artists, including Andy Warhol, described by The New York Times as an art museum experience in the comfort of a hotel. The theme of the collection is FUN, and fun is what entices Live! Casino & Hotel Maryland guests return again and again. This multi-disciplined exhibit of artworks displayed throughout the hotel and casino conveys a sense of playfulness, energy, and excitement. The works unify our community of guests with joy, wonder, and beauty.
Mrs. Cordish believes art can transform one’s spirit and outlook, and with that conviction in mind, she set out to assemble an exhibit for the newly expanded Live! Casino Hotel. Her first find was $ (9): One Plate, by Andy Warhol. She procured this screen monoprint in 2015 at an auction in New York. The playful dollar signs against a bright red background offer a nice wink to casino goers, as well as to the brand’s signature red color. The piece is perfect for the setting.
She collected other works from there, juxtaposing local Baltimore artists like Chul-Hyun Ayn with internationally based sculptors and painters. Though the collection features some of the most important contemporary artists working today, relevance to the art world was not the driving standard behind her selections.
The conveyance of humor and fun influenced all acquisitions so that together they would represent the Cordish family’s inherent energy and happiness. Nothing means more to the Cordish Family than surprising and delighting their guests. We hope you can come join us for this very special and FUN event!

"Built in Color" Reception with Artist Greta Chapin-McGill
2026-06-17 17:30 - 19:00 | Maryland Hall, 801 Chase St., Annapolis, MD, 21401, United States
Join artist Greta Chapin-McGill at the Micro Gallery at Maryland Hall for the opening reception of “Built in Color.”

Liminal Spaces: The Masks We Wear
2026-06-14 15:00 - 18:00 | Arts Lab of South County, 312 Deale Road, Tracys landing, MD, 20779
Join the Arts Lab at the opening of Liminal Spaces: The Masks We Wear as we shed our masks and enjoy the expression of art and community
The Words on the Third’s Poetry Group and the Arts Lab of South County present Liminal spaces- a collection of poetry infused art.Liminal spaces is keeping with their usual concept of communities coming together to see where creative ideas overlap, but this year we are all working with one theme. We are reflecting on the masks we wear when we navigate a world of uncertainty and tension. The variety of the work that is emerging is thought provoking and visually compelling.

Fairy Workshops at Quiet Waters Park Paint the Fairy Houses & Create Flower Fairy Crowns
2026-06-13 11:00 - 15:00 | Quiet Waters Park, 600 Quiet Waters Park Rd, Annapolis, MD, 21403, United States
June 6 – June 28, 2026
Clap if you believe . . .
Quiet Waters Park and the Friends of Quiet Waters Park Sculpture Committee are, by popular demand, again hosting this year’s Fairy House Festival!
Dozens upon dozens of Fairy Houses, each wonderfully unique, will be on display along the Holly Pavilion Trail from June 6 through June 28. They are the sublime creations of Ann Arundel County residents and made of materials found in nature. Don’t miss this peek at our very own Fairy neighborhood and, for the first time, the chance to join the Fairies by making art!
June 13 events will include a class to make flower fairy crowns (11AM- noon) and a “Paint the Fairy Houses” art opportunity (1-3PM). Take some fairy magic home! Supplies will be provided, and the events require registration.

June Art Walk: Featuring Jill Basham
2026-06-11 17:00 - 21:00 | McBride Gallery, 215 Main Street, Annapolis, MD, 21108, United States
It’s Arts Month in Anne Arundel County and Arts Week here in the City of Annapolis!
Jill Basham is our Featured artist for the month of June. She will conduct a live demonstration of her oil painting concepts and techniques during the ArtWalk from 6-8pm. Come see her new body of work on exhibit and enjoy light refreshments.
The Annapolis Artwalk is a beloved tradition, organized by the Annapolis Gallery Association. The Public is invited to visit the many local galleries in downtown Annapolis where a special event and light refreshments are on offer.

"Share Your Story with Pride" Art Show Submissions
2026-06-09 08:00 - 2026-06-23 17:00 | Odenton Branch AACPL, 1325 Annapolis Rd, Odenton, MD, 21113, United States
Show your Pride through art! Interested artists and crafters of all ages can submit their paintings, drawings, graphic designs, photography, collages, poetry/written word submissions, and handicrafts (anything that can be hung on the wall!) to be part of our “Share Your Story With Pride” Art Show. Art submissions will be accepted at the Odenton Library, Maryland City at Russet Library, and Severna Park Library from Tuesday, May 26 through Tuesday, June 23.

MFA's Paint Annapolis: Public Artist Reception
2026-06-06 17:00 - 19:00 | 13 School St, 13 School St, Annapolis, MD, 21401
The full and complete Paint Annapolis Exhibition officially opens with an Opening Reception from 5 to 7 PM, where you get to see all the public artists works as well as additional juried artists works. Public, Teen and Young Artist awards are announced during this reception, including the awards selected by the Mayor of Annapolis. The Pop Up Gallery and Circle Gallery are open daily for two weeks following the reception to give the public an opportunity to see and purchase artwork created during this historic week. Attending this event is free and open to the public.

Quiet Waters Park Fairy House Festival Opening Event
2026-06-06 13:30 - 15:30 | Quiet Waters Park, 600 Quiet Waters Park Rd, Annapolis, MD, 21403, United States
June 6 – June 28, 2026
Clap if you believe . . .
Quiet Waters Park and the Friends of Quiet Waters Park Sculpture Committee
are, by popular demand, again hosting this year’s Fairy House Festival!
Residents of Anne Arundel County create and submit a Fairy House made of materials found in nature to be on display within the woods of Quiet Waters Park. The response this year has been overwhelming and the submission limit has been reached. Dozens upon dozens of fairy houses, each wonderfully unique will be on display along the Holly Pavilion Trail from June 6 through June 28. Don’t miss this peek at our very own Fairy neighborhood!
Enchantment begins on Saturday, June 6 at 1:30 PM at the Holly Pavilion – all are invited and Fairy – like costumes are encouraged! Weather permitting, expect an Annapolis Symphony musician or two to be performing along the trail and dancers young and not so young will be treated to a performance by the Ballet Theater of Maryland.
The event is free to all (there is a park admission fee of $8) and donations to the Friends of Quiet Waters Park help to make this event happen.

Quiet Waters Park Fairy House Festival
2026-06-06 - 2026-06-28 | Quiet Waters Park, 600 Quiet Waters Park Rd, Annapolis, MD, 21403, United States
June 6 – June 28, 2026
Clap if you believe . . .
Quiet Waters Park and the Friends of Quiet Waters Park Sculpture Committee are, by popular demand, again hosting this year’s Fairy House Festival!
Residents of Anne Arundel County create and submit a Fairy House made of materials found in nature to be on display within the woods of Quiet Waters Park. The response this year has been overwhelming and the submission limit has been reached. Dozens upon dozens of fairy houses, each wonderfully unique will be on display along the Holly Pavilion Trail from June 6 through June 28. Don’t miss this peek at our very own Fairy neighborhood!
The event is free to all (there is a park admission fee of $8) and donations to the Friends of Quiet Waters Park help to make this event happen.

AACC Cade Art Gallery Exhibit "Green"
2026-06-02 - 2026-07-14 | AACC Cade Gallery, Cade Center, Room 218, Arnold, MD, United States
Green
AACC’s 2026 National Juried Art Exhibition

DATES: April 28 — July 14, 2026

OPENING RECEPTION: April 29, 5 — 7 pm with juror remarks at 6 pm.

“Nature’s first green is gold.” — Robert Frost
“It’s not easy being green.” — Kermit the Frog

Join us for Cade Art Gallery’s 2026 National Juried Art Exhibition, Green, juried by New York-based art historian and curator Roberto C. Ferrari. Featuring a range of artworks in painting, sculpture, ceramics, textiles, printmaking, photography, and video, the exhibition asks us to consider how this hue and its saturation and values appeal to the senses, and how Green can address issues ranging from nature and health to politics and religion. Green can also be represented in its most abstract form, and the absence of Green can be as important as its presence.

Oak leaves waving from the limbs of a tree, grass underfoot, pine needles glistening with dew. Green is nature, the flora that grows from the earth, nourished by sunlight and fed by rain. Parsley, sage, thyme. Green is an herbaceous taste that tingles the tongue with savor. A combination of blue and yellow, a complement of red. Green is a secondary hue that has permeated the history of painting: Mrs. Arnolfini’s enveloping gown; the forests of Poussin and the waterlilies of Monet; Matisse’s stripe of a shadow and Kelly’s purist field of color; Van Gogh’s anxious landscapes and Salman Toor’s queer acidic spaces. Camouflage: protection or aggression? Verdigris: decay or patination? Phlegm, mold, corrosion. Green is organic and sickly, a sign of the need for a cure. Patriotism, eco-nationalism, spirituality. Green is a symbol in the hearts and minds of the People. Celadon, emerald, moss. Green is style and sophistication.
ARTISTS ON VIEW IN GREEN:
Joshua Able-Carter, Abol Bahadori, Lisa Battle, Graig Bracey, Patricia Buck, Keith Buswell, Eva Carson, Gerard Dalbon, Ben Dimock, Janessa Douds, Ruth Douzinas, Carol Foerster, Robert Forte, Thomas Gisriel, Kristine Goldenberg, Ryan Graham, Yen Ha, Carlos Hidalgo, Alexis Irby, Sumin Joo, Moritz Kellerman, Clover Kemp, Stacy Leeman, Joan Lesikin, Jaden La Rocque, Xi Liu, Daniele Lorio, Susan MacDonald, Beau McCall, Chayel Moses, Nolan Noble, Ali Osborn, Vince Quevedo, Kylie Robinson, Eleazar Sanchez, Dandora Sillah, Gloria Solomon, Ann Stoddard, Susanne Tierney, Kathleen Thompson, Barbara Wallace, Scrap Wrenn.

ABOUT THE JUROR:
Roberto C. Ferrari is the Curator of Art Properties at Columbia University. He holds a Ph.D. in art history from the Graduate Center, City University of New York, and has worked at such prominent institutions as the Metropolitan Museum of Art. He is the guest curator, with Sophie Lynford, of the first US exhibition on the queer Jewish artist Simeon Solomon (1840–1905), scheduled to open at the Delaware Art Museum in 2027.
Join us for an opening reception and juror remarks on Wednesday, April 29, 5 – 7 pm.

IMAGE IDENTIFICATIONS:
Vincent Quevedo
Nimble
2025
Quilt

Eleazar Sanchez
Converging Realities II
2025
Acrylic, gold leaf, 8ply board

Dandora Sillah
Rooted Relays
2024
Oil and acrylic

Scrap Wrenn
Old Kings Wonder
2022
Acrylic medium and paper original photographs on panel

VISIT THE GALLERY:
Through June 11: Monday – Thursday, 8:30 – 4:30 pm.
Summer hours, June 16 – July 14: Tuesday – Thursday, 8:30 – 4:30 pm.

ABOUT THE CADE ART GALLERY:
The Cade Center for Fine Arts Gallery is on Anne Arundel Community College’s Arnold campus at 101 College Parkway. Located on the main floor of the Cade building on West Campus, the Cade Art Gallery at AACC features five exhibitions a year. The span of exhibiting artists is broad, often including up and coming national and regional artists. At the gallery, you can encounter an installation project juried by a museum curator, or the latest painting by an AACC student. More information about Cade Art Gallery exhibitions and programming can be found on our Instagram account: @cadegalleryaacc.

FOR MORE INFORMATION:
Contact Karen Barber, Director, Cade Art Gallery, at cadegallery@aacc.edu

Water, Water on the Wall at The Galleries at Quiet Waters
2026-05-31 13:30 - 15:30, 2026-05-31 - 2026-07-27 | The Galleries at Quiet Waters Park, 600 Quiet Waters Park Road, Annapolis, Maryland, 21403
Water, Water on the Wall at The Galleries at Quiet Waters with Artists Annette Uroskie and Joan Machinchick
Both the Willow and the Garden galleries will hold the watercolor works of Annette Uroskie and Joan Machinchick from May 27 to July 27, 2026; their exhibit is titled “Water, Water on the Wall. Annette and Joan have enjoyed a long friendship, met through sailing but drawn together through a love of art. They share a mutual awe of the majesty of life-giving water which coaxes the garden into bloom, and enlivens the paint into art. They portray its surface, its depths, its moods, its life within and the line where it meets the land and earth comes alive.
The Opening Reception will be held on May 31 from 1:30 to 3:30. The Visitor Center, home to the Galleries, is open from 9 – 4 on weekdays and 10 – 4 on weekends. Entrance to the park is $6. per vehicle; fee is waived for the Reception only.

MFA's Paint Annapolis 2026
2026-05-31 - 2026-06-07 | Circle Gallery, 18 State Circle, Annapolis, MD, 21401, United States
Now in our 25th year, Paint Annapolis brings over 110 artists for a week of painting out on the streets of our beautiful historic city.
Paint Annapolis, hosted by MFA is a unique painting event that brings thousands of artists and art lovers to Annapolis the first week of June, and puts international professional visual artists from the US, Canada, and Europe in the streets of Annapolis and Anne Arundel County.
As the premier plein air painting event for this historic sailing town, Paint Annapolis is the backbone of Annapolis Arts Month – a month-long celebration of visual and performing arts.
There are daily painting events all over the city for you to enjoy, and the art created during the week of Paint Annapolis is on display for an additional two weeks with public receptions including the fun and delicious Muffins and Mimosas event.

"Share Your Story with Pride" Art Show Submissions
2026-05-26 - 2026-06-23 | Odenton Branch AACPL, 1325 Annapolis Rd, Odenton, MD, 21113, United States
Show your Pride through art! Interested artists and crafters of all ages can submit their paintings, drawings, graphic designs, photography, collages, poetry/written word submissions, and handicrafts (anything that can be hung on the wall!) to be part of our “Share Your Story With Pride” Art Show.
Art submissions will be accepted at the Odenton Library, Maryland City at Russet Library, and Severna Park Library from Tuesday, May 26 through Tuesday, June 23. Please fill out the Submission Form to turn in with your artwork (attached below or available at the art submission branches). A virtual submission can be submitted here.
The Art Reception will be on Monday, June 29, from 6 pm – 7:30 pm. The art will be displayed in our meeting room until Tuesday, August 11, and can be viewed during our Queer Pride Hangout and Gallery Hours.
Don’t know what to make? Come to one of our tie-in art programs at the Severna Park Library, Odenton Library, or Maryland City at Russett Library.
Submissions are open to people of all ages connected to the broad and inclusive umbrella of the LGBTQ+ community. Art can be displayed anonymously or under a pseudonym.
For more information, call the Odenton Library at (410) 222-6277.

Abjection and Alienation: Video Works by Martha Rosler and Pipilotti Rist
2026-05-17 - 2026-06-28 | Elizabeth Myers Mitchell Art Museum, 60 College Avenue, Annapolis, Maryland, 21401
A visceral comparison of two influential works of video art: Blutclip (1993) by Swiss visual artist Pipilotti Rist and Vital Statistics of a Citizen, Simply Obtained (1977) by American conceptual artist Martha Rosler.
This exhibition invites you to compare these two works; to explore how each show the female body as transmogrified by society into a thing both abject and alien. Of equal importance, we invite you to interrogate the different ways human beings are systematically controlled and dehumanized—not only women, but also ‘foreigners’ and ‘citizens’. These works dare to ask how a person can feel both alien and native at the same time, bound or unbound, home or not-at-home. They challenge the societal forces that create this rending state of being.
Thematic questions we encourage you to consider while viewing these works include: Why do we otherize people? How can an objectified person reclaim feeling human? How can I be whole again?
This exhibition is sponsored by Laura Ricciardelli and David Watt.
HOURS AND ADMISSION: Thursday, Saturday, and Sunday, 10am-6pm; Friday, 2-7:30pm. Admission is Free.
ACCESSIBILITY AND PARKING: The museum is wheelchair accessible. Free handicap and other parking available in the Edensword Parking Lot (off St. John’s Street between College Avenue and Calvert Street–turn at the yellow house).

The Weight We Carry: Mental Health Awareness Month Exhibition
2026-05-16 10:00 - 2026-06-14 18:00 | Chesapeake Arts Center, 194 Hammonds Lane, Studio 194, Brooklyn Park, MD, MD, 21225, United States
Mental Health Awareness Month Group Exhibition
Hal Gomer Gallery I May 16-June 14, 2026
Reception: May 21, 2026, 6-8 pm
Complimentary drinks and light snacks will be served during the reception.
All Ages!
Free to attend
Hal Gomer Gallery
The Weight We Carry explores the complex, often unseen experiences of mental health through the lens of art. This exhibition features powerful works by artists who confront, express, and transform personal and collective struggles into visual narratives. By illuminating the challenges embedded in mental health journeys, The Weight We Carry invites us to reflect, foster empathy, and engage in conversations that reduce stigma and celebrate human strength.

Digital Photography Club of Annapolis at Annapolis City Hall
2026-05-04 08:30 - 2026-06-30 16:30 | Annapolis City Hall, 160 Duke of Gloucester Street, Annapolis, MD, 21401, United States

"Annapolis May Traditions" - Featured Arist Barbara Miller
2026-05-01 12:00 - 2026-05-31 17:00 | Jo Fleming Contemporary Art, 68 Maryland Avenue, Annapolis, Maryland, 21401
Jo Fleming Contemporary Art is delighted to feature realist paintings by local artist: Barbara Miller in “Annapolis May Traditions”.
Grand scaled realist floral bouquets, seen from above, coincide with our historic May Day event. Barbara’s love of flying as well as the anticipated excitement of the Blue Angels are captured in her popular aircraft portrait style on queue for the Naval Academy Commissioning Week celebration. Open for viewing the morning of May Day (May 1st) from 10-5pm. Barbara will paint in the gallery starting at 10:00.

Exhibition Dates: May 1 – 31, 2026
Artist Reception: May 9, 5-8pm, Artist Talk at 6:00

Spring Member Show at MFA Circle Gallery
2026-04-29 - 2026-05-23 | Circle Gallery, 18 State Circle, Annapolis, MD, 21401, United States
Introducing the Spring Member Show
Maryland Federation of Art (MFA) invites all MFA Members residing in any of the states or territories of the US, Canada, and Mexico to enter our Spring Member Show 2026. Any original 2D or 3D work will be considered and works selected by the juror will be exhibited in MFA’s Circle Gallery from April 29 – May 23, 2026.

All Things Great and Small Exhibit
2026-04-11 11:00 - 2026-05-24 17:30 | McBride Gallery, 215 Main Street, Annapolis, MD, 21108, United States
On view April 11 – May 24
An Exhibit about scale and the artist’s voice.

This show offers a curated view of work expressed in scales, both big and small. This group show features a variety of styles and mediums for you to enjoy.
Participating Artists
Jorge Alberto, Jill Basham, Chris Best, Kathy Daywalt, Christine Drewyer, Lois Engberg, Micheal Godfrey, Bruce Handford, Matthew Hillier, Liz Lescault, Maria Marino, Abigail McBride, Terry Miller, Barbara Nuss, Julia Rogers & Paula Waterman

The Human Condition
2026-03-22 13:00 - 2026-06-07 18:00 | Arts Lab of South County, 312 Deale Road, Tracys landing, MD, 20779
An Art Exhibition featuring the collaborative works of local artists and members of Families Anonymous; open Mondays 1-6 and on appointment, starting March 22 through June 7, 2026, Arts Lab of South County, 312 Deale Road, Tracy’s Landing MD 20779. (443) 333-9081; info@artslab.org.

Spring Solo Exhibitions at the Arundel Center
2026-03-09 08:00 - 2026-05-18 17:00 | Arundel Center, 44 Calvert Street, Annapolis, MD, 21401, United States
Join us for the opening reception of the Spring Solo Exhibitions of Artists
Joanna Bond and Marilyn Wiener.
Currently on display until May
The reception will be on March 11, 2026, from 5:00 – 5:45 PM on the first floor of the Arundel Center. Light food and drink will be served.
Parking
Paid Parking is available at Gott’s Court Garage, 25 Calvert St.
or John Whitmore Garage,37 Clay Street, Annapolis, MD 21401.
Entering
Please enter through the front door of the Arundel Center, which faces Calvert St., and sign in with security. To attend this event, plan on bringing a government-issued ID.
