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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.
For artist information, arts events, calls for art, and more visit WCAC's web page...
www.washingtoncountyarts.com.
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4th Annual Washington Goes Purple Call | |
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The Washington County Arts Council hosts “A Summer for Fantasy & Fancy”, an exhibit featuring wood, mixed media, pencil, and watercolor of husband and wife, Gregory and Joan Boor at the Washington County Arts Council, 34 S Potomac Street, Hagerstown, MD 21740.
“A Summer for Fantasy & Fancy” continues in the galleries through Tuesday, September 6, 2022 and online virtually.
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Mark your calendars! Celebrate 25 years of Augustoberfest! | |
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Please Note Date Change
You are invited!
Coffee & Connections with guest artist this month,
Ashley Holden Hammond!
8/24/2022 at 8:00 AM
Washington County Chamber of Commerce
1 S. Potomac St.
Hagerstown MD 21740
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Washington County Arts Council
2023-2024 Exhibits - Call for Artists
The Washington County Arts Council is currently accepting show proposals for 2023 & 2024. Please fill out one of the documents below, save it to your computer, and email back with your proposal and required materials (listed in the document).
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Culture & Cocktails
MD’s Appalachian Highlands
Fri, August 12, 2022
6:00 PM – 8:00 PM EDT
Miller House Museum
135 West Washington Street
Hagerstown, MD 21740
On Friday August 12th, author and outdoorsman Tim Rowland will join Cultural & Cocktails over Zoom to discuss his 2009 book, Maryland's Appalachian Highlands: Massacres, Moonshine & Mountaineering. In his presentation, Mr. Rowland will introduce the remarkable history of the mountains of Western Maryland, from the rocky relations of Native Americans and early settlers and the Battle of South Mountain to the faded elegance of Gilded Age resorts and the coming of the B&O Railroad. THIS IS A ZOOM ONLY EVENT.
You have the option to join guests at the Miller House to watch the event and enjoy the cocktail or you may watch from your home.
The featured cocktail will be: The Black-Eyed Susan! Named for the state flower of Maryland, this drink is the perfect balance of sweet, sour, and spice.
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U.S. Navy Commodores - Red, White & Blue
Summer Concert Series
HCC's Alumni Association will host the U.S. Navy Commodores as part of its FREE Red, White and Blue Summer Concert Series on Saturday, august 13, 2022 at 5:15 PM
Formed in 1969, this 18-member group continues the jazz big band legacy with some of the finest musicians in the world. Their concerts are an eclectic mix of traditional big band music, exciting jazz vocal arrangements and fresh new instrumental music written specifically for the Commodores of today. This vibrant, dynamic musical group is constantly striving for musical excellence and the pursuit of new and exciting ways to communicate with their audiences.
Concerts are subject to change by the U.S. Military. Concessions will be available for purchase. Please note that no outside food is permitted on the amphitheater grounds. Personal lawn chairs and blankets are permitted for lawn seating.
For more information and weather updates, email lsstewart@hagerstowncc.edu or call 240-500-2346. To learn more about the U.S. Navy Commodores, go to https://www.navyband.navy.mil/ensembles/commodores.
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Washington County Museum of Fine Arts presents Community Day
Sunday, August 14, 2022 from 1:00pm until 4:00pm
Celebrate Allure of the Near East: Treasures from the Huntington Museum of Art with a culturally themed Community Day Sunday, August 14, 2022, from 1 to 4 p.m. Activities begin at 1 p.m. with an interfaith discussion about the objects exhibited in the gallery; from 2 to 4 p.m., learn about the sitar and enjoy live performances and demonstrations by Sitar Niketan; at 2:30 p.m. join Museum Director Sarah J. Hall in the galleries for a Director's Highlights Tour. Throughout the day, kids can create and take home a Near Eastern-inspired art project with Samir Razzak. The event is free.
Fee: Free
Washington County Museum of Fine Arts
401 Museum Drive
Hagerstown, MD 21741
Contact Name: Crystal L Schelle at 301-739-5727 or cschelle@wcmfa.org
https://wcmfa.org/
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Allure of the Near East: Treasures from the Huntington Museum of Art
Dates: June 18–August 21, 2022
Location: Groh Gallery
Washington County Museum of Fine Arts hosts a special traveling exhibition Allure of the Near East: Treasures from the Huntington Museum of Art featuring 45 exquisitely crafted items from a collection originally formed by Drs. Joseph and Omayma Touma. Glassware, ceramics, metalwork, weaponry and weaving illustrate the distinctive beauty of Near Eastern design through objects meant for daily life that are simultaneously beautiful and functional.
“Allure of the Near East will bring a breathtaking selection of primarily Islamic decorative arts to Hagerstown—our first such exhibition since 1933,” said Washington County Museum of Fine Arts Executive Director Sarah Hall. “It also gives us an opportunity to showcase works in our collection that further illuminate the superb visual traditions of the Near East.”
The exhibition opens June 18 and runs through August 21. Museumgoers will see objects dating from the 7th century to the late 19th century. Many works are from what is now modern-day Iran, Egypt, Syria, and Turkey.
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POP-UP ART
Join the Washington County Museum for Pop-Up Art in the Park Fridays,
August 19, 10 a.m. to noon. Make and take a fun art project in the rose garden while learning about art on view in WCMFA. No registration is required.
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Nicole Troup will hold a two-day "Painting Darker Skin Tones" workshop at the Mansion House on Wednesday, August 24 and Thursday, August 25, from 9:30 AM to 4:30 PM. Cost is $160 for VAA and Museum members and $180 for non-members. To register, contact Elaine Wolfe at valleyartinfo@gmail.com or call (no text) 304-261-9583 | |
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Call for Entry at the Clock Tower Art Gallery
during the 46th Annual Canal Days Festival
The next opening of the Clock Tower Art Gallery will be August 26, 27, and 28, 2022 during the 46th Annual C&O Canal Days Festival in Williamsport, Maryland!
Artists interested in showing their art related to the C&O Canal and scenes around Williamsport are invited to participate.
Space is limited to twelve participants with approximately five pieces each (depending on size of the artwork).
The show will be hung on Thursday, August 25th between 10 am and Noon. Hours for the show are Friday & Saturday, August 26 and 27 10am to 4 pm and Sunday, August 28 Noon to 4 pm.
If interested in participating, please contact Charlotte Loveless at (301) 733-7611 via text or email charlove288@gmail.com.
A schedule of hours to be covered is available.
The Clock Tower Art Gallery & Workshop
25 N. Conococheague Street
Williamsport, MD 21795
(301) 733-7611
www.facebook.com • charlove288@gmail.com
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End of Summer Party
Free live music & Salsa Lessons!
Join your friends and neighbors on Friday, August 26th for an End of Summer Party featuring music and entertainment from:
- 4:00 PM Kasandra Cultural Center Folkloric Dance and Salsa Lessons
- 5:30 PM Ginada Pinata
- 7:30 PM La Mafia Del Guaguanco
Bring your own chair, food, and drinks.
Please note: Event-goers are permitted to bring their own alcohol in non-breakable containers into University Plaza during the event. Open containers of alcohol are not to be taken outside of the Plaza.
Imagine Hagerstown is supported in part by the Maryland State Arts Council (msac.org) and the Washington County Arts Council (www.washingtoncountyarts.com)
and is proudly based in Hagerstown’s Arts & Entertainment District.
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Valley Art Association August Member Show
Weekends in August: “Paradise”: Friday, August 5 – Sunday, August 28, in the North Gallery of the historic Mansion House Art Center & Gallery at 480 Highland Avenue, in Hagerstown City Park. Hours: Fridays & Saturdays, 11 a.m. – 4 p.m. and Sundays 1-5 p.m. FREE Admission. For more information, visit www.valleyartassoc.com, https://www.facebook.com/ValleyArtAssociation.Hagerstown.Md, or call (301) 797-2867
VALLEY ART ASSOCIATION WORKSHOPS
August 24 & 25, 2022:
Painting Darker Skin Tones from a Photo
Two-day workshop on how to mix darker skin tones and what colors to use, with Nicole Troup, nicoletroupmasterpiece.com. 9:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m., Mansion House Art Center & Gallery, 480 Highland Avenue in Hagerstown City Park. Cost: $160 for VAA and Washington County Museum of Fine Art members, $180 non-members. Bring a packed lunch. To register, contact Elaine Wolfe, valleyartinfo@gmail.com or call (304) 261-9583/no text. Registration deadline August 18, 2022.
September 1, 2022: Quick Sketch Portrait in Watercolor
Full-day workshop on loosening up the portrait painting process with Pam Wenger, pamwenger.com. 10:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m., Mansion House Art Center & Gallery, 480 Highland Avenue in Hagerstown’s City Park. Cost: $75 for VAA and Museum of Fine Art members, $85 non-members. Lunch is included. To register, contact Elaine Wolfe, valleyartinfo@gmail.com or call (304) 261-9583/no text. Registration deadline August 25, 2022.
September 15-16, 2022: Portrait Relief Sculpting
Two-day workshop, great for beginning and intermediate sculptors, with Lesa Cook, lesacook.com. 10:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m. Mansion House Art Center & Gallery, 480 Highland Avenue in Hagerstown’s City Park. Cost: $165 for VAA and Museum of Fine Art members, $180 for non-members; cost includes supply of all materials and lunch. To register, contact Elaine Wolfe, valleyartinfo@gmail.com or call (304) 261-9583/no text. Registration deadline August 25, 2022.
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“Playwright Showcase: Featuring the Work
of Ryan Bultrowicz"
Hosted by The Potomac Playmakers
Potomac Playmakers Performing Arts Center
17303 W. Washington Street, Hagerstown, MD 21742
08/27/2022 at 7:00pm
The Potomac Playmakers are excited to announce its next Stage Door Production and its first Playwright Showcase! This will be an evening featuring some of the work of Ryan Bultrowicz, including five original plays. Ryan's work has been internationally published and performed and he was featured in a production in the Playmaker’s 2020/2021 season.
Enjoy five different pieces with a variety of comedy and drama including a premiere of one of his full length pieces! These works will be offered in a few formats from a stage reading to more of a one act production. Pieces to be Performed: Cleanliness at the End of the World Women and an Onion The Last Bird Inflatable Fools The Rabbit’s Hole We are lucky enough to have the playwright join us for the evening! Ryan will be leading a Talk Back (Question and Answer session) after the performances.
Stay and hear more about how Mr. Bultrowicz got started, his inspirations and he will answer your questions! THIS IS A ONE NIGHT ONLY EVENT. Do not miss the opportunity to see Ryan's amazing work and talent from right here in our area.
Tickets are $10 and are on sale on our website at www.potomacplaymakers.org as well as at the door. As this is a stage door production it is free to anyone who has a current Playmakers membership.
Fee: $10.00
Url: https://www.potomacplaymakers.org/
Contact Lori Goodnow at (240) 513-6260 or potomacplaymakers@gmail.com
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“Art for Food” Exhibit at the Mansion House
Katherine Peterson, BFA, MS, artist, and Valley Art Association
member is having an Art Exhibit to benefit the Maryland Food
Bank-Western Branch. The exhibit titled, “Art for Food,” will run
September 2-25, 2022
in the North Gallery of the beautiful and historic
Mansion House Art Center & Gallery,
480 Highland Ave.
(City Park), Hagerstown MD.
Katherine’s exhibit will include the artwork of many of the
Valley Art Association members, as well as her own. All artwork
in the exhibit will be for sale and there will be a raffle held at
the exhibit reception. Some of the proceeds from these sales
and the raffle will go to help feed the hungry!
Please join the artists for the event reception on
Saturday, September 10, 2022 from 2-4pm.
The exhibit and reception are free and
open to the public.
Mansion House Gallery hours are Fridays & Saturdays 11-4 PM,
Sundays 1-5 PM.
For more information contact Katherine Peterson at: kat.petersonstudio@gmail.com
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Lesa Cook Workshop
Dates: Thursday - Friday, September 15-16, 2022 at the Mansion House Art Gallery, 480 Highland Avenue, Hagerstown, MD
Hours: 10:30 am - 4:30 pm on both days
Costs include supply of all materials: $165 for VAA and Washington County Museum of Fine Art members, and $180 for non-members. Lunch is also included in the workshop fee.
Payment by check, made out to: Lesa Cook, to be mailed to The Mansion House Art Gallery, Attn. Elaine Wolfe, 480 Highland Avenue, Hagerstown, MD 21740 (or payment may be made with credit card at the Mansion House during business hours on Friday and Saturday 11 am - 4 pm or Sunday 1 pm - 5 pm). Minimum number is 6 and maximum is 12. For information contact, valleyartinfo@gmail.com
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Celebrate the fusion of arts, entertainment, and history on Saturday, September 17, 2022 from 11:00 am - 7:30 p.m. at the annual City Park Fall Fest event in Hagerstown.
Enjoy free, fun family activities including pony rides, museum tours, art activities and recreation opportunities during the day and stay for an excellent firework show that night!
Partnered with Bester Community of Hope's Community Block Party we encourage everyone to come out and see what is going on!
Beginning at 11am, children of all ages are invited to come dressed up in a butterfly costume or as any pollinator (bees, birds, and bugs) to parade down the Cultural Trail to the Hager House in City Park for an educational and interactive presentation by The Monarch Alliance, in partnership with the Discovery Station! Line-up begins at 10:30am.
Register now for the Monarch Butterfly Parade and get more info about Fall Fest here: https://www.hagerstownmd.org/fallfest.
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FREE LIVE REGGAE MUSIC!!
Gather on Friday, September 23, 2022 for the conclusion of the 2022 IMAGINE Hagerstown Fourth Friday live music series.
Opener: 220
Headliner: Jah Works
Bring your own chair, food, and drinks.
Please note: Event-goers are permitted to bring their own alcohol in non-breakable containers into University Plaza during the event. Open containers of alcohol are not to be taken outside of the Plaza.
Imagine Hagerstown is supported in part by the Maryland State Arts Council (msac.org) and the Washington County Arts Council (www.washingtoncountyarts.com)
and is proudly based in Hagerstown’s Arts & Entertainment District.
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Washington County Museum of Fine Arts presents
Anatomy Drawing with Artist Nicole Troup
Event Date: 09/22/2022,10/06/2022 from 6:30pm until 8:30pm
Artist Nicole Troup leads the class to help those in the class to draw the human form.
Anatomy Drawing, Sept. 22, 29 (in person), Oct. 6 (Zoom), 6:30 to 8:30 pm.
Fee: $40; $30 members
Fee: $40/$30 members
Washington County Museum of Fine Arts
401 Museum Drive
Hagerstown, MD 21741
Contact Name: Crystal L Schelle at 301-739-5727 or cschelle@wcmfa.org
https://wcmfa.org/
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Washington County Museum of Fine Arts is seeking donations for its popular fundraiser, the Treasure Sale, which returns in person this fall.
The museum is seeking donations in good condition in categories such as antiques, artwork, Asian rugs, china, crystal, men’s’ and ladies’ fashion accessories, furniture, jewelry, musical instruments, silver, and vintage items.
Deadline to donate items is Saturday, October 15.
To donate, call the museum at 301-739-5727 to arrange a time between 10 a.m. and 2:30 p.m. Tuesday through Saturday. Please fill out a donation form before dropping off items, which can be found at wcmfa.org/treasure sale.
This year’s event will be in-person at the museum at 401 Museum Drive, Hagerstown. A ticketed preview reception will be Friday. November 4, 5 to 8 p.m. There is no admission charge for the following days: Saturday, November 5. from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.; Sunday, November 6, from 1 to 3 p.m. (fill a bag for $25), and Tuesday, November 8, from 10 a.m. to 1 pm. (fill a bag for $15).
Organized by the Singer Society, the museum’s volunteer group, the event has been a tradition for more than 20 years.
For a list of items the museum cannot accept, go to wcmfa.org/treasure sale.
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Natalie Grant featuring
Bernie Herms
Friday, Nov. 4, 2022 at 7:30 PM
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Contact Audrey Vargason at 301-790-3500 or Contact Email: ajv@mdtheatre.org
Our Box Office Location is:
21 South Potomac Street
Hagerstown, MD 21740
The Maryland Theatre Box Office Hours
Monday-Friday 11:00 AM - 4:30 PM
The Box Office is Open 1 Hour Prior to Showtimes
Contact Our Box Office 301-790-2000
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Joanne Shaw Taylor
Saturday, November 5, 2022
at 8:00 PM
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Contact Audrey Vargason at 301-790-3500 or Contact Email: ajv@mdtheatre.org
Our Box Office Location is:
21 South Potomac Street
Hagerstown, MD 21740
The Maryland Theatre Box Office Hours
Monday-Friday 11:00 AM - 4:30 PM
The Box Office is Open 1 Hour Prior to Showtimes
Contact Our Box Office 301-790-2000
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Frankie Avalon
Thursday, November 17, 2022
7:30 PM
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Pre-Sale Tickets are Available Online
Wednesday, August 10, 2022 at 11:00 AM
Pre-Sale Code
VENUS
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Pre-sale ends Friday, August 12, 2022 at 10:00 AM
Ticket go on sale to the general public on
Friday, August 12, 2022 at 11:00 AM
About the Show...
Legend of stage and screen, Frankie Avalon, is set to perform at The Maryland Theatre on Thursday, November 17. Avalon dominated the music charts for years with dozens of popular songs in the 50's and 60's including number one hits "Venus" and "Why". Avalon's string of Gold Record Million-Seller singles and albums included 31 charted hits. In 1959 alone, Frankie had six hits that were in the top 40 and his music became one of the defining sounds of "Pre-Beatles" Rock and Roll. Avalon also achieved fame on the silver screen with his 30 motion picture credits. Most notably, he starred alongside actress Annette Funicello as the romantic leads in the popular Beach Party movies in the 1960's.
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Contact Audrey Vargason at 301-790-3500 or Contact Email: ajv@mdtheatre.org
Our Box Office Location is:
21 South Potomac Street
Hagerstown, MD 21740
The Maryland Theatre Box Office Hours
Monday-Friday 11:00 AM - 4:30 PM
The Box Office is Open 1 Hour Prior to Showtimes
Contact Our Box Office 301-790-2000
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Opportunities for Artists
Explore MSAC grants and opportunities available to independent artists, click here for details.
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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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