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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.
For artist information, arts events, calls for art, and more visit WCAC's web page...
www.washingtoncountyarts.com.
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Washington County Arts Council Gallery
August 2021 Exhibits
The Washington County Arts Council (WCAC) presents exhibits of two local artists Jannon Baer and Brian Heinrich during the month of August 2021.
“Jannon Baer: Envision Green” and Brian Heinrich: Art of the Ancient Adolescent” will be on display in the WCAC galleries from July 29, 2021 through August 24, 2021 and available online virtually.
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EXTENDED DEADLINE: August 11, 2021
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 2021 exhibit, “Symbolizing the Hope in Recovery through Purple.” The juried community art exhibit will be on display virtually and in the gallery from August 26, 2021 through September 28, 2021. “Symbolizing the Hope in Recovery through Purple - As a community we work at preventing addiction, eliminating stigma, and building a strong support system for those in recovery. Join us in spreading hope that recovery is possible.”
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Maryland International Film Festival-Hagerstown
August 20-22, 2021 in downtown Hagerstown
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Augustoberfest 2021 – Foundation Sponsoring
Downtown Plaza Festival
The Augustoberfest Charitable Foundation (“the Foundation”) has announced the postponement of their 25th Augustoberfest Anniversary Event until August 2022. However, the Foundation is pleased to announce they will be sponsoring the Downtown Plaza Festival, small scale German-themed event, which will be located at University Plaza in Downtown Hagerstown, MD on Saturday, August 21, 2021.
There will be no entry fee for the Downtown Plaza Festival! Some of the traditional food options from Augustoberfest will be offered for sale, as well as beer and wine from 12PM-8PM. Unfortunately, due to the smaller space, there will not be the traditional artisan vendors, but live music will be provided from 1PM-7PM. Guests are invited to bring their own chair to sit and enjoy the entertainment; however, due to health department regulations, outside food and drink will not be permitted.
Follow Augustoberfest on Facebook, Instagram, or visit www.augustobefest.org for updates on the 2022 anniversary event.
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Art at the Chamber
Washington County Chamber of Commerce hosts artist
John Mullican during July and August 2021
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Washington County Chamber of Commerce
1 S Potomac Street
Hagerstown, MD 21740
301-739-2015
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Washington County
Arts Council Accepting Grant Applications for 2021-2022
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The Board of Directors of the Washington County Arts Council announces that the 2022 Community Arts Development Grant Guidelines and Application are now available at https://www.washingtoncountyarts.com/grants or by emailing Mary Anne Burke at maryanneb@washingtoncountyarts.com
All grant awards are made subject to the availability of funds. Awards are made possible through the Maryland State Arts Council’s Community Arts Development program which “provides funds and technical assistance to the local arts councils of the 23 counties of Maryland and Baltimore City. The purposes of the program are to better serve artists, arts organizations and audiences throughout the State and to encourage local decision-making, arts activity and funding for the arts at the local level.” To be eligible, organizations must be organized as a charitable purpose.
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Maryland Writers’ Association
Notable Author August 2021
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Call for Maryland Artists:
West Washington Street Mural
DEADLINE: September 17, 2021@5pm EST*
*Please note: This is NOT a postmark deadline!
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Imagine Hagerstown Fourth Friday Music:
JAH WORKS and DIRTY SOUL
University Plaza, 50 West Washington Street, Hagerstown
August 27, 2021, from 5:00pm until 8:00pm
Live Music at University Plaza! Featuring Jah Works and Dirty Soul.
Jah Works plays music firmly rooted in Jamaican music and culture, encompassing rock steady, reggae, dancehall, and dub. Dirty Soul opens with its sweaty, low-down, heavy funk, and soul, guaranteed to get you up on your feet and dancing.
Bring a chair, food, and drink (alcohol in non-breakable containers permitted). Imagine Hagerstown is supported in part by the Maryland State Arts Council (msac.org) and the Washington County Arts Council and is proudly based in Hagerstown’s Arts & Entertainment District.
Contact Kitty Clark at (301) 739-8577 or kclark@hagerstownmd.org
www.imaginehagerstown.org
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EXTENDED Deadline October 1, 2021 | |
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The Washington County Arts Council
resumes requiring that masks be worn, and
social distancing be observed, by visitors and staff regardless of vaccination status.
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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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Thank you for providing your email address 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.
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