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Arts in the New Normal showcases more than fifty works of art from Korean-American artists living and working in the Washington, DC metropolitan area. Although the Covid-19 pandemic has forced many of us to change our plans and find creative ways to adapt, there is hope that society and life can return to some resemblance of life before the pandemic. Every artist has experienced this challenging time differently and we all understand that the new normal we are looking forward to may not be exactly as before. Still, we are hopeful for days when Covid-19 doesn’t dominate the news, and gathering with friends and family isn’t considered high risk behavior. The works in this exhibition reflect that hope and those contradictions of joy and loss, of fear and strength, that each artist has shared in a unique way.

Presented by the Annmarie Gift Shop, the Ornament Show & Sale is a juried show that features hand-crafted ornaments by more than 25 regional artists. This is the perfect place to find unique and affordable gifts for friends and family. The ornaments are beautifully hung on trees displayed in the Main Gallery of the Arts Building. Visitors shop off the trees and take their purchases to the Gift Shop. The show kicks off before Thanksgiving and runs through early January. During Garden In Lights, the show is open late!

Get ready for some great holiday shopping! The Main Gallery will have a wide selection of handmade works perfect for everyone on your list. You'll find a wide selection of affordable one-of-a-kind items made with love! All artwork will be on display in conjunction with our annual holiday Ornament Show & Sale.

BUNDLE UP! Most of the light show activities are outside, including admissions, holiday pop-up shops, food & drink service, seating, and or course, the light show! The Arts Building will be open for shopping only! Join us for the most magical time of year as the grounds of Annmarie Sculpture Garden & Arts Center are transformed into an outdoor twinkling wonderland! Annmarie Garden In Lights will transport you and your family to an enchanted world full of glowing "light sculptures" and wondrous light installations. Discover magical creatures, wintery wonderlands, musical holiday scenes, deep sea treasures, sparkling trees, and so much more! You'll find sparkling delights and fun photo ops around each corner!

Admission to train display is included with light show ticket. Please note that light show requires an advance timed-entry ticket. Guests of all ages will delight in this beautiful train display brought to us by our friend George Leah, Jr. It's a charming exhibit that will spark memories of Christmases past and delight those new to model trains. George will be operating an "O" scale train display featuring trains from the 1950s through today, meandering through a miniature landscape. George has expanded the display to 25'x10' to include a winter village, an animal park, a magical frozen lake, princesses, and a spaceship Earth section. George will be available to talk with and ask questions. Masks are required inside the Arts Building for all guests over the age of 2.

Join us for our 2nd Annual Holiday Market! We've tripled in size this year with 3 greenhouses full of vendors!! Over 30 vendors with a wide array of products.

If you’ve ever wanted to try your hand at blacksmithing but didn’t know where to start this is the perfect class for you! Join us as we show you the basics of blacksmithing as you make your very own S-hook. This workshop is perfect for ages 15 and up.

Join us for the 19th annual Northern Band Boosters Holiday Craft Fair! With over 80 expert crafters and vendors, you are sure to find the perfect gift for everyone. Bring the family and enjoy something for adults and kids alike! Admission is free, donations are appreciated.

Expert craftsmen with sensational gifts for your holiday giving, homemade gourmet cocoa and Glühwein, music and home-baked goods make the 16th Annual Christmas Market the place to be. Bring your red or green boot mug from previous years to buy beverage refills. Rain, snow or shine! Free admission & parking.

The Bûche de Noël cake is a French Christmas tradition that dates back to the 19th century. The cake represents the yule log that families would burn starting on Christmas Eve, symbolizing the new year to come. It is thought to bring good luck to the family. While no one is positive on exactly how the yule log turned into a cake, everyone can agree it's a delicious tradition. Make this tradition part your family’s holiday this season as we show you how to make your very own.

Check out the holiday exhibit currently at ArtWorks at 7th "Christmas Treasure Hunt" and purchase some art made by local artists as a unique gift. Gallery of works available for purchase in person and online.

The gallery is hosting an open studio for the paintings of Carmen Gambrill. Dec 11,12,18,19 from 11 to 3 each day. Refreshments, good cheer and special holiday pricing on paintings. Gallery clothing is 50% off as well. join us!

Join us where we will be making pinecone bird feeders and pinecone snowmen followed by a campfire with apple cider and s'mores.

Dress for cool weather by layering your cozy holiday shades like red and green. Bring your chair or blanket to get comfy on the beach to watch this classic Christmas movie.

We are back for our holiday performances. Based on "The Haunted Man and the Ghost's Bargain", the best selling Christmas novel of memories and forgiveness by Charles Dickens. Directed by Sid Curl. Check back for more details.