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February 22, 2022

Volume 22-06

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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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The Washington County Museum of Fine Arts celebrated its

2022 Cumberland Valley Artists & Photographers Exhibition.

The exhibition will be on view through Sunday, April 24, 2022. 


The Washington County Arts Council congratulates all artists

whose works have been selected.

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Washington County Arts Council Inc. Cumberland Valley Artist Award was given to Dmitrii Volkov of Hagerstown, “Arrow,” metal sculpture.

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Washington County Arts Council Inc. Cumberland Valley Photographers Award was presented to Stefanie Boss of Hagerstown, “In the Shadows”

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Some 2022 Summer Camps are registering! 


Please visit WCAC’s Summer Camps list at https://www.washingtoncountyarts.com/summercamps to make sure your camp is included. If you’re not on the list, or your link isn’t correct, please contact the Gallery Manager, Chris Brewer, at gallerymanager@washingtoncountyarts.com to give him the new/corrected URL. Thank you!

www.washingtoncountyarts.com/summercamps
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12th Annual Washington County Art Educators


The Washington County Arts Council hosts the 12 Annual Washington County Art Educators Exhibit in the Main Gallery from February 3, 2022 through March 1, 2022. The exhibit will also be available virtually beginning Saturday, February 5, 2022.


Sponsored in part by The Mary k. Bowman Historical and Fine Arts Fund

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www.washingtoncountyarts.com/arteducators-voting
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Maryland Arts Day is the largest annual gathering of arts professionals in Maryland. Once again held virtually, all Maryland jurisdictions were represented “to show strong support for the arts in Maryland and its impact on the economic and cultural vitality of the state.”

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Keynote Speaker, Quanice Floyd

Executive Director of National Guild for Community Arts Education

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Sue Hess Legacy Arts Advocate of the Year--Cara Ober is an artist, arts writer, curator, and the founding editor and publisher at BmoreArt.

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Opening Soon!

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St. Maria Goretti High School—

Goretti Players present Cinderella

at The Maryland Theatre

Friday, February 25, 2022 * 7:30PM
Saturday, February 26, 2022 * 7:30PM

The timeless enchantment of a magical fairy tale is reborn with the Rodgers & Hammerstein hallmarks of originality, charm, and elegance. Originally presented on television in 1957 starring Julie Andrews, Rodgers & Hammerstein's Cinderella was the most widely viewed program in the history of the medium. Come experience the theatrical magic of the staged version based off of this original televised production!


Contact Audrey Vargason at 301-790-3500 or Contact Email: ajv@mdtheatre.org

The Maryland Theatre Box Office

21 South Potomac Street

Hagerstown, MD 21740


The Maryland Theatre Box Office Hours

Monday CLOSED

Tuesday 11:00 AM - 4:30 PM

Wednesday 11:00 AM - 4:30 PM

Thursday 11:00 AM - 4:30 PM

Friday 11:00 AM - 4:30 PM

The Box Office is Open 1 Hour Prior to Showtimes


Contact the Theatre Box Office 301-790-2000

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"August: Osage County"

presented by The Potomac Playmakers

February 25-27 & Mar 4-6, 2022

Fridays and Saturday @ 8:00 pm; Sundays @ 3:00 pm


Potomac Playmakers Performing Arts Center

17303 W Washington St, Hagerstown, MD 21740-5155, United States

(240) 513-6260

 

Join The Potomac Playmakers for our 3rd mainstage production "August: Osage County" by Tracy Letts. Winner of a Pulitzer Prize and Tony award in 2008, this is a drama about a dysfunctional family: a vanished father, a pill-popping mother, and three sisters harboring shady little secrets. When the large Weston family unexpectedly reunites after Dad disappears, their Oklahoman family homestead explodes in a maelstrom of repressed truths and unsettling secrets. Mix in Violet, the drugged-up, scathingly acidic matriarch, and you’ve got a major play that unflinchingly—and uproariously—exposes the dark side of the Midwestern American family.

This production is presented with permission from Dramatists Play Service. 


This show has adult themes, language, and depicts dark themes that are not appropriate for all ages. Viewer Discretion is advised.


*Masks must be worn at all times for this performance regardless of vaccination status*


potomacplaymakers@gmail.com

https://www.potomacplaymakers.org/get-tickets/

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Opportunities for Artists

www.washingtoncountyarts.com/calls
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The Museum of Fine Arts—Washington County presents

Amazing Tablescapes 2022


Voting for Amazing Tablescapes 2022 continues through Friday, February 28, 2022. 

This year, 11 designers are vying for the People’s Choice Award. 

Vote with your dollars.

To vote, go to https://wcmfa.org/amazing-tablescapes/.


Washington County Museum of Fine Arts

401 Museum Drive · Hagerstown, MD 21741

For information contact: Donna Rastelli at 301-739-5727 x 10 or drastelli@wcmfa.org

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Independent Artist Awards Recipients Announced!

69 literary artists recognized for artistic achievement and promise

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State winners Susan B. Muaddi Darraj of Baltimore County and Teri Ellen Cross Davis of Montgomery County

MSAC announced today that $264,000 has been awarded to 69 Maryland artists through the 2022 Independent Artist Awards (IAA). With this year’s awards focused on the literary arts, the 2022 awardees represent a wide range of artistic talents - ranging from poets to playwrights, novelists to essayists - from all across the state. Click here for the full list of winners.


“I am very proud of these 69 awardees who represent the many individual artists whose hard work enhances the quality of life for all the people of Maryland,” said First Lady Yumi Hogan. “I want to congratulate all the awardees and thank them for their incredible contributions to our state. Their work helps uplift Maryland’s communities and reminds us that self-expression is a powerful tool that can help unite us and understand one another.”


In addition to the recognition, awardees receive grants to support their continued artistic growth. Regional grants of $2,000 will be awarded to 57 artists to recognize promise, and 12 artists will receive an award of $10,000 to recognize notable artistic achievement. Two state awardees, chosen from the $10,000 regional winners, were also named: Susan B. Muaddi Darraj of Baltimore County and Teri Ellen Cross Davis of Montgomery County will receive an additional award of $15,000 to recognize outstanding artistic achievement.


“The phenomenal artists being recognized this year are representative of the breadth and depth of the literary arts in Maryland,” added MSAC Executive Director Steven Skerritt-Davis. “MSAC is thrilled to showcase the work of these accomplished artists, including poets, essayists, graphic novelists, children’s writers, playwrights, screenwriters, and fiction and nonfiction writers.”


This year’s awardees were chosen from a pool of nearly 300 applicants through a public panel process. MSAC worked with a multi-disciplinary panel made up of a wide range of literary expertise from across the state to review and evaluate each eligible application. Panelists received training on the IAA program, including scoring using a published rubric and implicit bias in the panel process.


Panelists reviewed all eligible applications, which included 163 from the Baltimore Metro region, 94 from the Washington Metro region, and 32 from the Eastern, Southern, and Western regions. Panelists then recommended 84 applications to move forward to the public Regional Panel Meetings for further review. From here, the 69 awardees were recommended for regional awards. IAA recipients represent a total of 15 Maryland jurisdictions.


MSAC will feature the work of this year’s recipients through its social media platforms later this year.

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The Maryland State Arts Council is committed to making sure all Marylanders can access its programs and services. For grant application assistance, please contact the appropriate Program Director. Guests with further accessibility questions or who require accommodations may fill out the Accommodations Request Form or contact the MSAC Office Secretary at msac.commerce@maryland.gov.

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The Maryland Theatre presents

The Lettermen

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Friday, March 4, 2022 at 7:00 PM


For more than 50 years, The Lettermen-- Donovan Tea, Bobby Poynton, and Rob Gulack, each of whom are entertainers in their own right—have kept the meaning of harmony alive with their soft, romantic, harmonic blend of music which is as popular with their fans today as it was in 1961 when they recorded their first hit, “The Way You Look Tonight”. Though musical tastes have changed over the years, The Lettermen legacy continues. Harmony will always endure the true test of time—just as The Lettermen have stood the test of time.


Contact Audrey Vargason at 301-790-3500 or Contact Email: ajv@mdtheatre.org

www.mdtheatre.org/lettermen

The Maryland Theatre Box Office

21 South Potomac Street

Hagerstown, MD 21740


The Maryland Theatre Box Office Hours

Monday CLOSED

Tuesday 11:00 AM - 4:30 PM

Wednesday 11:00 AM - 4:30 PM

Thursday 11:00 AM - 4:30 PM

Friday 11:00 AM - 4:30 PM

The Box Office is Open 1 Hour Prior to Showtimes


Contact the Theatre Box Office 301-790-2000

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The Hagerstown Community Concert Association presents

Duo Baldo

Thursday, March 10, 2022, at 7:30 pm


Back by popular demand – Duo Baldo returns for another U.S. tour. The musical comedy team consists of renowned violinist Brad Repp and pianist/actor Aldo Gentileschi. Their critically acclaimed concerts combine virtuosic performances, theatrical humor, and pop culture. They have recently performed in such prestigious halls as Taipei’s National Concert Hall and made previous appearances on the PBS series, Now Hear This. Victor Borge style classical duo.

Fee: $25


Contact Audrey Vargason at 301-790-3500 or Contact Email: ajv@mdtheatre.org

BUY TICKETS

The Maryland Theatre Box Office

21 South Potomac Street

Hagerstown, MD 21740


The Maryland Theatre Box Office Hours

Monday CLOSED

Tuesday 11:00 AM - 4:30 PM

Wednesday 11:00 AM - 4:30 PM

Thursday 11:00 AM - 4:30 PM

Friday 11:00 AM - 4:30 PM

The Box Office is Open 1 Hour Prior to Showtimes


Contact the Theatre Box Office 301-790-2000

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The Maryland Symphony Orchestra presents

Mozart & Mahler

Saturday, March 12, 2022 at 7:30 PM

Sunday, March 13, 2022 at 3:00 PM


Featuring Martha Guth, vocalist


Program Overview:

REYNALDO HAHN | Mozart: Overture

MOZART | Exsultate, jubilate, K.165

MAHLER | Symphony No. 4 in G major

BUY TICKETS

The Maryland Theatre Box Office

21 South Potomac Street

Hagerstown, MD 21740


The Maryland Theatre Box Office Hours

Monday CLOSED

Tuesday 11:00 AM - 4:30 PM

Wednesday 11:00 AM - 4:30 PM

Thursday 11:00 AM - 4:30 PM

Friday 11:00 AM - 4:30 PM

The Box Office is Open 1 Hour Prior to Showtimes


Contact the Theatre Box Office 301-790-2000

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The Maryland Theatre hosts

Travis Tritt


Saturday, March 19, 2022, at 7:30 PM


Nearly 30 years after Travis Tritt launched his music career, the Southern rock-influenced artist continues to sell-out shows and stay true and relevant to country music fans across the globe. Continuously performing shows and withholding a heavy appearance schedule, Tritt is proving to be unstoppable. At the same time, his conspicuous lack of a cowboy hat and musical assertiveness set him apart.

Fee: $48 - $78


Contact Audrey Vargason at 301-790-3500 or Contact Email: ajv@mdtheatre.org

www.mdtheatre.org/tritt

The Maryland Theatre Box Office

21 South Potomac Street

Hagerstown, MD 21740


The Maryland Theatre Box Office Hours

Monday CLOSED

Tuesday 11:00 AM - 4:30 PM

Wednesday 11:00 AM - 4:30 PM

Thursday 11:00 AM - 4:30 PM

Friday 11:00 AM - 4:30 PM

The Box Office is Open 1 Hour Prior to Showtimes


Contact the Theatre Box Office 301-790-2000

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The Hagerstown Community College Alumni Association will hold its 26th Annual Flower and Garden Show on Saturday, March 19, from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., and Sunday, March 20, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., in the ARCC.


More than 150 vendors will take part in the show, named as one of the area’s premier events. Show participants include experts in nurseries, lawn and garden equipment, pottery and statuary, landscaping, tree services, stone products, pools, spas, outdoor furniture, flowers, wild bird products, and natural gourmet gifts from the garden.


Seminars and demonstrations on a variety of gardening topics will be held continuously throughout both days of the event. Saturday seminars include:


  • 11 a.m. – “Gardening for Birds,” with Annette Cormany, University of Maryland Horticulture Educator
  • 12 p.m. – “Plant This, Not That,” with Ann Aldrich, Washington County Master Gardener
  • 1 p.m. – “Soil Health,” with Derek Furry, Bartlett Tree, Plant Health Expert
  • 2 p.m. – “Gardening with Children,” with Mo Theriault, Martha McNeil, and Susan Stull, Washington County Master Gardeners
  • 3 p.m. – “Lasagna Gardening,” with Dusty Graham, Washington County Master Gardener


Sunday seminars include:


  • 12 p.m. – “The Secret Garden at Western Maryland Hospital,” with Will Godwin, Washington County Master Gardener
  • 1 p.m. – “Spotted Lanternfly,” with Kenton Sumpter, Entomologist for Maryland Department of Agriculture
  • 2 p.m. – “Yoga for Gardeners and Others,” with Nancy Poole, Certified Yoga Instructor, YACEP, AFAA
  • 3 p.m. – “Danger in the Garden,” with Judy Kofoet, Washington County Master Gardener


Admission is $5 for adults and free for children under 12. Proceeds benefit the HCC Alumni Association. Lunch and snacks will be available for purchase at the Garden CafĂ©. Free parking and garden-themed children’s activities will be available.


For information about the Flower and Garden Show, contact Lisa Stewart at lsstewart@hagerstowncc.edu, or call 240-500-2346.

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Mark your Calendars---Watch for registration information coming soon.

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The Maryland Theatre Box Office

21 South Potomac Street

Hagerstown, MD 21740


The Maryland Theatre Box Office Hours

Monday CLOSED

Tuesday 11:00 AM - 4:30 PM

Wednesday 11:00 AM - 4:30 PM

Thursday 11:00 AM - 4:30 PM

Friday 11:00 AM - 4:30 PM

The Box Office is Open 1 Hour Prior to Showtimes


Contact the Theatre Box Office 301-790-2000

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Hagerstown Garden Club proudly hosts

Art in Bloom at the Museum of Fine Arts, 

Hagerstown, Maryland

March 25 – 27, 2022

March 25 preview party, 6-8:30 pm

ticketed event

Art in Bloom on view through March 27


For sponsorships and tickets contact:

wcmfa.org/art-in-bloom

All proceeds to the WCMFA

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The Western Maryland City Ballet Company & The City Ballet School presents

Alice In Wonderland

Sunday, May 15, 2022 ---3:00 PM

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See Alice in Wonderland as you’ve never seen it before! Alice’s adventure down the rabbit hole features classical and contemporary choreography set to music by Sergei Prokofiev. City Ballet presents this exciting fantasy ballet with a full cast, dazzling costume design, and theatrical magic to delight an audience of all ages.


Contact Audrey Vargason at 301-790-3500 or Contact Email: ajv@mdtheatre.org

mdtheatre.org/city-ballet

The Maryland Theatre Box Office

21 South Potomac Street

Hagerstown, MD 21740


The Maryland Theatre Box Office Hours

Monday CLOSED

Tuesday 11:00 AM - 4:30 PM

Wednesday 11:00 AM - 4:30 PM

Thursday 11:00 AM - 4:30 PM

Friday 11:00 AM - 4:30 PM

The Box Office is Open 1 Hour Prior to Showtimes


Contact the Theatre Box Office 301-790-2000

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Valley Art Association
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Joyful Arts Studio Classes
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Destination Arts! Events
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When visiting the Washington County Arts Council Gallery, 

masks are required to be worn over the mouth and nose 

by visitors and staff, regardless of vaccination status.

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To include your art events in the arts calendar of the Washington County Arts Council’s website

         https://www.washingtoncountyarts.com/events


To join the Artist Registry of the Washington County Arts Council’s

         https://www.washingtoncountyarts.com/artists/join


To include your art events in future editions of Artist Alley, the electronic newsletter of the Washington County Arts Council, email art information to maryanneb@washingtoncountyats.com.


Please specify organization, program, dates, brief description, location, ticket price and contact information. Please also include a photo or graphic.

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To stay connected, please join the

ï»żWashington County Arts Council page on Facebook.

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Links for Artists

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ï»żMaryland Artist Registry


Maryland Artist Marketplace

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Arts Across Maryland

Opportunities for Artists

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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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Supported in part by:

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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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CAAM


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The WCAC facility is wheelchair accessible!

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