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September 15, 2022

Volume 22-43

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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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Congratulations to the following Award Winning Artists

2022 Washington Goes Purple Award

Artist

Art Title

Best of Show

Donna Mason

Eliminating Stigma & Shame Through The Community of Art

1st Place 2D

Judy Melby-Robinson

I'm Still Here

2nd Place 2D

Sara Swacina

Society's Limed View

1st Place 3D

Chris Shingler

Fun for a Season

2nd Place 3D

Cindy Roberts Downs

There But for the Grace of God Go I

 

The awards are sponsored by

The Nora Roberts Foundation

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www.washingtoncountyarts.com/wgp-voting
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“Ira Lourie is a photographer and physician from Hagerstown, MD. Most of his pictures are taken in Western Maryland and Montana. He is a frequent traveler with his camera to Yellowstone and Glacier National Parks, and has recently spent time in New Zealand, Kenya, and Italy. Ira invites the viewer to enjoy his photographic images and share the beauty of these magnificent places.”

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The Washington County Arts Council, Inc. invites local artists working in any medium to submit their best new works for WCAC’s Juried “Annual Community Art Show: The Best Local Art of 2022.” The juried community art exhibit will be on display virtually and in the gallery from December 8, 2022, through January 3, 2023.


Awards are sponsored by the Hagerstown Arts & Entertainment District

and supported by the City of Hagerstown.

www.washingtoncountyarts.com/annual

Call for Films:

Maryland International Film Festival – Hagerstown

www.washingtoncountyarts.com/mdiff-call

Become a Member now!

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Join Now!
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Meet artist Susan Shaffer

Coffee and Connections

Wednesday, September 28, 2022 8am-9am

1 S. Potomac Street, Hagerstown, MD 21740

Register Now!

Phillip McDonald Book Signing

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Annual City Park Fall Fest – Saturday, September 17, 2022

Event culminates with second-ever fireworks display on the lake!


Come for the fusion of arts, entertainment, history, and music and stay for the spectacular fireworks display this Saturday, September 17, 2022 at City Park Fall Fest. The annual event promises a full day of free family fun beginning at 11am and ending after dark.


Festivities kick off with a children’s Monarch Butterfly Parade along the Hagerstown Cultural Trail to the park. Activities throughout the day include pony rides and a petting zoo, Tommy 202 wagon rides for kids, living history, arts and craft-making, museum tours, balloon benders, and more. Food vendors will be onsite, and arts and craft vendors will have special items available for purchase.


City Park’s four museums—the Washington County Museum of Fine Arts, the Mansion House Art Center & Gallery (headquarters for the Valley Art Association), the City Park Train Hub, and the Jonathan Hager House and Museum—will each be offering free tours and activities.


In addition, Bester Community of Hope will be presenting the 7th annual South End Community Block Party between the band shell and concession stand. From 11am-3pm, the south side of the park will be hosting live entertainment, community resource vendors, a superhero meet-and-greet, and the opportunity to play games such as laser and archery tag, and others.


Beginning at 4pm, attendees are encouraged to check out the food and craft vendors and enjoy the wandering entertainment in the Museum Drive lake area leading up to the second-ever fireworks display on the lake at 7:30pm.


Visit https://www.hagerstownmd.org/fallfest or the Facebook event for the day’s complete schedule and a list of participating agencies and organizations. Follow the Hagerstown Parks and Recreation Facebook page for the latest updates and to find information about future events.

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MSO presents

Aretha: The Queen of Soul

September 17 & 18, 2022

Buy Tickets

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

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

Contact Our Box Office 301-790-2000

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Washington County Museum of Fine Arts presents

Anatomy Drawing with Artist Nicole Troup


Event Date: 09/22/2022,10/06/2022 from 6:30pm until 8:30pm


Artist Nicole Troup leads the class to help those in the class to draw the human form.

Anatomy Drawing, Sept. 22, 29 (in person), Oct. 6 (Zoom), 6:30 to 8:30 pm. 

Fee: $40; $30 members


Washington County Museum of Fine Arts

401 Museum Drive

Hagerstown, MD 21741


Contact Name: Crystal L Schelle at 301-739-5727 or cschelle@wcmfa.org

https://wcmfa.org/

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FREE LIVE REGGAE MUSIC!!


Gather on Friday, September 23, 2022 for the conclusion of the 2022 IMAGINE Hagerstown Fourth Friday live music series.


Opener: 220


Headliner: Jah Works


Bring your own chair, food, and drinks.

Please note: 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 Hagerstown’s Arts & Entertainment District.

www.imaginehagerstown.org
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The Potomac Playmakers Fall Community Yard Sale and Vendor Event


Saturday, October 1, 2022 8 AM – 1 PM , booth set up begins at 7 AM


Yard Sale booth - $10

Vendor Booth - $15


www.potomacplaymakers.org

potomacplaymakers@gmail.com

(240) 513-6260


With the holidays sneaking up and the end of 2022 in sight we thought it would be the perfect time for another Community Yard sale! Grab a booth and clean out the attic and garage to make space for new things.

Join us October 1st from 8am-1pm for vendors, yardsalers, food and more. If you would like to reserve a booth space you can do so by visiting our website at www.potomacplaymakers.org. A yard sale booth is $10 and a vendor space is $15, we hope to see you there!

This event will be held at our theater at 17303 W. Washington Street in Hagerstown. Keep watching our page for more details!

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DONATE YOUR TREASURES

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Washington County Museum of Fine Arts is seeking donations for its popular fundraiser, the Treasure Sale, which returns in person this fall.


The museum is seeking donations in good condition in categories such as antiques, artwork, Asian rugs, china, crystal, men’s’ and ladies’ fashion accessories, furniture, jewelry, musical instruments, silver, and vintage items.


Deadline to donate items is Saturday, October 15.


To donate, call the museum at 301-739-5727 to arrange a time between 10 a.m. and 2:30 p.m. Tuesday through Saturday. Please fill out a donation form before dropping off items, which can be found at wcmfa.org/treasure sale.


This year’s event will be in-person at the museum at 401 Museum Drive, Hagerstown. A ticketed preview reception will be Friday. November 4, 5 to 8 p.m. There is no admission charge for the following days: Saturday, November 5. from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.; Sunday, November 6, from 1 to 3 p.m. (fill a bag for $25), and Tuesday, November 8, from 10 a.m. to 1 pm. (fill a bag for $15).


Organized by the Singer Society, the museum’s volunteer group, the event has been a tradition for more than 20 years.


For a list of items the museum cannot accept, go to wcmfa.org/treasure sale.

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Support the Community Free Clinic

and local potters while you take home your own handcrafted soup bowl.

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More Information
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Destination Arts! Events
Joyful Arts Studio Classes

Opportunities for Artists


Explore MSAC grants and opportunities available to independent artists, click here for details.

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To include your art events in the arts calendar of the Washington County Arts Council’s website

https://www.washingtoncountyarts.com/events


To join the Artist Registry of the Washington County Arts Council

https://www.washingtoncountyarts.com/artists/join


To include your art events in future editions of Artist Alley, the electronic newsletter of the Washington County Arts Council, email art information to maryanneb@washingtoncountyarts.com.


Please specify organization, program, dates, brief description, location, ticket price and contact information. Please also include a photo or graphic.

 

To stay connected,

please join the

Washington County

Arts Council page

on Facebook.

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Links for Artists

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Maryland Artist Registry


Maryland Artist Marketplace



Arts Across Maryland

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Opportunities for Artists

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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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Supported in part by:

 
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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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CAAM


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