2025 Juried Art Show: Discovering the Native Landscapes of Maryland’s Eastern Shore
On Show: March 4–April 25
Reception: March 29, 2–4 pm
Adkins Arboretum is seeking submissions for its Annual Juried Art Show, on show March 4–April 25, 2025. The theme of the show, Discovering the Native Landscapes of Maryland’s Eastern Shore, celebrates the Arboretum’s mission of conservation. The Leon Andrus Awards, named in honor of the Arboretum’s first benefactor, will be given for first and second places.
The show is open to original two- and three-dimensional fine arts in all mediums, including outdoor sculpture and installations.
The deadline for submissions is January 17, 2025. Digital images of up to three pieces of art by each artist should be sent to art@adkinsarboretum.org. Submissions should include title, medium, dimensions (maximum of 6 feet in any direction, excluding outdoor sculpture), artist’s name, address and phone number. Works should reflect or interpret broadly the show’s theme of the wild nature and landscapes of the mid-Atlantic coastal plain region.
Artists whose work is selected for the show will be contacted by February 13 to submit their original work ready to hang by February 27–March 1. The exhibit will run from March 4 to April 25, with a reception on Saturday, March 29 from 2–4 pm. There is no fee to enter, but artists are responsible for any and all shipping expenses. Selected artists may be considered for future exhibits at the Arboretum.
The Annual Juried Art Show is part of Adkins Arboretum’s ongoing exhibition series of work on natural themes by regional artists.
Meet the Juror
This year's juror is Jason Patterson. His work on African American history centers on the Black history of Maryland's Eastern Shore. His work consists of portraiture, the recreation of historic texts and documents, and the designing and building of ornate, period-appropriate wood frames for his portraits and documents. Visit his Instagram to see his studio practice.
