SOLOMONS, Md. — Annmarie Sculpture Garden & Arts Center in Solomons, presents Artists In Action: Temporary Studio Experience Jan. 19 – Feb. 28 from 10:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m. daily.

For a few special weeks, Annmarie’s Main Gallery will be transformed into artist studios, where visitors will have the opportunity to observe and interact with artists as they work. This special time at the Garden provides a unique retreat and experimental space for artists to develop new works, display and sell their work, to network with other artists, and to share their creative process. Over the course of the event, twenty artists working in a variety of mediums will participate, each setting up a temporary studio space.

Visitors will be able to watch, learn, ask questions, and in some cases, become engaged in an art project. The participating artists are encouraged to create a hands-on experience for guests, which may include an invitation to experiment with materials and/or process, or collaboration on an idea or design. Artists in Action is a wonderful opportunity to get an up close look at the working and creative process of an artist. 

For additional information call 410-326-4640 or visit www.annmariegarden.org. The details of each participating artist, where they are from, and the medium they work in, follows.

  • Adrienne Dixon; Lexington, Kentucky   January 19 – 27   painting
  • Billy Simms; Hamilton, Ohio     January 19 – 28   relief prints/hats
  • Michael Tomassoni; Port Republic, Maryland  January 19 – 28   drawing 
  • *Jackie Clark; New York, New York    January 19 – 31   painting 
  • Felicia Reed; Upper Marlboro, Maryland   January 27 – February 3 felting
  • Ann Crain; St. Leonard, Maryland    January 28 – February 3 painting
  • Suzanne Shelden; Prince Frederick, Maryland  January 29 – February 4 painting
  • Noel Kassewitz; Washington, DC    February 3 – 7   mixed media collage
  • Mary Blumberg; Solomons, Maryland   February 3 – 10   watercolor
  • Ann Preston; Hollywood, Maryland    February 3 – 17   painting/ink 
  • Diana Manchak; Ft. Washington, Maryland  February 4 – 10   ceramics
  • Linda Craven; Port Republic, Maryland   February 7 – 17   watercolor
  • Pamela Callen; Lusby, Maryland    February 11 – 24  painting
  • Carol Petrucci; Silver Spring, Maryland   February 13 – 19  ceramics
  • Lora Moran-Collins; Churchton, Maryland  February 13 – 23  sculpting/oil painting
  • Norma Brooks; Upper Marlboro, Maryland  February 18 – 28  fiber
  • Mick Grochowski; Norfolk, Virginia   February 18 – 28  painting
  • Marie Bergstedt; San Francisco, California  February 21 – 28  mixed media fiber 
  • Anna Watson; Gainesville, Virginia    February 24 – 28  painting