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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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2019 Washington Goes Purple
Call for Artists
Washington Goes Purple is an awareness movement to educate our community and youth about the dangers of prescription painkillers and other drugs. By focusing on education, prevention and mental health we know we can heal through this opioid crisis, which has become the deadliest health crisis in US history. We are thankful for this partnership with the Washington County Arts Council. Art can show things that people are afraid of expressing and make connections that words cannot. We believe that by using art to build awareness we can inspire the community to continue coming together for a common goal - to prevent addiction.
Washington Goes Purple
Deadline: July 26, 2019
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Maryland Art Place
2nd Tri-Annual
Maryland State Artist Registry
Juried Exhibition
Maryland Art Place Announces The 2
nd
Tri-Annual Maryland State Artist Registry Juried Exhibition. This September, Maryland Art Place (MAP) in partnership with the
Maryland State Art Council (MSAC)
will host a state wide juried exhibition curated by a panel of jurors to highlight the wide range of artists and artwork featured on the
Maryland State Arts Council Artist Registry
. The exhibition will take place at Maryland Art Place located at 218 West Saratoga St. from September 19 – November 10th. All Maryland artists who reside within the state are eligible and encouraged to apply. To be considered for the exhibition you must reside in Maryland, have a Maryland State Arts Council Artist Registry profile, and have created or updated your registry profile on or between the dates of June 26, 2019 – July 20, 2019. To join the registry please visit:
https://www.msac.org/user/register
. Jurors are to be announced at a later date.
Deadline: July 20, 2019
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Le Salon at TAG
Call for Artists
Show Dates: August 2–31, 2019
Dates to Submit Work:
Friday & Saturday, July 26 & 27, 12–9 pm
& Sunday, July 28, 12–5 pm
Venue:
TAG/The Artists Gallery
LE SALON AT TAG 2019 is open to all artists submitting ORIGINAL artworks including (but not limited to) drawing, painting, photography, sculpture, and printmaking. No reproductions! Maximum 3 pieces.
Deadline:
Friday & Saturday, July 26 & 27, 12-9 pm
& Sunday, July 28, 12-5 pm
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The Over 70 Show
Call for Artists
The Over 70 Show features artwork of all mediums by individuals who are 70 years of age or older.
We encourage artists of all skill levels to submit work in order to demonstrate the wide range of styles, techniques, and interests that makes art a powerful tool for well-being.
Submission Guidelines: Artists aged 70 or older are invited to submit one (1) work of art. All mediums are eligible including drawing, painting, photography, sculpture, ceramics, illustrations, and mixed media. All submissions will be included in the exhibition unless otherwise indicated by The Delaplaine Arts Center staff.
Delivery of Artwork: Sunday, July 28th, 2019 11:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. and Monday, July 29th, 2019 from 10:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.
Conditions of Exhibition: Artwork must remain on view for the duration of the exhibit. Artists are solely responsible for shipping, delivery, and pick up. All artwork must be received by the Delaplaine ready to hang or install. Framed artworks must be fitted firmly in a frame with wire for hanging (taut wire should be at least 1/3 distance from the top of the frame).
Artwork Delivery:
Sunday, July 28, 2019, 11am-5pm and Monday, July 29, 2019, 10am-5pm
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National Juried Exhibition at Larkin Arts
Call for Artists
This is a national juried visual art competition and exhibition that is open to any artist who is a resident of the United States and is over the age of 18, working in two-dimensional media. Painting, drawing, printmaking, photography, and mixed media works with a maximum depth of five inches; as well as other traditional or non-traditional two-dimensional media, excluding film, are welcome.
Deadline: August 1, 2019
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Art at the Point
Call for Artists
Art at the Point will happen in 2019! We are excited to announce Point of Rocks Commons Park as the venue this year!
We are now taking artist applications and inquiries to display. Please email
Carolina or head over to our
Apply page and download the application if you are an artist who would like to sell and/or demonstrate your work with us this year!
Located 15 miles from both historic Leesburg, VA, and Frederick, MD and an easy hour drive from either Baltimore or Washington, DC.
Art at the Point is organized by the Point of Rocks Ruritan Club. We believe in the power of music and art to transform our community. Come take part in the celebration with us this year!
Lend a hand to Art at the Point and become a
Volunteer or
Sponsor! Click to learn how you can help.
Deadline: August 1, 2019
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The Athenaeum Invitational 2019
Board out of our minds!
Call for Artists
The Athenaeum Invitational celebrates the visual arts of Virginia, Maryland, the District of Columbia and West Virginia in the Athenaeum Gallery in Alexandria, VA. It is a theme-based event featuring the works of both specially-invited artists who have exhibited in the Athenaeum Gallery in the past, as well as works selected through a call for submissions open to anyone living or working in VA/DC/MD/WV. A $1500 prize for the best work will be awarded to an invited artist, a $1000 prize will be awarded to an artist from the open call, a $500 prize will be awarded based on core concept and game design, and a viewers' choice award of $500 will be determined by popular vote.
Board: out of our minds!
Artists and 'artists of the mind' from DC, MD, VA and WV are invited to explore the broad concept of board games. Entries might be based on a real or imagined game, an environment where games are played, or people's relationships to board games. Entries that demonstrate creative brilliance through the core concept and game design are encouraged as well as purely aesthetic works.
Consider games as a means of dealing with social issues or escaping reality; games as a reflection of a labyrinth or as path to justice. A game might be way to explore the world or experience other cultures. Entries might be inspired by favorite childhood games or today’s issues such as climate change or political rancor.
Submission Deadline: August 1, 2019
Exhibition: September 12 — November 10, 2019
Comprehensive information and a means to apply for consideration:
Click here.
The Athenaeum does not accept hard copy proposals, all entries and proposals must be done via the website. Please call 703-548-0035 if you have any questions.
Deadline: August 1, 2019
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Harford Artists' Association
2019 Pictures at an Exhibition
Juried Fine Art Show and Sale
The annual Pictures at an Exhibition Fine Art Show is a juried presentation representing masterful artistry. The chosen art-works are based on originality, artistic conception and quality of the individual’s skill of the medium. The event is publicized by Local Media, Social Media and Print Advertising.
Jurors involved in the art community will be chosen to select artwork to be included in the 2019 Pictures at an Exhibition. Because art appreciation is highly subjective, we make every effort to select qualified jurors from a variety of art professionals, working artists and gallery owners. All jurors are selected to recognize quality works based on the artists’ understanding of the principles and elements of design and the ability to use their chosen media.
Barb Kiwak, Painter, Sculptor and Illustrator, will judge the 2019 PAE Exhibit. Maryland painter, illustrator and sculptor Barbara Kiwak is known for her landscapes and marine scenes. Ms. Kiwak graduated from the Maryland Institute College of Art in 1988 with a BFA in Visual Communications.
Deadline: August 1, 2019
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20th Annual Will's Creek Exhibition of Fine Art
Call for Artists
The 20th Annual Will's Creek Exhibition of Fine Art takes place September 21-October 5, 2019, and celebrates contemporary artwork.
Now in its 20th year, this competition serves as the longest-running annual competition of the Allegany Arts Council and offers more than $4,000 in prizes.
Call for Entry
The call for entries is now available via
http://www.callforentry.org. The deadline to submit an entry is August 1, 2019. To learn more about entry, click here.
Artists of all mediums and genres are encouraged to apply, including both two and three-dimensional artwork. This show encourages innovation, creativity and uniqueness. All entries must have been completed in the previous three (3) years and may not have previously been shown in the gallery. Artwork may be up to 48" in width, depth or height, including framing.
Enter Now!
Notifications
Selected artists will be notified on August 15, 2019.
Deadline: August 1, 2019
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Art Comes Alive!
Call for Artists
Over $300,000+ in awards to artists!
ADC Fine Art proudly sponsors ART COMES ALIVE (ACA), an international, juried fine-art competition and exhibit that awards the best emerging and professional artists.
Known as the “Academy Awards for Art,” ACA is embarking on its 10th year of helping artists get their work in front of art-industry professionals such as interior designers, art galleries, private art collectors, and corporate collections. Each year the art competition gets bigger and better, and this year over $300,000 in awards will be given to artists through gallery contracts, purchase awards, publishing contracts, and more!
Looking for artists working in all mediums
CERAMIC I DIGITAL ART I DRAWING I FINE-CRAFT ART I GLASS ART I ILLUSTRATION I JEWELRY I METAL ART I MIXED MEDIA I PAINTING I PHOTOGRAPHY I PRINT MAKING I SCULPTURE I VIDEO ART IMPORTANT DATES
For the full calendar of events please visit our FAQ page
here.
Deadline to Enter Monday, August 5th, 2019 11:59 PM EST
Exhibition Duration Saturday, October 5th - Friday, December 6th, 2019
Notification Results Tuesday, September 3rd, 2019 by 5:00 PM EST
Opening Night + Awards Saturday, October 5th, 2019
*EARLY BIRD SPECIAL BOGO Buy one entry and get one entry free on a 4-image entry only through Friday, July 12th with the code ACABOGO19 at checkout. That's a total of 8 IMAGES (2 separate entries) for the price of one 4-image entry!
Deadline: August 5, 2019
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City Park Fall Fest 2019
Call for Artists
The City of Hagerstown’s annual City Park Fall Fest is scheduled (rain or shine) for September 21, 2019 from 10am-4pm.
The Parks and Recreation Department is seeking a variety of artists and craftspeople who are interested in having a vendor booth along Key Street in City Park (located between the circle on Virginia Avenue and the Museum of Fine Arts.) All arts and crafts in these booths must be created by the booth holder, and representative examples will be juried by the event committee before the space is confirmed. There will be a fee for reserving space each day. $25 for a 10x10 space and $50 for a 10x20 space. Vendors will be responsible for providing their own equipment: tables, chairs, tents, etc.
Past fall festivals have documented 1,000-1,500 people attending, so there will be a ready market for your work. If you are interested in securing space at this event, please submit the
accompanying application, payment of $25.00 and several typical examples of your work (.jpeg format) to Cassie at
chershberger@hagerstownmd.org or mail to 351 North Cleveland Avenue, Hagerstown, MD 21740 by August 5th, 2019. Space is limited! If you have any questions call Cassie at 301-739-8577 x883.
More detailed information about set up and take down will be provided to registrants at a later date.
Sincerely,
Fall Fest Committee
Deadline: August 5, 2019
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4th Biennial Maryland Regional
Juried Art Exhibition
Call for Artists
University of Maryland University College invites entries of works by all artists in Maryland, Northern Virginia, and Washington, D.C., for its 4th Biennial Maryland Regional Juried Art Exhibition (BMRE). The exhibition will run from December 1, 2019, to March 15, 2020, in the UMUC Arts Program Gallery in Adelphi, Maryland. The opening reception and awards presentation will take place on Sunday, December 1, 2019, at 3 p.m.
The exhibition is open to current residents of Maryland, Northern Virginia, and Washington, D.C., 18 years or older. All mediums (painting, sculpture, drawing, printmaking, fiber, glass, ceramics, wood, metal, photographs, and mixed media) will be considered except videography. All submitted work must be original (no reproductions), completed in 2018 or 2019, and suitably prepared for installation. Artists are responsible for uploading high-resolution images, which will be used in the catalog, for each submission. The cost is $35 for up to three entries, plus $5 for one additional entry. The deadline for submissions is August 19, 2019. Artists will be notified of the jurors’ decisions on September 10, 2019.
The exhibition includes a full-color catalog featuring the works of all participants. The President’s Best-of-Show award winner will receive a $5,000 cash prize; the second-place Juror’s Choice award winner will receive $2,000; and the third-place Award of Merit winner will receive $1,000.
Deadline: August 19, 2019
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World Art Drop Day
Every first Tuesday of September is World Art Drop Day, a global art campaign founded by freelance illustrator, Jake Parker, that aims to connect the whole planet with art.
The inspiration came from his own experience in cross-country art drop where he left sketches around the United States. He said that he received tons of positive responses from the finders and he wants us to experience that kind of happiness, too!
To give you an idea, here’s how the concept of art drop works:
- Draw a picture and hide it somewhere.
- Take a photo of either the art, the hiding spot, or a combination of both.
- Post the image, the city you dropped it in, and a hint on any social media platform of your choice. Use the hashtag #artdropday to make your experience visible to the public.
- Then move on, hoping someone finds it or hang around and meet your new friend.
Deadline: September 3, 2019
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2019 Destination Maryland Awards
Call for Nominations
The Maryland Office of Tourism Development (OTD) and the Maryland Tourism Development Board (MTDB) offer this call for nominations for the 2019 Destination Maryland Awards. These awards recognize the outstanding work of the tourism industry in its quest to increase revenue from visitor spending to Maryland by showcasing the state as an exciting must-see destination. Individuals, businesses, organizations and governmental agencies that have completed projects that significantly and positively impact the local, regional or statewide economy are eligible to submit a nomination/s.
Award categories are: Maximizing Opportunities; Market Expansion; Leveraging Partnerships; & Transactional Opportunities.
Deadline: 5:00 p.m. on September 18, 2019
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Maryland Federation of Art
Strokes of Genius:
A Fine Art Painting Exhibition
Maryland Federation of Art (MFA) invites all artists residing in the United States, Puerto Rico, Canada and Mexico to enter this 9th annual all-painting competition. All original 2-D work created through any painting media (inc. oil, pastel, acrylic, watercolor, encaustic, etc.) and following entry guidelines, will be considered. The selected works will be on exhibit at MFA’s Circle Gallery from November 1 through November 29.
Juror: Raoul Middleman,The Maryland Institute College of Art.
Deadline: September 5, 2019
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14th Annual Art for the Animals
Fundraiser at Howard's Art and Frames
It is that time of year again! For our Art for the Animals fundraiser we need as many artists as possible. Our artist participants can be beginners all the way to professionals. All artwork must be 5"x7" and can be created in any medium.
Stop in to the store and give a $5 donation (cash or check) per art board as your entry fee. You can pick up as many boards as you want, or use your own. Bring them back to us by Sept. 14 and we will frame them for free and hang them in our silent auction. People will bid on them from Sept. 28 - Oct. 19. There will be an opening reception on Sept. 28 and a "Tail-end" reception on Oct. 19. All proceeds (including the donation for the board/s) will go to
For Otis Sake!
There is also an opportunity for all artists who participate to win prizes for popular choice and best in show. This is a fun event for everyone and this is our 13th year doing it. In previous years we were able to raise upwards of $4800. All participation will help us reach this goal and hopefully surpass it.
Step 1: Pick up your artboards at Howard's starting July 29th. Each artboard equals one entry and will require a $5 donation (cash or check only).
Step 2: Create your artwork.
Step 3: Submit it back to Howard's by Sept 14th for framing and hanging.
Silent Auction
Sept. 28 - Oct. 19
Sept 28 at 6:30-8pm - Opening Reception
Oct. 19 at 6:30-8:30pm - "Tail-End" Reception & Awards Ceremony
Silent Auction Ends at EXACTLY 7:30pm on Oct. 19
Popular Choice Voting: Sept. 28 - Oct. 12
Deadline: September 14, 2019
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Call for Artists
Annual Community Art Show:
The Best Local Art of 2019
The Washington County Arts Council, Inc. invites local artists working in any medium to submit their best new works for WCAC’s “Annual Community Art Show: The Best Local Art of 2019.” The juried community art exhibit will run from December 5, 2019 through January 7, 2020 with an opening reception on Thursday, December 5, 2019 from 5pm to 7pm.
Artists are encouraged to submit up to three entries. No works previously shown at WCAC will be considered. Images must be submitted in a .jpg format and files should be labeled: “Last Name_First Name_Title of Work.”
Include full name, address, telephone, and email address.
Deadline: October 26, 2019
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The Veterans Show
Call for Artists
The Veterans Show is an exhibition featuring artwork by former servicemembers of the United States military. The call for submissions is open to artists of all skill levels. To submit your artwork, please download and fill out the
entry form, and bring with you on the designated drop-off dates.
Please direct questions to Sydney Dexter, Exhibitions Manager,
here or by calling 301-698-0656 ext. 108.
Exhibition
November 2 – December 1, 2019
Opening Reception
Saturday, November 2 • 1500-1700
Artwork Drop-off
Sunday, October 27 • 1100 – 1700 & Monday, October 28 • 1000 – 1700
Artwork Pick-up
Sunday, December 1 • 1700 – 1730 & Monday, December 2 • 1000 – 1700
Artwork Delivery: Sunday, October 27
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11:00 - 17:00
& Monday, October 28
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10:00 - 17:00
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Mountain Maryland
2019 Photo Contest
Call for Entries
The spirit of the Allegheny Mountains contain secret stories worth telling, and a picture is worth 1,000 words. The community and visitors are invited to share images from life in Allegany County, the Mountain Side of Maryland, or from their recent getaway experiences. Through this contest, Allegany County Tourism seeks photos that tell the county’s story of culture, lifestyle, and recreation during the 2019 Mountain Maryland Photo Contest.
Allegany County, the Mountain Side of Maryland is accepting entries for the 2019 Mountain Maryland Photo Contest, through October 31, 2019. Enter your photos of Allegany County in four different categories for your chance to win cash prizes ranging from $75 to $250!
First through third place photos in each category will appear in the 2020 Visit Mountain Maryland Destination Guide and will be framed and displayed in our partner locations in Frostburg, MD, and Cumberland, MD.
Deadline: October 31, 2019
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Call for Photographers
2019 Historic Houses of Worship Tour
Photo Contest
The Historic Houses of Worship Tour in partnership with and support from The Washington County Arts Council (WCAC) is pleased to invite the public to enter a photo contest to promote the 2020 Historic Houses of Worship Tour.
Photos should capture an image from the Historic Houses of Worship Tour, scheduled to take place on December 26th, 2019 from 3pm to 7pm with a snow date of December 27th, 2019 from 3pm to 7pm. One selected original photograph will be commissioned by the tour organizers and will be used to create posters and promotional materials for the 2020 Tour.
Contestants may enter up to three images to the contest. The winner will be announced in February 2020 and will receive $200.
Include full name, mailing address, telephone and email address.
Deadline: January 10, 2020 @ Noon
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C&O Canal Photo Contest
Get out your cameras! The C&O Canal Trust is sponsoring a monthly photo contest highlighting the best photos you have taken of the C&O Canal National Historical Park!
Each month, a new contest will begin, so return often to enter your photos. We will post the contest entries on our Facebook page each month for voting. The picture that receives the most “Likes” each month will be featured as our Facebook cover photo and will appear in our monthly email newsletter and our print newsletter, which is published three times a year.
On-going Deadline: Last Day of Month at 4pm EDT
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Engine Room Art Space
Call for Artists
Engine Room Art Space is accepting proposals for curators, group, or solo exhibits for the July-December 2018 season. Inquiries & proposals should be sent to
elewis@hagerstownmd.org.
Information that should be provided is Name, Address, Phone Number, and Email. Also include a tentative date you are interested in, proposal idea, medium, and reason you believe your art work would best thrive in the Engine Room Art Space.
On-going Deadline
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Call for Artists and Artisans
Berkeley Art Works
The Berkeley Arts Council seeks submissions from artists and artisans for an open jury call for the Berkeley Art Works co-op group. The Berkeley Art Works is located at 116 North Queen Street in Martinsburg, WV and is a project of the Berkeley Arts Council.
Openings are available for both 2-dimensional and 3-dimensional artists. At this time we will consider all media including painting, photography, mixed media, glass, pottery, wood, basketry, fibre, or jewelry. We will also consider fabric wall hangings up to about 40-inches on a side.
Participating artists and artisans must become members of the Berkeley Arts Council, pay a monthly fee for display space and a 20% commission on sales, and agree to sit in the gallery 1-2 days per month. Co-op members also support the gallery in other ways, including exhibit installations and helping with events and promotional activities.
The Berkeley Art Works, a project of the Berkeley Arts Council, is the realization of the long-held dream of the arts community in Martinsburg and Berkeley County West Virginia: to have a community-based arts facility that supports local and regional artists, brings quality arts experiences for the members of the public, and provides a wide range of arts learning experiences for local residents, artists, and artisans.
On-going Deadline
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Howard County Arts Council
General Exhibition Application
Want your work considered for future exhibits in our galleries?
Submit our General Exhibit application today! Artists, ages 18 and older, working in all media and styles including time-based and installation artists, are encouraged to apply either individually or as a group. We also welcome proposals from curators and arts organizations.
General exhibition applications are reviewed on a quarterly basis. The deadlines for submitting materials are January 1, April 1, July 1 and October 1.
On-going Deadline
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The Appalachian Pastel League
Workshops
The Appalachian Pastel League offers a workshop to members and non members 4 times a year on a Saturday, Noon til 4PM at the Allegany Arts Council. Easels will be provided, bring your own paper and supplies. Non-members are welcome to attend. Cost: Paid members, free. Non-members-$24. The dues for membership to the League are $24 a year. You may apply for membership at the door and have access to all four workshops for the year, at no additional cost.
On-going Deadline
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The Maryland State Arts Council (MSAC)
Online Resource Bulletin
The MSAC Online Resource Bulletin, maintained by the Maryland Art Place, includes regional, national, and international exhibition opportunities, grants, fellowships, residencies, and information on available studio spaces in the area. The Resource Bulletin is updated on a weekly basis and maintains hundreds of listings of arts opportunities, organized by subject and deadline date. If you have information that you wish to have included in the Resource Bulletin, please send it to:
caitlin@mdartplace.org
On-going Deadlines
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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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