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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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NOW SHOWING through October 4, 2022
Main Gallery
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Congratulations to the following artists whose work was chosen for the
2022 Washington Goes Purple Exhibit
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| Name | Title of Work | | Gillian Atherton | No More Corners
| | Jennie Avila | Healing Time
| | Jennifer Crouch | Going Under
| | Jennifer Crouch | Storm of Solitude
| | Jennifer Crouch | What I Remember
| | Katherine Fishburn | Hang in There
| | Katherine Fishburn | Just Try to Stop Me
| | Katherine Fishburn | Purple Reigns
| | Dee Henry | Body, Mind, and Soul
| | Dee Henry | Live the Dream
| | Dee Henry | Tie a Knot and Hold On
| | jim mackey | Higher Power
| | Donna Mason | Dopesick (The Circle of America's SUD Crisis)
| | Donna Mason | Eliminating Stigma & Shame Through The Community of Art
| | Donna Mason | From Stigma To Beauty
| | Judy Melby-Robinson | Breaking Through
| | Judy Melby-Robinson | I Can See Clearly Now
| | Judy Melby-Robinson | I'm Still Here
| | Annie Nicholas | 1 Step at a Time
| | William Roberts | Deep Sea Punks
| | William Roberts | Mentors Past and Present
| | William Roberts | Underestimated Allure
| | Cindy Roberts Downs | There But for the Grace of God Go I
| | Tess Rollins | Masks
| | Paula Saneaux | Vogue
| | Chris Shingler | Fun for a Season
| | Sara Swacina | Society's Limited View
| | Elaine Wolfe | Cone of Silence
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Hall Gallery Exhibit NOW SHOWING through October 4, 2022 | |
“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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So nice to have the BISFA students back in the Gallery. | |
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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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Celebrate the fusion of arts, entertainment, and history on Saturday, September 17, 2022 from 11:00 am - 7:30 p.m. at the annual City Park Fall Fest event in Hagerstown.
Enjoy free, fun family activities including pony rides, museum tours, art activities and recreation opportunities during the day and stay for an excellent firework show that night!
Partnered with Bester Community of Hope's Community Block Party we encourage everyone to come out and see what is going on!
Beginning at 11am, children of all ages are invited to come dressed up in a butterfly costume or as any pollinator (bees, birds, and bugs) to parade down the Cultural Trail to the Hager House in City Park for an educational and interactive presentation by The Monarch Alliance, in partnership with the Discovery Station! Line-up begins at 10:30am.
Register now for the Monarch Butterfly Parade and get more info about Fall Fest here: https://www.hagerstownmd.org/fallfest.
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Printmaking Workshop for Kids
The Berkeley Arts Council is offering a special printmaking workshop designed just for kids. Printmaking Workshop, Picnic and Puppet Show is a workshop for kids ages 6 and up (with one optional Adult: “Mom-n-Me”, “Dad-n-Me”, “Granny-n-Me” type class.) Kids can learn a different printmaking technique each week. Bring your lunch for a picnic after class, then stay for a puppet show! Each session meets at the Wonderment Puppet Theater on King Street in Martinsburg. Three separate sessions are offered on Saturday September 10, 17 and 24 and meet from 9:00am - 11:00am.
More information and registration is at https://berkeleyartswv.org/special-introductory-workshops/. This workshop is being offered through a grant to the Berkeley Arts Council in support of its mission to Amplify the Arts in Martinsburg and the surrounding region.
The Berkeley Arts Council is a 501(c)(3) non‐profit organization incorporated in West Virginia working to ensure that Berkeley County has a vibrant, vital arts environment by promoting awareness, understanding and appreciation of the literary, visual, and performing arts in the Eastern Panhandle of West Virginia. The Berkeley Arts Council supports local and regional artists, brings quality arts experiences to the community, and provides a wide range of arts learning experiences for local residents, artists, and artisans.
Contact: Berkeley Arts Council
berkeleyartswv@gmail.com
304-620-7277
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Auditions for "Puffs"
presented by The Potomac Playmakers
Monday, Sept 12, 2022 and Tuesday, Sept 13, 2022 7-9 pm
Potomac Playmakers Performing Arts Center
17303 W Washington St, Hagerstown, MD 21740-5155, United States
https://www.potomacplaymakers.org/
potomacplaymakers@gmail.com
(240) 513-6260
Are you feeling magical? Are you destined to save the world?
The Potomac Playmakers are proud to announce auditions for "Puffs: or Seven Increasingly Eventful Years at a certain school of magic and magic", written by Matt Cox and directed by Anna Lynch.
For auditions everyone 18 years and older is welcome to audition and encouraged to bring a head shot and resume, but these items are not required. Auditions will consist of some Improv work, cold readings from the script and character impressions. Knowledge of that really popular 7 book series is preferred, but not required. Being able to do an English accent is a plus as well. All roles are open and can be any race, body type or gender with the exception of the Narrator and Wayne which will need to be the gender listed.
Performance dates are November 11-13 and 18-20.
- Wayne Hopkins (Male); a nerdy wizard boy from New Mexico.
- Oliver Rivers; a mathematician wizard from New Jersey.
- Megan Jones; daughter of the infamous Xavia Jones who thinks she should be in the Snakes house.
- Narrator (Male); The one with all the heavy books.
- Cedric; the lead Puff at the magic school.
- Mr. Voldy; an evil and dark lord who wants to take over the school and kill Harry.
- Mr. Potter; a famous student in the Brave house who kills magical beasts and constantly steals opportunities from the Puffs.
- Susie Bones; a Puff who lives in fear of death, due to the fact that her entire family died.
- J Finch Fletchley; a flamboyant and happy Puff.
- Sally Perks; goes to school here
- Ernie Mac; a very confident and self-obsessed Puff.
- Hannah; a shy Puff who gets made fun of by the other houses.
- Leanne; a Puff who grew up as an only child and wants to be friends with everybody.
SUMMARY
The New York Times proclaims Puffs “A fast-paced romp through the ‘Seven Increasingly Eventful Years at a Certain School of Magic and Magic.’ For Potterphiliacs who grew up alongside Potter and are eager to revisit that world, Puffs exudes a jovial, winking fondness for all things Harry!”
This clever and inventive play “never goes more than a minute without a laugh” (Nerdist) giving you a new look at a familiar adventure from the perspective of three potential heroes just trying to make it through a magic school that proves to be very dangerous for children. Alongside them are the Puffs, a group of well-meaning, loyal outsiders with a thing for badgers “who are so lovable and relatable, you’ll leave the theater wishing they were in the stories all along” (Hollywood Life). Their “hilariously heartfelt!” (Metro) and epic journey takes the classic story to new places and reimagines what a boy wizard hero can be.
Puffs is not authorized, sanctioned, licensed, or endorsed by J.K Rowling, Warner Bros. or any person or company associated with the Harry Potter books, films or play.
This is presented with permission from Concord Theatricals.
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Hone Your Photography Skills
at the Berkeley Art Works
The Berkeley Arts Council’s fall schedule of classes includes two photography workshops in September. The Why and How of the Photographic Project starts September 12. This workshop will help participants through the process of designing, planning, and executing a photo project. The workshop consists of four sessions over a ten week period. The time between sessions gives participants time to develop their plan and begin photographing. Intermediate sessions provide feedback and guidance on work in progress. Participants will present their projects during the last session. Four sessions meet September 12 and 26, October 31 and November 21 from 6:00 - 9:00pm. Registration deadline for this workshop is September 5.
Photographic Composition and Creative Vision begins September 19. What is it that makes one picture of a particular subject ordinary while another image of the same subject is a work of art? This two-part workshop will explore how composition, light and shadow, form and texture can work together to express something beyond merely recording a scene. The workshop starts with a discussion of the concepts of composition and then applies them to the image in the viewfinder, to the final adjustments on the computer. During the 4-week interval between sessions, students will be given assignments to put the ideas and techniques into practice. Students will return for a second session to discuss their work. The two sessions meet September 19 and October 17 from 6:00-9:00pm. Registration deadline is September 12.
Visit https://berkeleyartswv.org/creative-photography-workshops/ for a more detailed description of each workshop. Both workshops meet at the Berkeley Art Works, 116 N. Queen Street, Martinsburg, WV.
Contact: Berkeley Arts Council
berkeleyartswv@gmail.com
304-620-7277
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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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VALLEY ART ASSOCIATION CALENDAR LISTINGS
SEPTEMBER 2022
EXHIBITS
Mansion House Charity Exhibit: “Art for Food”
Artist Katherine Peterson and other invited members of Valley Art Association are donating a portion of the sale of their works from this show to the Maryland Food Bank, Western Branch. Opening reception, free and open to the public, Saturday, September 10, 2-4 p.m. Exhibit weekends in September, Friday September 2 - Sunday September 25. North Gallery of the Mansion House Art Center & Gallery at 480 Highland Avenue, in Hagerstown's City Park. Hours: Fridays & Saturdays, 11 a.m. – 4 p.m. and Sundays 1-5 p.m. FREE Admission. For more information, visit www.facebook.com/ValleyArtAssociation.Hagerstown.Md, or call (301) 797-2867.
Art in the Hallway
A collaborative program between Meritus Medical Center Auxiliary and the Valley Art Association featuring works by Gwen & Larry Bergey on display during the month of September in "the link" between the hospital's main entrance and Same Day Surgery Center, Hagerstown. Sales are handled at the Meritus gift shop with a portion of the proceeds donated to the Auxiliary.
EVENTS
VAA General Meeting – Open to the Public
September 28, 7 p.m., VAA business meeting followed by performance by local “new folk music” singer/songwriter Jennie Avila, telling stories and singing original songs about the Antietam Battlefield and other local areas during the Civil War era. Mansion House Art Center & Gallery, 480 Highland Avenue, Hagerstown City Park. FREE
CLASSES
Lesa Cook "Portrait Relief Sculpting" Two-Day Workshop
September 15-16, bas-relief workshop with award-winning and internationally exhibited artist and teacher: 10:30 a.m. – 4:30 p.m. both days. Mansion House Art Center & Gallery, 480 Highland Avenue, Hagerstown City Park. Cost, including all materials: $165 for VAA and MFA members $180 for non-members. http://www.lesacook.com For details, class description and to register, contact Elaine Wolfe, valleyartinfo@gmail.com or call (304) 261-9583/no text.
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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
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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Holly Fest 2022! This annual performance showcases area youth and school performance groups in a holiday show at the Maryland Theatre. Applications are due no later than Friday, October 7, 2022. Confirmation of participation will be made by Friday, October 14th. There is no charge to participate in Holly Fest or for people to see the performance. Please return application by email to Brittany Arizmendi at barizmendi@hagerstownmd.org. For questions, please email barizmendi@hagerstownmd.org or call 301-766-4258. | |
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Call for Films:
Maryland International Film Festival – Hagerstown
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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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Home Free
Sunday, October 16, 2022
at 3:30 PM
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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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The Price Is Right Live™ - On Stage
Tuesday, October 18, 2022
7:30 PM
*VIP Packages will be available during General On sale Only. The first 15 Rows are allotted for VIP Packages*
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The Price Is Right Live™ is the hit interactive stage show that gives eligible individuals the chance to hear their names called and "Come On Down" to win. Prizes may include appliances, vacations and possibly a new car! Play classic games just like on television's longest running and most popular game show…from Plinko™ to Cliffhangers™ to The Big Wheel™ and even the fabulous Showcase.
Playing to near sold-out audiences for more than 14 years, the Price Is Right Live™ has entertained millions of guests and given away more than 12 million dollars in cash and prizes.
If you’re a fan of The Price Is Right™ on TV, you’ll no doubt love this exciting, live (non-televised), on-stage version of the show!
Registration takes place on the day of the show, starting up to 3 hours prior to showtime. Registration closes at showtime. Each eligible person will present their valid government ID to the event staff if requested, then complete a registration card with their name and numerical day of birth (1-31).The registration card is dropped into the designated container. Ticket purchase is not required to register to be a contestant and will not be considered a factor in the random selection process.
For full eligibility requirements, please see the FAQ and full list of rules here: https://priceisrightlive.com/faq/
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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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The Buckinghams
Wednesday, October 26, 2022 at 7:00 PM
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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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Mummers' Day Parade
Saturday, October 29, 2022
6:00 PM
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Tickets are Available Online
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
Tuesday & Thursday 12:00 PM - 6:00 PM
Wednesday & Friday 12:00 PM - 5:00 PM
About the Show...
The 95th Annual Alsatia Mummers' Parade will kick off on Saturday, October 29, 2022 at 6:00 p.m. After having no Mummers parade for the past two years, this 2022 Alsatia Mummers' parade promises to be special. Philadelphia Bands and Drumlines from Baltimore in addition to a few more surprise appearances will add to the excitement of Alsatians gift to the community. And of course fire trucks, majorettes, floats, and many, many other assorted marching units will fill the air with spirited sounds.
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Frankie Avalon
Thursday, November 17, 2022
7:30 PM
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About the Show...
Legend of stage and screen, Frankie Avalon, is set to perform at The Maryland Theatre on Thursday, November 17. Avalon dominated the music charts for years with dozens of popular songs in the 50's and 60's including number one hits "Venus" and "Why". Avalon's string of Gold Record Million-Seller singles and albums included 31 charted hits. In 1959 alone, Frankie had six hits that were in the top 40 and his music became one of the defining sounds of "Pre-Beatles" Rock and Roll. Avalon also achieved fame on the silver screen with his 30 motion picture credits. Most notably, he starred alongside actress Annette Funicello as the romantic leads in the popular Beach Party movies in the 1960's.
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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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Hollywood Nights: The Bob Seger Experience
Friday, November 18, 2022 at 8:00 PM
About the Show...
Hollywood Nights - The Bob Seger experience has a rock solid history of giving it their all at every performance. Their unwavering dedication to the do-it-yourself work ethic has helped define the landscape of today’s top tribute acts. Bob Seger’s music put rock & roll back in touch with its roots, and Hollywood Nights is humbled to be on the road bringing this past experience alive once more!
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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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As Fall approaches, the VCN is
gearing up for the Studio Tour
It is time to start looking at your calendar to make sure you have the VCN Studio Tour weekend bookmarked. On November 19th and 20th, come join us to enjoy all the wonderful and creative new crafts and products to use in your home or to gift for the holidays.
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Celtic Angels Christmas
Thursday, December 15, 2022
at 7:00 PM
About the Show...
Celtic Angels Christmas is a joyous celebration from start to finish, encompassing vocal and instrumental Holiday and Irish favorites. Paired with show stopping world class champion Irish dancing and a fully live band, Celtic Angels Christmas is sure to awe and entertain.
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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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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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