“We exist to honor the heartbeat and history of the Annapolis arts scene, and the extraordinary people who make it what it is.”
- Darin Gilliam, Co-Founder, Annapolis Arts Week
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Annapolis Arts Week Is Back—and This Year, the Artists Do the Talking
MAY 2026 — Annapolis Arts Week returns June 7–13, bringing together painters, poets, musicians, muralists, storytellers, and performers for a week of community-centered programming. This year’s theme—the art of storytelling—comes to life through artist interviews, video features, and photo essays that highlight the creative community and the city that supports it.
Every event is created and managed by artists, rooted in two foundational convictions: that artwork is work, and that creative living is a necessity. Annapolis Arts Week champions the economic dignity of artists while making creative experiences accessible to everyone who calls Annapolis home.
“We exist to honor the heartbeat and history of the Annapolis arts scene, and the extraordinary people who make it what it is.”
— Darin Gilliam, Co-Founder, AND Creative Collective
Key Events
June 7 - First Sunday Arts Festival on West and Calvert Streets
June 9 - Artist Breakfast Gathering at 49 West Coffeehouse
June 10 - Dinner Under the Stars on West Street
June 11 - Bounce! Gallery Walk in Downtown Annapolis
June 12 - Bounce! Art Party at AND Creative Gallery
June 12 - Arts Annapolis Festival
About Annapolis Arts Week
Annapolis Arts Week is an annual celebration of the creative community in Annapolis, Maryland, produced by artists, for the community. It champions the full spectrum of the city's creative life—from painters and poets to musicians, muralists, and performers—rooted in the belief that a thriving arts community is essential to a thriving city. Annapolis Arts Week is produced by AND Creative Collective.
About AND Creative Collective
AND Creative Collective is an ecosystem of creative spaces and experiences rooted in Annapolis, Maryland, bringing together artists, makers, learners, and art lovers under one shared vision. Rooted in the belief that creativity builds community — and in the artists who make that possible—the Collective offers a place to learn, create, gather, and celebrate.
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
The Bounce! Art Party Is Back—
and It's Getting a Glow Up
The Bounce! Art Party: Monochrome Edition closes out Annapolis Arts Week 2026 with color, music, interactive art, and serious creative energy.
MAY 2026 — AND Creative Collective is bringing back one of Annapolis Arts Week's most beloved traditions — and this year, the Bounce! Art Party has a whole new look.
The Bounce! Art Party: Monochrome Edition is the closing celebration of Annapolis Arts Week 2026, taking place on Friday, June 12, 2026, from 6 to 9 PM at AND Gallery and ArtFarm Studios. Expect a full night of color, creativity, and community—DJ Davomakesbeats on the ones and twos, interactive art activities, sips, snacks, and a room full of fellow creatives dressed head-to-toe in their signature hue.
The concept is simple: pick your color, commit to it, and become part of the art. Bold crimson, electric cobalt, sage green — show up as a living stroke of color and add your unique hue to the most colorful experience in Annapolis..
The Art Party is also a fundraiser supporting Annapolis Arts Week—helping keep creative moments, artist visibility, and community-centered programming growing across the city. Tickets are on sale now—grab yours before they're gone.
Event details
What: Bounce! Art Party: Monochrome Edition
When: Friday, June 12, 2026 / 6–9 M
Where: AND Gallery & ArtFarm Studios
Dress Code: Head-to-toe in your favorite color. Get creative!
Tickets: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/the-annapolis-arts-week-art-party-tickets-1988578393506
About Annapolis Arts Week
Annapolis Arts Week is an annual celebration of the creative community in Annapolis, Maryland, produced by artists, for the community. It champions the full spectrum of the city's creative life—from painters and poets to musicians, muralists, and performers—rooted in the belief that a thriving arts community is essential to a thriving city. Annapolis Arts Week is produced by AND Creative Collective.
About AND Creative Collective
AND Creative Collective is an ecosystem of creative spaces and experiences rooted in Annapolis, Maryland, bringing together artists, makers, learners, and art lovers under one shared vision. Rooted in the belief that creativity builds community — and in the artists who make that possible—the Collective offers a place to learn, create, gather, and celebrate.