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A Conversation with Area Fine Artist Nancy Hammond

Nancy Hammond Editions Store Front It’s 10:30 a.m. on a windy Saturday in October, and I’m across the street from a line of people that begins at a beautifully designed art gallery storefront in the Annapolis Arts District on West Street and snakes down the street and around the corner. The line…

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Karin Best: Local Metal Artist and Jewelry Smith

Karin Best Casting organic material (from crabs to barnacles and everything in between) into silver jewelry, Annapolis-based artist Karin Best makes some of the city's most unique, personalized, head-turning pieces – most of which are inspired by the things she sees every day in Annapolis. Drawing…

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Enjoy Spring in Annapolis, Paintbrush in Hand

Annapolis in the spring is like a living postcard, an artist’s dream. It has all of the elements: shiny boats, glistening waters, flowers blooming, children playing, busy segue and walking tours, people enjoying lunch on restaurant patios and, one of my favorite views, artists scattered throughout…

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Annapolis Loves Marine Art

“Waiting for Stronger Winds,” by David Turnbaugh, at the Annapolis Marine Art Gallery Love is in the air this month, and one thing Annapolis absolutely loves is Marine Art. Marine Art is any art that depicts ships and the sea. This art genre also includes portrayals of small boats, lighthouses…

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Come to a Party in Annapolis…Leave with Art!

Utah Expressway, oil painting by Richard Niewerth, photo by Richard Niewerth How many fundraisers have you been to where you experience a lively and energetic party that includes food and wine donated by the best restaurateurs in town, lovely music, AND a work of art to take home that is equal to…

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Waves of Creativity on the Chesapeake

We’ve all stared into the blank abyss. Whether it be a sheet of paper, a computer screen, or a canvas staring back at you, we’ve all had our share of creative blocks from time to time. My new favorite solution? Break for fresh air and head to the water with my SUP (stand-up paddle) board! Whenever…

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