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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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MSAC Upcoming Virtual Professional Development |
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Coffee with Ken!
Here’s your chance to get the ear of the Director! Join MSAC’s Executive Director Ken Skrzesz and your fellow colleagues across the state on Tuesday mornings with your favorite coffee drink (or tea, if you’re like Ken!) for a topic-specific dialogue about the arts in Maryland.
Coffee with Ken: Arts in Education Updates with Special Guests: MSDE Fine Arts Office Coordinator Alysia Lee, Arts Education in Maryland Schools Executive Director Quanice Floyd, and MSAC Arts in Education program team Precious Blake and Catherine Frost
Tuesday, November 10, 9-10 a.m.
Coffee with Ken: Open Discussion
Tuesday, November 17, 9-10 a.m.
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(L-R) Jen Taylor, VP of Digital Marketing at A+E Networks); David Melnick, VP/Strategic Partnerships at Marriner Marketing;
Kristie Swink Benson, APR, Director of Communications at the High Museum of Art;.
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Panel: Marketing in the COVID era
Thursday, November 12, 2-3 p.m.
Join MSAC and a panel of marketing experts as they provide options for best marketing practices, both for virtual programming and in-person re-opening, during this extraordinary time. To submit questions for the panel beforehand, please complete this form. Stick around for a tutorial in social media best practices by Amelia Evans, MSAC’s Marketing and Communications Manager from 3-3:30 p.m.!
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Creative Conversations
Based on feedback from organizations across the state, MSAC will be hosting a new series of virtual Creative Conversations throughout the fall and early winter. These small group gatherings are based on discipline and/or budget/staff size, with the goal of providing a space for similar organizations to gather, collaborate, and share ideas with one another. If you’re interested in joining a Creative Conversation, please contact Emily Sollenberger (emily.sollenberger@maryland.gov) or Laura Weiss (laura.weiss@maryland.gov) to join the session that best fits your organization.
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Feedback
Do you have a request for a virtual professional development offering that MSAC can provide? If so, please contact Dana Parsons, Director of Grants and Professional Development (dana.parsons@maryland.gov).
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The Maryland State Arts Council is accessible to all patrons.
Guests with accessibility questions or who require additional assistance
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#mcreds are Back from the Maryland State Department of Education Fine Arts Office
Level 2 #mcred courses are now open for registration for all arts educators and teaching artists! Even if you have not yet taken the Learning Through the Creative Process, you may still participate in Supporting LGBTQ+ Students and Families and Creative Aging Courses. For full credit and certification, the Creative Process course will need to be completed by December 31, 2021. Don't miss out! Registration is open and space is limited!
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M:BRACE MARYLAND CENTERS FOR CREATIVE CLASSROOMS
POETRY OUT LOUD MASTERCLASS: PHYSICAL PRESENCE
November 9th, 2020 3 - 4 p.m.
Join MSDE and MSAC for the first M:BRACE Poetry Out Loud Masterclass led by Gayle Danley, MSAC & MSDE Teaching Artist and a National Poetry Slam Champion, where you'll learn tips and tricks to ace the first Poetry Out Loud judging criteria: PHYSICAL PRESENCE. Open to students, educators, and competition hosts.
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Arts Education Symposium on Anti-Racism
Join Arts Education in Maryland Schools (AEMS) exciting, insightful, and compelling experiences to deepen your understanding of anti-racism and abolitionist teaching in arts education. In addition to a keynote by award-winning author Dr. Bettina Love, the symposium will include breakouts that can help you apply these abolitionist principles to your discipline and your classroom.
The Symposium will take place on Saturday, November 21, 2020. Visit the link below to learn more about ticketing and the schedule of events!
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Technology for Sharing and Reflection for Arts Educators & Teaching Artists
Runs September 30th - November 11th, 2020
Beginner, Intermediate and Exploratory Levels are available! Upcoming sessions:
DANCE FOR THE CAMERA
In using the concept of a camera as an alternative stage space, this interactive course will explore dance & camera composition, choreographic choice-making, and the three stages of production with video editing techniques.
CREATING AND USING VIRTUAL PERFORMANCES IN YOUR MUSIC INSTRUCTION
This course covers the techniques for making, and the pedagogy behind successfully creating and using a virtual performance in instruction. Advanced audio and video editing with industry-standard applications will be covered, as well as practical ways to include the process in instruction.
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Maryland Arts Institute of Racial Justice Lunchtime Book Club
Select Tuesdays at Noon
Connect with members of Maryland’s arts sector to build shared language and understandings about racial justice through guided discussions and sharing.
Monthly Academy
Each Month, Commit to Two Connected Sessions
In a community with members of Maryland’s arts sector, we will build a brave space for courageous conversations about race and other social identities. Participants will increase their understanding and capacity for racial equity through guided reflection and discussions.
For dates, times, and registration for both, visit the link below.
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To stay connected, please join the
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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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