Artfest 2010 Coming to Solomons
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performances, wine tasting, delicious Along the Path food, and unusual activities. Learn about the importance of Annmarie Garden is proud to pres- our ecosystem while helping Southern ent award winning children’s performer, Maryland Oyster Cultivation Society, Barry Louis Polisar, made possible with SMOCS. Visitors can view and interact a grant from the Maryland State Arts with the clearing demonstration; learn Council and the National Endowment how oysters clear the water of algae and for The Arts. Polisar will be performing help preserve the oyster population. he Calvert County office of the University on Sunday, September 19th at 1 p.m. on In the Studio School of Maryland Extension will be offering the Main Stage. Visit the Studio School, located Master Gardener training in October/NoArtsfest will include the work of across from the Arts Building, for a vember 2010. more than 150 artists’ booths, from sneak peak of the classrooms, class listTrainees (also known as interns) are screened, inpainters to potters; sculptors to jewel- ings, and a little bit of open studio exterviewed and accepted into the program. Once they ers; wood turners to photographers; to perimentation! Try your hand at a varicomplete the course and final exam with a passing inventive non-traditional, something to ety of art media. Paint at easels, play in score, they must provide 40 hours of volunteer service please everyone. clay, draw with pastels, and more. Meet to the program within 12 months to be certified as a Festival-goers can also leave their the Studio School faculty and watch Master Gardener. mark when they paint, glitter, glue and them demonstrate techniques that will University of Maryland Extension programs are more - decorate yourself like never be- be taught in their classes. open to all citizens without regard to race, color, genfore in the Discovery Tent or try your Admission is $6 for adults, kids der, disability, religion, age, sexual orientation, marital hand at paint, clay, or sketching activi- under 11 and members are free. Downor parental status, or national origin. ties and enjoy demonstrations in the load a $1 off coupon at www.annmarieClasses will be held Tuesday and Thursday eveStudio School. Returning this year to garden.org. Follow the Artsfest signs to nings, October 12 –November 18, 2010 from 6:15 p.m. Artsfest, the Zany Zone welcomes silly Annmarie Garden, 13480 Dowell Road, to 8:45 p.m. at Community Resources Building, 30 play while children with hula hoops, in Solomons. Duke Street, Room 105, Prince Frederick, MD 20678. beach balls. Proceeds from Artsfest help pay for Two Saturday field trips are planned. Stroll the beautiful garden while many other programs at Annmarie GarThe cost is $175 which includes a Maryland Masenjoying great shopping, diverse per- den, including exhibits and classes, free ter Gardener Handbook and other materials needed to formances, fantastic food and wonder- family programs and maintenance of the teach the course. ful music. Try a Philly Cheese Steak grounds. Everything Annmarie Garden If you have a disability that requires special asSandwich, Italian Sausages, Crab does has a positive impact on our qualsistance for your participation, please contact us. For Cakes, Beer Battered Brats, Sweet ity of life. more information, call University of Maryland ExtenPotato Fries and enjoy cool beverages For complete event information, sion at 410-535-3662 or 301-855-1150 or visit our webPhoto by Andrea Shiell such as lemonade, frozen fruit smooth- visit www.annmariegarden.org or call site at http://calvert.umd.edu. Class size is limited and Annmarie Garden was swarming with art enthuie and frozen coffees. Also available (410) 326 – 4640. the deadline to register is September 30. siasts over the weekend for ArtsFest 2009. are wine and micro brews. Bands and entertainment acts perform continuously throughout the garden and a variety of hands on activities will engage kids of all ages. Dowell Road, Solomons Take time to create your own masterpieces at Artsfest. Stop by three separate locations to participate in fun, family-friendly activities during the festival. All activities are free with admission. In the Discovery Tent Stop by the Discovery Tent in the grassy meadow to try your hand at our creative activities. Leave your mark with paint, glitter, glue and more – decoMembers Free Children 11 & under Free rate yourself like never before. Make your mark and decorate a colorful, playful hat with all the fun, colorful materials provided. Experience the Zany Zone near the Discovery Tent and test Photo by Andrea Shiell your skills with hula hoops and beach Members of the Calvert Artist Guild, the Calvert Arts Council and more than 170 other individual artists disballs.
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nnmarie Garden Sculpture Park & Arts Center in Solomons will host Artsfest ‘10 on September 18 & 19, from 10 a.m.-5 p.m. each day. Set amidst the art and trees of the sculpture garden, Artsfest provides an unforgettable festival experience for all ages. Artsfest offers more than 150 artist booths to shop and browse, exceptional
Annmarie Garden
Artsfest ‘10 A Fine Arts Festival
Sept. 18-19
10am-5pm
$6.00 admission
Over 150 Artist Booths Free Art Activities Zany Zone! Performances
played and sold their work during the event. Submitted Photo
Featuring Children’s Performer Barry Polisar - Sunday 1pm
Made possible by Maryland State Arts Council & National Endowment for the Arts
Great Food, Micro Brews, Wine Tasting Bring this ad with you and get $1.00 off admission one coupon per person
www.annmariegarden.org
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