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Artist Alley
April 8, 2014
Welcome

Welcome to Artist Alley, Washington County Arts Council's electronic newsletter. We hope this publication will engage you with the arts in your community.

 

WCAC welcomes your ideas and support as it continues to take the lead in bringing together the community's art organizations to strengthen our region's arts culture.

 

For artist information, arts events, calls for art and more visit WCAC's web page... www.washingtoncountyarts.com
  
The Washington County Arts Council, the Washington County Museum of Fine Arts and the Hagerstown A & E District with support from the City of Hagerstown extend appreciation to the Maryland Volunteer Lawyers for the Arts, (supported by the Maryland State Arts Council) and to Hank Abromson, of Miles & Stockbridge PC (Frederick Office) for his presentation on "COPYRIGHT BASICS FOR ARTISTS" on Saturday, April 5, 2014! So much information was shared with great questions and dialogue. 

Wind Down, Downtown Hagerstown, Maryland

ART MARKET

Friday, May 9, 2014 6:00pm-9:00 pm

 

"Wind Down, Downtown Hagerstown, MARYLAND" is the new downtown monthly event in conjunction with The Maryland Theatre, The Washington County Arts Council and the City of Hagerstown.....that is fun for all ages. The first event, on Friday May 9, 2014 offers artists the ART MARKET, a venue to demonstrate and sell their art while enjoying local food, beverages and entertainment.

 

The Washington County Arts Council (WCAC), along with the committee members of the Wind Down, Downtown Hagerstown, MARYLAND, are pleased to invite visual artists to answer a "Call to Artists" for the opportunity of be a part of this new juried event 2014 ART MARKET on Friday, May 9, 2014 from 6:00 pm-9:00 pm to be held in conjunction with Wind Down, Downtown Hagerstown, MARYLAND.

Art Market information and forms available on the Washington County Arts Council website:

Wind Down Art Market Call

Deadline to participate as a vendor is April 23, 2014

For information contact WCAC Gallery Manager, Chris Brewer at gallerymanager@washingtoncountyarts.com
April 2014 "3 Teachers" Exhibit

Highlighting the photography, paintings and pottery of Todd Geiman, Doris Hoopengardner & Don Viar. The show continues through April 29, 2014.

 

Exhibition hours are: Tuesdays through Fridays, 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. and on Saturdays 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.  The gallery is closed on Sundays and Mondays.
Bottles for Dolphins   
During the "3 Teachers" Exhibit, artist Todd Geiman is selling special pottery.

Mr. Geiman is an artist as well as a committed environmentalist and animal rights activist.  He enjoys creating art to promote positive change and will donate 30% of his artist's proceeds from the sale of "Bottles for Dolphins" to the Sea Shepherd Conservation Society. 
 

 



Tickets on sale NOW!
The Maryland Theatre Ticket Office
Benefiting Barbara Ingram School for the Arts, The Maryland Theatre and Washington County Arts Council.



24 hour on-line giving event for nonprofits 

On Tuesday, May 6, 2014, Washington County Gives will provide local nonprofits with the opportunity to receive money from area residents as well as have the opportunity for matched and bonus dollars throughout the 24-hours to put toward their operating budgets.

 

The Community Foundation is sponsoring this event, along with the Hershey Family Fund, The Alice Virginia and David W. Fletcher Foundation, Inc., the Waltersdorf Family Fund and the Pauline Anderson Foundation. Media sponsors are the Herald-Mail, Leitersburg Cinemas, High Rock Studios, Verstandig Broadcasting (104.7, 101.5, 92.1 & 1380 AM) and WHAG.

SCHEDULE

Thursday, May 29 Blues Prelude
University Plaza, 50 W. Washington Street, Downtown. Free Admission. Lawn Chairs & blankets encouraged! Gates open at 4pm. ID Required. No smoking venue.
Poster exhibit at 34 South Potomac Street, Suite 100, Hagerstown, MD

Kelly Bell Band5:00 pm to 7:00 pm
Blues Fest Poster Art Exhibit Opening - Artist: Matt Long6:00 pm to 9:00 pm

Friday, May 30 Lotta Blues Kickoff
City Center Lot, N Potomac St., $20 in advance* and $30 at the gate.
Children 12 and under free with paying adult. Gates open at 4 pm. ID Required.
Blue Moon Stage
Scott Ainslie4:30 pm to 5:30 pm
Carolyn Wonderland5:45 pm to 6:45 pm
Opening Ceremonies6:45 pm to 7:00 pm
The Lee Boys7:15 pm to 8:30 pm
Eric Steckel Band8:45 pm to 10:00 pm

Saturday, May 31 Downtown House Party
City Center Lot, N Potomac St., $35 in advance* and $45 at the gate.
Children 12 and under free with paying adult. Gates open at 11 am. ID Required.
Blues Fest Stage
The Rhythm Kings12:00 pm to 1:00 pm
Homemade Jamz' Blues Band2:00 pm to 3:00 pm
Indigenous4:00 pm to 5:15 pm
Ian Siegal & Band6:30 pm to 8:00 pm
Blue Moon Stage
Old Man Brown1:00 pm to 2:00 pm
Samantha Fish3:00 pm to 4:00 pm
Mingo Fishtrap5:15 pm to 6:30 pm
Ronnie Earl & The Broadcasters8:00 pm to 9:30 pm

Sunday, June 1 Family Blues Picnic
City Park Bandshell, Free Admission.
Lawn chairs and blankets encouraged. No smoking venue.

The Tonehounds12:00 pm to 1:00 pm
Lower Case Blues1:15 pm to 2:15 pm
Moondog Medicine Show2:30 pm to 3:30 pm
Original Artwork Poster Drawing3:30 pm to 3:45 pm
Doug MacLeod3:45 pm to 5:00 pm
Washington County Museum of Fine Arts
Boonsboro High School Jazz Band1:00 pm to 1:45 pm
Doug MacLeod Guitar Workshop2:00 pm to 2:45 pm
Boonsboro High School Jazz Band3:00 pm to 3:45 pm
The Washington County Arts Council, Inc. is funded by a grant from
the Maryland State Arts Council (MSAC), an agency of the
Department of Business & Economic Development.

Supported in part by:
 
 
 
 
 
The Washington County Arts Council is a proud member of
Community Arts Agenices of Maryland,
Maryland Citizens for the Arts and Americans for the Arts.
 
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