SOLOMONS, MD—Annmarie Sculpture Garden & Arts Center in Solomons is excited to announce the dates of a September family tradition. Artsfest has been held the third weekend each September for the past 20 years, in recognition of the Garden’s namesake, Annmarie.
Mark your calendar for the 22nd Annual Artsfest Fine Arts Festival taking place at Annmarie Sculpture Garden & Arts Center on September 19 & 20, in Solomons, Maryland! Artsfest 15 is a family fun weekend of fine art shopping, live music, delicious food & drink, wine & beer, free children’s activities, and more – all set amidst the lovely trees and artwork of Annmarie Sculpture Garden & Arts Center on Dowell Road! This year the juried process yielded more than 160 finalist from more than 220 applicants. The artist booths will be placed along the Tent Circle, Wooded Path, and inside the Murray Arts Building. More than 25 musicians including jazz, rock, folk, blues, and country, will perform on the Main Stage tent and at the Council Ring. There will also be several strolling performers entertaining everyone. Kids will enjoy all the activities inside the Discovery Tent and Zany Zone – and creative free-play in Fairy Lolly, the Studio School, and the Children’s Garden. Everyone will enjoy this anniversary celebration of the visual, performing, and creative arts!
About Annmarie Sculpture Garden & Arts Center
An affiliate of the Smithsonian Institution, Annmarie Garden is located in scenic Solomons, Maryland, on the Chesapeake Bay. The sculpture garden features a walking path that meanders through the forest past permanent and loaned sculpture, including more than 35 works of art on loan from the Smithsonian Institution and the National Gallery of Art. Annmarie Garden also presents a variety of award-winning special events, gallery shows, and engaging public art programs. Annmarie Garden’s Studio School offers creative classes for all ages and abilities taught by a talented faculty. Annmarie Garden is conveniently located just off Route 2-4, on Dowell Road in Solomons, Maryland; open 9am-5pm daily; the Murray Arts Building and Gift Shop are open 10am-5pm daily. To learn more, visit www.annmariegarden.org.
Directions to Annmarie Sculpture Garden & Arts Center
From Washington DC(about a 60 minute drive): take Route 4 South to Capital Beltway Exit 11 (to Prince Frederick). Continue on 4 South, following signs to Solomons. Left on Dowell Road at Hilton Garden Inn Annmarie is less than 1/4 mile on left. From Baltimore (Beltway I-695): take I-97 (Annapolis) to Route 301 South (Bowie). Continue on 301 to Route 4 and follow signs to Solomons. Left on Dowell Road at Hilton Garden Inn. Annmarie is less than 1/4 mile on left. From Annapolis: follow Route 2 South towards Prince Frederick/Solomons. Left (South) onto Route 2/4 at Sunderland light. Left on Dowell Road at Hilton Garden Inn. Annmarie is less than 1/4 mile on left.
