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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
“Mark Youngblood: Mothers & Daughters"
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"James Klumpner: Hypnagogia-The Logic of Dreams"
in the Galleries at the Washington County Arts Council
34 S Potomac Street, Hagerstown, MD 21740 on June 9, 2022 and
online virtually beginning Saturday, June 11, 2022.
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City of Hagerstown Dedicated ‘Everyone Wins’ Mural
The City of Hagerstown held a dedication ceremony for the “Everyone Wins” mural on Tuesday, June 7, 2022 at 1pm in the 300 block of West Washington Street.
The mural, at the railroad overpass is the 26th unique piece of public art in the City, furthering the effort to make Hagerstown a destination for public art enthusiasts. This vibrant and thought-provoking mural replaces the deteriorated “Be Colorblind” mural, while striving to advance the message of inclusivity that the original mural started.
The “Everyone Wins” mural project was funded by a $20,000 “Public Art Across Maryland” grant from the Maryland State Arts Council. The City recognized the Public Art Commission for their vision to select Donald Ely, a Maryland artist, who modeled the images depicted on the mural after submissions by Hagerstown residents who wanted to be part of collaborating with Mr. Ely to promote this invaluable message through his amazing creativity and conceptualization.
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Remember Dad on June 19, 2022 with a gift from The Gallery Shop
Washington County Arts Council
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Culture & Cocktails: Fairchild Aviation
June 10 @ 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm
135 West Washington Street - Hagerstown, MD 21740
Quench your thirst for knowledge with the Washington County Historical Society!
Founded in 1925 by Sherman Fairchild, Fairchild Aviation moved to Hagerstown in 1931. Prior to World War II, Fairchild Aircraft was contracted by the United States government to take aerial photographic surveys of the US in order to track soil erosion. During World War II, Fairchild Aviation produced countless planes for the war effort.
On Friday June 10th, join us in welcoming Kurtis Meyer, Curator of the Hagerstown Aviation Museum, for an exploration into Hagerstown’s rich aviation history! This month’s featured cocktail is Aviator Fuel! A lemonade-based drink, this concoction is perfect for Summer!
Culture & Cocktails 2022 has been made possible by the generous support of the James and Mary Schurz Foundation.
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The City Ballet School presents
Spring Recital
Saturday, June 11, 2022 at 2:00 PM
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The City Ballet School presents their annual spring performance showcasing choreography selections for each class. Students demonstrate technical and artistic skills developed throughout the course of the year as we celebrate the progression of the levels at City Ballet. This performance features original choreography in ballet, jazz, tap, hip-hop, acrobatics and modern dance. | |
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Contact Audrey Vargason at 301-790-3500 or Contact Email: ajv@mdtheatre.org
Our Box Office Location is:
21 South Potomac Street
Hagerstown, MD 21740
The Maryland Theatre Box Office Hours
Monday-Friday 11:00 AM - 4:30 PM
The Box Office is Open 1 Hour Prior to Showtimes
Contact Our Box Office 301-790-2000
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Family Fun Workshops: Butter making
Saturday, 11 June 2022 at 11:00 AM
135 West Washington Street - Hagerstown, MD 21740
(301) 797-8782
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First Washington County Annual
Juneteenth Author Showcase
Hagerstown, MD -- On Saturday, June 11, the Maryland Black Chamber of Commerce will partner with The F.O.C.U.S (Fun, Opportunity, Unwavering, Success) Trainer to host a Juneteenth Author Showcase. Seven African American authors who reside in Washington County, Maryland will be showcased. The youngest participating author is 12-years old. The showcase will be held at The Meeting Room, located at 11377 Robinwood Dr, Hagerstown, MD., 21742 from 2-4:45 PM.
At the conclusion of the showcase a symbolic "Walk of Freedom" will be held. This walk (from The Meeting Room, 11377 Robinwood Dr, Hagerstown, MD., 21742 to Eliz Lounge, 11353 Robinwood Dr, Hagerstown, MD., 21742) will be in remembrance of those who lost their lives pursuing literacy during periods of persecution. Participants will walk as a community and come together for what is being called the Celebration of Freedom. The Celebration of Freedom will offer attendees the opportunity to fellowship while supporting Black-owned businesses from the surrounding community.
Juneteenth is the celebration of the emancipation of enslaved African people in the United States. During the American Slavery Era, the punishment for a person of color who even attempted to read a book was death. This Juneteenth event will showcase the progress people of color have made as a nation and to pay reverence to those who dared to learn to read and write while putting their lives at risk.
This event is free and open to the public, but reservations are encouraged and available through Eventbrite - Juneteenth Author Showcase at The Meeting Room.
For more information about the Juneteenth Author Showcase please visit https://www.eventbrite.com/e/juneteenth-author-showcase-tickets-298020636747 or contact Cherish McMillan at mcmillancherish@gmail.com.
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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. | |
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Contact Audrey Vargason at 301-790-3500 or Contact Email: ajv@mdtheatre.org
Our Box Office Location is:
21 South Potomac Street
Hagerstown, MD 21740
The Maryland Theatre Box Office Hours
Monday-Friday 11:00 AM - 4:30 PM
The Box Office is Open 1 Hour Prior to Showtimes
Contact Our Box Office 301-790-2000
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Clock Tower Pop-Up Gallery—Williamsport, MD | |
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Ukraine Benefit Concert
St. John’s Episcopal Church
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The Maryland Entertainment Group presents:
“She Kills Monsters.”
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A dramatic comedy about the world of fantasy role-playing games, SHE KILLS MONSTERS tells the story of Agnes Evans as she comes to terms with the death of her teenage sister, Tilly. When she finds Tilly's Dungeons & Dragons notebook, she embarks on an adventure in the imaginary world that was Tilly's refuge. In this high-octane dramatic comedy laden with homicidal fairies, nasty ogres, and 90s pop culture, acclaimed playwright Qui Nguyen offers a heart-pounding homage to the geek and warrior within us all.
Production runs June 17-18th and 23-25th
Hagerstown Community College-Kepler Theatre
11512 Kepler Drive, Hagerstown, MD 21742
Fee: $20
Contact Sam Little at 240-520-0443 or sam@megtheatre.org
Buy tickets at http://megtheatre.org/buy-tickets.html
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2022 Maryland Wind Festival | |
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Newcomer House Porch Program Features
Historic Wet Plate Photography and Cyanotype Making
June 18 & 19, 2022
The Heart of the Civil War Heritage Area’s (HCWHA) 2022 Porch Program Series continues on June 18 and 19 with John and Christine Milleker demonstrating photography techniques of the Civil War era. The public is invited to make
an appointment to sit for and purchase their own tintype portraits -- a perfect keepsake for Father's Day.
Reservations for sittings can be made at: https://johnmilleker.com/store/wetplate_prepaid/
(Cost varies by size of tintype)
During this event, visitors will be able to make their own Cyanotypes, also known as sun prints, to take home. In observance of Juneteenth, participants will be able to make prints featuring portraits of African American historical figures of local, state, and national
significance. These hands-on sessions will be held at the Newcomer House on June 18 and 19 from 11:00 am - 3:30 pm. A formal talk about the wet-plate photography process will be given at 2:00 pm both days.
The Newcomer House will be open from 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.. Volunteer docents will be available to share knowledge about the Newcomer House and offer assistance to visitors to the three county Heart of the Civil War Heritage Area.
This is the sixth season of Porch Programs at the Newcomer House, HCWHA’s Exhibit and Visitor Center at Antietam National Battlefield. Porch Programs feature presentations,
demonstrations, pop-up exhibits, interactives and more from April through December.
The Newcomer House is located at 18422 Shepherdstown Pike in Keedysville, MD. The
house is open 10am-4pm weekends in April, May, October and November and daily June through September. For more information, contact Newcomer House Manager Rachel Nichols at rachel@heartofthecivilwar.org or (240) 308-1740.
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Celebrate African American Heritage
1st Annual Juneteenth Celebration
presented by the
African American Historical Association
of Western Maryland
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The African American Historical Association of Western Maryland
Announces their 1st Juneteenth Celebration
on Sunday, June 19, 2022 at the historic Rockland Estate
The African American Historical Association has announced their inaugural Juneteenth Celebration will take place on Sunday, June 19, 2022 at the historic Rockland Estate, 9030 Sharpsburg Pike in Fairplay, MD. Festivities will commence at 11:00 a.m. and continue until 6:00 p.m.
Various tents will be set up to include a voter registration area, authors & historians, re-enactors, crafts & jewelry, and light refreshments which will be available for purchase. Whistle Punk Farm food truck will be onsite.
Pricing for admission:
- $35 Family of 4 (2 Adults & 2 Kids)
- $15 Adults | $12 Seniors
- $10 College & High School Age
- FREE for Kids, Kindergarten - 5th Grade
Contact Ron Lytle at 304-839-1650 or rlytle2017@gmail.com
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Click on the flyer for more information! | |
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Make Your Own Journal at the Berkeley Art Works
The Berkeley Arts Council is offering a journal-making workshop this month. The weather is warm, get out and have some fun with something new!
Printing with Nature - Participants will learn how to print with nature to create a beautiful journal. The covers and pages will be printed using leaves, and the binding will be completed using a long stitch technique. The finished product will make a special keepsake or a great gift! This workshop meets Thursday and Friday, June 23 - 24, 10am - 3pm both days (total of 10 hours) and will be held at the Berkeley Art Works, 116 N. Queen Street, Martinsburg, WV. Proof of COVID-19 vaccination and masks required while in class. Workshops will be set up for distancing - space is limited. Pre-registration is required; for details and to register, visit https://berkeleyarthttps://berkeleyartswv.org/instruction/wv.org/instruction/.
Contact: Berkeley Arts Council at 304-620-7277 or berkeleyartswv@gmail.com
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The Maryland Theatre Hosts
Miss Maryland and Maryland's Outstanding Teen Scholarship Pageant
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Tickets can be purchased online at TicketMaster.com,
by phone at 301-790-2000, or in person at our Box Office.
Our Box Office is Open to the Public Monday- Friday 11:00 AM to 4:30 PM.
Miss Maryland Season Packages & Black Eyed Susan Season Packages are only available via Box Office, Mail In Form.
Please note single night tickets and season package ticket prices do not include facility fees. All facility fees benefit the preservation of The Historic Maryland Theatre, a non-profit 501-(C)3.
About the Pageant...
The leagues of women involved in the Miss Maryland Scholarship Organization have become doctors, nurses, educators, meteorologists, graduate scholars, community activists, candidates for office, members of the armed services, and so much more. Our titleholders, our preliminary candidates, and our volunteers exemplify what it means to give back to their communities and the State of Maryland. We pride ourselves on fostering the growth of local leaders, helping women ages 13 to 26 find ways to amplify their strengths within their own communities. Please join us as we crown our 2022 Miss Maryland and Miss Maryland's Outstanding Teens!
Pageant Schedule
Preliminaries:
Wednesday, June 22nd at 7:00 PM
Thursday, June 23rd at 7:00 PM
Finals:
- Friday, June 24th Maryland's Outstanding Teen Finals at 7:00 PM
- Saturday, June 25th Miss Maryland Finals at 7:00 PM
Doors Open 1 Hour prior to Showtime
Hosted by Miss America 1980 and award winning TV Personality Susan Powell
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Contact Audrey Vargason at 301-790-3500 or Contact Email: ajv@mdtheatre.org
Our Box Office Location is:
21 South Potomac Street
Hagerstown, MD 21740
The Maryland Theatre Box Office Hours
Monday-Friday 11:00 AM - 4:30 PM
The Box Office is Open 1 Hour Prior to Showtimes
Contact Our Box Office 301-790-2000
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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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