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Welcome to Artist Alley,
ï»żWashington 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
October 2021 Exhibit
The Washington County Arts Council hosts two artists with three exhibits from September 30, 2021 through November 2, 2021. Artist Carol Williams brings âThinkâ and âThe Pin Project: Depictions of Everyday Womenâ to the gallery along with âInlay (Marquetry) Furnitureâ a display by William Hergenroeder.
The exhibit is available in the galleries and virtually. Social distancing and wearing masks are required for all visitors in the gallery.
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Hager House Outdoor
Ghost Tours
7pm & 8pm
Oct. 16 (#7578)
Oct. 22 (#7579)
Oct. 23 (#7580)
Oct. 31 (#7581)
Haunting tales keep this 18th century residence of town founder, Jonathan Hager, at the top of Marylandâs most haunted sites. Take a one-hour outdoor tour and listen and learn the fascinating common legends of ghosts of the Hager House. Pre-registration online strongly recommended. $8/pre-registered. $10/on-site.
Paranormal Train
Ghost Tours
Fridays & Saturdays
7pm & 8pm
- Oct. 22 (#7162)
- Oct. 23 (#7163)
- Oct. 31 (#7165)
Visit the grounds of the City Park Train Hub and head out on a fascinating tour with the amazing Oculus Paranormal Team where you will explore the historic retired rail cars and steam locomotive engine 202, on a nightly investigation that demonstrates the use of actual ghost hunting equipment. This is the perfect opportunity for those who are interested in creating their own ghost stories. $15/pre-registered, $20/on-site.
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Call for Panelists, Judges and Coaches -
Four Paid Opportunities
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The historic Dentzel carousel, winner of the 2021 Heritage Award in the category of Place, has been a fixture in Montgomery Countyâs Glen Echo Park since 1921. Photo by Edwin Remsberg Photographs. | |
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MSAC relies on a diverse array of experts from across the State of Maryland to do the important work of evaluating applications and nominations. We invite participation through program-specific public calls for panelists, editors, jurors, and judges and we select evaluators with a focus on experience in equity and justice, diversity of experiences, diversity of location, and expertise in varying artistic disciplines.
In the coming months, we have four different paid opportunities to evaluate and provide valuable feedback on applications and/or nominations.
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Heritage Award Panelists
By reviewing and scoring nominations, Heritage Award panelists recognize long-term achievement in traditional arts, or community-based living cultural traditions handed down by example or word of mouth. Awards annually recognize one recipient in each of three categories: Person/People, Place, and Tradition.
ï»żSeeking:
- Maryland residents with a familiarity with MSACâs Heritage Awards program, traditional arts, and/or folklife.
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County Arts Development Panelists
By reviewing and providing feedback on applications, County Arts Development (CAD) panelists support the work and long-term planning of county arts agencies throughout Maryland to ensure service to their diverse communities.
Seeking:
- Maryland residents with experience with arts service organizations, strategic planning, local arts agency management, multidisciplinary arts, and/or arts programming.
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Poetry Out Loud Judges
By reviewing and scoring poetry recitation videos, judges determine the regional and state finalists for the Maryland State Poetry Out Loud competition. Poetry Out Loud is a national arts education program that encourages the study of great poetry. Learn more at poetryoutloud.org.
Seeking:
- Maryland residents who are theater artists, educators, writers, actors, librarians, slam poets, arts journalists, professors, and general poetry lovers.
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Poetry Out Loud Coaches
By facilitating recitation practice sessions and materials, coaches assist high school students in preparing poems from the POL Anthology for the Maryland State Poetry Out Loud competition. Coaches will offer competitors guidance on physical presence, voice and articulation, dramatic appropriateness, evidence of understanding, and overall performance. Learn more at poetryoutloud.org.
Seeking:
- Maryland residents with experience performing poetry, especially recitations, and working with performers of all levels on analysis, memorization, and presentation
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General Information
What to Expect:
- Serving between six and 16 weeks, depending on role, with assignments spread throughout the service period.
- Attending a required virtual orientation and training.
- Receiving compensation of a minimum of $350, assuming the completion of all scheduled assignments.
How to Apply:
- Submit your application via MSACâs online grants management system, SmartSimple.
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Click the âApply Hereâ button below to log in or create a free account in SmartSimple; be sure to log in as an individual, rather than an organization, as organization-based accounts do not have access to panelist applications. If you do not have an individual account, you may create one for free by registering as an âIndependent Artist.â
- Click on âFunding Opportunitiesâ
- Under "Public Call," click âApply Now.â
- From the dropdown menu labeled "I am applying as a (select) "Panelist Call," and click "Save Draft" to populate the application.
- Select your desired Program from the drop-down menu and fill in the remainder of the form.
- Click âSubmit.
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Deadline: 11:59 p.m. EST, October 22nd, 2021.
Questions? Contact the appropriate staff member for assistance.
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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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