Join us for a special day of Celebrating the Arts in Annapolis. The festival will serve as a means for artists, arts organizations and businesses to work together in developing unique Multi-Art and -Culture performances and venues that celebrate the area’s multitude of arts and cultures.

The 2026 Arts Annapolis event is a prototype for a future multi-day annual Arts and Cultural event to come in 2028. The festival will serve as a means for artists, arts organizations, local governments, hotels and businesses to work together in developing unique Multi-Art and -Culture performances and venues that celebrate the area’s multitude of arts and cultures. The event will include all formal practices of art, culture, music and entertainment.

Your favorite color. Head to toe. All night long.

The Bounce! Art Party is back! This Annapolis Arts Week tradition has received a full glow up! Join us for the Monochrome Edition, a celebration of the arts, our local artist community, and Annapolis Arts Week.

The concept is simple: dress head-to-toe in your favorite color and fill the gallery in living hues. Show up in bold crimson, electric cobalt, sage green — whatever your color, you become part of the vibe.

The Art Party is both a celebration of our local arts scene and a fundraiser supporting Annapolis Arts Week. Expect a dope night filled with color, interactive art activities, music by DJ Davomakesbeats, sips, snacks and partying with fellow creatives.

Join us for a captivating evening of art exploration during the annual Annapolis Gallery Walk, a highlight of Annapolis Arts Week!

Stroll through the Arts District and around downtown Annapolis as galleries open their doors for an enchanting night celebrating the vibrant local arts scene. Wind your way along brick-paved streets lined with centuries-old buildings, each gallery offering a unique perspective on contemporary and traditional artistic expression.

Date: Thursday, June 12
Time: 5-8pm
Location: Annapolis Arts District, Downtown Annapolis, Maryland Hall and Maryland Avenue

Enjoy:

• Local galleries and restaurants featuring art, demos and sips

• Live painting demonstrations

• Music performances between locations (solo/duo busking style)

List of participating galleries and restaurants to come…

Come on out to an all-ages, family-friendly barn dance from 4:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. at ArtFarm Studios, 111 Chinquapin Round Road, Annapolis.

Free of charge!

All dances taught by Janine Smith. No partner, lessons, or experience necessary.

Live music by Leah Weiss (fiddle), Gary Wright (guitar), Kate Brett (banjo), and Kevin Enoch (bass).  Sit-in musicians are welcome on fiddle, clawhammer banjo, and guitar.

This project is supported in part by the Arts Council of Anne Arundel County (ACAAC), the Annapolis Arts District, and the City of Annapolis’s Art in Public Places Commission.

Join AND Creative and ArtFarm Studio owners, Alison Harbaugh and Darin Gilliam in their first exhibition together!

Alison’s work highlights the textures and colors found during her travels to Scotland and Sweden. The textures found in nature and dilapidated buildings and artifacts, explore how time and the environment transform places and materials. Darin’s work centers on identity, reflection, and an exploration of color. Together, our show offers a visual narrative of where we are creatively and personally.

Note: AND Creative is just down the hall from ArtFarm (different building address though) so if you are coming by the Barn Dance at ArtFarm that starts at 4pm, peek your head into the gallery during your breaks!

A Father's Day Celebration at Annapolis Arts Week

Join us for a special Father's Day celebration at the Bounce! Annapolis Arts Week Hub (209 West Street) on Sunday, June 15th. We've planned a full day of FREE family-friendly art activities perfect for making memories with Dad!

All activities are FREE and open to the public. No reservations required—just bring your creativity!

Morning Mindfulness: 10:00 AM - 11:30 AM Start your day with "My Emotions are not Me," a gentle meditation in and art session led by Nikki Davis. A perfect opportunity for families to connect and create in a mindful space.

Midday Tunes + Art Making: 12:00 PM - 2:00 PM Enjoy the beautiful sounds of the Songbird Collective featuring Laura Brino, Meg Murray, and Jeanette Lynne while kids explore their creativity with ArtFarm Studios' engaging art activities.

Fish Painting: 2:30 PM - 4:00 PM Cap off your celebration with "Gone Fishing with Dad," where you can paint a fish alongside talented artist Amy Cline—a perfect Father's Day keepsake!

Make a Day of It in the Arts District! Spend Father's Day in the vibrant Annapolis Arts District. Start with breakfast at one of West Street's charming cafés, join us for creative activities throughout the day, and follow up the art fun with dinner—there are so many great restaurants to explore along West Street!

A pop-up gallery showcasing creative works by local artists. Enjoy live music by @Aaron “Skribe”, featuring a unique blend of garage folk, country, 90s, and rock and roll. To satisfy your culinary cravings, the @Picante food truck will be on-site, offering a variety of breakfast and lunch options.

This is not your average flea market - it’s perfect for creatives of all kinds: 10-3pm, pop on by the back parking lot of 4 Annapolis Street to find hidden treasures among forgotten art supplies, abandoned projects, and handmade artisanal creations.

Come join Reflex Improv on Saturday, June 14th, for a night of improv comedy performed by local improvisers. The show starts at 9 p.m. and runs approximately 90 minutes.

Tickets are $10 in advance and $15 at the door. We also have 10 front row tickets available for $5 each. These go fast!

We hold improv classes regularly all over the DMV with new intro classes registering for June – www.refleximprov.com!

Tickets

Brought to you by the Inner West Street Association. The first block of Annapolis’ historic West Street is where families and friends meet Wednesday and several Saturday evenings, from May to September, to relax, dine under the stars, dance and enjoy live music. It’s a tradition - when the summer sun sets, a canopy of overhead lights add romance to every evening of Dinner Under the Stars.  Outdoor space is limited, reservations are recommended. Call the restaurant of your choice to reserve your table.

Participating restaurants will give you a wide choice of international and hometown flavors. Make your reservations for Dinner Under the Stars with the following participating restaurants:

• Luna Blu Ristorante - Takes Reservations

• Tsunami Sushi Bar and Lounge

• 49 West Coffeehouse Winebar & Gallery

• Stan and Joe's Saloon

• Rams Head Tavern - Takes Reservations

• Picante Annapolis - Takes Reservation

• El Toro Bravo

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Nearby restaurants with additional outdoor dining include:

• Level a Small Plates Lounge - Takes Reservations (2nd block of West Street) - Live Music Wednesdays 6pm - 9pm (rain or shine)

• Reynolds Tavern (On Church Circle) - Live Music Wednesday-Saturday

• Curate (3rd block of West Street) - Coffee and Desserts

Events for Arts Week Dinner Under the Stars - Celebrate the Arts:

Sponsored by Visit Annapolis

• Chalk Art on the Street starting at 4pm - brought to you by Inner West Street Association, The Donahue Law Firm and Sedona Salon and Spa

  • Featured local artists, Courtney Schoeberlein, Charles Lawrence, Mark Peria and Aaron Yealdhall aka

    Skribe will create artistic drawings using their creativity and chalk on West Street.

• Ballet Theatre of Maryland - 5:30-6pm with guest dancers from Gigi’s Playhouse

• Bayside Big Band 6-9pm

• Annapolis Collection Gallery - Rick Casali Meet the Artist 6-8pm

• Annapolis Pearl Gallery - Pass the Canvas with Artists from Annapolis Pearl Gallery and

  public participation starting at 6:30pm. Up to ten artists will have three minutes to contribute to a painting, then it will be passed to the next artist and so on until all artists have added their touch. Additionally, the public is invited to participate in “pass the canvas” at a separate table. There will be a small fee to participate in the event.

• Gallery 57 West - Exhibit and Demonstration

Stop by to meet our local artists in action! Watch them work live, explore their creative process, and get your questions answered firsthand.

Schedule:

• Noon-2:30: Coreen Weilminster - Pysanky (Ukrianian Egg Decorating)

• Noon-2:30: Joan Brady from Providence Pottery - Wheel Demo

• Noon-2:30: Megan Alodie - Mandala and Henna Art 

• Noon-2:30: Mark Peria - Alcohol Ink Paintings 

• 2:30-5:00: Joanne Graham - Wet Felting

• 2:30-5:00: TBD

• 2:30-5:00: TBD

About Porchfest

Porchfest started in 2007 in Ithaca, NY, uniting musicians and neighbors to celebrate music in the community. Since then, Porchfests have spread across the country and can be found anywhere members of a community want to come together to unite over a shared love of local music and connection. 

Porchfest Annapolis will debut on June 14, 2025, from 11 am to 3 pm in the Germantown-Homewood neighborhood. Neighbors will volunteer their porches, stoops, or driveways, and local musicians will play for 45-minute sets. Annapolitans will be encouraged to walk from porch to porch throughout the fest to listen to the musical variety and connect with neighbors, friends, and fellow community members. 

 Though Porchfest Annapolis will be geographically organized in the Germantown-Homewood neighborhood this year, future organizing visions include spotlighting a variety of neighborhoods in Annapolis, aiming to present a rich variety of musical talent in the area.

Rise and Rhyme: Open Mic Poetry & Bagels

Start your morning with verse and sustenance at the Annapolis Arts Hub! Join us for Rise and Rhyme, where poetry meets fresh bagels in a welcoming creative community.

What to Expect: Share your original poems, spoken word pieces, or favorite literary works in our supportive open mic format. Whether you're a seasoned poet or trying it for the first time, all voices and styles are welcome. Enjoy fresh bagels and coffee while connecting with fellow writers and poetry lovers in the heart of Annapolis.

Sign Up to Read: We're actively seeking poets to participate! Each reader gets up to 5 minutes to share their work. From heartfelt personal narratives to experimental verse, slam poetry to gentle reflections – we celebrate all forms of poetic expression. First-time readers especially encouraged! Email info@artfarmannapolis.com to get your name added to the list!

Come for the community, stay for the creativity. Let's rise together through the power of rhyme and good food. Your voice matters – we can't wait to hear it!

Open to all ages and experience levels. Bring your poems, bring your appetite, bring your friends.

Get ready for a night of creativity, connection, and celebration! The Art Party at the Bounce! Arts Hub is open to artists and non-artists alike—everyone's invited to join the fun. Dance into the night surrounded by vibrant energy, live painting, interactive art experiences, music, and more. Whether you're here to create, observe, or just vibe, this is your chance to be part of the magic. Come celebrate the arts in all their forms!

Join us for a captivating evening of art exploration during the annual Annapolis Gallery Walk, a highlight of Annapolis Arts Week!

Stroll through the Arts District and around downtown Annapolis as galleries open their doors for an enchanting night celebrating the vibrant local arts scene. Wind your way along brick-paved streets lined with centuries-old buildings, each gallery offering a unique perspective on contemporary and traditional artistic expression.

Date: Thursday, June 12
Time: 5-8pm
Location: Annapolis Arts District, Downtown Annapolis, Maryland Hall and Maryland Avenue

Enjoy:

• Local galleries and restaurants featuring art, demos and sips

• Live painting demonstrations

• Music performances between locations (solo/duo busking style)

Participating Galleries and Restaurants: MAP

West Street/Arts District

• Leo - 212 West Street

  • Artist meet and greet with muralist Jeff Huntington who will be painting the "Symbiosis" mural on June 12th and is going to hang out at the bar for a meet and greet starting at 5pm. 

  • A special "Symbiosis" cocktail (and n/a mocktail version) inspired by the mural featuring fresh summer herbs, will be on $7 cocktail hour menu, available at the bar all night.  

  • Interior artwork by Kimberly George  and Jay Fleming also on display.

• Downtown Hope - 255 West Street

  • SUMMER, FINALLY. Collaborative Pop Up Art Show.

• 49 West Coffeehouse and Gallery - 49 West Street

• Tsunami - 51 West Street

  • Featuring EBTKS works by Tyler Mitchell who will be hanging out for a meet and greet and offering

    pieces for a great price as the prices will range from very affordable to standard, my price.

• The Annapolis Collection - 55 West Street

  • Inside the Annapolis Collection Gallery sculptor Burt Blistein exhibits six of his unique solid bronze sculptures while Ahren Buchheister performs Bach on classical guitar as the gallery offers light refreshments to visiting art collectors 6-8pm.

• Annapolis Pearl Gallery - 32 West Street

  • The gallery will be bursting with colorful floral paintings, along with artwork that celebrates all the colors of summer. Join us for a meet and greet with our 12 local artists and enjoy sips and snacks throughout the evening.

  • Plus, outside the gallery will be a huge four foot by four foot canvas for a community paint event—the public is encouraged to paint their own flower power creation.

• Fount and Flourish - 100 Cathedral Street, Suite 7

  • AAA Membership Appreciation Pop-Up Show Her "By and About Women"

• Gallery 57 West - 57 West Street

• Maryland Hall - 801 Chase Street

  • Artist Talk with MH Artist in Residence Marion Kadi

  • Two full gallery exhibitions including AND Creative's Community 25 exhibition and a solo exhibition from MH's AIR Marion Kadi

  •  Make your own Art! Join Teaching Artist Stacey Turner in a collaborative community art project 

  • Browse and buy vinyl records with Chip from Vinyl Meltdown

  • Dance to a Live DJ Set from DJ Quincey Velvet

    Downtown/Main Street

• Annapolis Marine Art Gallery - 110 Dock Street

  • Local glass etcher, Carl Harris, will be live etching inside the gallery on Dock St. explaining his process. All artworks will be available for sale and light refreshments will be provided. 

    About Carl Harris: He is recognized by the State of Maryland as an official Maryland Artist meaning some of his etchings are included in the Maryland State Art Collection. Carl Harris grew up in Annapolis and was one of the first Black students to integrate Germantown Elementary in 1956. Mr. Harris completes all his work freehand. “Etching glass using no stencils, sand blasting or lasers brings a deeper inner connection to a picture.” Mr. Harris hopes that his work will create conversations and connections, and as the Capital Gazette reported, spread, “positivity and tranquility by creating art for people to view and enjoy.”

• McBride Gallery - 215 Main Street

  • Hosting an art demonstration by local artist Kathy Daywalt and will have an exhibit of her work. 

    Kathy Daywalt: "Color is delicious, and textures and patterns are fascinating."

    Kathy Daywalt is an award-winning artist with 40 years of successful experience in various mediums. Her works have been included in numerous juried exhibitions and one-person shows. These works are in private collections from New York to California.

• Kim Hovell Fine Art - 151 Main Street

  • We are excited to feature local artist Gillian Dwyer with her nature-inspired prints, original paintings, and designs for a pop-up shop. Gillian is a painter, photographer, and designer whose passion for the outdoors and travel has inspired a series of landscape paintings and complimentary designs reminiscing on the serenity of nature.

    Our flagship store and website will also feature discounts on our men's collection just in time for father's day. Sign up for our newsletter and follow us on social media for store updates. website - kimhovell@gmail.com, socials - @shopkimhovell
    

    Maryland Avenue:

• Maryland Federation of Art - 18 State Circle

  • Marisa Evangelista will be demoing her plein air style of painting out in front of the gallery! Come on in to see the incredible juried artist works created during the week of Paint Annapolis. Enjoy refreshments while watching and chatting with Marisa, and viewing art!

• Paint Annapolis Pop Up Gallery - 86 Maryland Ave

  • Eleanor Woodbury will demoing her plein air style of painting out in front of the gallery! Come on in to see artwork created by both public and juried artists during the week of Paint Annapolis. Enjoy refreshments while watching and chatting with Eleanor and viewing art!

• Galway Bay - 63 Maryland Avenue

  • Food and drink specials

  • Artist meet and greet and demo with Liz Carren

• Evergreen Antiques & True Vintage - 69 Maryland Avenue

  • Original artwork dating from the early 19th c through the 1970s. Oil paintings, signed etchings, bronzes, Chesapeake Bay folk art, WWII era pinups, USNA lithographs, Marion Warren photographs, MidCentury acrylics, early textiles and more

• Jo Fleming Contemporary Art - 68 Maryland Avenue

  • "Water Gardens" featuring rich contemporary renditions of water lily ponds and echoing water abstractions by Jill Hackney created from photographs taken in Monet's Giverny in 2017. The exhibition runs through June 27, 2025. 

    Jill Hackney currently resides and works in Pittsburgh, PA. 

    Alongside Hackney's work is the work of local photo realist painter Barbara Miller. Each of her paintings are a composition of seasonal bouquets of many of the flowers grown in her own garden near Annapolis. The "portraits" of overscaled flowers allow each to take on a personality within the composition. The theme of her vibrant work is beauty and joy.

    Other water themed artworks on display are by photographer Bob Petersen and abstract painter Isabelle Robinson both from Virginia.

• Roberta Bell Vintage Treasures - 71 Maryland Avenue

  • Featuring an eclectic collection of antique and vintage art including original oils and watercolors as well as etchings, mezzotints, aquatints, mixed media, lithographs, and prints dating from the 19th century to the 1990s. 

Join us in the heart of downtown Annapolis for the First Sunday Arts Festival, a vibrant monthly celebration of local art, culture, and community! On the first Sunday of each month (May through November), historic West Street transforms into a lively, open-air arts district filled with:

🖼️ 100+ Local Artists & Artisans – Explore handmade jewelry, fine art, pottery, photography, textiles, and more.
🎶 Live Music & Performances – Enjoy a rotating lineup of talented musicians, dancers, and street performers.
🍴 Delicious Food & Drinks – Savor bites from local restaurants and food trucks, plus refreshing drinks.
👨‍👩‍👧‍👦 Fun for All Ages – Family-friendly activities, interactive art experiences, and creative vibes for everyone.

Whether you're shopping for one-of-a-kind gifts, supporting small businesses, or just enjoying a day out, the First Sunday Arts Festival is the perfect way to connect with the creative spirit of Annapolis.

📍 Location: West Street (from Church Circle to Calvert Street), Annapolis, MD
🕐 Time: 11 AM – 5 PM
💲 Admission: FREE! Rain or shine.

Come for the art, stay for the community. See you on West Street!