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Welcome to Artist Alley,
ï»żWashington 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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Hagerstown Music Stroll at the
Washington County Arts Council
with Two Mountains Over
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Triumph and The African American Experience
Opening ReceptionâJune 8, 2023
5pm â 7pm
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Celebrating âAll Together Nowâ
ï»żfor Summer Reading Club 2023
at Washington County Free Library
Washington County Free Library is excited to invite readers of all ages in Washington County to join in the Summer Reading Club fun from June 1 to August 31! This free annual self-paced reading challenge is a fantastic way to keep booklovers reading throughout the summer months and meet new friends at library programs! This yearâs theme, All Together Now, is a celebration of friendship, kindness, and community.
You can read on your own, with family members, in a treehouse, on the beach, listening to an audiobook, on an ereader- it doesn't matter how! Infants, kids, and teens will earn prizes for reading 200, 400, and 500 minutes. Adults will be entered into raffle prize drawings for completing two, four, and six books. Readers of all ages can complete extra activity badges to be entered into additional raffle prize drawings!
As in past years, readers of all ages will use the Beanstack online platform to log minutes read, badges earned, and prizes collected along the way. Access the Beanstack website at https://washcolibrary.beanstack.org/ or download the Beanstack app (available in the Apple App store or Google Play store).
Log in if youâve registered in past years or create an account to register the readers in your household to easily track everyoneâs individual progress. If you are interested in tracking with pen and paper instead of using Beanstack, talk to your librarian.
We hope to see everyone at the wide variety of Summer Reading Club programs throughout the county this summer. Pick up a copy of the Summer Reading Club Program Guide (or follow the virtual program guide link listed at washcolibrary.org/src) to find programs near you!
From Kick-Off Parties to electromagnetic demonstrations to magic shows to live storytelling and concerts to reptile shows and beyond, there are plenty of opportunities to be All Together Now at your local library!
Themed Summer Reading Club t-shirts are available for purchase ($5 each while supplies last) at all branches. For more information about Summer Reading Club, visit washcolibrary.org or call your branch library.
Contact: CJ Palczewski, Childrenâs Department, Washington County Free Library at 301-739-3250 or cpalczewski@washcolibrary.org
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âSt. Maria Goretti High School, Faculty and Student Art Showâ under the direction of Sam Little, will be on display at The Washington County Arts Council from May 4, 2023 through June 6, 2023 in the Galleries at the Washington County Arts Council, 34 S Potomac Street, Hagerstown, MD 21740.
According to Mr. Little, âThis year Goretti art students have been working with a focus on technique in a variety of mediums including acrylic painting, graphite and ink drawings and digital art/photography. Students have also been challenged to study, reimagine and/or recreate works from famous artists. This showcase will feature art from students from all grade levels 9-12 as well as art from art teacher Sam Little and several staff members.â
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Valley Art Association Members Art Exhibit:
âTimeâ-- June 2-25, 2023, The Mansion House Art Center & Gallery, 480 Highland Avenue, Hagerstown City Park. Hours: Fridays & Saturdays, 11 a.m. â 4 p.m. and Sundays 1-5 p.m. FREE admission.
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Culture & Cocktails:
An Evaluation of U. S. Grantâs Generalship
As Commanding General of the United States Army, Ulysses S. Grant led the Union Army to victory in the American Civil War in 1865.
On Friday, June 9, join WCHS Board Member Bill Soulis as he gives his evaluation of 18th President Grantâs generalship in an engaging format.
This monthâs cocktail is The Bourbon and Blood, a fresh twist on the classic Manhattan. Doors open at 5:30 PM and light hors dâ 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.
Miller House
135 W. Washington St.
Hagerstown, MD 21740
Contact 301-797-8782 or info@washcohistory.org
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Mark your calendars for the Hagerstown Community College Alumni Association's upcoming Funky Fridays Concerts kicking off on Friday evening, May 12, 2023, at 6:15 p.m. in the HCC Alumni Amphitheater with a free concert by The Holders.
Food trucks will be on hand and concessions will be sold, a beer garden will be on-site, and the fun will continue with 50/50 drawings and more. Don't miss this special concert. Everyone is welcome to attend!
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Outdoor Movie at City Park Band Shell
Hosted by Hagerstown Parks and Recreation
Friday, June 9, 2023 at 6pm
PUSS IN BOOTS: THE LAST WISH
Pre-entertainment begins at 7pm
Movie begins at dusk.
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SKOLL! Calling all Vikings to celebrate Norweigan traditions with Viking Day!
The free community celebration is Saturday, June 10, 2023, 11 a.m. to 3 p.m.
The event is inspired by the Landscapes & Legends of Norway exhibition. The community celebration features drop-in art activities for kids, food trucks, Viking braids, Viking face painting, axe throwing, and more!
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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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Opening Reception Sunday, June 11, 2023, 2-5 PM,
Show Hours: Monday-Thursday, June 12 - June 15, 2023, 2-7 PM
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Hagerstown Municipal Band
Sunday, June 11
7:00 PM
Hagerstown City Park Bandshell
Free concerts in City Park beginning at 7:00 PM
Featuring Josh Smith, Clarinet soloist
Elk's Flag Day Ceremony
Hosted by Hagerstown Municipal Band
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5th Annual Washington Goes Purple
2023 Call for Artists
The Washington County Arts Council, Inc. (WCAC) and Washington Goes Purple invite local artists working in any medium to submit their art for the September 2023 exhibit, âA Journey Through Addiction and Recovery.â The juried community art exhibit be on display in the gallery from September 7, 2023 through October 3, 2023 and virtually beginning, September 9, 2023.
âA Journey Through Addiction and Recovery - The journey through addiction and recovery looks different for everyone but the outcome benefits individuals, families, and our community. Help us celebrate those who have traveled this path and instill hope in those who are continuing on this journey.â
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EXTENDED DEADLINE: June 30, 2023 @ 5pm EST*
*Please note: This is NOT a postmark deadline!
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Call for Artists: Public Art for the Hub City Garage
The City of Hagerstown seeks an artist to design permanent public art at two locations on the proposed Hub City Garage adjacent the Hagerstown Cultural Trail at 50 West Antietam Street. The City plans to construct the deck in 2023/2024 and the proposed art will be located on the structure as described herein. This artist call is presented in partnership with the Washington County Arts Council.
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Mothers & Daughters
Mark Youngblood
Everybody has a storyâŠ
Mark started with a high school graduation gift of a camera. He had every intention of going to college to study engineering, but his new camera gave him a new passion. Changing his major to Art, Mark studied at Shepherd University with a focus on Photography. After college, Mark worked for various publications as a freelance or staff photographer, following dirt track racing and NASCAR, until opening his own studio full time.
As a photography teacher at Barbara Ingram School for the Arts since its opening, Mark shares his love and knowledge of photography. Mark loves teaching his students to use film and to process their own photos. Watching them create their own art is the true gift.
Mark decided early on he wanted to stand out from the rest and wants the same for you; your pictures â your way!
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Calling all artists, the Hager House welcomes you for an open-air day of creativity. Artists are invited to bring your own supplies and create paintings, drawings, and sketches of the Hager House. Once completed, we welcome you to display your art inside the Hager House for visitors to admire through the month until after City Park Fall Fest (Sat. Sept. 16). No fees for artists, free house tours included for participating artists. Rain date: Saturday, August 19. Click the button below to enroll for free to RSVP and be in the loop with notifications/ updates on this event: | |
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BASIC BLACKSMITHING COURSE
HCC Main Campus
June 12 - August 8
Mondays
5:30 - 9 PM
Develop super powers and bend steel with your hands using skills from one of the oldest trades. Basic Blacksmithing introduces you to the art and science of forging and shaping metals as a hobby or a future career. This class will cover safety, equipment, and techniques for your first blacksmithing projects, whether artistic or practical, and provide guidance on setting up your own blacksmith shop.
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ABOUT THE
BLACKSMITHING TECHNOLOGY PROGRAM AT HCC
The Blacksmithing Technology Program brings back one of the first apprentice trades in the country. The program introduces participants to basic blacksmithing techniques, use of blacksmithing tools, metallurgy, and techniques for forging, grinding, heat treating, and finishing projects. Completing the program prepares individuals to create custom metal or iron works, craft custom blades as a bladesmith, or provide horse shoeing as a farrier.
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Fashion of Claire McCardell
Claire McCardell was a designer who redefined American womenâs fashion during the 1930s to the 1950s. The installation will include McCardell fashions from our collection. The Washington County Museum of Fine Artsâ exhibition runs from May 13, 2023 through Nov 26, 2023.
Free.
Museum hours are 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. Go to https://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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The Washington County Playhouse Dinner Theater is proud to present their first Theatre for Young Audiences performance of 2023,
The Commedia Cinderella! This delightful comedy opens May 13, 2023 at The Playhouse.
The players love the story of Cinderella so much they try to improve upon it whenever possible. Arlequin, the mischief-maker of the group, boasts about getting the role of the prince. Columbine puts an end to his bragging by giving Punchin the princeâs role and making Arlequin the princeâs servant instead! Rosetta brings the Fairy Godmother role to life with a slew of silly spells.
The Commedia Cinderella plays on Saturdays between May 13, 2023 and June 24, 2023. Doors open at 10:15 am and the show begins at 11 am. Concessions are available for purchase from 10:15 am - 10:45 am. A meal is NOT included or offered for this production.
The Washington County Playhouse is located at 44 North Potomac Street, Rear. Since 1985, The Playhouse has been entertaining guests in the heart of Hagerstown's Arts and Entertainment District and City Center.
Tickets cost $19.50 and can be purchased at www.washingtoncountyplayhouse.com or by calling (301)739-7469.
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Landscapes & Legends of Norway: William Singer & His Contemporaries, May 27âSept. 17, 2023. Beat the summer heat with a visit to the mountains of Norway. Museum founder William Henry Singer, Jr. loved the Norwegian landscape and painted it in all seasons â from the cool greens of spring to the icy blues of glacial winters. This exhibition uses Singerâs work and that of his contemporaries in the museum collection to look at the impact of Norway on the imaginations of various artists. A series of watercolors depicting Norse legends (yes, Loki and Thor) by American artist Frank Morse Rummel are also a highlight of the exhibition. Organized by the Washington County Museum of Fine Arts from its permanent collection. Generous support for this exhibition has been provided by James & Melinda Marsden and Paul & Lotta Mellott. | |
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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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Wednesday, June 14, noon, online â Art Social Hour for MFA Members
Director of Education Kellie Mele leads a discussion of Childe Hassamâs White House Gloucester, 1895. For museum members only. Free. Register in advance by contacting Donna Rastelli at 301-739-5727 or drastelli@wcmfa.org. Or go to www.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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Wind Down:
ï»żSchool's Out for the Summer!
Wednesday, June 14
6:00 PM
South Potomac Street
âąSchool's out for the summer! Join us downtown to CELEBRATE!
âąShow a WCPS badge and get a drink cup for FREE
âąEnjoy a true BOYBAND EXPERIENCE in downtown Hagerstown!
*Event hosted by the City of Hagerstown.
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Patsy Cline Cover Concert
Join the Washington County Historical Society on Friday, June 23, 2023 at 6:00 PM, to enjoy an unforgettable night filled with music at the beautiful Miller House Garden!
A legendary country singer, Patsy Cline has often been called one of the most influential vocalists of all time, and cover artist Liz Ruffner will perform your favorite classic Cline hits including "Crazy," "I Fall To Pieces," and more.
This popular concert sells out nearly every year, so get your tickets while they last! Don't miss your chance to witness an amazing tribute to one of music's all-time greatest stars.
The event will have a cash bar and guests are welcomed to bring their own snacks and other food. We also encourage you to bring your own lawn chairs, as patio seating is limited. You won't want to miss this one-of-a-kind event!
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Washington County MD Historical Society
135 W Washington St.
Hagerstown, MD
(301) 797-8782
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Live music at University Plaza! Final IMAGINE Hagerstown event of 2023!
Bring your own chair, food, and drinks.
Event-goers are permitted to bring their own alcohol in non-breakable containers into University Plaza during the event. Open containers of alcohol are not to be taken outside of the Plaza.
Imagine Hagerstown is supported in part by the Maryland State Arts Council (msac.org) and the Washington County Arts Council (www.washingtoncountyarts.com) and is proudly based in Hagerstownâs Arts & Entertainment District.
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SUMMER CAMP AT THE
WASHINGTON COUNTY MUSEUM OF FINE ARTS!
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Sign up now for the Little Vikings: Explore Legends and Magic summer camp. This camp will be Monday, July 17 through Friday, July 21, 2023 from 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., at the Washington County Museum of Fine Arts. This summer camp is inspired by our exhibition Landscapes & Legends of Norway: William Singer and His Contemporaries. Campers will be inspired by Norse gods, legends, and folk tales. Open to ages 8-12. Cost is $280. to sign up, call 301-739-5727 or go ONLINE. | |
Carbonaro: Lies On Stage
Friday, July 28, 2023
7:30 PM Showtime!
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**Limited Meet & Greet Tickets available during the general public on sale! Call the Box Office to purchase.
About the Show...
In 2016, Michael embarked on his first theater tour with the widely acclaimed show Michael Carbonaro Live! Since its debut, Michael has performed this show over 200 times to sold-out audiences across the country, cementing him as one of the most dynamic entertainers of his generation. Now Michael is back with a brand new show Carbonaro Lies on Stage which will continue to showcase his unmatched blend of humor and charisma along with inventive illusions which will amaze audiences of all ages.
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Our Box Office Location is:
The Maryland Theatre
21 South Potomac Street
Hagerstown, MD 21740
Contact Our Box Office
301-790-2000
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The Maryland Theatre
Box Office Hours
Tuesday 12 PM - 6 PM
Wednesday 12 PM - 5 PM
Thursday 12 PM - 6PM
Friday 12 PM - 5 PM
The Box Office is Open
+1 Hour Prior to Showtimes
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The Washington County Playhouse Dinner Theater is proud to present their first murder mystery of the season - Once Upon A Crime. This mystery dinner show opens June 16 at The Playhouse.
You are cordially invited to the tenth reunion of Grimm High School. Unfortunately, with three princesses and one philandering prince, things are likely to be less than cordial, and the odds of at least one person at this reunion will not live happily ever after.
Once Upon A Crime plays for two shows only! Friday, June 16th at 6:00 pm, and Sunday, June 18th at 1:00 pm. A meal is included with your ticket!
The Washington County Playhouse is located at 44 North Potomac Street, Rear. Since 1985, The Playhouse has been entertaining guests in the heart of Hagerstown's Arts and Entertainment District and City Center.
Tickets cost $63.00 for adults, $53.00 for children (ages 5-12) and can be purchased at www.washingtoncountyplayhouse.com or by calling (301)739-7469. Military and first responder discount available!
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Draw Your Pet workshop on June 17, 2023
Artist Nicole Troup shows students how to draw their pet using charcoal and pan pastels.
Inspired by the pastel drawings in Landscapes & Legends of Norway. Cost is $175 members, $190 nonmembers. Register in advance by contacting Donna Rastelli at 301-739-5727 or drastelli@wcmfa.org. Or go to www.wcmfa.org.
Cost is $175 members, $190 nonmembers.
Details: Minimum of 3 students. If the minimum requirement is not met, the class will be canceled 48 hrs before and students will have the option of a full refund or credit towards a future class. There will be a 30 minute lunch break. Bring a packed lunch.
CLASS DESCRIPTION:
As a working pet portrait artist in the field, completing many commissions for clients over the years, Troup will teach the fundamental skills needed to draw an animal portrait through step-by-step instruction. Students will learn many valuable art principles including: proportions, light and shadow, form, fur technique, charcoal and pan pastel techniques, blending and shading, value scale and more. Students are asked to bring in a photo reference of either their pet or other animal of choice (students will need to print a black and white photo in 8x10" or 11x14" size. Animal can be cropped to a head and shoulders view or full figure).
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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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Stories In The Round - Andy Offutt Irwin
Unitarian Universalist Church of Hagerstown
MONDAY, JUNE 26, 2023 AT 7 PM â 8:30 PM
Beloved singer-songwriter, award winning symphonic whistler and master of sound effects and voices, Andy Offutt Irwin returns from Covington Georgia for his fourth packed house Stories In The Round performance.
With diverse experiences as writer-director-actor of the SAK improv Theatre at Disney World, director of the GA Cracker Crumble of the GA Press Association, regular at the National Storytelling Festival in Jonesboro TN since 2005, whistler of Dvorak, Thelonious Monk, Duke Ellington and Romanian pan flute concertos, and pop classics â
Andy educates and entertains like nobody else on planet earth. Do NOT miss this performance!
Stories In The Round is a storytelling series at the Unitarian Universalist Church of Hagerstown, 13245 Cearfoss Pike usually on the 4th Monday of the month. $12 in advance, $15 at the door. Children 12 years & older welcome when accompanied by a parent or group leader.
Contact: Fanny Crawford, 301-730-1638 or fanitsky@hotmail.com.
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The 11th Art at the Point art festival will return to Point of Rocks, MD, on September 30th, 10:00 AM-5:00 PM. The event once again will be held at the Community Park along MD 28 in Point of Rocks. | | |
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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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