2008 Annual Calendar of Events and Exhibitions
Special Note:
The city of Annapolis is celebrating the 300th Anniversary of its Royal Charter. Many of the art exhibits in 2008 will focus on the history surrounding this special Annapolis anniversary. The Art Exhibits will range from farm and countryside views to scenes of the city of Annapolis, to paintings remembering the importance of the Chesapeake Bay in maritime battles, famous skipjacks fishing the Bay to more recently the Chesapeake as a place known for boating recreation and pleasure.
Exhibit: “Nature's Splendor”
Artist: Michael Godfrey
Exhibit Dates: March 30 - April 13, 2008
The opening reception to meet the artist is Sunday, March 30 from 1 – 3pm. McBride Gallery opens the spring show season with a Solo Show for nationally known landscape artist, Michael Godfrey. The Wolftrap “Artist of the Year” in 2006, Godfrey has exhibited in numerous museum shows and won national awards for his paintings of the Rocky Mountains in the West to the marshes of the Chesapeake Bay in the East.
Selected images can be seen at: www.mcbridegallery.com
Meet the artist at the opening reception Sunday, March 30, from 1 – 3 pm.
Preview days are March 28 and 29, 2008
Exhibit: “Americana”
Artists: Carol Dyer and Lou Messa
Exhibit Dates: April 27 – May 11, 2008
The opening reception to meet the artists is Sunday, April 27th from 1 – 3pm. Carol Dyer, a celebrated Maryland folk artist paints the vignettes of Annapolis’ history in her unique style: City Dock, Eastern Shore beaches and harbor views across the country. Lou Messa is a Virginia painter of landscape and country themes painting barns with ‘Coca cola’ emblems to old hay rakes, tobacco barns and even the occasional outhouse.
Selected images can be seen at: www.mcbridegallery.com
Meet the artists at the opening reception Sunday, April 27, from 1 – 3 pm.
Preview days are April 25 and 26, 2008
Exhibit: “The Young Impressionists: 5 Years Later”
Artists: Tim Bell, Stephen Griffin and Abigail McBride
Exhibit Dates: June 8 – June 22, 2008
The opening reception to meet the artists is Sunday, June 8th from 1 – 3pm. The American Impressionist movement is alive and well in Annapolis as a growing contingent of painters have embraced this style of painting. The ‘Young Impressionists’ first presented their paintings in 2003 in a highly regarded exhibit and will present their recent work to include scenes of the Chesapeake Bay and other painting venues - with a salute to the changes in their style and techniques in 5 years.
Selected images can be seen at: www.mcbridegallery.com
Meet the artists at the opening reception Sunday, June 8, from 1 – 3 pm.
Preview days are June 6 and 7, 2008
Annapolis Gallery Association sponsors city-wide exhibits:
5th Annual“Red White and Blue” for the July 1 - 30, 2008
Event/Exhibit: “Annapolis: A Living History”
Artists: Invitational Group Show
Exhibit Dates: July 1 - 31, 2008
This exhibit will showcase scenes of Annapolis THEN and NOW. This show will feature McBride Gallery Artists and selected guest artists painting scenes of Annapolis from times in the past 300 years of its history and Annapolis as it looks today. A special exhibit of wood from The Maryland Liberty Tree that stood for over 400 years in Annapolis on St. John’s College campus will be on display at McBride Gallery.
Selected images can be seen at: www.mcbridegallery.com
Meet the artists at the opening reception: Saturday, July 12th, 5 - 9pm
Annapolis Gallery Association sponsored city-wide event:
18th Annual Annapolis Art Walk – Thursday August 21, 5 – 9 pm
Event/Exhibit: “18th Annual Annapolis Art Walk”
Artists: Victor Nizovtsev
Date/Time: Thursday, August 21, 5 - 9 pm 2008
Description: Exhibit & Demonstrations
For the 18th year twenty galleries will participate in an evening of new art exhibitions and artist demonstrations. Families are welcome to enjoy an evening of art in Annapolis. Light refreshments will be served.
McBride Gallery will feature two (2) artists who will exhibit recent paintings and demonstrate their painting techniques. Second featured artist TBA
Selected images can be seen at: www.mcbridegallery.com
Meet the artists at the opening reception on the third Thursday, August 21, from 5 – 9 pm.
Exhibit: “The Best of the Chesapeake: A Marine Exhibit”
Featured Artists: Group Theme Show
Show Dates: September 14 – September 28, 2008
The opening reception to meet the artists is Sunday, September 14th from 1 – 3pm. This maritime themed exhibit will feature historic scenes on the Chesapeake Bay from battle scenes to steamboats that ferried passengers and freight prior to the Bay Bridge to the wildlife, marshes, small coves and inlets that define this extensive waterway.
Artists will include: Eric Forsberg, Scott Cameron, Neil Harpe, Michael Kahn, Bill Schmidt, Jeremy Pearse, Michael Godfrey, Paula Waterman, John Bannon and more.
Selected images can be seen at: www.mcbridegallery.com
Meet the artists at the opening reception Sunday, September 14, from 1 – 3 pm.
Preview days are September 12 and 13, 2008
Exhibit: “Autumn Celebration of Art: A Group Show”
Featured Artist: Ed Hatch
Show Dates: October 28 to November 11, 2008
Description: McBride Gallery presents its largest show of the season, “Autumn Celebration,” featuring 35 of the Gallery’s artists with over 150 new works of original art.
Selected images can be seen at: www.mcbridegallery.com
Meet the artists at the opening reception Sunday, October 28, from 1 – 4 pm.
Exhibit: "Wildlife on Stage”
Featured Artist: Sandy Scott
Exhibit: "Designs of Nature”
Featured Artist: Paula Waterman
Show Dates: November 23 to December 30, 2008
Description:The opening reception to meet the artists is November 23rd from 1 – 3pm. Two solo shows will run concurrently featuring Sandy Scott, a nationally reknown sculptor of wildlife bronzes and Paula Waterman, a noted Maryland painter of landscapes, marine scenes and wildlife in oil and scratchboard.
Selected images can be seen at: www.mcbridegallery.com
Meet the artist at the opening reception Sunday, November 23, from 1 – 3 pm.
Preview days are November 21 and 22, 2008
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Where: McBride Gallery
Address: 215 Main Street, Annapolis, MD 21401
Phone: 410-267-7077 Fax: 410-267-8120
Contact: Cynthia McBride or Judy Brick
Website: http://www.mcbridegallery.com
Email: Cynthia@mcbridegallery.com
Gallery Hours: Mon – Sat 10 am - 5:30 pm, Sun 12 to 5:30, Thurs 10 – 9pm
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