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Artist Alley
December 9, 2015
Volume 15-27
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, Inc. hosts its
"Annual Community Art Show: The Best Local Art of 2015."
The juried community art exhibit will run from December 4, 2015 through December 30, 2015 with an opening reception on Friday, December 4 from 5pm to 7pm.

Jurors were R. Benjamin Jones and Benita Keller.
Awards sponsored by the Hagerstown Arts & Entertainment District and supported by The City of Hagerstown.

 
Visitors to the exhibit through December 30, 2015 can vote for the "People's Choice" award.




2015 Annual Community Show Winners
L: Steven Digman          R: Luis Vega
Center: Linda Barnhart
LL: Jackie Shaw          LR: Marjorie Poling 
 
Awards sponsored by Hagerstown Arts & Entertainment District - supported by
The City of Hagerstown were presented to the following:

First
Last
2015 Community Exhibit Awards
Linda
Barnhart
Bring Back Our Girls - Best of Show - $500.00
Steven
Digman
Love in the Twenty-first Century - 1st. Place 2D - $250.00
Luis
Vega
In My World - 2nd. Place 2D - $150.00
Jackie
Shaw
Freehand Carved Pitcher - 1st. Place 3D - $250.00
Marjorie
Poling
Slipware Bowl - 2nd. Place 3D - $150.00


A sixth prize will be awarded to the People's Choice.
The piece with the most votes will win $200!
This prize is also sponsored by the Hagerstown Arts & Entertainment District
- supported by The City of Hagerstown.
 

Julie Gaver "Random Musings" Book Launch Party & Author Signing - HAGERSTOWN
Washington County Arts Council, 34 S Potomac Street, Hagerstown, MD
Friday, December 11, 2015   4:00pm - 8:00pm.
"Random Musings" kicks off its first book launch party during
Downtown Hagerstown's Holiday Pop-Up Shop night.

The Washington County Arts Council, Inc. will be bustling with activity during the Holiday Pop-up shop event December 11th and 12th!
Meet author Julie Gaver during her book launch party December 11th from 4-8pm and on December 12th be inspired by floral artist Deborah Gladhill from 10am-1pm and glass artist, Hannah Leizear from 10am to 2pm!
Please join us at the Gallery!


Think of the
Washington County Arts Council
for your gift-giving.
Unique and locally made items. 
Support local artists!

Washington County Arts Council  
34 S Potomac Street,  
Hagerstown, MD 21740 
301-791-3132


Find your ugly sweaters and get them ready! The Downtown Movement presents the Ugly Sweater Stroll on Saturday, December 12 from 6-9 PM followed by an after party from 9-12 AM at AVA Lounge.



Your invitation is coming soon!

Join Guest Celebrity Chefs  
Corey and Jessica Green
David and Donna Hanlin 
Michael Jonnes and Barbara Blackwood
Chris and Shelly Motz
Andrew and Tara Sargent
 
Mike Johnston--wine expert

For sponsorship information contact Mary Anne Burke at 301-791-3132 or  
maryanneb@washingtoncountyarts.com .   Click on the picture for more information!















Historic Houses of Worship Tour Call for Photography

Holiday Shopping at the Washington County Arts Council 
.....all unique, one of a kind gifts!





The Washington County Arts Council presents
two exhibits in January 2016:

"Donna Bingaman: Romancing the Canvas" and
"Denny Bingaman: Wild Eyes Photography".

The exhibits run through February 2, 2016.

An opening reception will be held on
Friday, January 8, 2016 from 5pm to 7pm.

Holiday Shopping at the Washington County Arts Council 
.....all unique, one of a kind gifts!
T he 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 County Arts Agencies of Maryland, 
Maryland Citizens for the Arts and Americans for the Arts. 
CAAM 
Thank you for providing your email address in the past to the Washington County Arts Council. 
Your information was obtained from at least one of the following methods: signing our guest book, becoming a member, donating, entering a contest or exhibiting with us.
You may text WCAC to 22828 on your mobile device to join our mailing list or
click the button below - Thank you!

The WCAC facility is wheelchair accessible!
Stay in touch
with WCAC

34 South Potomac Street, Suite 100
Hagerstown, MD 21740
301.791.3132