Fur, Feathers & Fins – Our Faithful Pets

Highly regarded Annmarie Sculpture Garden & Arts Center, in association with the Smithsonian Institution, announces a call for artists for “Fur, Feathers & Fins”, a national juried exhibition on display Oct 7, 201 -Jan 29, 2017, at Annmarie’s award-winning Galleries.

The exhibition is open to U.S. artists age 18 and older. All media welcome; small to large-scale installations; new media encouraged.

Archaeologist estimate that humans domesticated dogs approximately 30,000 to 40,000 years ago, but it is likely that our interest in and fascination with animals began long before then. Most of us have tried to touch a beautiful bird or hold that furry squirrel. Surveys report that about 62% of American households include a pet. Why do we seek out the companionship of animals? Why do we need to be close to them? What needs do they fulfill? The jury seeks works that explore the wide world of pets, the role that our faithful companions play in our lives, and the impact that they have on our health and well-being.

CASH AWARDS
Annmarie will present cash awards to outstanding work. Juror(s) will review installed works (not application images) for award selection.

EXHIBITION SPACES
The Main Gallery – 4000 sq. ft. indoor exhibition space. Accommodates floor, wall, and ceiling mounts. Electricity available. Internet access. Delivery door dimensions 8’ x 8’. Lifting capabilities, include a pallet jack, an elevator for second floor deliveries, and a 2-ton Max. pulley system. Centralized 24-hour temperature and humidity controls. Building-wide security. When applicable, outdoor works will be installed in the sculpture garden, adjacent to the Murray Arts Building.

The Mezzanine Gallery – 3300 sq.ft exhibition space; accommodates floor, wall and ceiling mounts; electricity available; Internet access; delivery door dimensions 8’ x 8’; lifting capabilities, including an elevator and 2-ton Max. pulley system; centralized 24-hour temperature and humidity controls; building-wide security. When applicable, outdoor works will be installed in the sculpture garden, adjacent to the Murray Arts Building.

JURY & SELECTION PROCESS
Annmarie exhibit are typically juried by a 1-2 member panel; typically, one member of the panel is drawn from the Smithsonian Institution. Artists will be selected based on skill, technique, and originality.

ENTRY FEE
Artists must submit a $25 non-refundable entry fee for up to four entries.

SALE OF WORKS
Works selected for exhibition cannot be removed before the end of the exhibition. Should a sale resulting from the exhibition occur, Annmarie will retain a 40% commission of the listed sale price.

CALENDAR
Important Dates:

Deadline to apply: August 10, 2016
Notification of decision: August 22, 2016
Delivery of artwork: September 22-27, 2016
Annmarie After Hours Opening: October 7, 2016, 6-9pm
Exhibit: October 7, 2016 – January 29, 2017
Artwork Return/Pick-up: January 30-February 5, 2017

APPLY ONLINE
Visit Annmarie Garden online for details and easy online Application.

About:
An affiliate of the Smithsonian Institution, Annmarie is a thirty-acre sculpture garden and arts center 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 forty works on loan from the Smithsonian Institution and the National Gallery of Art.

The garden also presents a variety of special events, gallery shows, and engaging public art programs throughout the year. The Studio School offers creative classes taught by a talented faculty. The award-winning Arts Building is a 15,000 sq.ft. museum-grade exhibition space that includes two large galleries, a gift shop, the artLAB, and a sunny patio that offers lovely views of the outdoor sculpture.

Annmarie Sculpture Garden & Arts Center
In Association with the Smithsonian Institution
P.O. Box 99, 13480 Dowell Road
Dowell (Solomons), MD 20629
t. 410-326-4640