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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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Opening September 8, 2022
Main Galleryth
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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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Opening September 8, 2022
Main Galleryth
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“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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Phillip McDonald Book Signing | |
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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
Monday-Friday 11:00 AM - 4:30 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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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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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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Mummers' Day Parade
Saturday, October 29, 2022
6:00 PM
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Tickets are Available Online
Wednesday, August 31, 2022 at 12:00 PM
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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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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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
Monday-Friday 11:00 AM - 4:30 PM
The Box Office is Open 1 Hour Prior to Showtimes
Contact Our Box Office 301-790-2000
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Holly Fest Applications Now Available
Deadline: October 14, 2022
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Celtic Angels Christmas
Thursday, December 15, 2022
at 7:00 PM
Pre-Sale Tickets are Available Online
Tuesday, August 30, 2022 at 12:00 PM
Pre-Sale Code
REJOICE
Pre-sale ends Thursday, September 1, 2022 at 11:00 AM
Ticket go on sale to the general public on
Thursday, September 1, 2022 at 12:00 PM
There is a limit of 4 tickets per order during the Pre-sale period
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
Monday-Friday 11:00 AM - 4:30 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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