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• Exhibit at Main & Market

  • Start
    Mon, September 07, 2026
  • End
    Fri, October 30, 2026
  • Location
    914 Bay Ridge Road, Annapolis, MD 21403
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     Exhibit at Main & Market, Annapolis   

  Exhibit Dates:  September 7 - October 30, 2026

  Reception:  Monday, October 26, 2 PM - 5 PM

  Address:  914 Bay Ridge Road, Annapolis, MD 21403

  Main & Market is a small restaurant and bakery in Eastport.  They feature work by local artists for sale on their walls in the dining area, with a frequently changing selection.

  The cafe hours are

  Mon - Thurs 8am - 8:30pm

  Friday 8am - 9pm

  Saturday 8am - 9pm

  Sunday 8am - 8pm

  The cafe website is https://mainandmarket.com/cafe/

  
  

  Information for exhibitors:                                  

  
  

  Registration (AWC members only) Deadline for entries August 31 or when the maximum number of registrations has been reached. 

  NOTE:  Registration has closed; the limit has been reached.

  Entry fee for artists: $15.00 for one painting; $20.00 for two paintings.

  Entry Limit of 2 entries per artist; there is room for approx. 18 paintings, depending on size.

  Labeling:  Information on the back of each painting should include Title, Medium, Price, Artist, and Artist Contact Info (phone and/or email).  

   Sales:  There is no commission.  Sales will be between the buyer and the artist, so be sure to include up-to-date contact information.

  
  

  Receiving: September 7, after 6 PM     

  Pick-up: October 30

  Please note:  You will be asked to acknowledge that you have read and accept the AWC Waiver and Honor Statement when you register.  You can download a PDF of the waiver here:  AWC Exhibit Standards updated 5JUN2025

  
  

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• 1-Day In-Person Workshp with Naomi Clark-Turner

  • When
    Sat, October 17, 2026
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    10:30 AM - 2:30 PM
  • Location
    Seelos Hall,St. John Neumann's Church, 620 N Bestgate Rd, Annapolis, MD 21401
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  AWC Presents a One- Day In-Person Workshop with

  Naomi Clark-Turner

  Simple Landscapes with Watercolor Pen and Ink

   When: Saturday, October 17

  Where:  Seelos Hall, St. John Neumann's Church, 620 N Bestgate Rd, Annapolis, MD 21401

  Cost: $95 for members, $115 for non-members

  Registration closes:  October 10

  Description:  AWC presents a workshop with Naomi entitled "Simple Landscapes with Watercolor Pen and Ink." Naomi will provide a variety of photos.  She will then guide you through sketching and simplifying a composition for painting. Naomi will demonstrate simple uses of watercolors, pen and ink to finalize the painting.  A supply list will be provided upon registration. Naomi will provide materials for your use, however feel free to bring your paints, brushes and pens. Spend the day learning how to create a colorful landscape and also cultivate a new style of painting.

  About the artist:  Originally from Southeast England, Naomi holds a PhD in biochemistry and worked in healthcare before relocating to St. Michaels in 2018.

  Her vibrant artwork captures local flora and fauna. The Eastern Shore and Chesapeake Bay landscapes fondly remind her of the River Thames salt marshes of her childhood.  She masterfully translates these scenes using watercolors, acrylics, pastels, and oils.

  Naomi is highly active in the regional art scene, serving  as:

  President of the Working Artists Forum

  Instructor at the Academy in Easton

  Member of the St. Michaels Art League

  Plein Air Painter with the Painters of the Chesapeake Bay

  She also recently exhibited her work at the juried 47th Annual Art Fair in Oxford,Maryland alongside Annapolis Watercolor Club President Linda Luke.  Naomi was our demonstrator for our June meeting.

  View some of Naomi's artwork on her website:
  Naomi Clark-Turner Gallery of Original Fine Art
  

  
  

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• October Plein Air at Hansel Hill Farms, Millersville, MD

  • When
    Wed, October 21, 2026
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    10:00 AM - 2:00 PM
  • Location
    1017 Hansel Dr., Millersville, MD 21108

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  October Plein Air at Hansel Hill Farms, Millersville

  
  

  Date:  Wednesday, October 21, 10:00 am -2:00 pm (EST)

  Location:   Hansel Hill Farm, 1017 Hansel Drive, Millersville, MD 21108

  Fee: Free, but please register

  Parking: There is plenty of parking on-site

  ABOUT: Located in Millersville, Maryland, Hansel Hill Farm is a small, veteran- and woman-owned urban farm with a focus on sustainability, education, and community. Founded by first-generation farmers Brian and Vickie, the two-acre working farm is home to a variety of animals, gardens, beehives, and seasonal crops, creating a welcoming connection between visitors and everyday farm life. Throughout the year, Hansel Hill Farm offers hands-on educational programs, camps, community events, hayrides, and opportunities to interact with its animals and explore the property. With its gardens, farm animals, rustic structures, and changing seasonal scenery, the farm also offers plenty of inspiration for artists looking to capture a little slice of rural life right here in Anne Arundel County.

  Facilities: There will be full access to the farm. A covered pavilion, port-a-potties, and hand washing stations will be available.

  

  

  
  

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• Ginger Cove Exhibition 2026

  • Start
    Sat, November 07, 2026
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    10:00 AM
  • End
    Fri, January 08, 2027
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    9:00 AM
  • Location
    4000 River Crescent Dr, Annapolis, MD 21401
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  Annual Exhibit at Ginger Cove

  Theme:  No theme, just bring your best work!

  Exhibition Dates:  November 7, 2026 - January 8, 2027
  Entry Deadline:  Saturday, October 31, 2026  or when we reach our limit of paintings

  Entry fee:  $15 for one painting and $20 for two paintings

  Receiving:  Saturday, November 7, 9 am - 10 am
  Pick-up:  Friday, January 8, 9 am - 10 am

  It’s time to prepare for our annual exhibit at Ginger Cove. It’s always a pleasure to exhibit at this lovely community where the residents enjoy our paintings in their gallery.  This show is open to all AWC members. The only requirement is that they must be framed original watercolor paintings. Our subject matter can be anything you desire, as long as the work hasn’t been previously exhibited at Ginger Cove.  Just bring your best work!

  We will accept two paintings per artist.  Please attach a label to the back of each piece with the title of the painting, medium, price, and your name and contact information.

  There is no commission. Sales arrangements are between the buyer and the artist.

  There is no reception.  However, you are welcome to come in at any time with some of your friends, to share the exhibit with them. 

  Note: No painting can be more than 22" x 28". Anything larger cannot be accommodated.

  AWC Standards applying to this exhibit:           
  

  • Artwork Dimensions:  Maximum frame size  22" x 28" -  including frame
  • Accepted Artwork: Accepted Artwork: All work must be totally original, created by the artist.  
  • Media: Works must be water media paintings (i.e., watercolor, gouache, and ink [note:  acrylics not allowed]) on natural or synthetic paper or paperboard; paper canvas, fabric (e.g., cotton or linen) canvas, Aquaboard, Clayboard or Gessoboard. Collage elements are permitted, but must be primarily original water media work.
    
    • Permitted: Artwork resulting from guidance, photos, drawings or paintings used in workshop or classes must have proper credit given to the source to be specified after the “title” on the identification label and on the application form, i.e.: “photo from John Doe workshop”, or “from guidance in Jane Doe’s Class”.
  • Frame:  Framed with mat and glass/Plexiglas: Plexiglas™ must be used for paintings larger than a half sheet or 330 square inches. Glazing (glass or Plexiglas™) must be clean, without noticeable scratches.
    ii. If a mat is used, it must be plain white, cream or light gray with an optional colored liner. Mats must be clean.
    iii. If a mat is not used under glazing, spacers are required to prevent the glazing from touching the painting surface.
    iv. For paintings framed without mat or glass/Plexiglas or on Cradled (e.g. Aquabord, Claybord) or Gallery Wrapped paintings without a frame: A waterproof coating or protective sealant is required. Paintings must be mounted on a rigid substrate
    v. All painting edges must be finished with no staples or other hardware visible.
    vi. All Presentation types (framing, cradled, gallery wrapped, or mounted work) must be professional in appearance without visible damage and must be wired and ready to hang; no saw-tooth hangers are allowed.
  •  Identification:  Artwork must be identified with the Artist’s name, title of painting, Artist’s contact information (phone number and email) and price. If not for sale, include (NFS) or Price on Request (POR). This information should be placed on the back of the artwork.

  
  

  
  

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• 1-Day In-Person Workshop with Linda Luke

  • When
    Sat, November 07, 2026
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    10:30 AM - 2:30 PM
  • Location
    Seelos Hall,St. John Neumann Church, 620 N Bestgate Rd, Annapolis, MD 21401
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  AWC Presents a One- Day In-Person Workshop with

  Linda Luke

  Watercolor: "A Winter's Scene"

  Join us for an exciting one-day workshop with Linda Luke on November 7, 2026! 
                                                 
  ️ When: November 7, 2026 (1 day workshop), 10:30 am - 2:30 pm

  Where: Indoors at Seelos Hall, St. John Neumann Church, 620 N Bestgate Rd, Annapolis, MD 21401

  Cost: $95 for members, $115 for non-members

  Registration closes: October 31, 2026

  Please note:  Per our policies, no refunds will be given within 14 days of the workshop except in the case of medical emergency or death of a family member. 

  Reference photo, sketch and supply list will be provided upon registration. All materials will be provided for you to use during the workshop, but feel free to bring your own supplies if you prefer.

  About the Artist:

  Linda Luke is an internationally recognized fine arts professional. Raised in Delaware County, Pennsylvania, her realistic watercolors and oils reflect the Brandywine tradition of her youth. Her first solo exhibit debuted at the Widener Museum of Art in Chester, Pennsylvania, shortly after her 21st birthday. While landscapes remain her primary subject, her work also encompasses people, animals, florals, and still life.

  Throughout her distinguished career, Linda has been commissioned by prominent clients such as Northrop Grumman, the Hershey Trust, Hilton, Franklin Mint, and Sterling Vineyards. Her largest project to date is a 98-foot by 7-foot oil mural on the rotunda ceiling of the Association of Baptists Worldwide Evangelism headquarters in New Cumberland, Pennsylvania. This remarkable piece took five years to complete and depicts 32 countries.

  Linda is the current president of the Annapolis Watercolor Club and a past president of the Baltimore Watercolor Society and the Dunwoody Art Association. She hosts two destination workshops annually and teaches both in person and via Zoom. She currently resides in Annapolis, Maryland, with her husband and her dog, Josie.

  As Linda often says, "I'm happy when I paint... I hope that shows!"

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• Gateway Gallery at BWI Airport

  • Start
    Tue, December 01, 2026
  • End
    Tue, March 16, 2027

  

  BWI Gateway Gallery Exhibit by

  The Annapolis Watercolor Club

  in coordination with

  The Arts Council of Anne Arundel County

  December 1, 2026 - March 16, 2027

  The Annapolis Watercolor Club is excited to announce our upcoming exhibit at the BWI Thurgood Marshall Airport Gateway Gallery, located on the Departures Level near Door 10, pre-security. Presented in coordination with the Arts Council of Anne Arundel County, this exhibit offers AWC artists an exciting opportunity to showcase their work to the thousands of travelers and visitors who pass through BWI. 

  AWC members in good standing are invited to exhibit.  Click below for registration information.  Registration deadline:  October 9, 2026

  Registration (Members Only)

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