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February 9, 2023
Welcoming A Brand New Year of Creativity
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February Memberships
Ann Benbow
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Thank You for Your
Continued Support!
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This Newsflash is published every Thursday. If you would like your event included, send all information to the CCAA office by email at ccaaoffice1@gmail.com no later than the Monday before your event. | |
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Charles County Government is issuing a call for artists from the State of Maryland to apply to create a vibrant and welcoming outdoor place at Elite Gymnastics and Recreation Center (2745 Old Washington Road, Waldorf). This site is the first public art project in Waldorf.
The public art submission theme is recreation with an overall vision of the Waldorf Urban Redevelopment Corridor. The project should incorporate two- to three-dimensional sculpture, seating, walkways, and landscape design features. The space will be enjoyed by those that attend programs at the facility, their families, and the community. To learn more about the Downtown Waldorf Vision Plan,
click here.
The deadline to apply is Friday, March 10, at 4:30 p.m. Interested artists can find additional information and the application at www.CharlesCountyMD.gov/call-for-artists. This project is supported in part by the Maryland State Arts Council www.MSAC.org.
A virtual meeting is scheduled for Wednesday, Feb. 15, at 6 p.m. to answer potential applicants' questions. To register to attend the meeting, click here.
For more information or questions, contact Amy Blessinger at 301-645-0650 or BlessingA@CharlesCountyMD.gov. Citizens with special needs may contact the Maryland Relay Service at 711 or Relay Service TDD: 800-735-2258.
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Arts Education Maryland Schools | |
Southern Maryland Traditional Music and Dance | | |
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Saturday, February 11, 2023
7:30 PM - 10:00 PM
Come out and bring your comfortable dancing shoes!
- The dances are held at Christ Church parish hall, 37497 Zach Fowler Road, Chaptico, MD.
- Lessons for new or inexperienced dancers begin at 7PM.
- Admission $12.00, members $8.00, children age 17 and under are free but must be accompanied by an adult.
- Water is provided, but feel free to bring a refillable bottle to stay hydrated. There will be an ice cream social during the intermission.
- Go to www.smtmd.org for more information. Watch the website for weather related cancellation notices.
contact Christian at christian.jewell@ymail.com.
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College of Southern Maryland | |
Auditions for Fantastic Mr. Fox will be held Feb 6, 8, and 9th in FA141 at the College of Southern Maryland La Plata Campus. Please come prepared with a 30 to 60 second monologue. Monologues may be from another children's show or a passage from a children's book. Here is what they are looking for adults and children ages 7 and up for roles. | |
MUSIC STROLL ON A WINTER'S NIGHT
YOUTH ARTS PROGRAMS OPEN HOUSE Thursday, February 23, 2023, 5:30-8p.m.
Fulton Hall Lobby, Salisbury University
PRESTO performing arts lessons, Salisbury Youth Orchestra, Summer Enrichment Academies @ SU and Salisbury Wicomico Arts Council welcome you to an open house to experience many of Fulton Hall's youth education opportunities.
- Learn about each program
- Meet instructors
- Experience SYO and PRESTO demonstrations
- Enjoy light snacks
For more information: cjflorin@salisbury.edu
PLEASE NOTE: Visitors parking permits are required to park at SU; please request a permit at www.salisbury.edu/parking
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LOCAL OPPORTUNITY FOR YOUNG ARTIST | |
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click the link to apply
The 2023 Maryland Folk Festival Marketplace is now accepting submissions!
The Festival Marketplace will offer festivalgoers the opportunity to purchase the juried, handmade creations of artists and craftspeople from the State of Maryland and surrounding region. Whether your style is deeply traditional or a more contemporary artistic expression, this is a great opportunity for you to have your work seen by thousands of people.
The 2023 Maryland Folk Festival in Downtown Salisbury, brought to you by our Presenting Sponsor Perdue Farms, will take place September 22-24, 2023. This event brings together hundreds of the nation’s finest musicians, dancers, tradition bearers and artisans. Best of all, it is FREE to attend!
All interested artisans must fill out an online application before April 24, 2023. This application includes such information as details about your artwork, photos/images of your work, and other related information. The fee to apply is $35.00. If selected, the basic booth fee is $300.00. You can also view the full application guidelines and requirements on the Maryland Folk Festival website.
Here are the direct links to:
Marketplace Guidelines
Artisian Appication
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For more information about CCAA sponsored and supported galleries, contact our office at 301-392-5900 or info@charlescountyarts.org
Visit our website to see the current gallery shows online!
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Mattawoman Creek Arts Center | |
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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.”
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The Charles County Chapter of the Maryland Writers Association assists new and established writers from the basics of the craft, editing, traditional and self-publication, marketing and many other aspects of writing. The Chapter coordinates book signings at various events throughout the year, and coordinated writing events to the Mattawoman Creek Art Center. The Chapter meets at Christ Church, 112 Charles Street, La Plata at 6 PM every third Wednesday of the month for a Critique Group, followed by a business meeting and writing prompts at 7 PM.
to be put on distribution for meeting notices and events.
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Join CCPL for another Library After Hours featured event! | |
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The Writer's Center's Bethesda building is awaiting your inspiration!
The front of TWC's Bethesda building, pictured above, is vibrant and eye-catching. Our unadorned back and side walls, however, could use a little love. (Actually, they could use a lot of love.) They're in a heavily-trafficked alley and visible from Wisconsin Avenue, a major thoroughfare. Let's make those walls sing!
We're currently in the planning process for commissioning an outdoor mural. Details on the mural's theme, timeline, and artist payments are available here.
The deadline for submitting qualifications is February 15, 2023. Interested parties should send a resume, samples of past outdoor mural projects, and references (or any questions) to mural@writer.org.
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This project is supported in part by our wonderful partners at the Maryland State Arts Council (msac.org). | |
Queen Anne's County Centre for the Arts | | |
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Queen Anne's County Centre for the Arts
invites you to participate in our 9th Annual High Tea, celebrating the life and works of author Agatha Christie.
The afternoon tea will take place Saturday, February 25th, 2023 from 2:00 - 4:00 pm at the Queen Anne’s County Arts Council. Tickets are $45.00 per person.
The ticket price is all inclusive. All proceeds go to benefit events, programs and activities that promote
the arts locally.
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COMMUNITY, HERITAGE, & CULTURAL ARTS | |
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As the United States of America celebrates the memory of Martin Luther King Jr, we celebrate with them and encourage the same ideals of equality and peace.
"Injustice anywhere is a threat to justice everywhere."
—Martin Luther King, Jr.
Classes will be happening as usual at The Thinking Kid today.
In case you missed it —
2023-2024 Classes: Coming this week! Stay tuned
January Updates
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Student of the Month: MiAnjela!
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Teacher of the Month: Ms. Anna!
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Term 2: January 30 - May 26, 2023
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Spring Break: April 10 - 14
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Neighborhood Creative Arts Center | |
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CCAA BOARD OF DIRECTORS
KEITH LINVILLE, President
RONALD G. BROWN, Vice-President
CINDY JOHNSON, Secretary/Treasurer
GALE S. KLADITIS, Past President
JOSELLE GILPIN
BILL GRAVES
LEW McINTYRE
ROBERT MEDLEY
DIANE RAUSCH
KAREN WASHINGTON
Honorary Board Member
CINDI BARNHART
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The Newsflash is published every Thursday. If you would like your event included, send all information to the CCAA office by email at
ccaaoffice1@gmail.com
no later than the Monday before your event.
The CCAA is an IRS 501(c)(3) nonprofit charitable organization. All membership dues and donations are 100 percent tax deductible.
CCAA OFFICE STAFF
ROBERT K. RAUSCH - Executive Director
ISIA WASHINGTON -Administrative Specialist
MACKENZIE COULBY- Administrative Assistant
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Our Sponsors: Thank You!
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About the Charles County Arts Alliance, Inc.
The mission of the Charles County Arts Alliance (CCAA) is to stimulate, promote, encourage, and provide recognition of the arts and the creative spirit. Founded in 1987, the CCAA promotes ALL the arts in Charles County: music, visual art, drama, dance and literature.
The CCAA is the official arts council of Charles County and is recognized as such by the Maryland State Arts Council (MSAC), an agency of the Department of Business and Economic Development (DBED) of the State of Maryland. In this capacity, the CCAA serves as the "umbrella" organization for the arts community in Charles County. The CCAA promotes Charles County arts organizations and individuals, provides financial support to nonprofit organizations and the schools through its annual arts grant programs, sponsors the creation and presentation of new, diverse cultural activities and special events for the community, provides arts scholarships, and ensures the Charles County's under-served population, people with disabilities, residents with limited income, minorities, and senior citizens have access to the arts. The CCAA builds partnerships with local government, the business community and the educational community, in an effort to enhance the overall quality of life for the citizens of Charles County.
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CCAA Office Hours: Monday/Wednesday/Friday
9:00 AM - 2:00 PM
Tuesday/Thursday 1pm-5pm
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