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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
âMark 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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Washington County Arts Council
Accepting Grant Applications
for 2022-2023
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The Board of Directors of the Washington County Arts Council announces that the 2023 Community Arts Development Grant Guidelines and Application are now available at http://www.washingtoncountyarts.com/grants or by emailing Mary Anne Burke at maryanneb@washingtoncountyarts.com
All grant awards are made subject to the availability of funds.
Awards are made possible through the Maryland State Arts Councilâs Community Arts Development program which âprovides funds and technical assistance to the local arts councils of the 23 counties of Maryland and Baltimore City. The purposes of the program are to better serve artists, arts organizations, and audiences throughout the State and to encourage local decision-making, arts activity and funding for the arts at the local level.â To be eligible, organizations must be organized as a charitable purpose.
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New! Now at The Gallery Shop!
The Definitive Golden Girls Cultural Reference Guide by Matt Browning, is an eye-opening, illuminating encyclopedia of âthe who, the how, and the ha!â of thousands of topical jokes from the showâs 180 episodes.
Join the author at the Arts Council for a book signing on Saturday, July 9, 2022 from 12noon to 3pm.
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4th Annual Washington Goes Purple Call | |
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2022 City Park Summer Concert Series Coming Soon!
Sponsored in part by the
Washington County Arts Council
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The Maryland Entertainment Group presents:
âShe Kills Monsters.â
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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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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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Imagine HagerstownâCitywide Arts Festival | |
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Patsy Cline Cover Concert
On Friday, June 24th at 6:00 P.M., join the Historical Society of Washington County, MD for a special event â an outdoor concert under the stars featuring Patsy Cline Cover Artist Liz Ruffner! A legendary country singer, Cline has often been called one of the most influential vocalists of all time.
This is a popular event that sells out nearly every year. You will want to bring your own lawn chairs, as seating is limited.
There will be a cash bar available.
135 West Washington Street - Hagerstown, MD 21740
(301) 797-8782
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Allure of the Near East: Treasures from the Huntington Museum of Art
Dates: June 18âAugust 21, 2022
Location: Groh Gallery
Washington County Museum of Fine Arts hosts a special traveling exhibition Allure of the Near East: Treasures from the Huntington Museum of Art featuring 45 exquisitely crafted items from a collection originally formed by Drs. Joseph and Omayma Touma. Glassware, ceramics, metalwork, weaponry and weaving illustrate the distinctive beauty of Near Eastern design through objects meant for daily life that are simultaneously beautiful and functional.
âAllure of the Near East will bring a breathtaking selection of primarily Islamic decorative arts to Hagerstownâour first such exhibition since 1933,â said Washington County Museum of Fine Arts Executive Director Sarah Hall. âIt also gives us an opportunity to showcase works in our collection that further illuminate the superb visual traditions of the Near East.â
The exhibition opens June 18 and runs through August 21. Museumgoers will see objects dating from the 7th century to the late 19th century. Many works are from what is now modern-day Iran, Egypt, Syria, and Turkey.
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MAD Dance presents âPortal,â
a New Collaborative Dance Theatre Performance
on June 25 in Frederick, MD
MAD Dance presents âPortal,â a collaborative dance theatre performance, on June 25 at 7:30 pm at the Y Arts Center, 115 East Church Street, Frederick, MD. Seating is limited, and advance ticket purchase is highly recommended. Tickets are by sliding scale on the Eventbrite platform (www.MAD-Dance-Theatre.eventbrite.com). The wearing of masks is respectfully requested of all audience members. The development and performance of this new work is supported in part by the Maryland State Arts Council (msac.org).
âPortalâ is a pandemic-induced contemplation of peopleâs connection to earth and body, and a call to reconnect, get grounded, and take meaningful action to address the environmental crises caused by climate change. The all-consuming pandemic has assaulted our minds and bodies and left us scarred and shell-shocked. It has made us less connected to nature as we have become fearful and tight, obsessed with cleanliness, and unsure of how our bodies will cope. âPortalâ seeks to offer a vision of reclaiming our connections to self, others, and earth.
Incorporating a poignant and impactful poem by climate justice advocate Neha Misra, a rich and contemplative score by composer Cam Millar, MAD Dance Co-Directors Kitty Clark, and Ray Shaw - in signature style - have crafted an immersive environment of vibrant colors, reflective surfaces, and images of forests in which non-linear communication thrives and a subtle, raw, and beautiful intimacy ensues.
For more information, call 301-331-4398 or find MAD Dance on Facebook (www.facebook.com/MAD.Dance.Theatre).
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The Potomac Playmakers Annual Meeting 2022
Sunday, June 26, 2022 @ 2 PM
The Potomac Playmakers invite you to attend the Annual Meeting 2022 at the
theater to enjoy food, friends, and hear all of the exciting things coming up for the Playmakers!
A food and mingle session will be from 2-3pm in our lower level. This is a great opportunity to reconnect with friends and Playmakers you haven't seen in a while, meet other volunteers and talk one on one with board members.
Then our annual meeting will begin at 3pm. You will hear all about upcoming opportunities, events, auditions, and improvements. The Playmakers will also be holding an election for new board members at this time. To be able to vote, you will need to become a member by June 12, 2022. Renew your membership, or become a member here: https://www.potomacplaymakers.org/product/annual-membership/. Membership is only $20 and includes entry to our Stage Door productions (Main Stage season productions not included.)
Potomac Playmakers
17303 W Washington St, Hagerstown, MD 21740-5155
https://www.potomacplaymakers.org/
(240) 513-6260
potomacplaymakers@gmail.com
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Auditions for "All Shook Up" Presented by
The Potomac Playmakers
TUESDAY, JUNE 28, 2022 AT 7 PM â 9 PM
The Potomac Playmakers are excited to announce auditions for our first production of our 96th Season, "All Shook Up" directed by Ruth Ridenour and music directed by David Loy.
Auditions will take place for just ONE NIGHT on Tuesday June 28th from 7-9pm. If you are unable to make this date and are interested in auditioning, please call Ruth at (301) 991-7322 or call the box office at (240) 513-6260 and we will assist you in setting up a time to audition on July 1st.
For auditions please prepare 16-32 bars of a song in an Elvis style, dress in clothes you can move in for a dance audition and expect cold readings from the script. A headshot and resume are welcome, but certainly not required!
Performance Dates: September 9-11 and 16-18
Plot:
The music of Elvis comes alive in All Shook Up. Inspired by Shakespeareâs Twelfth Night, All Shook Up follows a small Midwestern town that is thrown into a frenzy with the arrival of Chad, a good-looking, motorcycle-riding roustabout, who rides from town to town with a guitar on his back, blue suede shoes on his feet, and a song in his heart. Repressed by their conservative mayor, the town begins to come alive once more under Chadâs influence. Lovers meet, woo, pursue, and more, all in one zany night that will change the town forever. All Shook Up is a rocking, heartwarming tale about following dreams, opening up to love, and the power of music.
Potomac Playmakers Performing Arts Center
17303 West Washington Street
Hagerstown, MD 21740
potomacplaymakers@gmail.com
(240) 513-6260
www.potomacplaymakers.org
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Museum honors Howard S. Kaylor as Trustee Emeritus
The Washington County Museum of Fine Arts recently recognized
Howard S. Kaylor as Trustee Emeritus.
A special reception, attended by family and friends,
was held following the museumâs board of directors meeting.
For more information about Mr. Kaylor and the evening, click HERE.
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Summer Camps --
Washington County Museum of Fine Arts
There is still time to sign up little ones for summer camp at the Washington County Museum of Fine Arts. Camps explore art in conjunction with Museum exhibits. Click HERE to learn more.
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The VAA June Member Show, "Music and Dance" continues this weekend at the Mansion House Art Gallery. The Mansion House is open Fridays and Saturdays 11-4 and Sundays 1-5. Located 480 Highland Ave, City Park, Hagerstown. Free Admission. | |
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Walking Tour of Rose Hill Cemetery (Oct. 15th)
Saturday, October 15, 2022 at 6:00 PM
600 South Potomac Street - Hagerstown, MD 21740
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Haunting Tales of Untimely Deaths About this event Join us for a unique walking tour of Rose Hill Cemetery on Saturday, October 15th at 6:00 pm. October provides the chill in the air while Cemetery Director, Colleen Rafferty, provides the chill up your spine as she recounts stories of unsolved mysteries, front page tragedies and other untimely deaths of those buried at Rose Hill. The tour will run from 6:00 pm â 8:00 pm. We will gather inside the front gate at Rose Hill Cemetery. Parking is limited so parking on Potomac Street is encouraged. Limited tickets are available so register early. Only 50 tickets are available for living souls. Countless non-living souls will be in attendance.
Fee: $15--$20
Contact Washington County Historical Society at 3017978782 or info@washcohistory.org
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Hagerstown Community Collegeâs Alumni Association announces its concert schedule for the 17th annual Red, White and Blue Summer Concert Series. All concerts are free and are open to the public. The schedule of events is as follows:
- Saturday, June 25: The United States Navy Cruisers
- Saturday, July 9: The Maryland National Guardâs 229th Army Band
- Saturday, August 13: The United States Navy Commodores
All concerts will be held at 6:15 p.m. in HCCâs Alumni Amphitheater. Concerts are subject to change by the U.S. Military. Concessions will be available for purchase. Please note that no outside food is permitted on the amphitheater grounds. Personal lawn chairs and blankets are permitted for lawn seating.
For more information and weather updates, email lsstewart@hagerstowncc.edu or call 240-500-2346.
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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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