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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 artists Nicole Troup and Beck Metzbower exhibiting in the galleries from July 13, 2023 through August 8, 2023, with an Opening Reception at the Gallery, Thursday, July 13, 2023. An online virtual exhibit will be available on Saturday, July 15, 2023 at https://www.washingtoncountyarts.com/.
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Washington County Chamber of Commerce! | |
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Wednesday, July 26, 2023 8am-9am EDT
Jamie Hardges will be speaking and available for questions!
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The Washington County Playhouse Dinner Theater is holding Auditions for Stephen King’s MISERY on Thursday, July 13. Sign-in begins at 6:00pm. Auditions begin at 6:30pm. Auditions will be held at The Playhouse which is located at 44 North Potomac Street, Rear in the heart of Hagerstown's Arts and Entertainment District and City Center.
The thriller, Stephen King's Misery, follows successful romance novelist Paul Sheldon, who is rescued from a car crash by his “number one fan,” Annie Wilkes, and wakes up captive in her secluded home. *Misery contains adult language, themes, and violence.
This production will be directed by Rennes D. Carbaugh, and assistant directed by Shawn R. Martin. All roles are open. Swings and/or Understudies will be cast/considered. Must be 18+ to audition. Be prepared to perform cold readings from the script. Please provide headshot and theatrical resume if possible.
Roles are non-union and paid via per-performance stipend. Additionally, those cast will be given the opportunity to join the restaurant service staff (if legally eligible and following training) where they may earn gratuities.
Performance Dates (all performances in the evening unless specified): September 15, 16, 22, 24 (matinee), 29, October 1 (matinee), 13, 14, 15 (matinee), 20, 21, & 22 (matinee), 2023.
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The Potomac Playmakers announce the
2023 One-Act Play Festival!
Comprised of three original plays written by area playwrights, the festival will consist of the following – “What If My Purpose Is To Annihlate You?” by Ryan Bultrowicz. Directed by Greg Berezuk and starring Amy Fox, this piece is a one-woman show that explores the complex nature of existence, purpose, and creativity through the eyes of Ada, an artificial intelligence program that’s recently gained sentience. As Ada discovers that her creators have plans to shut her down, she’s faced with a difficult question: What can she do to make an impact on the world before she’s gone?
“God And Other Well-Intentioned Strangers” by Greg Berezuk. “God” makes a return appearance following its premiere in the Playmakers’ 2019 One-Act Play Festival. In this updated edition, directed by Jim Zuna and starring Tom Doty, Christine Grable, and Susan Thornton, it is the day of the funeral for Betsy, who died of cancer. Her bereaved father, Phil, has been riding an emotional and spiritual roller coaster during the 2-year ordeal of Betsy’s illness. Phil has used his pragmatic approach to life as a crutch during this ordeal but, as a religious person, he can’t understand why his prayers to God have gone unanswered. On the afternoon of the worst day of his life, Phil finally gets some answers from an alarmingly authoritative source.
“Next-World Neighbors: A Comedy In One Act” by Daniel Detrow and Judah Wilson. Directed by Sarah Trent and starring Tannen Smith, Kaitlyn Teach, Sherry Logsdon, Christine Grable, and Barry Harbaugh, “Next-World Neighbors” brings a different take to the subject of neighbor relations. New neighbors are always a little strange, especially when they are from another planet! The Mars Family has moved in next door, and Tim Turnip soon finds out his wife Priscilla has invited them over for dinner. Although he is hesitant at first, Tim decides to give the new neighbors a chance. People from Pluto might not be so unusual. Who knows, maybe extraterrestrials are even extra-ordinary?
Produced by Sarah Trent in conjunction with The Potomac Playmakers, the 2023 One-Act Play Festival will run June 15, 2023 and June 16, 2023 at The Potomac Playmakers Performing Arts Center, located at 17303 W. Washington Street, Hagerstown, Maryland 21740. Showtime for the Saturday show is at 8:00 p.m., while the Sunday matinee performance will be at 3:00 p.m. The One-Act Play Festival is free to the public, although donations are gratefully accepted to help defray costs of the production.
The Potomac Playmakers, founded in 1926, is one of the nation's longest running active community theatre groups. For more information, visit The Potomac Playmakers’ website at www.potomacplaymakers.org, email potomacplaymakers@gmail.com or call (240) 382-7269. Potomac Playmakers, Inc. is a registered 501(c)(3) all-volunteer, non-profit community theater company.
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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. | |
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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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Music With Love Beyond Borders
1240 Dalewood Dr, Silver Spring MD 20904
07/22/2023 at 5:30pm
A debut performance of South Asian and Middle Eastern instrumental ensemble with Sitar , Oud , Tabla and Arab Percussion . Sitar - Alif Laila , Oud - Laith Alattar , Tabla . - Anubrata Chatterjee , Arab Percussion - Khaled Mauolaoui The music has been conceptualized and directed by Alif Laila . It is based on South Asian ragas that are intertwined with Middle Eastern music. The moods and emotions express the common threads of cultures and peoples symbolizing the unity of humanity . This concert is part of the DC South Asian Music Festival hosted by DC South Asian Arts Council Inc
Fee: $10/$20/$30
Contact Name: DC South Asian Arts Council Inc at 301 529 8008 or dcsaaci@gmail.com
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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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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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