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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.
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Visitors will be able to view the current exhibitions, of artists Lesley Whalley and Dana Ebersole which open in the gallery on July 2, 2020 and âvirtuallyâ on the WCAC website on July 7, 2020.
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The Washington County Arts Council July and August 2020 Exhibits....view the video.
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or visit the Gallery.....socially distancing...wearing facial masks...
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The Jill Fulton Band opens the
2020 Hagerstown Summer Concert Series
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2020 Washington Goes Purple
Call for Artists
The Washington County Arts Council, Inc. (WCAC) and Washington Goes Purple invite local artists working in any medium to submit their art for a September 2020 exhibit, âPurple - the Color of Recovery.â The juried community art exhibit will be on display virtually and in the gallery from August 27, 2020 through September 29, 2020. âPurple - the Color of Recovery,â while recognizing the impact of the opioid epidemic, celebrates recovery and the hope that we will heal as a community.â
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Call for Artists
Annual Community Art Show:
The Best Local Art of 2020
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The Washington County Arts Council, Inc. invites local artists working in any medium to submit their best new works for WCACâs âAnnual Community Art Show: The Best Local Art of 2020.â The juried community art exhibit will be on display virtually and in the gallery from December 3, 2020 through January 5, 2021.
Submission Deadline: October 24, 2020
Jurors:
Mark Youngblood
Mark Youngblood has been a photography teacher at Barbara Ingram School for the Arts as an Artist in Residence since the opening of the school in 2009. Mr. Youngblood is the owner of Youngblood Studios and has been a professional photographer for over 30 years. Mr. Youngblood attended Hagerstown Community College and then Shepherd University. Mr. Youngblood holds memberships in several professional photography organizations, including being named commercial and portrait photographer of the year in the state of Maryland.
Teresa Roberts
Dr. Teresa Roberts earned a BA in Fine Arts from Macalester College, an Interdisciplinary MEd in the visual arts and education from Frostburg State University, and a PhD in Art Education from The Ohio State University. Dr. Roberts taught visual arts in Maryland public secondary schools for 25 years including 9 years at Barbara Ingram School for the Arts in Hagerstown. Dr. Roberts has taught studio art, art appreciation, and art education courses at Frostburg State University, Allegany College, The Ohio State University and the Wexner Center for the Arts. Dr. Roberts has exhibited in a variety of locations throughout the country and has won scholarships and awards for her work.
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Discovery Station is pleased to announce its reopening on Tuesday, July 14, 2020! The museum will be open Tuesday through Saturday from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Due to COVID capacity limitations, ALL visitors MUST pre-purchase tickets. A limited number of tickets will be available and must be purchased online â no walk-ups. Members will not pay admission but WILL still need to reserve tickets in advance before visiting.
Masks will be required for everyone 5 and over and social distancing must be practiced. Upon entry, guests will be asked to sign the Discovery Station Covid Waiver and health screening. You may review it before purchasing tickets at the link below.
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Regrettably, due to the current COVID 19 situation and Maryland's current guidelines, the Boonsboro Historical Society is cancelling the 49th Annual Boonesborough Days set for September 12th and 13th of this year.
The safety and well-being of all the participants is in the forefront of this decision.
Thank you so much for supporting our event for all these years and we will be looking to the future when we can celebrate the 50th Anniversary of Boonesborough Days in 2021!!!
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The City of Hagerstown Parks & Recreation Division is pleased to announce the opening of the Jonathan Hager House Museum and the City Park Train Hub for the 2020 season. The two sites in Hagerstown City Park will be open to visitors every Friday & Saturday from 10:00 a.m. â 4:00 p.m. starting this Friday, July 17, 2020. During the week, private tours are available to be scheduled by appointment by contacting the City of Hagerstown Parks & Recreation office: 301-739-8577 x 170,
parksandrec@hagerstownmd.org; please schedule at least 48 hours in advance. There is no charge for classroom visits or educational school trips to the Hager House or City Park Train Hub, though donations are appreciated. Programs at the Jonathan Hager House Museum and Train Hub will resume as well, with some requiring advance registration. Visit the City of Hagerstown website to view upcoming programs at these sites.
www.hagerhouse.org,
www.cityparktrainhub.org or follow on Facebook & Instagram.
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Ballet & All That Jazz Recital
Sunday, October 25, 2020 ⢠11:00am, 2:00pm & 6:00pm
âSPRINGâ into action with local dancers from Ballet and All That Jazz as they present the 32nd recital. Watch them perform classical ballet, tap, jazz, hip hop, modern, and contemporary pieces to a variety of music wearing unique costumes with original choreography.
The Maryland Theatre
21 S. Potomac Street
Hagerstown, MD 21740
301-790-3500
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The Maryland Theatre presents Dwight Yoakam
November 9, 2020 at 8:00pm
Dwight Yoakam has sold more than 25 million albums worldwide, and he is a 21-time nominated, multiple GRAMMY Award winner. He has 12 gold albums and 9 platinum or multi-platinum albums, with five of those albums topping Billboardâs Country Albums chart and another 14 landing in the Top 10. Nearly 40 of Yoakamâs singles have charted on Billboard, with 14 peaking in the Top 10.
In addition to his musical career, Yoakam is a formidable film and television actor who has appeared in over 40 feature films, including Sling Blade and Panic Room. In 2016, he recurred in David E. Kelleyâs Amazon series Goliath. Recently, he appeared in director Steven Soderberghâs film Logan Lucky with Channing Tatum and Daniel Craig. Yoakam is capable of seamlessly melting into his roles and impressively standing toe-to-toe with some of the worldâs top thespians over the course of his storied and successful acting career, including Jodie Foster, Tommy Lee Jones, Jared Leto, Forest Whitaker, and Matthew McConaughey.
Want to upgrade your experience? Be a VIP in The View Studio one hour prior to the performance. Exclusive access includes: ⢠Two Drink Tickets Good for Beer, Wine or Mixed Drinks ⢠Light Appetizers ⢠Private Bathrooms ⢠Secure Coat/Bag Storage The View Studio Experience begins one hour prior to showtime and continues through intermission (if intermission if included in this particular performance). The View Studio Experience can be purchased online as an add-on to your ticket or by calling 301-790-2000!
Fee: $59-$120
The Maryland Theatre
21 S. Potomac Street
Hagerstown, MD 21740
301-790-3500
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The Wedding Showcase presented by
The Maryland Theatre
January 17, 2021 from 11:00am until 2:00pm
Join The Maryland Theatre for an elegant bridal event hosted inside the jewel of the Arts & Entertainment district in downtown Hagerstown. Stroll through the Grand Lobby, Cocktail Lounge and Ballroom to visit local businesses covering all your wedding needs, including florists, photographers, bakers, caterers, event planners, and more. Strolling "brides and grooms" will be modeling the latest in gowns and tuxedos. Plus, each bride and groom receives a complimentary "Blush-ing Bride" or "Man-mosa" cocktail. Event Exclusive - visit several event spaces within the Performing Arts Center offering brides and grooms a peek at a full wedding and wedding reception mockup!
The Maryland Theatre
21 S. Potomac Street
Hagerstown, MD 21740
301-790-3500
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The Maryland Theatre presents
Health & Wellness featuring
"Deliciously Healthy Lunch & Learn"
February 6, 2021 from 10:00am until 3:00pm
10:00am - Presentations & Panel Discussions Visit The View Studio and The Ballroom for presentations and real-life testimonials to inspire, educate and enlighten you to take steps towards healthier living. Plus, stroll through the Lobby and Cocktail Lounge where local health related businesses will have additional wellness information and giveaways. 12:30pm - Deliciously Healthy Lunch & Learn (Ballroom) Enjoy some âEatâertainment from Free Range Cafe, Cannon Coffee and Antiox Juicebar Wellness. Learn the thought behind the process of some of their favorite healthy dishes, created right in front of you, for you to try! 2:00pm - The âHeartâ Truth about Wine & Chocolate (Grand Lobby) Learn the connections between chocolate, wine and keeping your heart healthy. Youâll even get some samples to prove it works! This is an additional opportunity to visit our healthy living vendors!
Fee: $12-$27
The Maryland Theatre
21 S. Potomac Street
Hagerstown, MD 21740
301-790-3500
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Celtic Cuisine at The Maryland Theatre
March 7, 2021 from 1:00 pm until 3:00 pm
Get a taste of Ireland before you even take your seat for the Celtic Women 15th Anniversary Tour! Join Chef Jay Zuspan (28 South/Bulls and Bears) and host Pieter Bickford for an entertaining preparation of local, fresh, and seasonable ingredients â all used to create both classic and contemporary Celtic delights. Watch as each course is prepared on the big screen before itâs served and enjoyed! This event has limited seating but is full of fun and flavor! Celtic Cuisine Menu: Watercress Salad with Lemon Vinaigrette Braised Corn Beef Brisket Trifle Dessert Cups Want to heighten your experience? Add-on traditional Irish beverages to your meal including Jameson Irish Whiskey, Guinness and Irish Coffee. Cash bar available for individual drink purchases.
Fee: $32-$52
The Maryland Theatre
21 S. Potomac Street
Hagerstown, MD 21740
301-790-3500
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Celtic Women Celebration
- the 15th Anniversary Tour
at The Maryland Theatre
March 7, 2021 at 3:00 pm
Celtic Woman is thrilled to be celebrating 15 phenomenal years of music-making this year. Feel the embrace of breath-taking music that transports you from your theatre seat straight to Ireland. Celebration brings together our very favourite songs from the journey so far âsongs that have created an incredible bond with audiences all over the world. From the siren call of Orinoco Flow to the playful energy of Teir Abhaile Riu. Rejoice through the lilt of the fiddle and the beat of the drum. Experience the power of the uplifting anthems You Raise Me Up and the soaring harmonies of Danny Boy.
Fee: $45-$156
The Maryland Theatre
21 S. Potomac Street
Hagerstown, MD 21740
301-790-3500
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MSAC ENVISION Series:
Focusing on Possibilities
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Join us this week for the Envision series! MSAC offers free weekly professional development opportunities focusing on the resurgence of the arts in Maryland across our state and our communities. For more information and to register, please visit our
website
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Envisioning Our State: Coffee with Ken

July 21 9-10AM
Arts Organization Staffing: Attracting, Engaging and Retaining Great People
Hereâs your chance to get the ear of the Director! Join MSACâs Executive Director, Ken Skrzesz and your fellow colleagues across the state on Tuesday mornings with your favorite coffee drink (or tea, if youâre like Ken!) for a topic-specific dialogue about the arts in Maryland.
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Envisioning Our Communities: Story Share

July 22 12-1PM
with Anita Lambert
What better way to listen and share, if not over a meal? Grab lunch and join your fellow colleagues in a story share! As we gather together, this time is to collectively discuss anecdotal hopes, challenges, and tales of resilience of our arts com
munities. Leave the hour feeling inspired and connected as we envision the resurgence of the arts in our communities.
Guest Anita Lambert will share the origins of her work as a Music Therapist in an educational setting, which contributed to a change in expectations and reflections of racial and cultural bias.
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Envisioning Digital Engagement: Digital Sharing

July 23 1-2 PM
Visual Arts
Join us to hear whatâs working well digitally for sharing online content as we hear from arts organizations and artists across Maryland and beyond.
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Envisioning Our Programming

Conservation Grant: July 16 2-3 PM
The PAAM program offers Planning Grants of up to $5,000 and Implementation Grants of up to $50,000 for the conservation and preservation of existing public artworks. Learn more about the program and how to apply.
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Creative Conversations

Back by popular demand! Grab your lunch, login, listen, and learn! MSAC Program Directors Emily Sollenberger and Laura Weiss are hosting a series of online gatherings for independent artists to connect with creative, discipline-specific community members in a small group setting. These hour-long lunchtime sessions are an âoff the recordâ time to share with peers where you are at in your current work, what you are excited about, and what challenges you may be facing.
Creative Conversations: Independent Artists (Literary Artists) - Thursday, July 16; 12-1 PM
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MSDE M:BRACE Offerings

The Fine Arts Office & Professional Learning Office of the Maryland State Department of Education are offering over 130 hours of professional learning this summer (with CPD credit opportunities)! The sessions for artists of all disciplines are a great way to reconnect to your craft and creativity. Register by Thursday for next week's free MC3 professional learning opportunities!
Week 2 offerings include courses taught by MSACâs
Lenore Blank Kelner and more
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To learn more and see a full list of sessions, please visit the
MSDE website
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MCA Racial Equity Program

Hosted by Maryland Citizens for the Arts, this program will include educational and developmental work by way of workshops and reflection sessions, and a complimentary book club. For more information, please visit the MCA
website
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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.
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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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The WCAC facility is wheelchair accessible!
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