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SUMMARY:"Annapolis May Traditions" - Featured Arist Barbara Miller
DESCRIPTION:Jo Fleming Contemporary Art is delighted to feature realist paintings by local artist: Barbara Miller in “Annapolis May Traditions”.\nGrand 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.\n\nExhibition Dates: May 1 – 31\, 2026\nArtist Reception: May 9\, 5-8pm\, Artist Talk at 6:00
URL:https://www.acaac.org/event/annapolis-may-traditions-featured-arist-barbara-miller/2026-05-01/2/
LOCATION:Jo Fleming Contemporary Art\, 68 Maryland Avenue\, Annapolis\, Maryland\, 21401
CATEGORIES:Exhibit,Reception,Visual
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ORGANIZER;CN="Jo Fleming Contemporary Art":MAILTO:jo@jofleming.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260502T180000
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SUMMARY:MFA's Paint Annapolis: Paint the Bay Reception
DESCRIPTION:Paint the Bay Reception will take place at the Bay Ridge Clubhouse & Marina from 6 – 8 PM. Public Artists can come see some of the Juried Artists’ works featuring the Chesapeake Bay. This event is free and open to the public. Awards will be announced at 7 PM.
URL:https://www.acaac.org/event/mfas-paint-annapolis-paint-the-bay-reception/
LOCATION:Bay Ridge Marina and Clubhouse\, 80 East Lake Drive\, ANNAPOLIS\, MD\, 21403\, United States
CATEGORIES:Festival,Reception,Visual
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ORGANIZER;CN="Maryland Federation of Art":MAILTO:info@mdfedart.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260521T180000
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SUMMARY:Gallery Reception for The Weight We Carry: Mental Health Awareness Month Exhibition
DESCRIPTION:Mental Health Awareness Month Group Exhibition \nHal Gomer Gallery I May 16-June 14\, 2026 \nReception: May 21\, 2026\, 6-8 pm \nComplimentary drinks and light snacks will be served during the reception. \nAll Ages! \nFree to attend \nHal Gomer Gallery \nThe 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. \nDeadline for applications – Friday\, March 6\, 2026. For more information and where to apply\, please visit our application here –  https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdPQEEnOFqRIivZSjmrzrS35Ixlljulelyq7vjrb6ax5CEonA/viewform
URL:https://www.acaac.org/event/gallery-reception-for-the-weight-we-carry-mental-health-awareness-month-exhibition/
LOCATION:Chesapeake Arts Center\, 194 Hammonds Lane\, Studio 194\, Brooklyn Park\, MD\, MD\, 21225\, United States
CATEGORIES:Reception
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ORGANIZER;CN="Chesapeake Arts Center":MAILTO:info@chesapeakearts.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260523T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260523T180000
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SUMMARY:Spring Member Show Closing Reception at Circle Gallery
DESCRIPTION:Bring your friends and family to the Spring Member Show Closing Reception! Enjoy some refreshments while exploring the full exhibition.
URL:https://www.acaac.org/event/spring-member-show-closing-reception-at-circle-gallery/
LOCATION:Circle Gallery\, 18 State Circle\, Annapolis\, MD\, 21401\, United States
CATEGORIES:Reception,Visual
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ORGANIZER;CN="Maryland Federation of Art":MAILTO:info@mdfedart.com
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SUMMARY:MFA's Paint Annapolis 2026
DESCRIPTION: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.\nPaint 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.\nAs 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.\nThere 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.
URL:https://www.acaac.org/event/mfas-paint-annapolis-2026/
LOCATION:Circle Gallery\, 18 State Circle\, Annapolis\, MD\, 21401\, United States
CATEGORIES:Award Ceremony,Exhibit,Festival,Reception,Visual
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ORGANIZER;CN="Maryland Federation of Art":MAILTO:info@mdfedart.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260606T133000
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SUMMARY:Quiet Waters Park Fairy House Festival Opening Event
DESCRIPTION:June 6 – June 28\, 2026 \nClap if you believe . . . \nQuiet Waters Park and the Friends of Quiet Waters Park Sculpture Committee  \nare\, by popular demand\, again hosting  this year’s Fairy House Festival! \n 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! \nEnchantment 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. \n 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.
URL:https://www.acaac.org/event/quiet-waters-park-fairy-house-festival-opening-event/
LOCATION:Quiet Waters Park\, 600 Quiet Waters Park Rd\, Annapolis\, MD\, 21403\, United States
CATEGORIES:Children's Activities,Exhibit,Festival,Live Music,Performance,Reception
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SUMMARY:MFA's Paint Annapolis: Public Artist Reception
DESCRIPTION: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.
URL:https://www.acaac.org/event/mfas-paint-annapolis-public-artist-reception/
LOCATION:13 School St\, 13 School St\, Annapolis\, MD\, 21401
CATEGORIES:Arts Month Event,Exhibit,Reception,Visual
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ORGANIZER;CN="Maryland Federation of Art":MAILTO:info@mdfedart.com
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