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December 26, 2023

Volume 23-69

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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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Historic Houses of Worship Tour -- December 26, 2023!

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Historic Houses of Worship Tour Returns!


Historic Houses of Worship Tour and Photo Contest will be held in downtown Hagerstown on Tuesday, December 26, 2023! (Snow date December 27, 2023).


Twelve historic sites will open their doors to the public for FREE for this annual self-guided tour and open houses where you will enjoy the majestic architecture, holiday decorations, and history at each location.


Doors open at 3PM and will remain open until 7PM (a few locations close at 6PM—see tour brochure)


A photo contest hosted by the Washington County Arts Council, Inc.....at 

https://www.washingtoncountyarts.com/holiday-worship-tour

welcomes all levels of photographers to enter for the chance to win a cash prize and to have your photographs featured in the 2024 media tour.


Visit https://www.visithagerstown.com/.../house-of-worship-tour

for more info and tour brochure.

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Holiday Tour Photo Contest

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This annual event is FREE and open to the public.


A wonderful opportunity to see the interiors of historic downtown Hagerstown houses of worship. Learn about the architecture and ecumenical heritage from docents and guides. Music, refreshments, and local art will be featured at some locations.


This is a self-guided walking/driving tour and can be started and ended at the house of worship of your choice. Parking is available at individual houses of worship in their lots and/or along the nearby streets as permitted. You can use the interactive map at Main Street Hagerstown’s Historic Houses of Worship tour page to navigate and learn more about the participating houses of worship.


The Holiday Tour photo contest will take place with a $200 prize for best original photograph and $50 for the runner-up. Anyone may submit a photo taken during the 2023 tour for a chance to win. Tour organizers are seeking pictures highlighting the beauty and architecture of the houses of worship. The winning original photograph will be commissioned by the tour organizers and will be used to create posters and promotional materials for the 2024 Tour.

www.washingtoncountyarts.com/holiday-worship-tour

Participating Houses of Worship: 

  • Christ’s Reformed Church
  • Congregation B’nai Abraham
  • Grace United Methodist Church
  • Hagerstown Church
  • John Wesley United Methodist Church
  • Otterbein United Methodist Church
  • St. John’s Episcopal Church
  • Saint John’s Evangelical Lutheran Church
  • Saint Mark’s Lutheran Church
  • Trinity Lutheran Church
  • Washington Square United Methodist Church
  • Zion Reformed United Church of Christ


This year’s tour is made possible through the generous support of: Hagerstown-Washington County Convention & Visitor’s Bureau (Visit Hagerstown), the City of Hagerstown, St. Mark’s Lutheran Church, and Trinity Lutheran Church.

Questions regarding the tour can be directed to the Hagerstown Area Religious Council at 301-842-4272 or info@harccoalition.org, this year’s tour organizer Pat Kelley at patakelly@aol.com, or Tiffany Ahalt, Visit Hagerstown at Tiffany@visithagerstown.com or 301-991-2863.

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Opportunities for Artists


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

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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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The WCAC facility is wheelchair accessible!

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