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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 Mansion House Art Center is reopening on July 3, 2020 featuring a new Valley Art exhibit: "Art Is For Everyone"
The Mansion House Art Center which is located at 501 Highland Way, Hagerstown
will be following the safety and health recommendations of the Governor and Heath Officials. Hours are
every Friday, Saturday, and Sunday
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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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Faces of Hagerstown
2nd Outdoor Photo Mural Exhibition Celebrating the People of Hagerstown
Letâs capture Hagerstown, Maryland, and its people.
The City of Hagerstown, in partnership with the Washington County Arts is pleased to announce the second exhibition of Faces of Hagerstown (FOH), a signature public art feature of the Hagerstown Cultural Trail.
Faces of Hagerstown is a large-scale outdoor photo mural gallery focusing on the human face and the truth of the Hagerstown experience. It will be located along the Hagerstown Cultural Trail in two prominent locations: (1) on a layered chain link mesh screening at the West Antietam Street Entrance Plaza, (2) on custom pole covers along the Lee Street segment of the Trail, and also on the brick walls of Artist Alley.
Extended Deadline: May 14, 2021 @ 5PM*
*Please note: This is NOT a postmark deadline!
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Authentic Community Theatre
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Fall Registration is OPEN!
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New classes for our Fall 2020 Semester!
Starting in September!
Registration is subject to close at any time if we reach capacity so please register early!
Visit the ACT website for more information and to submit your registration!
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These classes are for all ages of young actors! Students study and explore acting, character development, and stage craft through improvisation and ensemble work, monologues, and scenes. Students learn about theatre basics as well, including stage direction, theatre etiquette, theatre vocabulary, and rehearsal and memorization techniques.
Students will perform a one-act show/scene during their end of semester showcase!
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NEW
NEW Audition Prep class will help students prepare for performance based auditions. Classes will cover resumes, vocal performance, and acting techniques to prepare a full audition piece that will be performed at the Fall Semester Showcase!
***This class is perfect for students looking to apply and audition for a Magnet Program or School!***
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ACT has revamped the Musical Theatre class to be BETTER THAN EVER! Students will meet for 1 hour each week and will learn from a music instructor, dance instructor, and acting instructor throughout the semester!
The end of semester showcase will pull together a cohesive work from all parts of their instruction throughout the semester in partnership with our other class themes!
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ALL AGES!
ACT offer lessons in voice and piano as well as individual audition prep sessions. The space is limited per instructor so a request must be made before the lessons can be scheduled. Audition preparations can be scheduled individually. All other lessons (voice, piano, etc) are scheduled in groups of 4 lessons at a time. Each student can sign up on a month to month or semester by semester basis.
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NEW Home School Classes are now open to ALL Home School Families! Home school classes are available during the day on Wednesdays. Students may participate in more than one program. Discounts will apply for multiple students in the same household as follows:
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Number of Students
1-2
3-5
6+
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Full Semester Payment
$100 per class
(12 weeks; save $20 per student)
$81 per added student
(12 weeks; save $15 per student)
$50 per added student
(12 weeks; save $10 per student)
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Payment Plan
$10 per class
($120 per student)
$10 per class
($120 per student)
$10 per class
($120 per student)
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MONDAYS & WEDNESDAYS 5:30-8PM
Rehearsals Starting in October
Performances January 15 & 16 at The Maryland Theatre
*Depending on the number registered, ACT may split the group into two performance groups based on experience. More information will be provided to those to register once ACT gets close to registration closing!*
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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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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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