Description

Annmarie Sculpture Garden & Arts Center invites emerging and established artists to submit original artworks to ‘Timber: Contemporary Woodcraft.’ This exhibition seeks to celebrate the diverse and innovative ways that contemporary artists harness the versatility of wood as a medium for artistic expression. From utilizing traditional woodworking techniques (carving, turning, whittling, inlay, joinery, steam-bending, etc.) for furniture making and sculpture, to two dimensional working methods like wood burning, to avant-garde installations fabricated with CNC machines and laser cutters, this exhibition aims to showcase all the creative ways artists engage with and manipulate wood to convey their narratives. We encourage artists to push the boundaries of both traditional and contemporary techniques to create captivating artworks.

The artwork for ‘Timber: Contemporary Woodcraft’ must feature wood as a primary medium. Mixed-media works are welcome, but wood must be a primary element. 2-D and 3-D artwork will be considered. Indoor and outdoor installations will be considered. All work must be done 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 & Arts Center takes a 40% commission on all gallery sales. This exhibition will be open to the public in the Kay Daugherty Gallery of Annmarie Sculpture Garden & Arts Center, from October 11, 2024, to January 20, 2025.

IMPORTANT DATES
DEADLINE TO APPLY: August 25, 2024
NOTIFICATION OF JUROR DECISION: September 9, 2024
ARTWORK DELIVERY: September 25-30, 2024
ANNMARIE AFTER HOURS RECEPTION: October 11, 2024
EXHIBITION DATES: October 11, 2024 – January 20, 2025
ARTWORK PICKUP: January 22-26, 2025

Annmarie is a Smithsonian Affiliate located in scenic Solomons, Maryland, on the Chesapeake Bay. Since 1992, Annmarie has captivated visitors of all ages with its natural setting and exceptional programs and events. Please contact the exhibits staff at Annmarie with questions about this application.

Annmarie Sculpture Garden & Arts Center
In Association with the Smithsonian Institution
13470 Dowell Road, Solomons, MD 20688
exhibits@annmariegarden.org
410-326-4640
www.annmariegarden.org