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Artist Alley
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August 6, 2015
Volume 15-16
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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
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Exhibits continue through August 25, 2015:
"Kate Keely: Natural Apparitions" and "Tom Harple: Creations in Wood".
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Click the graphic for more information!
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A combined exhibit opens at the
Washington County Arts Council on
August 28, 2015 and will run through September 29, 2015.
"Jackie Shaw & Heidi Lippman
Opposites Attract:
Clay, Glass & Painting Pyromania!".
The Washington County Arts Council will host an opening reception at the Gallery at 34 South Potomac Street, in downtown Hagerstown on Friday, August 28, 2015 from 5 pm until 7 pm.
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 The Fletcher Library in downtown Hagerstown is hosting a Comic Con this summer!
This event is FREE and open to all age groups!
There will be a costume contest, gaming, crafting, vendors, guest speakers, and more!
Saturday, August 8, 2015 from 11:00am - 4:00pm. For more information, or if you are interested in being a vendor at this event: Call 301-739-3250 x270
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The Washington County Arts Council is pleased to announce the Guest Celebrity Chefs for The Art of Cooking 2016:
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Corey and Jessica Green
David and Donna Hanlin
Michael Jonnes and Barbara Blackwood
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Chris and Shelly Motz
Andrew and Tara Sargent
Michael Johnston-Wine Expert
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Wind Down Friday, August 21, 2015 with
"Profits of the Abstract Truth"
Hagerstown A & E District
Wind Down on August 21st is themed
"The Dog Days of Summer."
Wear your best Hawaiian shirt and take home a prize.
Plus...it's not "The Dog Days of Summer" without dogs! Bring your pooch for the pet parade!
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Now open for submissions!!
Welcome fans and followers of the Maryland International Film Festival-Hagerstown. This is the 5th year for the festival which will be held April 1-3, 2016 in the same locations as last year in the heart of the Arts & Entertainment District.
For 5 years, the festival has been bringing the people of this city and county the finest films from around the world. The film festival became a 501(c) 3 and launched in 2009! It has been growing ever since. MDIFF has since added a Creative Director, Hollywood Director Joe Carnahan, who has produced such films as "The Grey;" "The A-Team" with Liam Neeson; Bad Boys 3 now in production; and directed some of television shows like "The Blacklist" and "State of Affairs".
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ugustoberfest pays tribute to the area's rich German heritage and supports scholarships for exchange students to Hagerstown's Sister City-Wesel, Germany.
augustoberfest.org
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Historical Society Bus Tour Reservations Due
Time is running out to reserve a seat for the Washington County Historical Society's inaugural bus tour on Saturday, August 22. Reservations are due by August 14 for this in depth look at a number of the most interesting sites in the southern end of the county, some of which are seldom open to the public. Dr. Tom Clemens, author and historian, will guide attendees through the very early Antietam Furnace area and Civil War experiences in Sharpsburg, the John Brown Farm and Antietam Battlefield, among others. Transportation provided on chartered bus, with lunch included. Seating is limited. Call 301-797-8782 for more details. Future trips are being mapped for other parts of the county. To see the many opportunities for historic exploration into the history of Washington County offered by the historical society visit www.washcomdhistoricalsociety.org and friend the Historical Society on Facebook. Contact: Linda C. Irvin-Craig, Phone: 301-797-8782 or linda@washcomdhistoricalsociety.org
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CLASSICAL MYSTERY TOUR: A TRIBUTE TO THE BEATLES RETURNS TO THE MARYLAND THEATRE WITH
THE MARYLAND SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA
CONCERT FEATURES DOZENS OF BEATLES SONGS--
PERFORMED EXACTLY AS THEY WERE RECORDED
Tickets are now on sale for the Classical Mystery Tour: A Tribute to The Beatles concert with the Maryland Symphony Orchestra on Saturday, September 19, 8:00 p.m. at the historic Maryland Theatre in downtown Hagerstown. Tickets may be purchased online at
www.marylandsymphony.org
, in person at 30 W. Washington Street, Hagerstown or by calling 301-797-4000, Monday through Friday, 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
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Click the graphic for more information!
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The North American Reciprocal Museum Association and the
Washington County Museum of Fine Arts present...
"Masters of American Photography," on view through October 25, 2015
Washington County Museum of Fine Art
401 Museum Drive, Hagerstown, MD 21741
For information call
301-739-5727
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Auditions for CABARET will be held on Monday August 10, 2015 at 6:30 p.m. CABARET is a musical with book by Joe Masteroff, based on the play by John Van Druten and stories by Christopher Isherwood featuring music by John Kander and lyrics by Fred Ebb. Performance dates are September 26, October 2, 3, 4, 9, 10, 16, 17, 23, 24 and November 6, 7, 13, 14, 2015. Please prepare 16 bars of a Broadway style song and be prepared to dance. Headshot and resumes appreciated, but NOT required. Most roles non-union paying. Cast members may also join service staff. Serving, bussing and bartending opportunities available. Production Staff includes: Director Shawn R. Martin, Choreographer Alyssa Little, Music Director Daniel Speis. CABARET is produced by Mack's Theatricals, LLC. Shawn R. Martin, Producing Artistic Director Laura J. Martin, Managing Director. Auditions will be held at The Washington County Playhouse Dinner Theater and Children's Theater, 44 North Potomac Street, Rear Hagerstown, MD, 21740. Additional information is available at www.washingtoncountyplayhouse.com.
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Strokes of Genius
is open for entry.
This international open juried exhibition is hosted by Maryland Federation of Art and will be on display at Circle Gallery (18 State Circle, Annapolis MD) from October 10 - November 21. Original 2-D artwork created with any painting media (oil, pastel, acrylic, watercolor, encaustic, etc.) is eligible for entry. Awards total $1000.
Entry deadline is August 27. Go to http://mdfedart.com/portfolio/51/ for details and to enter. Please contact info@mdfedart.org or 410-268-4566 with any questions.
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MFA @ Gallery B is open for entry.
This juried exhibition is open for entry to all MFA members (artists may become a MFA member at the time of entry). Original 2-D and 3-D artwork of all media are eligible for entry. This exhibit will display at Gallery B in Bethesda from November 6 - December 29. Juror is Margery Goldberg of D.C.'s Zenith Gallery. Awards total $1000. Entry deadline is September 4. Go to http://mdfedart.com/portfolio/54/ for details and to enter. Please contact info@mdfedart.org or 410-268-4566 with any questions.
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Small Wonders is open for entry.
This international open juried exhibition is hosted by the Maryland Federation of Art and will be on display at Circle Gallery (18 State Circle, Annapolis MD) from November 27 - December 23, 2015. Any original 2-D artwork not exceeding 11" and 3-D artwork not exceeding 7" is eligible. Juror is Georgia Deal, Professor at the Corcoran School of the Arts and Design. Awards total $1000. Entry deadline is September 10. Go to http://mdfedart.com/portfolio/52/ for details and to enter. Please contact info@mdfedart.org or 410-268-4566 with any questions.
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Discovery Station-Hangerfest
Rider Jet Center, September 19, 2015
Live music by The Reagan Years! Tip jars, 50-50, Cash Bar and Dancing!
Tickets are $20 and are available at Discovery Station. Call 301-790-0076 for more information.
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Ballet Theatre of Maryland & Ballet and All That Jazz
Maryland Theatre Excalibur Sunday, November 1, 2015 3:00pm
Tickets now on sale.....Ballet Theatre of Maryland and Ballet and All That Jazz presents the ballet, EXCALIBUR. BTM, Maryland's only professional ballet company along with students from BTJ, a local dance school, will retell the story of King Arthur's legend from the Sword and the Stone through the creation of the Knights of the Round Table through the downfall of Camelot.
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Matt Maher in Concert
Maryland Theatre
Matt Maher in Concert Thursday, November 5, 2015 7:00pm Tickets now on sale.....Since his 2008 major label debut, Matt Maher has become a staple in the artistic and songwriting community. A five time-GRAMMY nominee, he has garnered multiple radio successes writing and recording songs like "Lord, I Need You," "Hold Us Together," "Christ Is Risen," All The People Said Amen," and "Your Grace Is Enough." Maher has penned songs recorded by Chris Tomlin, Crowder, Third Day, Matt Redman, Hillsong, Passion and Meredith Andrews, among others.
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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.
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Hagerstown, MD 21740
301.791.3132
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