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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 presents “Resilience & Inspiration: Recent Works from HCC Visual Arts Students and Faculty” from March 3, 2022 through April 5, 2022 in the Galleries at the Washington County Arts Council, 34 S Potomac Street, Hagerstown, MD 21740 and online virtually beginning Saturday, March 5, 2022.
Congratulations to the following artists whose artwork is included in the exhibit.
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Name
Jean Banzhoff
Hannah Bivona
Anna Blevins
Caitlin Butler
Caitlin Butler
Catherine Ehmer
Sharon Emery
Sharon Emery
Mannie Gentile
Mannie Gentile
Mannie Gentile
Mikayla Henesy
Mikayla Henesy
Sade Hill
Sherina Lewis
Sherina Lewis
Madison Loving
Audra Martenot
Naomi McCreadie
Naomi McCreadie
Naomi McCreadie
Grace Mundy
Alyssa Neff
Alyssa Neff
Alyssa Neff
Josette Reineman
Tom Renner
Tom Renner
Tom Renner
Aero Santaella
Aero Santaella
Aero Santaella
Lindsay Smith
Lindsay Smith
Shalin Thomas
Abby Whittington
Abby Whittington
Margaret Yaukey
Margaret Yaukey
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Title
Hands of a Mouse
Lilly
Healing
Self
Jar of Oil
Golden Hearts
Forest Floor
No Touching
The Best of Intentions
Escape from the Museum
Cow Skull
Coffee and Doughnuts
Cow in the Grass
T.H.U.G.
Color Study
Sardines
Lion
Fort Ritchie, MD, Barrack Avenue
Fading
Becoming
Cow Skull
Pastel Sunset
Cascade Rising
Like No One Is Watching
Shine On Me
Saturated
Life is a Timed Event
The Perceptive One
USB Bagel
Childlike
Soap Dispenser
Skull
Dark Matter
Untitled
Mariposa Azul
Just a Little Time
Driftwood
White Dolores
Seppa
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Medium
Sculpture
Drawing
Acrylic
Drawing
Acrylic
Acrylic
Sculpture
Jewelry
Drawing
Sculpture
Drawing
Drawing
Acrylic
Sculpture
Acrylic
Acrylic
Drawing
Photography
Photography
Photography
Photography
Photography
Photography
Photography
Photography
Photography
Acrylic
Acrylic
Mixed Media
Sculpture
Drawing
Acrylic
Sculpture
Sculpture
Acrylic
Digital Art
Drawing
Sculpture
Sculpture
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Announcement for Juried Applications
WCAC Plein Air 2022
Washington County Arts Council, Inc. announces its Inaugural Plein Air event.
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"August: Osage County"
presented by The Potomac Playmakers
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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NEW MANSION HOUSE EXHIBIT CELEBRATES ARTISTIC FELLOWSHIP
“Seeing It Our Way", the new art show for the month of March at the Valley Art Association's Mansion House Art Center & Gallery in Hagerstown's City Park.
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Artists just see things differently. They see colors, textures, shadows, shapes and even meaning others might not see. For many artists, creating in the company of other like-minded people is a plus, and that's exactly the theme of the new exhibit at the Mansion House Art Center & Gallery in Hagerstown's City Park.
"Seeing It Our Way" is an exhibition of 50 canvases by 21 artist members of the Valley Art Association (VAA) who participate in one of the VAA's two, longtime weekly in-person gatherings: The Wednesday Group and Inspiration Tuesdays. "Seeing It Our Way" runs March 4-27, 2022 at the VAA's Mansion House Art Center and Gallery in Hagerstown's City Park.
The VAA's Wednesday group, currently chaired by artist Pattie Boyst of Hagerstown, originally started in the 1980s when local artists were meeting at the Washington County Museum of Fine Arts in City Park, while the Mansion House on the hill had been sitting empty. VAA members proposed to the City that the building be used for a gallery; the City agreed, volunteers cleaned up the Mansion House, and it became the VAA's new home in 1981. One of the original members is still painting with that group.
The Tuesday group, currently chaired by artist Donna Mason of Hagerstown, was started in 2011 by Marjorie Tressler of Waynesboro, who initially envisioned having three venues in the Mansion House: one room for portrait studies of live models, one set up for still lifes, and one set up for artists to work from their own resources.
The Valley Art Association, whose motto is "Art is for Everyone", operates the Mansion House Art Center & Gallery at 480 Highland Avenue in Hagerstown, open to the public Fridays and Saturdays 11 a.m. to 4 p.m., and Sundays, 1-5 p.m. Admission is free.
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"Fish Traps in the Potomac River" at Washington County Free Library’s McCauley Lecture Series
Washington County Free Library’s John Clinton Frye Western Maryland Room continues its longtime McCauley Lecture series with a presentation by Don Peterson on the history of Native American fish traps in the Potomac River. The lecture will take place in the Alice Virginia and David W. Fletcher Branch Library’s Community Room on Monday, March 7 at 7 PM.
Don Peterson graduated from Iowa State University, Ames in 1967, with a Bachelor of Science degree in Wildlife and Fisheries Biology. He has written 11 books and more than 500 articles on topics as diverse as the stamps and postal history of the Spanish period of the Philippine Islands, fish and wildlife issues, environmental law, Native Americans, and geology. This lecture will be based on his book, Indian Fish Traps in the Potomac River, Brunswick, Maryland: Second Edition (2020).
The book addresses Native American fish traps in the Middle Reach of the Potomac River and provides detailed information on the two fish traps in the immediate Brunswick area. It discusses types of fish traps, when the fish traps were built, what the fish traps caught, and how they were constructed and operated. It is also a story about the first residents of Brunswick, their fish traps, and the importance of the Potomac River in their lives.
This program is free to attend. Please register at washcolibrary.org.
Contact: Elizabeth Howe, Reference Librarian and Certified Archivist
Washington County Free Library, 100 S. Potomac Street, Hagerstown, MD. 21740
ehowe@washcolibrary.org
301-739-3250 ext. 350
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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
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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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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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Culture & Cocktails: Railroads of Washington County
Friday, March 11th at 6:00 PM
Member Admission: $10
General Admission: $15
Zoom: $5
Join us for a think, a drink, and light hors d’oeuvres.
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Do you know why Hagerstown is called "Hub City?" The railroad arrived in Western Maryland in 1834, and the nickname “Hub City” stems from the large number of railroads that passed through Hagerstown, which was a principal stop for the Western Maryland, Baltimore and Ohio, Chesapeake and Ohio, Norfolk and Western, and Pennsylvania railroads. On Friday, March 11, 2022 join Randy Anderson for an exploration into Washington County’s railroad history! The featured cocktail will be: The Blue Train! Named for the trains that run through Washington County Maryland, this tangy concoction contains gin, lemon juice, and blue curaçao!
Culture & Cocktails 2022 has been made possible by the generous support of
The James and Mary Schurz Foundation.
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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
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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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Auditions for "Night Watch"
Presented by
The Potomac Playmakers
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Auditions for "Night Watch" Presented by The Potomac Playmakers
MONDAY, MARCH 14, 2022 AT 7 PM – 9 PM
TUESDAY, MARCH 15, 2022 AT 7 PM – 9 PM
Potomac Playmakers Performing Arts Center
17303 W Washington St, Hagerstown, MD 21740-5155
(240) 513-6260
https://www.potomacplaymakers.org
potomacplaymakers@gmail.com
The 95th Anniversary season comes to a close with the gripping thriller "Night Watch" directed by Wanda Dittmann. This production is presented with permission by Dramatists Play Service.
Auditions will consist of cold readings from the script, and you must be 20 years of age or older to audition for this production. Performance dates for "Night Watch" are May 6-8 and 13-15.
**To audition or be involved with this production you must show proof of vaccination at the time of audition. Masks are also required at all times*
The Plot:
Unable to sleep, Elaine Wheeler paces the living room of her Manhattan townhouse, troubled by unsettling memories and vague fears. Her husband tries to comfort her, but when he steps away for a moment Elaine screams as she sees (or believes she sees) the body of a dead man in the window across the way. The police are called but find nothing except an empty chair. Elaine’s terror grows as shortly thereafter she sees still another body—this time a woman’s—but by now the police are skeptical and pay no heed to her frantic pleas. Her husband, claiming that Elaine may be on the verge of a breakdown, calls in a lady psychiatrist, who agrees with his suggestion that Elaine should commit herself to a sanitarium for treatment. From this point on, the plot moves quickly and grippingly as those involved—Elaine’s old friend and house guest Blanche; the inquisitive and rather sinister man who lives next door; and the nosy German maid Helga—all contribute to the deepening suspense and mystery of the play as it draws towards its riveting and chilling climax.
Character Descriptions:
5 Men and 4 Women
Elaine Wheeler – Protagonist, 20-40s, emotionally unstable, feels betrayed
Blanche Cooke – Elaine’s best friend, 20-40s, nurse, efficient, tailored
Helga – Wheeler’s German maid, 30-60s, suspicious
Curtis Appleby – Busybody neighbor, 30’s-60s, amateur sleuth
Dr. Tracey Lake – Noted psychologist, 30’s-50s, professional
John Wheeler – Elaine’s husband, 30-40’s, stocks and bonds broker, all business
Lt. Walker – Homicide detective, 30-50’s, has no time for crazy women
Vanelli – Young 20’s, Italian Brooklyn patrolman, has an eye for art
Sam Hoke – Owner of local deli, 30-60's working class, murder is hurting his business
If you would like to be involved off stage, this production is looking for someone interested in Assistant Directing/Stage Managing as well as someone to do props. If you are interested in either of these positions, please e-mail the director Wanda at wandahollyhock@gmail.com.
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Berkeley Arts Council In-Person Art Classes Begin in March
The Berkeley Arts Council is offering three in-person art classes at the Berkeley Art Works in March.
Collage for Self-Discovery s a fun, simple, inexpensive process of creating small 5 X 7 collaged cards to access your inner wisdom and resources for living. Participants will be cutting, pasting, and using the right side of the brain to create images that reflect personal thoughts and feelings.
Mixed Media Journaling is an exciting and unique process to create mixed media art. Participants learn how to express themselves by creating dynamic backgrounds to support various drawings, textures, poems, photos, verses, etc., using wet or dry media. Materials such as magazine cuts, photos, glitter, coffee filters and more are utilized to compose an overall personal visual statement. The enjoyment comes from unleashing one’s imagination and feelings.
Ink and Watercolor Painting is a delightful mixed media approach to creative painting. It combines a freestyle method of sketching with traditional watercolor painting techniques. The process has a light and airy style, which enhances conventional watercolor painting. Participants will be encouraged to ‘“lighten up” and have fun with the whole painting process.
Our class sessions begin March 14. Pre-registration is required - space is limited. For details, materials lists, schedules, class prices, and to register, visit https://berkeleyartswv.org/instruction/. Classes are held at the Berkeley Art Works, 116 N. Queen Street, Martinsburg, WV. Participants will be required to provide proof of COVID-19 vaccination and wear masks. Classes will be set up for distancing. Direct questions via e-mail to instruction@berkeleyartswv.org, or call 304-620-7277 during business hours Wednesday through Friday, 11am - 5pm and Saturday, 11am - 4pm.
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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
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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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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 Café. 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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Opening Night in the Historic Auditorium
Friday, March 25, 2022.
All Day Films in the View Studio
Saturday, March 26, 2022 & Sunday, March 27, 2022
More details coming soon
Tickets available 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:
All proceeds to the WCMFA
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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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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
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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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The Maryland Theatre presents
The Lettermen
Original Date Friday, March 4, 2022
This show has been postponed to Sunday, June 12, 2022
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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
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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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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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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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