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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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MSAC Upcoming Virtual Events | |
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Open Discussion
Tuesday, November 2nd, 9 a.m.
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Join MSAC and your fellow colleagues across the state with your favorite coffee drink for a dialogue about the arts in Maryland. Click here to register.
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Financial Best Practices: Using Quickbooks
Friday, October 22nd, 2 p.m.
Join nonprofit finance specialist Melanie Hopkins for a jam-packed hour where we will cover the basics of Quickbooks including key functions, tips for setting up your Quickbooks for optimal efficiency, and some advanced usage tips for more experienced users. Recommended for beginner to intermediate Quickbooks users. Click here to register.
Liability with MD Volunteer Lawyers for the Arts
Tuesday, November 2nd, 2 p.m.
As an artist or creative small business person, there are a bunch of ways that you can think about legal liability: Are you personally liable for things that happen related to your arts practice or do you have a business entity set up to limit liability? Do you have a verbal or written agreement that might speak to potential contract liability? Do you have all the copyright and trademark permissions you need to avoid infringement liability, or do you think someone else might be infringing your work? During this workshop, Maryland Volunteer Lawyers for the Arts will discuss business entities from LLCs to sole proprietorships, contracts, and intellectual property, so that you have a better understanding of how to protect your business from inside to out. Click here to register.
Intro to Maryland's 2021-22 Poetry Out Loud Competition
Thursday, November 4th, 4 p.m.
Join MSAC Arts in Education staff for an informational webinar to learn more about Poetry Out Loud and the Maryland virtual competition structure this year. Click here to register.
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Join MSAC in a virtual journey to Marylandâs six regions as we continue the Fall Regional Arts Summit over the course of 6 weeks! In conversation with organizations across the state who are excelling in the work of Aesthetic Perspectives, our guests will highlight how the framework appears in their programming. Join us for one, two, or all six regions! No prior knowledge of the framework is required to participate.
Through an initiative known as âAnimating Democracy,â Americans for the Arts published a guide known as âAesthetic Perspectivesâ on which this series is based, as well as our Grants for Organizations application. The AP framework enhances understanding and evaluation of creative work at the intersection of arts and civic engagement, community development, and justice.
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Aesthetic Perspectives Salon Series 2: Eastern Shore with Brown Box Theatre Project Wednesday, November 3, 2021 from 1:00 p.m. - 2:00 p.m.
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Aesthetic Perspectives Salon Series 3: Upper Eastern Shore with Kent Cultural Alliance Wednesday, November 10, 2021 from 1:00 p.m. - 2:00 p.m.
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Aesthetic Perspectives Salon Series 4: Western Maryland with Frostburg State University Monday, November 15, 2021 from 2:00 p.m. - 3:00 p.m.
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Aesthetic Perspectives Salon Series 5: Capital Region with University of Marylandâs Driskell Center Monday, November 22, 2021 from 1:00 p.m. - 2:00 p.m.
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Aesthetic Perspectives Salon Series 6: Southern Maryland with Life Journeys Writers Club Tuesday, December 7, 2021 from 1:00 p.m. - 2:00 p.m.
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2021 Creative Aging Vendor Training
from the Fine Arts Office of the Maryland State Department of Education
January 18, 19 & 20, 2022 from 10:00am-12:00pm
Creative Aging is sequential, skill-based, arts learning for older adults that embeds intentional social engagement activities. National partner, Lifetime Arts leads the highly experiential and participatory virtual training. (This series will not address nor provide training in art therapy approaches/techniques).
This training is for Maryland organizations looking to host Creative Aging programming!
Upon successful completion, vendors will:
- Receive a $1,500 grant for a Creative Aging residency
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Be featured in the Maryland Creative Aging Directory
- Be invited to attend the Creative Aging Provider Showcase in February 2022
Click here for more information. Registration opens November 1st.
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2021-22 Poetry Out Loud Registration & Webinar | |
2020 Maryland Poetry Out Loud State Champion, Randolph Smith | |
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Register for Poetry Out Loud by November 15th
The 2021-2022 Maryland State Poetry Out Loud competition will be held virtually! We encourage students (who want to participate independently), educators, and community organizers to register indicating their intent to submit poetry recitation videos for competition consideration. Poetry Out Loud is a great opportunity for a remote and hybrid student learning project. You can showcase your students' creativity in a new, fun, digitally engaging way!
Click here to learn more about Maryland's Poetry Out Loud competition.
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Deadline: Monday, November 15th at 11:59 p.m. | |
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Intro to MD 21-22 Poetry Out Loud Webinar
On Thursday, November 4th from 4-5pm, join MSAC Arts in Education staff for an informational webinar to learn more about Poetry Out Loud, the Maryland virtual competition structure this year, and resources for teachers, students, parents and organizations. The webinar will be recorded and later posted on MSACâs Youtube page.
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Questions? Contact Arts in Education Grants Management Associate Catherine Frost, catherine.frost@maryland.gov.
About Poetry Out Loud
Participation in Poetry Out Loud offers students the opportunity to learn about their literary heritage, build self-confidence, and improve their public speaking skills. The process begins in the fall when participating students select three eligible poems from the POL website, analyze and memorize them, and present the poems at community level competitions. In January and February, each school winner moves on to regionals and, in March, at the State Finals competition, the participants are evaluated on physical presence, voice and articulation, dramatic appropriateness, evidence of understanding, and overall performance. Learn more at poetryoutloud.org
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Do you know about the
Presenting & Touring Program?
Rolling Deadlines with Monthly Reviews
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Full Circle Dance Company by Brion McCarthy | |
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The Maryland Presenting and Touring Program supports the presentation of Performing Artists from all across the state at your local venue.
Designed to spark collaboration between performing artists and presenting organizations, MSAC offers grants and networking opportunities for artists through the Maryland Performing Artist Touring Roster and for nonprofit organizations and venues through the Maryland Touring Grant.
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âThe Maryland State Arts Council's Touring Grant affords organizations the opportunity to enhance their arts programming and community services by engaging Maryland artists. The funding is a critical resource that allows visiting artists to be paid fairly, and the Touring Artist Roster is a valuable tool that connects organizations and their audiences to extraordinary artists, and vice-versa.â
- Port Discovery, past Touring Grant recipient
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Are you a performing artist that is ready to âtake your show on the roadâ across Maryland? Consider joining the Maryland Performing Artist Touring Roster!
The Touring Roster is a list of juried Maryland-based artists who have a demonstrated history of successful, professional touring engagements. MSAC uses the roster to promote artistic collaboration between Maryland touring artists and Maryland presenters with the goal of increasing touring engagements for Maryland professional performing artists.
Benefits of being listed on the Roster include:
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Maryland Touring Grant funding is available to eligible Maryland-based non-profit organizations to support Roster artist booking/artist fees.
- MSAC promotes the Roster and funding opportunities to presenters.
- MSACâs Artist Directory allows each Roster artist to update their profile with current booking information and work samples and provide easier navigation and search capabilities for presenters.
Applications are open to Independent Artists and Performing Companies/Groups who are able to demonstrate a successful history of professional touring engagements. Read full eligibility requirements in the program guidelines.
Applications are accepted on a rolling basis and reviewed by a panel monthly.
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The Maryland Touring Grant provides funding to eligible Maryland-based nonprofit organizations to support the in-person or virtual presentation of artists listed on the Maryland Performing Artists Touring Roster.
To view the roster, click here to visit the Maryland Arts Directory and use the Filter function to search for artists and companies by clicking the box next to âTouring Grant Funding Available.â
Review the grant guidelines for further information about eligibility and program details.
Applications are accepted on a rolling basis, and reviewed by a panel monthly.
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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 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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