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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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Meet the Artist, Ira Lourie
Washington County Arts Council---April 13, 2024
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Abstracts & Patterns
continues through May 7, 2024.
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Washington County Public Schools | |
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St. Maria Goretti
Call for Students, Parents, & Alumni
EXTENDED Deadline: April 19, 2024
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6th Annual Washington Goes Purple
2024 Call for Artists
DEADLINE: August 9, 2024
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"Happiness by Choice: ReStory Your Life" exhibit will serve as a platform to explore themes of recovery from substance use and mental health challenges through the transformative power of art.
The journey of recovery is deeply personal, often marked by moments of struggle, resilience, and ultimately, triumph. Through "Happiness by Choice," the exhibit aims to celebrate the courage and resilience of individuals who have embarked on this journey, as well as to challenge stigma and promote understanding surrounding these important issues.
Washington Goes Purple and the Washington County Arts Council invites artists from all backgrounds and experiences to submit artwork that reflects their own stories of recovery or those of others they have encountered. Whether through painting, sculpture, photography, mixed media, or any other artistic medium, you are encouraged to share your unique perspectives and insights on the theme of "ReStory Your Life."
This exhibit is not only an opportunity to showcase your talent and creativity but also to spark meaningful conversations and connections within our community. By sharing your artwork, you have the power to inspire hope, foster empathy, and ignite change in the way we perceive and support individuals on their journey to recovery.
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Washington County Public Schools Art Exhibition
Washington County Public Schools Art Exhibition, Elementary: April 13–28, 2024, Secondary (middle and high school): May 4–19, 2024. Works of student art from kindergarten through grade 12 showcase the artistic talents and dedication of public school students and their teachers. Extended hours are Thursdays, April 18 and 25, and May 9 and 16, until 8 p.m.
Organized by Washington County Public Schools. This exhibition is graciously supported by Volvo Group Trucks and Washington County Arts Council.
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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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Valley Art Association presents "Cat-titude,” an exhibit by members at the Mansion House Art Center & Gallery, 480 Highland Ave. (City Park), Hagerstown, MD. The show runs from April 5, 2024 to April 28, 2024. Mansion House hours are Fridays & Saturdays 11am-4pm and Sundays 1pm-5pm. Admission is Free.
www.valleyartassoc.org
301-797-2867
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Hagerstown Community College students will perform in "Zombie Town," a documentary play by Tim Bauer, April 19 to 21, 2024,in the HCC’s Kepler Center. The show will be held in the Black Box Theater at 7 p.m. on April 19 and 20, and 2 p.m. on April 21.
When a horde of zombies overruns the small West Texas town of Harwood, the townsfolk assume the worst has already happened. But then a San Francisco theater collective arrives, determined to tell the town’s story. The resulting play, assembled from interviews and told in the townsfolk’s exact words, is the true recounting of that terrible invasion.
The show is directed by Alyssa Little, assistant professor of dance. Due to the graphic nature of some of the scenes, this show is intended for mature audiences. Tickets are free for HCC students, faculty, and staff, as well as children five and under. General admission tickets are $5. To purchase tickets in advance, visit www.hagerstowncc.edu/productions.
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Barbara Ingram School For the Arts presents,
its Spring Production at
The Maryland Theatre
THE ADDAMS FAMILY, a comical feast that embraces the wackiness in every family, features an original story and it’s every father’s nightmare: Wednesday Addams, the ultimate princess of darkness, has grown up and fallen in love with a sweet, smart young man from a respectable family!
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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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Washington County Roots: Mary Schurz
A kinship fundraiser
For fans of “Who Do You Think You Are?” hear the fascinating ancestry of Mary Schurz!
For fans of the popular PBS program “Who Do You Think You Are?” join genealogists Carol Miller-Schultz and Jean Conte for an exciting presentation as they dig up Mary Schurz’s fascinating ancestry, from her time in Williamsport, to her childhood and home of her ancestors. It will be an afternoon of food, drinks, and fascinating genealogical stories!
Roots is a kinship Family Heritage Research Center fundraiser, which supports the ongoing preservation of the rich family histories of Washington County. kinship is Washington County's only dedicated genealogical research center. Your support through attending this event allows our staff and volunteers to connect families from across the country to their roots.
Saturday, April 20, 2024 · 1 - 3pm EDT at Miller House Museum.
Cost: $50.00
This event will have light hors d'oeuvres and a cash bar featuring favorites of Mary Schurz. Call the Washington County Historical Society with questions or to reserve your ticket at 301-797-8782 or email at info@washcohistory.org.
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Miller House Museum
135 West Washington Street
Hagerstown, MD 21740
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TICKETS ON SALE NOW!
Student musicians to perform with the MSO in a concert
featuring Vivaldi, Holst, Beethoven, and more.
Join the MSO for a unique musical event as the Maryland Symphony Orchestra presents its Side-by-Side concert on Wednesday, April 24, 2024, at 7:00 PM. This one-of-a-kind concert will feature talented student musicians from across the region performing alongside our seasoned Maryland Symphony Orchestra musicians.
This concert features those high school students who were selected to participate in the Side-by-Side program and those middle school students who are participating in the Maryland Symphony Youth Orchestra (MSYO).
Under the guidance of Music Director Elizabeth Schulze and our skilled orchestra musicians, students will rehearse and perfect their craft, culminating in an unforgettable performance at the Maryland Theatre.
This is an incredible opportunity to experience the passion and dedication of our region's young musicians as they take to the stage alongside our professional orchestra. Don't miss out on this unforgettable musical experience. Join us for the Maryland Symphony Orchestra's Side-by-Side concert on Wednesday, April 24, 2024, at 7:00 PM.
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Adult tickets are just $10 each (when purchased in advance), student tickets are FREE, and all are available now for purchase through Eventbrite.
Note: This event is available for purchase exclusively through Eventbrite. All seating for this performance is general admission in the Maryland Theatre. Tickets will also be available at the door for $15 each.
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Special Display
With Hands and Hearts Antietam Fiber Artists Display
Through April 30, 2024
With Hands and Hearts Antietam Fiber Artists‘ mission is to promote interest in rug making. Founded in September 2008, the guild has 42 members from five states and holds monthly meetings in Beaver Creek, Maryland. Now through April 30, 2024,several hallway display cases at the museum are dedicated to some of the members’ work as well as to educational elements about fiber art.
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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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Pearl, photograph from HCC student
Lauren Veloz Castillo
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The English and Humanities Division at Hagerstown Community College will host a Student Arts Showcase from Wednesday, April 24, 2024, through Friday, May 3, 2024, in the Kepler Center on HCC’s main campus.
The exhibit will feature artwork from students enrolled in the visual arts studio courses this spring, including drawing, painting, photography, digital art, and ceramics. The exhibit will be open to the public from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.
The opening reception for the exhibition will be held on Wednesday, April 24, 2024, from 5 to 7 p.m., in the Kepler Center. The evening’s festivities will feature a choral performance, readings from the Hedge Apple Literary Magazine, artist talks with fine arts capstone students, and awards by the HCC Alumni Association. The event is open to the public, no RSVP required.
For more information, contact Margaret Yaukey, visual arts program coordinator, at 240-500-2221 or mayaukey@hagerstowncc.edu.
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BISFA Photography Exhibit
at the Washington County Chamber of Commerce
1 S Potomac Street in downtown Hagerstown.
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The Washington County Arts Council is happy
to support the
Barbara Ingram Foundation’s Summer Arts Academy
with student scholarships.
Contact the Foundation office at 240-347-4934
for further information.
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Current offerings include: 2D Animation; Dance; Film and Darkroom Photography; Becoming an Actor; Ceramics; Dancing for the Camera; Creative Writing; Piano-Beginner/Intermediate Level; Piano Intermediate/Advanced Level; Strings; Vocal; Filmmaking 101; Cardboard Sculpting ;“Rock On Musicians” A Pop Song; “Climbing the Charts” A Pop Song ; and Visual Arts. | |
Stories In The Round -
Susan Gordon
Monday, April 22, 7:00 pm
Unitarian Universalist Church of Hagerstown
13245 Cearfoss Pike, Hagerstown
Susan Gordon returns to Stories In The Round to continue the story of Liza and John Ingram, living in the West Virginia Alleghanies at the seep beginnings of Laurel Fork below Bayard Knob in the Cheat River watershed, who fight to keep their land from being lumbered out. Her novel-in-progress, set in the early 1900’s when these mountains were clear cut of every standing tree, includes the history of the land with the towns, hamlets and families who struggled to survive the disaster around them. Gordon is a prose writer of fiction and memoir, a poet, a storyteller, and was a narrative therapist until her retirement in 2023. $12 in advance, $15 at the door. Children 12 & older welcome when accompanied by a parent or group leader. Contact: Fanny Crawford, 301-730-1638 or fanitsky@hotmail.com.
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Found and Foraged Frame Decorating
by Teasel & Moss
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Time & Location
Apr 25, 2024, 6:00 PM – 8:00 PM
Highfield-Cascade, 14370 Reckord Ave, Highfield-Cascade, MD 21719, USA
About the event
Artist Lou Bayly will guide her class through the process of designing their own natural frame using materials foraged from around the Cascade area.
All materials will be provided.
The frames will be 8x10 or 5x7.
This class involves the use of hot glue guns which can cause burns if not used properly, Lou Bayly will provide a demonstration at the beginning of the class and supplemental supervision throughout the class to ensure proper safety guidelines are being followed.
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This is the next BIG THING for the Instrumental Music Department at Barbara Ingram School for the Arts! Join us as a Vendor, Sponsor, or Chili Cook Team at our exciting fundraising event.
Vendor spots in the Vendor Village are available for only $25 for a 10 x 10 space. Sponsoring our event not only gives you name recognition but also includes free tickets. Compete as a Chili Cook for just $25 and stand a chance to win a cool trophy along with serious bragging rights.
If you're unable to join us on the day of the festival, any support is greatly appreciated. Your contribution helps fund scholarships, provide resources for students, offer Master Classes, ensure fair wages for adjuncts, and give students opportunities to travel.
All REGISTRATION FORMS ARE DUE BY April 26, 2024
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If you're looking to join a Chili Cook Off Team, get in touch with
Dawn Boppe and Ratha Rossi.
BISFAchili@gmail.com
for forms, rules and information
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Are you a creator, business owner, or service provider looking to showcase your offerings? Look no further - we have a Vendor Registration Form just for you!.
Contact Elizabeth Alberding at oompaatbisfa@gmail.com
Vendor Registration Form
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If you're interested in supporting us by making a financial contribution or sponsoring supplies to receive a generous tax deduction, the Sponsorship route might be the perfect choice for you. Check out the different donor levels and potential areas where you can make a donation below.
Sponsorship Information
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Opportunities for Artists
Explore MSAC grants and opportunities available to independent artists.
Click here for details.
Maryland Arts Directory
A free online platform that showcases the high-caliber, diverse,
and relevant work of Maryland’s artists and arts organizations.
Click here for details.
Arts Across Maryland
Use our map to find public art, arts venues,
and Arts & Entertainment Districts to explore.
Click here for details.
Resource Bulletin
The MSAC online Resource Bulletin is maintained by the Maryland Art Place,
and includes local, regional, and national opportunities, calls for artists,
grants, and vendor opportunities.
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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