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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 award winners of the
Maryland International Film Festival-Hagerstown 2024
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Abstracts & Patterns
opens on April 4, 2024
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The Washington County Arts Council announces a show of the photography of Ira S. Lourie along with the photography of students from four Washington County High School, showing from April 4 to May 7, 2024 to at Washington County Arts Council at 53 South Potomac Street in Hagerstown. This show will focus on the theme of Abstracts and Patterns including new abstract digital photographic images demonstrating textures and patterns, including reflections.
Dr. Lourie, who in the past has had three previous shows of his photographic landscape images, has challenged himself to a new photographic theme and presents 50 new images. As with his 2018 show in which he worked with the Maryland Symphony Orchestra to create a photo montage to play along with the symphony’s rendition of Aaron Copland’s Appalachian Spring, Dr. Lourie has challenged students from four Washington County Public School (WCPS) high school photography programs to also submit photographic images on the same theme to also demonstrate the same Abstracts and Patterns theme. Four WCPS teachers agreed to create projects for their photography classes: Mark Youngblood and Kristen Green from the Barbara Ingram School for the Arts, Josh Edwards at Clear Spring High School, and Marsha Secrest at North Hagerstown High School. These four teachers along with Dr. Lourie will pick the 60-70 student pictures from those submitted to be hung in the student part of the gallery exhibit.
Ira S Lourie
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Bruce Wilder & Thom Davis | |
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BISFA Digital Photography Seniors Exhibit
Washington County Chamber of Commerce
1 S Potomac Street in downtown Hagerstown.
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Congratulations to Skyla Heise of Hagerstown, MD, whose digital photograph, Gypsophila, 2024 won the Washington County Arts Council Award in the 2024 Cumberland Valley Photographers Exhibition. | |
This year, the Washington County Museum of Fine Arts is participating in a major research initiative sponsored by the American Alliance of Museums. The annual National Survey of Museum Goers provides crucial information that will help the museum serve its community better and understand our visitors and programs in relation to national trends. The staff wants to know how they can support and engage you in 2024 and beyond. Will you please share your thoughts by taking the survey. | |
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Washington County Museum of Fine Arts
401 Museum Drive, Hagerstown, MD 21740
Hours: Tuesday through Friday, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.,
Saturday, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. and Sunday, 1 to 5 p.m.
301-739-5727
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HOLIDAY CLOSING
The Museum of Fine Arts will be closed on Good Friday, March 29. We will reopen Saturday, March 30, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. and are open Easter Sunday, March 31, 1 to 5 p.m.
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Washington County Museum of Fine Arts
401 Museum Drive, Hagerstown, MD 21740
Hours: Tuesday through Friday, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.,
Saturday, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. and Sunday, 1 to 5 p.m.
301-739-5727
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Valley Art Association presents "Cat-titude”, an exhibit by members at the Mansion House Art Center & Gallery, 480 Highland Ave. (City Park), Hagerstown, MD. The show runs from April 5, 2024 to April 28, 2024. Mansion House hours are Fridays & Saturdays 11am-4pm and Sundays 1pm-5pm. Admission is Free.
www.valleyartassoc.org
301-797-2867
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BISFA Exhibition for
Graduating Seniors in the Visual Arts
at Hagerstown Community College Kepler Theater.
Exhibition continues throughApril 5, 2024.
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Return Engagement!
Saturday, April 6, 2024 | 7:30 pm
The Maryland Theatre
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Click the button to order tickets online or call 301-797-4000! | |
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“[Sons of Serendip] are the most musically
talented contestants on the show.”
- Howie Mandel (America’s Got Talent)
After two previously SOLD OUT shows in Hagerstown with the Hagerstown Community Concert Association, Sons of Serendip return for a one night only concert event on Saturday, April 6th at 7:30 PM at the Maryland Theatre.
Sons of Serendip is a unique Billboard-charting Classical crossover quartet consisting of a harpist, cellist, pianist and lead vocalist. The group was a finalist on Season 9 of America’s Got Talent, gaining popularity by offering fresh interpretations of popular music. Since their television appearance, Sons of Serendip has toured nationally, sharing their creative and emotionally stirring arrangements and original compositions with audiences all around the country. During this special concert event, Sons of Serendip will join the Maryland Symphony Orchestra in an evening of popular hits including Carry on My Wayward Son, Bridge over Troubled Water, Somewhere Only We Know, A Thousand Years, I Lived, and more!
If you missed these guys on America's Got Talent, check out some of their videos below or on YouTube. This is truly a concert experience you don't want to miss. They are truly incredible!
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SPRING OPEN HOUSE AND MOONSHINE TASTING FUNDRAISER
Washington County Rural Heritage Museum
7313 Sharpsburg Pike Boonsboro MD
04/06/2024 from 11:00am until 4:00pm
You are invited to join the Washington County Rural Heritage Museum to celebrate the crafts and lifestyles once found in 19th century Washington County Maryland plus a little handcrafted BBQ to boot! . Spinning Enthusiasts, come see our "Spinsters" spin on the Dr. Fahrney Family Walking Wheel. Learn About local: -Moonshine Lore -The Temperance Movement -Moonshine Tastings served by Pathfinder Farm Distillery $5.00 -Hearth Cooking (Stone House History), -Walking Wheel Spinning demonstrations -Live banjo Speakeasy tunes performed by local artist Tim Seals Hicksville BBQ Food truck! -Temperance music played on our Pipe Organ Our Gift Shop is featuring beautiful Handmade Mug Coasters, handmade brooms, and handmade Lye Soap in our Gift Shop. Bake Sale. Hicksville BBQ Food Truck! Period Gardens and Rural Village will be open. PARKING IS BY DONATION. We only accept cash at this time. Come check out our new project restoration project in the Rural Village!
Fee: Parking by Donation
https://www.ruralheritagemuseum.org/spring-open-house.html
For information, contact Liz at 240-420-1714 or info.ruralheritagemuseum@gmail.com
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The Washington County Free Library hosts vocalist Angela Easterling, Vocalist with guitarist Brandon Turner for our April Noteworthy Sundays concert!
Angela Easterling brandishes her songwriting chops with rootsy, refreshing, homespun tunes, while her duo partner, Brandon Turner, masters many complex styles, with instrumentation that fleshes out the stories in Angela's songs, and adds some rocking fun. Their act is not quite country, not quite folk, but altogether unique and engaging.
This program is supported by the City of Hagerstown, the Friends of the Library, the Washington County Arts Council, and the Western Maryland Regional Library.
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Culture & Cocktails:
Frontier Forts Around Fort Frederick
Guided by the expertise of Maryland Park Service Ranger Rob Ambrose, learn about the network of frontier forts that shaped Fort Frederick.
On Friday, April 12, 2024 immerse yourself in the rich narratives that bring the history of this State Park to life.
This month’s cocktail is the Cherry Bounce, a favorite drink of George and Martha Washington. Doors open at 5:30 PM and light hors d'oeuvres will be served!
Culture & Cocktails 2024 has been made possible by the generous support of the James and Mary Schurz Foundation.
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Miller House Museum
135 West Washington Street
Hagerstown, MD 21740
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Barbara Ingram School For the Arts presents,
its Spring Production at
The Maryland Theatre
THE ADDAMS FAMILY, a comical feast that embraces the wackiness in every family, features an original story and it’s every father’s nightmare: Wednesday Addams, the ultimate princess of darkness, has grown up and fallen in love with a sweet, smart young man from a respectable family!
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Our Box Office Location is:
The Maryland Theatre
21 South Potomac Street
Hagerstown, MD 21740
Contact Our Box Office
301-790-2000
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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
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The Washington County Arts Council is happy
to support the
Barbara Ingram Foundation’s Summer Arts Academy
with student scholarships.
Contact the Foundation office at 240-347-4934,
for further information.
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Current offerings include: 2D Animation; Dance; Film and Darkroom Photography; Becoming an Actor; Ceramics; Dancing for the Camera; Creative Writing; Piano-Beginner/Intermediate Level; Piano Intermediate/Advanced Level; Strings; Vocal; Filmmaking 101; Cardboard Sculpting ;“Rock On Musicians” A Pop Song; “Climbing the Charts” A Pop Song ; and Visual Arts. | |
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Washington County Roots: Mary Schurz
A kinship fundraiser
For fans of “Who Do You Think You Are?” hear the fascinating ancestry of Mary Schurz!
For fans of the popular PBS program “Who Do You Think You Are?” join genealogists Carol Miller-Schultz and Jean Conte for an exciting presentation as they dig up Mary Schurz’s fascinating ancestry, from her time in Williamsport, to her childhood and home of her ancestors. It will be an afternoon of food, drinks, and fascinating genealogical stories!
Roots is a kinship Family Heritage Research Center fundraiser, which supports the ongoing preservation of the rich family histories of Washington County. kinship is Washington County's only dedicated genealogical research center. Your support through attending this event allows our staff and volunteers to connect families from across the country to their roots.
Saturday, April 20, 2024 · 1 - 3pm EDT at Miller House Museum.
Cost: $50.00
This event will have light hors d'oeuvres and a cash bar featuring favorites of Mary Schurz. Call the Washington County Historical Society with questions or to reserve your ticket at 301-797-8782 or email at info@washcohistory.org.
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Miller House Museum
135 West Washington Street
Hagerstown, MD 21740
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HCC to hold spring arts showcase | | |
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Pearl, photograph from HCC student
Lauren Veloz Castillo
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The English and Humanities Division at Hagerstown Community College will host a Student Arts Showcase from Wednesday, April 24, 2024, through Friday, May 3, 2024, in the Kepler Center on HCC’s main campus.
The exhibit will feature artwork from students enrolled in the visual arts studio courses this spring, including drawing, painting, photography, digital art, and ceramics. The exhibit will be open to the public from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.
The opening reception for the exhibition will be held on Wednesday, April 24, 2024, from 5 to 7 p.m., in the Kepler Center. The evening’s festivities will feature a choral performance, readings from the Hedge Apple Literary Magazine, artist talks with fine arts capstone students, and awards by the HCC Alumni Association. The event is open to the public, no RSVP required.
For more information, contact Margaret Yaukey, visual arts program coordinator, at 240-500-2221 or mayaukey@hagerstowncc.edu.
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The Middletown and Pleasant Valley areas of western Maryland are home to a wealth of professional artisans working within this scenic region. Currently there are 16 fine artists in our Network.
The birth of a new tradition from the oldest studio tour in Maryland: VCN Artisans gather together to bring you our best all in one marketplace. Join us the last weekend in April at Willow Oaks craft cider and wine: 6219 Harley Road, Middletown MD, 21769
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Cumberland Valley Photographers Exhibition
Museum of Fine Arts—Washington County
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Taylor Brown of Hagerstown received the First Place Juror’s Award in the Cumberland Valley Photographers exhibition for her entry, Girl in Grass. | |
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Cumberland Valley Photographers Exhibition
continues through June 2, 2024.
Celebrate the opening with a panel discussion with CVP award winners and jurors Anne Gridley and Gary Graves of Gridley + Graves Photographers. Free. Register in advance.
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Washington County Museum of Fine Arts
401 Museum Drive, Hagerstown, MD 21740
Hours: Tuesday through Friday, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.,
Saturday, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. and Sunday, 1 to 5 p.m.
301-739-5727
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Pianist Thomas Pandolfi
will perform at the Museum of Fine Arts!
Pianist Thomas Pandolfi will perform in concert Thursday, May 2, 2024, from 5:30 to 7 p.m. In addition to being recognized as one of the greatest interpreters of the Polish masters such as Chopin, Paderewski and Godowsky, this versatile pianist has received accolades for his performance of everything from Bach to Gershwin. Cost is $15 for museum members, $20 for the general public. Albums will be available for purchase for $20. Register in advance by contacting Donna Rastelli at 301-739-5727 or drastelli@wcmfa.org
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Washington County Museum of Fine Arts
401 Museum Drive, Hagerstown, MD 21740
Hours: Tuesday through Friday, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.,
Saturday, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. and Sunday, 1 to 5 p.m.
301-739-5727
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Shippensburg Band presents
Annual Spring Concert
The Shippensburg Band is proud to present a free concert featuring the talents of local musicians performing timeless music selections! The concert is scheduled for Sunday, May 5, 2024 at 2:30 p.m. at the Shippensburg Covenant Brethren Church, 253 E. Garfield Street, Shippensburg. Admission and parking are free; donations are accepted (the Shippensburg Band is a 501(c)3 non-profit organization).
A highlight of this concert will be Slide Ride featuring soloist Keith Davis on trombone! This concert will also feature performances of Symphonic Dance No. 3 “Fiesta”, Slide Ride, The Doors on Tour, Man of La Mancha, and more.
The Shippensburg Band, currently directed by Carl Sponenberg, is a community band that has gathered many individuals from Shippensburg, PA, and surrounding area to make music and share it with others. The band is a dynamic group of young and old from all walks of life, some with degrees in music and/or music education, but most participants are amateurs. We rehearse on Tuesday nights between 8:00 PM and 9:30 PM in the Shippensburg Covenant Brethren Church. Anyone who plays a band instrument is invited to come to a rehearsal and join the band.
Keep live music alive in Shippensburg! More information is available at www.shipband.org.
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The Western Maryland City Ballet Company &
The City Ballet School Presents
The Little Mermaid
Sunday, May 12, 2024 at 3:00 PM
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About the Show...
Join City Ballet for a tale of love, sacrifice, bravery, and curiosity. Horochowski’s retelling of Hans Christian Andersen’s classic fairytale is an action packed adventure for an audience of all ages. This original ballet features dancers from The Western Maryland City Ballet Company and The City Ballet School with a score arranged exclusively for City Ballet. The Little Mermaid boasts brilliant set and costume design, custom animation, and theatrical magic. Celebrate Mother’s Day with a performance your family can experience together.
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For groups of 8 or more, contact the Box Office directly by Phone at 301-790-2000 to purchase. | |
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Our Box Office Location is:
The Maryland Theatre
21 South Potomac Street
Hagerstown, MD 21740
Contact Our Box Office
301-790-2000
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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
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WCHS Bus Tours 2024: Historic Houses of Worship | |
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Join the Washington County Historical Society on Saturday, May 18, 2024 for our Historic Houses of Worship Bus Tour, where we’ll journey to Dahlgren Chapel, the Newcomer House, Tolson's Chapel, St. Mark's Episcopal Church, and St James.
WCHS Executive Director Andy Stout will serve as your guide, and we’ll meet up with local religious leaders and local community members along the way. It will also be the perfect time to enjoy the end of Spring before the heat of the Summer!
We'll start off by meeting at the JC Penney parking lot at the Valley Mall where we'll depart Hagerstown from this location by bus at 9:00 AM. Guests should plan to arrive 15 minutes prior to departure.
After a brief bus ride, we’ll arrive at our first stop, Dahlgren Chapel, constructed in 1881, and sitting atop South Mountain. The chapel was commissioned by Mrs. Dahlgren, author of the hauntingly supernatural book “South Mountain Magic.”
Next, we’ll ride to the Newcomer House at Antietam National Battlefield, the home of the Heart of the Civil War Heritage Area visitor center. Then only five minutes up the road is Tolson's Chapel in Sharpsburg. While no longer a functioning church, we’ll learn how local historical organizations and town residents are pitching in to preserve and save this historic building and adjoining cemetery.
Our next stop will be St. Mark’s Episcopal Church, where the hospitality committee will provide lunch at 12:30 PM. After lunch, it's back on the bus to our final stop for the day, St. James School, where you’ll learn about the history of the former Men’s College, now private high school. We’ll depart St. James and head back home to Hagerstown. Guests will arrive back at the JC Penney parking lot at the Valley Mall by 3:30 PM.
Price per guest is $50 for WCHS members and $65 for non-members. As a special thank you if you purchase a non-member ticket, we'll include a complementary WCHS individual membership. Contact us at 301-797-8782 or email us at info@washcohistory.org to make your reservation.
We have more WCHS Bus Tours planned for 2024. Stay tuned to our eventbrite and washcohistory.org/events/ for announcements of destinations and dates!
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The Maryland Theatre hosts,
The Ultimate Elvis Concert
Thursday, June 13, 2024, at 7:30 PM
The Ultimate Elvis Concert is an unrivaled multimedia production of The King of Rock n’ Roll’s Career! Starring Internationally Acclaimed World Champion Elvis Tribute Artist Cote Deonath, backed by The Infinit-E Tribute Band.
This takes you back to key points of Presley’s musical career, with multiple costume changes that will have you guessing what is next! For more than 43 years, Elvis has been gone, yet his music is timeless and remains.
You will experience the 1950s when Elvis burst onto the music scene, changing the face of music as we know it; his triumphant return to the stage in 1968 clad in Black Leather, the Glitz and glamour of Vegas in 1970, where Elvis performed over 800 consecutive SOLD OUT shows. Cote delivers on all levels, bringing one of the most authentic tributes to the stage down to the rings Presley wore on his fingers.
Find out what it was like to watch Elvis at his best on stage and experience the KING Again with The Ultimate Elvis Concert.
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Our Box Office Location is:
The Maryland Theatre
21 South Potomac Street
Hagerstown, MD 21740
Contact Our Box Office
301-790-2000
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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
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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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