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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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The Washington County Arts Council, Inc. is hosting a reimagined winter social event “The Art of Cooking” on Saturday, January 29, 2022 (snow date: Sunday, January 30, 2022) in partnership with Fountain Head Country Club. This fundraising dinner will feature alumni guest chefs returning to again share their culinary talents, creativity, delectable treats, and wines. This ever so popular evening with friends and supporters of the Arts Council with this year's virtual component is sure to bring a “new beginning’ to the new year.
The Washington County Arts Council is thrilled to announce the Alumni Chefs for The Art of Cooking 2022 are BJ and Sherrie Goetz; Corey and Jessica Green; David and Robin Lyles; and Jason and Melinda Mallott. Michelle Horst returns as the evening’s emcee.
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The Washington County Arts Council presents in the
Main Gallery - “Dusty Graham: COVID Bash the Stash Scrappy Lap Quilts"
& "Bonnie Zuckerman: Natural Reflections" and in the
Hall Gallery - "Jamie Hardges: Color Me”
January 6, 2022 - February 1, 2022
in the Galleries at the Washington County Arts Council
34 S Potomac Street, Hagerstown, MD 21740 and
online virtually.
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DEADLINE: February 1, 2022 @ 5pm | |
12th Annual Washington County Art Educators | |
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2022 FESTIVAL TO BE HELD AUGUST 20 & 21
AT NEW LOCATION
The Augustoberfest Charitable Foundation (“the Foundation”) has announced their 25th Augustoberfest Anniversary Event will be held on August 20 & 21, 2022 at the Washington County Agricultural Center, located at 7313 Sharpsburg Pike, Boonsboro, MD 21713. This is a monumental year for the festival, and the Foundation is very excited for the location change as it will allow more space for everyone to enjoy this incredible event that pays tribute to the local area’s rich German heritage.
There will be a $10 general admission fee, however no fee for children 12 and under, and parking is free. New for 2022 will be online ticket sales, which will be available for purchase at www.augustobefest.org and are expected to begin by early May. Admission can still be paid at the entry gate with cash or card. All the traditional food options that patrons have grown to love from Augustoberfest celebrations of years past will be offered for sale, as well as beer, wine, and soda. With the newly available space, there will be an expanded selection of artisan vendors, food trucks, games such as corn hole and axe throwing, as well as traditional children’s activities, with the potential for some new additions. Live entertainment will be provided all weekend, with favorites like DSB (die Schlauberger) and the German Hungarian Schuhplattler Dancers returning.
Chairwoman, Jill Colbert, shared, “We are very excited to be celebrating our 25th Anniversary! We have an incredible board of directors, and it is because of their ongoing dedication that we are able to celebrate our 25th year in a new location, while enjoying all the traditional festivities that our Augustoberfest patrons have grown to love.”
The Foundation expresses their sincere gratitude to the mayor and city of Hagerstown for their partnership over the last 24 years. Jill stated, “It has been a great experience working with the city; however, the county’s agricultural center provides additional space to continue enhancing the longest running festival in Hagerstown and Washington County with keeping the feeling like you are visiting a Das Festhaus in Bavaria.”
Additionally, while the festival is moving outside of downtown Hagerstown, the mission Augustoberfest remains unchanged. The Foundation will continue working to provide scholarship funding to the Sister City Foundation, and other local education and arts & entertainment non-profit organizations.
Follow Augustoberfest on Facebook, Instagram, or visit www.augustobefest.org for updates on the 2022 anniversary event.
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Important Dates
Deadline to Enter:
February 11, 2022
Artist Notifications:
March 1, 2022
Artwork Delivery:
By March 25, 2022
Exhibition Dates:
April 2-23, 2022
Public Opening & Awards & VIP Sponsorship Reception:
Saturday, April 2, 2022
Inside the Exhibition: Looking More Deeply into the 8th Annual ANPCE
Saturday, April 9, 2022
Artwork Shipping/
Pick-Up:
April 26-29, 2022
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Three weeks left to enter!
There are just three weeks left to enter your work into the 8th Annual Allegany National Photography Competition & Exhibition (ANPCE)!
The Allegany National Photo Show, which began in 2015, has grown from the mountains of Western Maryland into a national powerhouse, attracting nearly 1000 entries annually. Previous winners include recognized photographers from across the nation, including our 2021 Best in Show winner, Charles Anselmo.
With more than $5000 in prizes, the competition invites photographers to submit work in three categories, traditional black and white, color, and the exciting Photography as Sculpture, which challenges photographers to think beyond the 2D image to incorporate innovative and out of the box thinking.
All entries are submitted through our online platform and the deadline to enter is February 11, 2022, so dust off those cameras and get going!
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The Museum of Fine Arts—Washington County presents
Amazing Tablescapes 2022
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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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The Maryland Theatre
hosts The McCartney Years
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Thursday, February 3, 2022 at 7:00 PM
Note-for-note, Harmonies and riff- every song is played live with nothing pre-recorded and to the standard set by McCartney himself in the early 1970s. From the days of the Beatles to the wings. A full McCartney concert experience.
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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 Theatre Box Office 301-790-2000
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Songs in the Attic: The Music of Billy Joel
Presented at The Maryland Theatre
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Friday, February 4, 2022 • 7:00pm
Songs in The Attic is a musical tribute to Billy Joel. David Clark entertains with spot on accuracy with dynamic and high energy. If you love the music of Billy Joel, then this show is a can’t miss!
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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 Theatre Box Office 301-790-2000
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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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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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