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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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Washington County Chamber of Commerce!
Opens July 6, 2023!
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Wednesday, July 26, 2023 8am-9am EDT
Jamie Hardges will be speaking and available for questions!
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Local Artists to Exhibit in Shepherdstown
Local artists Doug Kinnett, Kirsten Lee, Susan Loonsk and Annette Verna, known as the Art Review, Reflect and Revise Group (ARRRG!) will display and sell their work at Evolve in Shepherdstown from Thursday - Sunday July 6-9.
The exhibit will include paintings, photography, prints, mixed media, assemblage, and ceramics. ARRRG! was established to bring artists together on a regular basis to discuss their work in progress. The group shares their latest work, asks questions, offers suggestions, and gives constructive criticism. Positive discussion provides forward progress in their work, illuminating new possibilities and ideas for future development.
Evolve is located at 106 West German Street in Shepherdstown, WV. Come and meet ARRRG! Exhibit hours are Thursday 5:00-7:00pm, Friday 11:00am to 7:00pm, Saturday 11am - 5pm and Sunday 9am to 4pm. A reception will be held on Friday July 7 from 5:00-7:00pm.
Contact: Annette Verna
avpots62@yahoo.com
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Join the Maryland State Arts Council team at Regional Office Hours at the Garrett College Performing Arts Center on July 6th from 10 a.m. - 2:30 p.m.
Register for the event with the link below, but walk-ins are welcome as well!
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The Washington County Arts Council in downtown Hagerstown is hosting a Black artists’ showcase in partnership with the Doleman Black Heritage Museum. Chaired by artist Terri Brandt, “Triumph and the African American Experience Art Show Exhibition” features eight well-recognized regional artists. The exhibit runs through July 11, 2023.
Notable exhibiting artists include the following: Barry Bishop; Thomas Dade | Blaq Picasso; Barri E. Hutchins; Makayla Claiborne; Shalin Thomas; Terri Brandt; Maya Grace; and Jacqueline Ferguson.
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Washington County
Arts Council
Accepting
Grant Applications
for 2023-2024
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The Board of Directors of the Washington County Arts Council announces that the 2024 Community Arts Development Grant Guidelines and Application are now available at http://www.washingtoncountyarts.com/grants or by emailing Mary Anne Burke at maryanneb@washingtoncountyarts.com
All grant awards are made subject to the availability of funds.
Awards are made possible through the Maryland State Arts Council’s Community Arts Development program which “provides funds and technical assistance to the local arts councils of the 23 counties of Maryland and Baltimore City. The purposes of the program are to better serve artists, arts organizations, and audiences throughout the State and to encourage local decision-making, arts activity, and funding for the arts at the local level.” To be eligible, organizations must be organized for a charitable purpose.
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Watercolor Illustrator Workshop
Watercolor Illustrator Workshop Saturday, July 8, 1:30 to 4 p.m. Explore the eclectic architecture of Maryland with artist Seth Holmes. Is there a building, farmhouse, or home important to you? Bring a reference photo along for a more personal experience. Cost is $75 for museum members, $80 for nonmembers. All materials are included in the class price. To register, call Donna Rastelli at 301-739-5727 or drastelli@wcmfa.org.
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Washington County Museum of Fine Arts
401 Museum Drive, Hagerstown, MD 21740
Hours: Tuesday through Friday, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.,
Saturday, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. and Sunday, 1 to 5 p.m.
301-739-5727
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229th Army Band to perform July 9, 2023 at HCC
The Hagerstown Community College Alumni Association will host the 229th Army Band as part of its annual Red, White and Blue Summer Concert Series, on Sunday, July 9, 2023, at 6:15 p.m., in HCC’s Alumni Amphitheater.
A traditional military band that features seven ensembles, the 229th U.S. Army Band has been part of the Maryland National Guard for most of the 20th century and is one of the few military bands to have received battle honors. The largest ensemble of the 229th Army Band, the Concert Band is extremely versatile and performs everything from large-scale formal concert band pieces to classical selections to patriotic music and marches.
Sponsored by the HCC Alumni Association, this concert is free and open to the public. Concessions will be available for purchase. Please note that no outside food is permitted on the amphitheater grounds and concerts are subject to change by the U.S. Military. Personal lawn chairs are permitted for lawn seating.
For more information and weather updates, email lsstewart@hagerstowncc.edu or call 240-500-2346. To learn more about the 229th Army Band, visit https://229tharmyband.com/.
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U.S. Navy Commodores to perform July 14, 2023 at HCC
The Hagerstown Community College Alumni Association will host the U.S. Navy Commodores as part of its annual Red, White and Blue Summer Concert Series, on Friday, July 14, 2023, at 6:15 p.m., in HCC’s Alumni Amphitheater.
The U.S. Navy Commodores feature 18 of the Navy’s premier jazz and big band musicians playing under the direction of MUC Jonathan Barnes, of Dundalk. Since the band’s founding in 1969, the Commodores have played with a variety of well-known jazz musicians including Ray Charles, Branford Marsalis, Clark Terry, Chris Potter, Eddie Daniels, James Moody, and many more. Known for its high energy performances, the Commodores fuse classic jazz and big band music with the popular music of today and frequently perform original compositions.
Sponsored by the HCC Alumni Association, this concert is free and open to the public. Concessions will be available for purchase. Please note that no outside food is permitted on the amphitheater grounds and concerts are subject to change by the U.S. Military. Personal lawn chairs are permitted for lawn seating.
For more information and weather updates, email lsstewart@hagerstowncc.edu or call 240-500-2346. To learn more about the U.S. Navy Commodores, visit https://www.navyband.navy.mil/ensembles/commodores.
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Culture & Cocktails:
Restoring the Ackerman-Pell Clock
Friday, July 14, 2023, 6:00 PM
Hear the case of the immense restoration effort to return a circa 1810 Federal tall case clock to its original glory.
On Friday, July 14, 2023, join Ray Snouffer, clock restoration specialist and noted local artist, to learn about his “sympathetic” approach to restoration.
The clock had been in a fire in 1835, stored in a damp barn until the 1980s, and then kept in a garage prior to Ray’s purchase in 2002. The restoration was begun in January 2022, taking over 750 hours to complete. The clock and restoration process is the subject of this talk and a forthcoming book.
This month’s drink is the Island Time Cocktail, both fruity and refreshing. Doors open at 5:30 PM, and light hors d’oeuvres will be served!
Culture & Cocktails 2023 has been made possible by the generous support of the James and Mary Schurz Foundation of Williamsport, MD.
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Washington County MD Historical Society
135 W. Washington St.
Hagerstown, MD 21740
Contact 301-797-8782 or info@washcohistory.org
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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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