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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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The Washington County Arts Council Gallery hosts its February 2023 exhibit, “The 13th Annual Washington County Art Educators.” The exhibit runs through March 7, 2023. The exhibition is sponsored in part by the Mary K. Bowman Fund for Historical Preservation and Fine Arts. | |
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EXTENDED DEADLINE: February 17, 2023 @5pm EST*
*Please note: This is NOT a postmark deadline!
Call for Maryland Artists:
Park Circle Triangle
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New Exhibits---Coming in March and April 2023 | |
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Congratulations!
Washington County Museum of Fine Arts opened its 90th year of the Cumberland Valley Artists and Photographers Exhibitions with an assortment of new works by Quad-State creators.
An annual tradition since 1933, the Cumberland Valley Artists and Photographers Exhibitions showcase, celebrate, and support artists of the Cumberland Valley region. This juried exhibition accepts work from Maryland, Pennsylvania, Virginia, West Virginia and Washington, D.C. The exhibitions will be on view through April 23, 2023.
Congratulations to The Cumberland Valley Artist Winner of the Washington County Arts Council Inc. Award for the Outstanding Entry for a Washington County, Maryland Artist was Hunt Prothro of Keedysville, Maryland, for “Anatolian Jar.”
Congratulations to the Cumberland Valley Photographers Winner of the Washington County Arts Council Inc. Award, for the Best Photograph by a Washington County, Maryland Photographer was to Douglas Zaruba of Hagerstown for “Four Red Dots.”
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Hunt Prothro of Keedysville, Maryland,
for “Anatolian Jar”
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Douglas Zaruba of Hagerstown, Maryland, for “Four Red Dots” | |
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Just Lookin' is celebrating its 28th birthday in
its Hagerstown gallery!
Anniversary Party
Saturday - Monday
February 18 to February 20, 2023
1:00 - 6:00 PM each day
“Hard to believe it has been 28 years since we opened in our current location.
To those of you that have been with us since 1990, thanks for listening to our dreams of the gallery that we wanted to grow.
To all that have joined us since, thank you for becoming part of this amazing journey.
Most of all to our family of artists, it's been all about you from the first thought to our current success, much love!”
Lots of art and food to feast on!
Just Lookin' Gallery 40 Summit Ave Hagerstown, MD
www.justlookin.com 301 714-2278
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'Mixtape: A Night of Short Plays and
Excerpts Inspired by Songs'
by Heather Lee Perry
FEBRUARY 18, 2023 @ 7:00 PM
Potomac Playmakers Performing Arts Center
17303 W. Washington Street, Hagerstown, MD 21740
(240) 513-6260
potomacplaymakers@gmail.com
potomacplaymakers.org
Written by Heather Lee Perry, this is a collection of short plays & short excerpts from plays surrounding songs. This is a Stage Door production. Tickets are $10 and are available by purchase on our website, contacting our box office or at the door. Potomac Playmakers Members are admitted free. You can purchase a membership on our website.
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Auditions for Neil Simon's “The Sunshine Boys” | |
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Sunday Febuary 19, 2023, 7:00-9:00pm
Monday Febuary 20, 2023, 7:00-9:00pm
Potomac Playmakers Performing Arts Center
17303 W. Washington Street, Hagerstown, MD 21740
(240) 382-7269
potomacplaymakers@gmail.com
potomacplaymakers.org
The Potomac Playmakers announce auditions for the final show of the 2022-2023 Season, the classic Neil Simon comedy, “The Sunshine Boys!“ Al and Willie, known professionally as “Lewis and Clark”, were top-billed vaudevillians for over forty years. Now, it has been over twelve years since they’ve even spoken. When a television network requests them for a “History of Comedy” retrospective show, a grudging reunion brings the two back together to remaster their most celebrated sketch, along with a flood of memories, miseries, and laughs. Can these two comedy legends possibly work out their issues in time for their return to the public eye?
Produced with kind permission of Concord Theatricals Corp., “The Sunshine Boys” will be directed by Jim Zuna and will run May 12-14, 2023 and May 19-21, 2023. Auditions will start at 7:00 p.m. and will consist of cold readings from the script. The script includes five male roles aged mid-20’s into late 60’s/70’s, and two female roles aged mid-20’s and up.
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Hagerstown Community College Annual Art Show
at Wilson College
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HCC art students to exhibit work at Wilson College
Wilson College, of Chambersburg, Pa. will host an exhibition of artwork by students of Hagerstown Community College’s Department of Visual Arts, beginning February 1. The exhibition will continue through March 3, in the Bogigian Gallery, which is located on the second floor of Lortz Hall on the Wilson campus.
The exhibition features works of art from current visual arts students at HCC, and includes drawings, paintings, sculpture, and photographs. HCC and Wilson are partnering to provide opportunities to students seeking growth in their disciplines and an exhibition venue outside of Hagerstown. The exhibition also provides a professional experience for those students wishing to transfer to Wilson or other four-year institutions. Both programs offer degrees in visual art, graphic design, and web design, and are well suited for those students wishing to complete a bachelor’s degree.
The Bogigian Gallery is open from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., Monday through Friday. Admission is free. For additional information or an appointment, contact Wilson Professor of Fine Arts Philip Lindsey at 717-264-2783, or philip.lindsey@wilson.edu.
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FEBRUARY 2023 NOTABLE AUTHOR: MARY JO PUTNEY | |
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Mary Jo Putney, an award winning, bestselling author, was born in upstate New York, earned degrees in English Literature and Industrial Design at Syracuse University, and eventually settled in Baltimore, Maryland. She likes to say, “I was born with a reading addiction, a condition for which there is no known cure.” As proof of her addiction, Mary Jo read everything in sight. She especially loved action, adventure, romance, history, and happy endings, all of which are essential components of historical fiction.
Growing up, Mary Jo’s fantasy was to be a writer (she always had stories in her head), but she never felt it was do-able until she got her first computer. She realized the tremendous advantage a computer gave a writer, and it inspired her to write her first book, The Diabolical Baron (1987). She wove action, adventure, romance, history, and a happy ending into the novel and it was a success. This prompted her to become a full-time writer and leave her graphic design business. Her historical romances are known for main characters that come from difficult childhoods. As a result, her novels are known for psychological complexity and have included challenging problems like alcoholism, abuse, and death and dying “Part of the story arc is their struggle to heal and build a better life,” explains Putney.
Her advice to hopeful authors is to “Read, read, read, then write, write, write. Since talent isn’t uncommon, the defining characteristic of a successful writer is a burning drive to tell stories.”
Learn more about Putney and her books at: https://maryjoputney.com.
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Watercolor Classes
Starting Feb 21st
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Teacher Bio:
Ray Snouffer has worked in watercolor for over forty-five years and is best known for his land and seascapes. In style, Ray’s work is reminiscent of the nineteenth century American Hudson River School focusing on a realistic natural approach to land and sea. In 2001 he began exhibiting at the Cumberland Valley Artists (CVA) Exhibition at the Washington County Museum of Fine Art where he has had the distinction of having multiple works accepted in most years. At the CVA, Ray received the Washington County Art Council Award for his watercolor “Sunlight and Shadow” (2003); the Popular Choice Award for “Haze of a Summer Storm" (2010) and Best Watercolor for “Wilbur” (2022). He has also shown watercolors in nationally juried exhibitions in Cumberland Maryland and at the Berkely Arts Council in Martinsburg West Virginia. Ray has taught beginner through advanced watercolor in Washington County since 2013.
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Beginner Watercolor Class
Getting to Know the Medium of Watercolor
The Beginner Watercolor Class is intended for students new to the medium. A general understanding of art concepts (drawing, perspective, etc.) is assumed, but not necessary. The watercolor class is taught through instruction, exercises, in class painting and homework (optional). The class focuses specifically on understanding the medium, its application and specific techniques needed to create completed paintings. The use of color and texture in the compositions is also discussed throughout the course. Three or more individual compositions will be covered including both seascapes and landscapes. The analysis of paintings will also be covered along with art history related to the compositions and techniques. Nineteenth century American (specifically William Trost Richards), British and European artists will be discussed throughout the course.
Class Dates: Tuesdays, Feb. 21 - Mar. 28
Times: 3 pm - 5 pm
Ages: 14 - adult
Cost: $125 + $150 supply kit (supplies may also be purchased separately)
Registration Fee: $25* (will be applied to cost of class on first day)
Duration: 6 weeks
Teacher: Ray Snouffer
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Intermediate Watercolor Class
Exploration of the Medium of Watercolor
The Intermediate Watercolor Studio is intended for students newer to watercolor and/or basic watercolorists just interested in further honing their skills. Instruction in the watercolor studio class is provided through in class painting, exercises and homework (optional). The studio focuses specifically on understanding the medium and specific techniques needed to achieve both depth and focus in completed paintings. The use of color and texture in the compositions is also discussed throughout the course. Four or more individual compositions will be covered including seascapes and landscapes; the students will be asked to bring one photograph of their own for a final project. The analysis of paintings will also be covered along with art history related to the compositions and techniques. Nineteenth century American (specifically William Trost Richards), British and European artists will be discussed throughout the course.
Class Dates: Tuesdays, Feb. 21 - Mar. 28
Times: 12:30pm - 2:30 pm
Ages: 14 - adult
Cost: $125 + $150 supply kit (supplies may also be purchased separately)
Registration Fee: $25* (will be applied to cost of class on first day)
Duration: 6 weeks
Teacher: Ray Snouffer
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Advanced Watercolor Class
Watercolor Problem Solving:
Experimentation and Exploration of Techniques
The Advanced Watercolor Studio is intended for students that are well versed in the medium of watercolor. The studio focuses specifically on utilizing watercolor to the greatest effect of the medium itself. There will be an emphasis on experimentation needed to determine the techniques best suited to specific scenes and compositions. The students will also learn how to plan/stage more complex compositions, new ways of using classic watercolor techniques and new approaches to detail. Four or more individual compositions will be covered including seascapes, landscapes and scenes containing man-made objects; the students will be asked to bring one photograph of their own for a final project. The analysis of paintings will also be covered along with art history related to the compositions and techniques. Nineteenth century American, British and European artists will be discussed throughout the course.
Class Dates: Tuesdays, Feb. 21 - Mar. 28
Times: 10 am - Noon
Ages: 14 - adult
Cost: $125 + $150 supply kit (supplies may also be purchased separately)
Registration Fee: $25* (will be applied to cost of class on first day)
Duration: 6 weeks
Teacher: Ray Snouffer
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NEW TOURS
The Washington County Museum of Fine Arts offers free docent-led tours of the Cumberland Valley Artists and Photographers Exhibitions. Tours are Thursday, Feb. 23, 2023 at 2 p.m., Sunday, Feb. 26, 2023 at 3 p.m., and Sunday, March 5, 2023 at 2 p.m. These tours are intended as a drop-in experience for general museum visitors. If you have a group of four or more that would like a tour, we ask that you schedule a private tour at an alternate time. Private tours are $5 per person. Permanent Collection Highlights and special-themed tours are also available for $5 per person and must be scheduled two weeks in advance. Call 301-739-5727or email educator@wcmfa.org to schedule private tours. For more information, click on TOURS.
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St. Maria Goretti High School presents
Little Shop of Horrors
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One of the longest running Off Broadway shows, Little Shop Of Horrors, the charming tongue in cheek comedy has been produced worldwide to incredible success! A deviously delicious sci-fi smash musical, Little Shop Of Horrors has devoured the hearts of theatre goers for over 30 years. Howard Ashman and Alan Menken Disney’s The Little Mermaid, Beauty And The Beast, and Aladdin are the creative geniuses behind what has become one of the most popular shows in the world. Do not miss your chance to see this wild ride of a musical produced on the Maryland Theatre stage! | |
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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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Celebrate Black History Month with A Night of Comedy
Saturday, February 25, Doors open 8:00 pm
Thick-N-Thin Brewery Co,
18330 Spark Drive, Hagerstown
Join the Friends of the Doleman Black Heritage Museum, Thick-N-Thin Brewery, and SMU ENT LLC for a night of comedy with Big Chuck The landlord and friends for a fundraiser for the Doleman Black Heritage Museum. For this event, doors open at 8 pm. The show starts at 9:30 pm. Tickets are $22 online, and $25 at the door. Our guest will hear the update on the progress of DBHM as it prepares for its new home at 465 Pennsylvania Avenue in Hagerstown, MD. We are humbled by the generosity of Thick-N-Thin Brewery Co. and SMU ENT, LLC, for helping us with the fundraising efforts for this project. If you have any questions, please contact the DBHM Secretary, Ms. Janice Kelsh, at 301.797.5019.
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Amazing Tablescapes
KEEP VOTING ONLINE!
Through Feb. 28, 2023.
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Choose your favorite table and vote with your dollars. Watch our social media for updates on the top five tables, and keep voting for your favorite! Visitors can vote in person with cash or card (by calling 301-739-5727). Or go online at https://wcmfa.org/amazing-tablescapes/ to see photos of the tables and to vote.
The designers and their themes are: Denny Warrenfeltz, Church Picnic Celebrating 190 Years; Sukey Rankin, Oink, Moo, Cock-a-Doodle-Doo; Cindy Downs, Diana of the Chase; Sarah Hall and Jamie Gruzska, Garçon! More fur; Naomi Byler, Valentine Serenade; Barbara Pengelly, Dinner with Poseidon; Bob Morgan, Winter Midnight; Kandy Douglas, Vikki Beyer, and Doris Hoopengardner, Which Came First?; Hana Malone, On Deck; Laura Chalupka, A Homage to Marie; Sherry Cramer, Miss Havisham’s Wedding Breakfast; Dayna Gregory, Buzz Worthy; Brenda Reynolds, Dave Ryan of Barbara Ingram School for the Arts, and Rachel Thomas of BISFA Foundation, A Bikini Bottom Brunch, inspired by SpongeBob the Musical; Weaver’s Roundtable, Fiber Fantasy; Tammy Staley, Teeny Tiny Tables and Donna Staley, Teddy Bear Picnic.
Amazing Tablescapes is generously supported by Blackie and Ginny Bowen, Dr. Robert & Marjorie Hobbs, Mr. & Mrs. James N. Holzapfel, David and Louisa McCain, Paul & Lotta Mellott, The Hershey Group of RBC Wealth Management, Visit Hagerstown-Washington County, MD, William Pitzer, Roger Fairbourn, Dr. & Mrs. George Manger, Mr. & Mrs. Lee E. Stine, Jr. and Dr. & Mrs. Hugh Talton. Designer sponsors are Susanne Beckwith, Vikki Beyer & Jack Parkin, Emmet & Mary Anne Burke, Sherry Cramer, Adair Eves, Royce Faddis, Doug Mills & Beth Beckner-Mills, Dean & Ashley Notabartolo, Kent & Kathy Oliver and Charles & Cheryl Strong.
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ONLINE WORKSHOP
"Draw Your Pet"
Instructor, Nicole Troup
Sponsored by General’s Charcoal
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- Date and Time: Wednesdays, March 8, 15, 22, 29, 2023, 6:30PM-8:30PM Eastern Standard Time
- Location: Zoom, United States
- Registration: Material list and zoom link will be emailed to students after they register. Registration deadline is March 4 , 2023.
- Details: Minimum of 3 students. If the minimum requirement is not met, the class will be canceled 48 hrs. before, and students will have the option of a full refund or credit towards a future class. * Class will be recorded each week to allow students to work on their drawing.
- Cost: $235 for 4 classes. Registration deadline March 4, 2023.
- Contact: Nicole Troup, 717-331-1003 or nfntroup6@gmail.com
CLASS DESCRIPTION:
Instructor, Nicole Troup, will teach students how to draw their pets using General's charcoal pencils and Pan Pastel. As a working pet portrait artist in the field, completing many commissions for clients over the years, Troup will teach the fundamental skills needed to draw an animal portrait through step-by-step instruction. Students will learn many valuable art principles including: proportions, light and shadow, form, fur technique, charcoal and pan pastel techniques, blending and shading, value scale and more. Students are asked to bring in a photo reference of either their pet or other animal of choice (students will need to print a black and white photo in 8x10" or 11x14" size. Animal can be cropped to a head and shoulders view or full figure).
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St. Patrick’s Day Printmaking
Washington County Museum of Fine Arts
03/17/2023 from 11:00am until 1:00pm
Elementary-aged students will make their own cards everything from their fingertips, to leaves, feathers and shoes, to take home. Homeschool students welcome. $15. Register by contacting Donna Rastelli at 301-739-5727 or drastelli@wcmfa.org. Or go online.
Fee: $15
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COMING OF SPRING
Get your tickets now for Art in Bloom as the Museum has challenged floral designers to interpret works of art on view in the museum through floral arrangements. The results are often stunning, beautiful, whimsical, amusing, and always a delight. Opening is Friday, March 24, 2023, (costs is $55). The event continues Saturday, March 25, 2023 and Sunday, March 26, 2023. To purchase tickets for the opening, call Donna Rastelli at 301-739-5727 or drastelli@wcmfa.org.
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Tickets on sale NOW!
One of Washington County's most anticipated events, the Maryland Symphony Orchestra’s 2023 Gala will take place on Saturday, March 25th at the historic Maryland Theatre. Featuring a “Northern Lights: music of Nielsen, Szymanowski & Sibelius” concert with violinist, Nick Kendall, the MSO Gala will be unlike any other in our region offering an evening of incredible experiences with world-class music.
Guests will enjoy cocktails and hors d’oeuvres, unique photo opportunities and the ability to bid on auction packages before heading upstairs to the Maryland Theatre Ballroom for a delicious Scandinavian inspired dinner. After dinner, guests will attend the performance by the MSO and return after the concert to the Ballroom for the Post-Concert Experience featuring a toast by Music Director Elizabeth Schulze, additional photo opportunities, dessert, live music & dancing.
For more information, please contact Emily Christine Socks, Director of Development, at 301.797.4000 or esocks@marylandsymphony.org.
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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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