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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 | | | |
 
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The awards are sponsored by
The Nora Roberts Foundation
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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.
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Call for Films:
Maryland International Film Festival – Hagerstown
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Meet artist Susan Shaffer
Coffee and Connections
Wednesday, September 28, 2022 8am-9am
1 S. Potomac Street, Hagerstown, MD 21740
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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
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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
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.
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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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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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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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