Summer Artist-in-Residence - Annmarie Sculpture Garden & Arts Center (Due Apr. 1)
Summer Artist-in-Residence - Annmarie Sculpture Garden & Arts Center
Deadline: April 1st, 2025
Annmarie welcomes artists to submit proposals for their annual summer residency program in the community arts, which runs June through August and can be flexible based on the artist's needs. Proposals must show a strong commitment to community engagement in the design and execution of the project.
The summer residency program provides a serene place on the Western Shore of the Chesapeake Bay for visual, musical, and literary artists to design and produce a community arts project. Most artists run their project through Annmarie’s creative reuse center, called the artLAB, where artists are encouraged to incorporate recycled or repurposed materials into their project. Artists will also have access to the galleries, a private studio space, the clay studio, the 30 acre sculpture garden, the waterfront area, etc. Residencies are meant to focus on community arts projects; those that merge arts and the environment are particularly desirable.
THE SUMMER RESIDENCY PROGRAM
>Summer Residency: artists are invited to submit a proposal for community art project that will engage visitors of all ages. Artists will be expected to actively engage the public in an exciting and compelling project. Preference will be given to projects that use recycled or repurposed materials, natural materials, and/or clay. Artist is expected to work at least 28 hours a week directly with visitors. This residency typically runs June-August. Residency length: 2 to 3 months; flexible based on the artist's needs.
Interested in a shorter residency program? Check out our Artists in Action program!Eligibility
Professional and emerging visual artists and musicians may apply. Selection is made by an internal panel. Annmarie accommodates only one artist at a time. Please note that all applicants are subject to a background check. By signing and submitting this application, you agree to the background check.
ABOUT ANNMARIE
An affiliate of the Smithsonian Institution, Annmarie Garden is a sculpture park and arts center located in scenic Solomons, Maryland, on the Chesapeake Bay. Annmarie features a walking path which meanders through the forest past permanent and loaned sculpture, including over forty works on loan from the Smithsonian Institution and the National Gallery of Art. Annmarie also presents a variety of special events, gallery shows, and engaging public art programs. The Murray Arts Building is a 15,000 sq.ft. museum-grade exhibition space that includes two large galleries, a gift shop, cafe, and a sunny patio that offers lovely views of the outdoor sculpture. Annmarie’s Studio School offers creative classes year-round taught by a talented faculty.
Annmarie Garden is located in Solomons, a lovely waterfront town situated where the Patuxent River meets the Chesapeake Bay. Just over an hour drive from Washington DC-Baltimore metro area, Solomons is a popular destination for tourists, boaters, and regional residents. With spectacular views, interesting shops, a terrific marine museum, and wonderful restaurants, Solomons is a delightful place to spend a day or weekend. This distinctive setting and engaging array of programs and exhibits makes Annmarie Garden an important element of any visit to Solomons and southern Maryland.IMPORTANT INFORMATION
Studios and special equipment
Most residents will work out of the artLAB located in the Murray Arts Building. When needed, artists will also have access to a private studio space within the living quarters, other gallery space, the sculpture garden, classrooms, the waterfront, etc. Annmarie has a modest ceramics studio with a kiln, slab roller, and potter’s wheels that are also available for use, as well as a painting studio with easels. With numerous indoor and outdoor exhibition and installation options, artists are encouraged think creatively about how and where to create and install their work.
Housing, Meals, Other Facilities and Services
• Housing: small individual rustic house equipped with very basic furnishings and kitchenware. Must have own car; public transportation not available. House is somewhat isolated. Artists are expected to bring their own linens and personal items. No washer/dryer in the house. Grocery store, post office, restaurants, and laundry services are located within two miles of the site.
• Meals: resident is responsible for their own meals; there is a private kitchen for resident’s use.
• A welcoming atmosphere: we happily welcome all residents into our community. As such, artists are welcome to visit the office, eat lunch with the staff, etc.
• Other Facilities and Services: access to standard office equipment can be arranged, including wireless internet, copy, fax, etc. Artist also has access to Annmarie forest, fields, and waterfront property. Bicycle and kayak available. Please note that public transportation in southern Maryland is very limited. Smoking is not permitted in any buildings, studios, classrooms, or in any wooded area.
Accessibility
• We apologize, but the living quarters are not handicap accessible at this time.WHAT IS PROVIDED
Artist responsible for:
• Submit application with project description
• Cost of travel and transport of personal possessions
• if staying in our Artist House, artists must bring their own pillows, linens, personal supplies
• transportation; this residency is not suitable for someone who does not have their own vehicle
Organization provides:
• A modest stipend or honorarium -- typically $225 per week for the longer summer residency; for the spring residency and the MLK residency, stipend or honorarium will depend on project and length of residency.
• A modest project budget, typically $500-2000, depending on the project.
• Housing (optional), the artLAB, studios, bicycle, kayak, a beautiful sculpture garden, galleries, and program administration & more!
• A welcoming and supportive atmosphere
Other expectations and opportunities
Our residency program works best for artists that are passionate, independent, and self-motivated. If staying in our Artist House, it is important to note that it is somewhat isolated, so owning your own vehicle is required. There is no public transportation in Southern Maryland. The staff will work with you to create a great project, but it is important to recognize that this is a working residency. The Annmarie staff is small and needs someone who can pitch in and run their project! To this end, we seek fun, creative, and resourceful artists!