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September 28, 2022

Volume 22-45

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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

announces the

Guest Chefs for the

13th Annual The Art of Cooking

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The Washington County Arts Council, Inc. invites local artists working in any medium to submit their best new works for WCAC’s Juried “Annual Community Art Show: The Best Local Art of 2022.” The juried community art exhibit will be on display virtually and in the gallery from December 8, 2022, through January 3, 2023.


Awards are sponsored by the Hagerstown Arts & Entertainment District

and supported by the City of Hagerstown.

www.washingtoncountyarts.com/annual
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Coffee and Connections with artist 

Susan Shaffer

Wednesday, September 28, 2022

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Main Gallery

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“Ira Lourie is a photographer and physician from Hagerstown, MD. Most of his pictures are taken in Western Maryland and Montana. He is a frequent traveler with his camera to Yellowstone and Glacier National Parks, and has recently spent time in New Zealand, Kenya, and Italy. Ira invites the viewer to enjoy his photographic images and share the beauty of these magnificent places.”

 

Color in Freedom

now open!

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John Holston, Protection, 2008, mixed media

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Joseph Holston: Color in Freedom,

Journey along the Underground Railroad.


The exhibition runs from September 24, 2022 through Jan. 14, 2023. Noted contemporary artist Joseph Holston brings his pictorial power and vision to create an emotional, imagined journey along the Underground Railroad. More than 50 paintings, etchings, and drawings evoke the courage and tenacity of enslaved peoples struggling toward freedom. Color in Freedom is a metaphor for the conclusion of their journey.


Washington County Museum of Fine Arts

401 Museum Drive

Hagerstown, MD 21741

301-739-5727

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A classic car show hosted by the Alsatia Club, on the streets of downtown Hagerstown.

More Information

Call for Entries

2023 Cumberland Valley Artists Exhibition

& Cumberland Valley Photographers Exhibition

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www.washingtoncountyarts.com/cvape
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Art for the Animals For Otis Sake fundraiser opening reception will be happening Saturday, October 1st, 6:30 - 8 pm! Come stop by and get in your starting bids! Bidding for the silent auction will start during the opening reception and run through the Tail-End Reception on October 22nd. Also don't forget to vote for popular choice!

Get the auction going!


We are so excited to get to work with other local businesses again this year! Alongside bidding on artwork that has been submitted, we will also be auctioning off donations from local businesses! They'll be included in the silent auction and bidding on these specialty items will be the same as bidding on artwork. We'll have these items on a separate table in the bidding area for you to browse and place bids on.


Remember, ALL profits made from the silent auction will be donated to For Otis Sake!

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HISTORY & ART


Join historian and author Dr. Emilie Amt Saturday, Oct. 1, at 1 p.m. for From Slavery to Freedom in Washington County. She will discuss how Joseph Holston's art reflects and exposes the history of Washington County 1 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 1, at the museum. Sharing true stories of bondage, resistance, and journeys to freedom, she will explore the parallels between Holston's art and local experience. Free for members. $5 nonmembers. Register by calling Donna Rastelli at 301-739-5727 or remaining her, drastelli@wcmfa.org


Washington County Museum of Fine Arts

401 Museum Drive

Hagerstown, MD 21741

301-739-5727

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Rae's of Love

First Annual Hagerstown Fiber Fest Brings All Things Fiber 

to Downtown Hagerstown


The First Annual Hagerstown Fiber Festival takes place on Saturday, October 15, 2022, from 9:00 am to 4:00 pm, in University Plaza, 50 West Washington Street, in the heart of the Hagerstown’s Arts & Entertainment District. Organized by The Yarn Shop, this event features more than 20 vendors selling unique fiber-related items, including hand-dyed yarns, hand-knit and crocheted clothes, felted items, macrame, and accessories of all kinds for fiber crafters. In addition to shopping, attendees will be able to observe several demonstrations throughout the day on spinning, weaving, rug punching, and more. To round out the event, Sugar Hollow Farm based in Waynesboro, PA, will be bringing some of their alpacas so that people can learn more about just one of the many sources of natural fibers. 


“We’re thrilled to be bringing this event that showcases the fiber arts to Downtown Hagerstown,” Yarn Shop owner Melissa Noel says. “I’m excited about all the vendors who will be here and for the opportunity for everyone, regardless of their fiber experience, to connect with one another, learn something new, and support the local fiber community.”


Entry to the festival is free. Parking on the streets or in City lots is free on Saturdays. Deck parking is $2 per day.


The Hagerstown Fiber Fest is sponsored by The City of Hagerstown, Visit Hagerstown-Washington County Convention and Visitors Bureau, and The Hershey Group of RBC Wealth Management. 


For more information, visit www.facebook.com/hagerstownfiberfestival or call 240-513-4472.

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The Business of Art—A One-Day Conference

for Artists & Makers


Breakout Sessions include:

Your Art is Unique and So are You - Trademark and Copyright Law Concerns for the Artist 

The Healing Power of Creating Art

Artist's Statements and Elevator Speeches (How to present yourself as an artist)

Overcoming Creative Blocks

Getting Social with Social Media The World of Making Art Prints and Taking Commissions and More...

Presenting Your Art to Galleries and Museums


Early Bird Registration this week: $35.00, and after October 1: $45.00. 

Registration includes:

• breakfast and lunch

• your choice of three breakout sessions

• keynote speaker, Lauren Nye

• networking opportunities

• door prizes


For additional information:

https://www.foundryartmarket.com/the-business-of-art

Berkeley Springs Studio Tour

a free, self-guided tour of 14 artists at 8 studio locations 

in and around Berkeley Springs, WV

http://BSSTour.org

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Walking Tour of Rose Hill Cemetery

by Washington County Historical Society


Join the Washington County Historical Society for a unique walking tour of Rose Hill Cemetery on Saturday, October 15th at 6:00 pm. Another tour date is also on October 22nd; click here!

October provides the chill in the air while Cemetery Director, Colleen Rafferty, provides the chill up your spine as she recounts stories of unsolved mysteries, front page tragedies and other untimely deaths of those buried at Rose Hill.

The tour will run from 6:00 pm – 8:00 pm. We will gather inside the front gate at Rose Hill Cemetery. Parking is limited so parking on Potomac Street is encouraged.

Limited tickets are available so register early. Only 50 tickets are available for living souls. Countless non-living souls will be in attendance.

Purchase Tickets: Saturday, 10/15/2022 * 6PM
Purchase Tickets: Saturday, 10/22/2022 * 6PM

Location

Rose Hill Cemetery

600 South Potomac Street

Hagerstown, MD 21740

Dates and times

Sat, October 15, 2022

6:00 PM – 8:00 PM EDT and

Sat, October 22, 2022, 6:00 PM – 8:00 PM EDT

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Destination Arts! Events
Joyful Arts Studio Classes

Opportunities for Artists


Explore MSAC grants and opportunities available to independent artists, click here for details.

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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

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@washingtoncountyarts.com.


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

 

To stay connected,

please join the

Washington County

Arts Council page

on Facebook.

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Links for Artists

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Maryland Artist Registry


Maryland Artist Marketplace



Arts Across Maryland

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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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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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Hagerstown, MD 21740

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