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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.
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Coffee and Connections with artist
Susan Shaffer
Wednesday, September 28, 2022
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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.” | | |
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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. | |
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Call for Entries
2023 Cumberland Valley Artists Exhibition
& Cumberland Valley Photographers Exhibition
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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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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
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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.
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Location
Rose Hill Cemetery
600 South Potomac Street
Hagerstown, MD 21740
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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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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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