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June 23, 2022

Volume 22-27

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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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Call for Artists:

Public Art Project Opportunities in Maryland


Frostburg State University & Towson University

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Frostburg State

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Towson University

MSAC is working with the University System of Maryland on the artist selection process for public art commissions in two Capital Improvement Projects. The calls are open to all US-based artists. The online application only requires a resume, letter of interest, and background images. No proposals are accepted at this stage. The Artist Selection Committee will select three semi-finalists for each project at each University to develop artwork proposals. Semi-finalists will be offered a stipend of $2,500 each for their time and travel. Click here to download and review the full RFQs before applying at publicartist.org.

Frostburg State University

Education and Health Sciences Center

Deadline: Wednesday, June 29, 2022, 5:00 p.m. ET


Artists may apply for one or both of the following projects:

  • Wall-mounted two-dimensional or low-relief artwork ($75,000)* 
  • Three-dimensional sculptural or installation-based artwork ($210,000)*

Towson University

College of Health Professions

Deadline: Monday, August 15, 2022, 5:00 p.m. ET


Artists may apply for one or both of the following projects:

  • Two-dimensional or low-relief artwork for the building interior ($190,000)*
  • Three-dimensional, sculptural or landscape-based artwork created for the building exterior ($355,000)*

*Artwork budgets include artist’s design fee, materials, fabrication, and installation. See RFQ for details.

 

For questions on either project, please contact Ryan Patterson, Public Art Project Manager, at ryan.patterson1@maryland.gov.

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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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’s

         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,

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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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The WCAC facility is wheelchair accessible!

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Washington County Arts Council. Your information was obtained from

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becoming a member, donating, entering a contest, or exhibiting with us.

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