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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, 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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“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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Meet artist Susan Shaffer
Coffee and Connections
Wednesday, September 28, 2022 8am-9am
1 S. Potomac Street, Hagerstown, MD 21740
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Call for Films:
Maryland International Film Festival – Hagerstown
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WCAC Board members visit WCMFA | |
Thank you, Sarah Hall and Roger Fairbourn, for welcoming the Washington County Arts Council board for a private presentation about the Museum’s expansion plans and a visit to the Key Street site. | |
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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. This has been a museum tradition for more than 20 years.
Have you donated your items to the Treasure Sale yet?
The deadline is Saturday, October 15, 2022.
The museum seeks donations in good condition in categories such as antiques, artwork, rugs, china, crystal, men’s and ladies’ fashion accessories, furniture, jewelry, musical instruments, silver, and vintage items.
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.
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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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More Art of Photography Workshop
On Saturday Sept. 24th from 9:30 am to 5 pm there will be a “More Art of Photography” workshop at Sanctuary Studios hosted by Penny Knobel-Besa with the guest speaker for the day, Nancy Hausrath, specialist in Night Photography. In addition this is a two part workshop, together the group will pick a date for a Night Shoot Field Trip in and around Cumberland.
Topics:
Everything You Wanted to Know About f/stops and shutter speed but were afraid to Ask and Night Photography! Bring Your Camera and tripod. If you need to borrow a tripod let us know in advance. Also tips for shooting commercial photos, for showing and selling your work.
Together the group will choose the date to do a Cumberland Night Shoot. Workshop Fee $95 includes lunch and Night Field Trip – email to register - pkbphotos42@gmail.com or call (301) 478-2735 (bring camera & tri-pod).
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"PAINTING EYES IN OIL" ONLINE DEMO
with Nicole Troup
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Join in to watch Nicole Troup paint a demonstration of the eyes in oil. She will discuss her materials and will be explaining her process of creating the form and anatomy of the eye. Nicole will begin the demo with an eye that is partially started in a blocked-in stage and will build on that to bring the eyes to completion. Viewers can ask questions throughout the demo regarding the process, anatomy, and materials. The demo will be online through zoom.
* This will be recorded and sent to the viewers.
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Demo Date: Tuesday. September 27th
Time: 6:30 pm - 8:00 pm
Registration Fee: $50
Location: Zoom (online)
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About the Instructor:
Nicole Troup is an American traditional portrait painter working predominately in oil and charcoal. She began creating art at a very young age while taking private art lessons as a child into her teens. After earning a Bachelor of Fine Arts degree in 2008, Troup begin a career as a portrait artist and art instructor. After college, she extended her education by studying with acclaimed portrait artist Everett Raymond Kinstler at his workshops in New York.
Troup’s work has been featured in National and International magazines including the American Art Collector, The Guide Artists Magazine, and the Journal of the Portrait Society of America. Her work has also been showcased nationally and locally, winning several awards in national competitions including a finalist in the Portrait Society of America competition. She is a member of the Portrait Society of America, Oil Painters of America, and Maryland Society of Portrait Painters, among other national organizations.
301-733-2722 howardsart@aol.com howardsarts.com
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A classic car show hosted by the Alsatia Club, on the streets of downtown Hagerstown. | |
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The Potomac Playmakers Fall Community Yard Sale
and Vendor Event
Saturday, October 1, 2022 8 AM – 1 PM , booth set up begins at 7 AM
Yard Sale booth - $10
Vendor Booth - $15
www.potomacplaymakers.org
potomacplaymakers@gmail.com
(240) 513-6260
With the holidays sneaking up and the end of 2022 in sight we thought it would be the perfect time for another Community Yard sale! Grab a booth and clean out the attic and garage to make space for new things.
Join us October 1st from 8am-1pm for vendors, yardsalers, food and more. If you would like to reserve a booth space you can do so by visiting our website at www.potomacplaymakers.org. A yard sale booth is $10 and a vendor space is $15, we hope to see you there!
This event will be held at our theater at 17303 W. Washington Street in Hagerstown. Keep watching our page for more details!
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In-Person One Maryland One Book Author Tour Returns | |
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Don't miss our One Maryland One Book Author Tour with Naima Coster, which begins October 2. What’s Mine and Yours is a multigenerational saga featuring two North Carolina families. They collide in ways that neither is prepared for when Black students from the East side of the county are integrated into the predominantly white schools on the West side. Readers will follow these families over decades as they break apart and come back together.
Would you like to meet with Ms. Coster in a more intimate setting? Join us on October 2 at The Reginald F. Lewis Museum of Maryland African-American History & Culture for our author reception fundraiser! A $60 ticket includes a meet-and-greet, hors d’oeuvres, beverages, and a signed copy of What’s Mine and Yours. Buy tickets now.
Grab a copy of the novel at your local library or bookstore—or a free e-book version from us—and join the conversation! Aside from our fundraiser, all One Maryland One Book events are free of charge. Maryland Humanities is telling the venues to strongly encourage masking. Restrictions may be added.
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One Maryland One Book is presented in partnership with Howard County Library System and is sponsored by The Institute of Museum and Library Services via the Maryland State Library, with additional support from PNC Foundation, M&T Bank, and the Citizens of Baltimore County. Activities in Baltimore City are supported in part by Mayor Brandon Scott and the Creative Baltimore Fund. | |
Applications due Friday, October 7, 2022 | |
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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Berkeley Arts Council Announces Arts Expo 2022
The Berkeley Arts Council announces Arts Expo 2022, a celebration of the arts on October 8, 2022, from 10:00am to 4:00pm at the historic Martinsburg Roundhouse in Martinsburg, WV. Arts Expo 2022 will feature demonstrating artists, musical performances, presentations by various arts organizations and arts activities for all ages to enjoy.
The Arts Expo will include demonstrations by local artists in painting, drawing, woodworking and wood joinery, faux painting, collage, assemblage, metal sculpture, wool felting, Psanky egg painting, comic book making, and more. Watch the artists work, or participate in the making! Musical performances include the Berkeley Community Chorus, Martinsburg High School Strings, and the Apollo Youth Program. Local artist Dan Mace will be telling stories at his demonstration booth.
The program is still shaping up and there will be plenty to enjoy for everyone! Save the date - October 8. Come down to the Martinsburg Roundhouse to meet our local artists and get to know the arts in Martinsburg! The Martinsburg Roundhouse is located at 100 E Liberty Street, Martinsburg, WV 25404. For more information, visit our Web site https://berkeleyartswv.org, and follow us on Facebook and Instagram. The event is made possible by a generous grant to the Berkeley Arts Council and admission is FREE!
Contact: Berkeley Arts Council
berkeleyartswv@gmail.com
304-620-7277
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Culture & Cocktails:
Myths and Lore of Western Maryland
On Friday, October 14th, join the Washington County Historical Society for a Halloween-themed Culture & Cocktails! Featuring author Susan Fair, from the haunting of the Hagerstown clock tower to the Wizard Zittle of South Mountain, this program will highlight the bizarre beasts, odd characters, and unsolved mysteries that make up the legends and lore of Western Maryland.
This month’s featured cocktail is: The Candy Apple! Named for everyone’s favorite caramel snack, this boozy beverage is sure to put you in the mood for Fall. Doors open at 5:30 PM and light hors d' oeuvres will be served!
Culture & Cocktails 2022 has been made possible by the generous support of the
James and Mary Schurz Foundation.
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Location
Miller House Museum
135 West Washington Street
Hagerstown, MD 21740
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Date and time
Fri, October 14, 2022
6:00 PM – 8:00 PM EDT
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Walking Tour of Rose Hill Cemetery
by Washington County Historical Society
Join the Washington County Historical Society for a unique walking tour of Rose Hill Cemetery on Saturday, October 15th at 6:00 pm. Another tour date is also on October 22nd; click here!
October provides the chill in the air while Cemetery Director, Colleen Rafferty, provides the chill up your spine as she recounts stories of unsolved mysteries, front page tragedies and other untimely deaths of those buried at Rose Hill.
The tour will run from 6:00 pm – 8:00 pm. We will gather inside the front gate at Rose Hill Cemetery. Parking is limited so parking on Potomac Street is encouraged.
Limited tickets are available so register early. Only 50 tickets are available for living souls. Countless non-living souls will be in attendance.
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Location
Miller House Museum
135 West Washington Street
Hagerstown, MD 21740
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Date and time
Fri, October 14, 2022
6:00 PM – 8:00 PM EDT
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Home Free: Road Sweet Road Tour
with special guest Erin Kinsey
Sunday, October 16, 2022
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
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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Support the Community Free Clinic
and local potters while you take home your own handcrafted soup bowl.
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Frankie Avalon
Thursday, November 17, 2022
7:30 PM
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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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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