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February 8, 2022

Volume 22-05

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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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12th Annual Washington County Art Educators


The Washington County Arts Council hosts the 12 Annual Washington County Art Educators Exhibit in the Main Gallery from February 3, 2022 through March 1, 2022. The exhibit will also be available virtually beginning Saturday, February 5, 2022.


Sponsored in part by The Mary k. Bowman Historical and Fine Arts Fund

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www.washingtoncountyarts.com/arteducators-voting
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Maryland Arts Day

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Registration is now open

Register Now
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Some 2022 Summer Camps are registering as early as February 1! 


Please visit WCAC’s Summer Camps list at https://www.washingtoncountyarts.com/summercamps to make sure your camp is included. If you’re not on the list, or your link isn’t correct, please contact the Gallery Manager, Chris Brewer, at gallerymanager@washingtoncountyarts.com to give him the new/corrected URL. Thank you!

www.washingtoncountyarts.com/summercamps
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The Museum of Fine Arts—Washington County presents

Amazing Tablescapes 2022


Voting for Amazing Tablescapes 2022 continues through Friday, February 28, 2022. 

This year, 11 designers are vying for the People’s Choice Award. 

Vote with your dollars.

To vote, go to https://wcmfa.org/amazing-tablescapes/.


Washington County Museum of Fine Arts

401 Museum Drive · Hagerstown, MD 21741

For information contact: Donna Rastelli at 301-739-5727 x 10 or drastelli@wcmfa.org

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Culture & Cocktails: Washington County

and the Underground Railroad

Guest Speaker: Dr. Emilie Amt

Friday, February 11th at 6:00 PM

Member admission: $10

General admission: $15

Zoom: $5


The Underground Railroad was a network of secret routes and safe houses established in the United States during the early to mid-19th century. It was used by enslaved African Americans primarily to escape into free states and Canada.


On Friday, February 11th, join us in welcoming Dr. Emilie Amt for an exploration into Washington County’s role in the Underground Railroad, including the local agents, daring escapes, and notable locations associated with this fascinating history. The featured cocktail will be: The Hot Toddy! A Soothing Winter concoction, the Hot Toddy is perfect for a chilly winter night. Culture & Cocktails 2022 has been made possible by the generous support of The James and Mary Schurz Foundation.

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The Maryland Symphony Orchestra presents

Heaven & Earth: Brahms and Lee


VIRTUAL CONCERT ONLY

Sunday, February 13, 2022 at 3:00 PM

Buy Virtual Ticket

Program Overview:

JAMES LEE III | Arukah Symphony

BRAHMS | Symphony No. 2 in D major, Op. 73


The Maryland Theatre Box Office

21 South Potomac Street

Hagerstown, MD 21740



The Maryland Theatre Box Office Hours

Monday CLOSED

Tuesday 11:00 AM - 4:30 PM

Wednesday 11:00 AM - 4:30 PM

Thursday 11:00 AM - 4:30 PM

Friday 11:00 AM - 4:30 PM

The Box Office is Open 1 Hour Prior to Showtimes


Contact the Theatre Box Office 301-790-2000

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Washington County Free Library Introduces Smart Locker System for 24/7 Library Holds Pick-Up Service at North Pointe Shopping Center


Washington County Free Library is excited to announce the introduction of a new 24/7 smart locker system for pick-up of library holds. This locker system, located at the North Pointe Shopping Center (18745 North Pointe Drive near the anchor store location closest to Pennsylvania Avenue), will act as a contactless library branch to expand service to the North End. This is the first off-site library smart locker system in the state and reflects exciting innovations to advance accessibility by making library materials available safely, efficiently, and in ways that work with more Washington County residents’ schedules.

More Information
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CREATIVE AGING 

NETWORKING SHOWCASE


Maryland organizations are invited to the Creative Aging Networking Showcase to hear from teaching artists ready to work with you to host a creative aging program! The showcase is February 10, 2022 from 10 - 11:30 a.m.

To register, click here.

Help MSAC Build a Program Supporting 

Artist Employment in Maryland

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During this winter and spring, MSAC is facilitating the public-led creation of a program supporting artist employment in Maryland. This effort is based on data collected in fall 2021, when artists across the state made early recommendations on how to meet Maryland artists’ primary needs. The next step of this process is to identify a panel of editors who will work with MSAC staff to further refine the recommendations into clear policies, which will become part of a new MSAC program aimed at supporting artist employment. 


Consider completing an application to serve as an editor in this process. All selected editors will be expected to:

  • Become familiar with previously collected data and current MSAC efforts to support artists, including the Independent Artist Award (IAA) program.
  • Work with MSAC staff to create the policies and procedures of a new program supporting artist employment in Maryland.
  • Participate in at least two virtual meetings discussing the above issues and developing procedure and policy recommendations for further consideration by MSAC staff, council, and Department of Commerce leadership.


What we are looking for:

  • Maryland residents with backgrounds in a variety of arts disciplines (e.g., literary, performing, visual, media, and traditional arts, etc.), or who are interested in learning how changes are considered and implemented within MSAC.
  • IAA winners and applicants from the past three years are strongly encouraged to apply.

 

How to apply:

  • Click the Apply Now button below to log in or create a free account in SmartSimple. You must be registered as an “Independent Artist” to apply to be an editor.  
  • Under "Funding Opportunities," select "Public Call."
  • Select "Program Editor" from the first drop-down option. 
  • Select “Artist Employment Initiative” as the Grant Program from the second drop down option.
  • Click "Save Draft" at the bottom to populate the application.
  • Complete the application and click “Submit.”


Editors will receive a minimum of $300 upon completion of assigned tasks, with the possibility of additional compensation if more than two virtual meetings are needed. A Gmail account is recommended to participate.

APPLY NOW

Deadline: Friday, February 18, 2022

For questions, visit MSAC’s artist employment initiative page or contact Senior Program Director Chad Buterbaugh at chad.buterbaugh@maryland.gov

or 443-469-8239.

The Maryland State Arts Council is committed to making sure all Marylanders can access its programs and services. For grant application assistance, please contact the appropriate Program Director. Guests with further accessibility questions or who require accommodations may fill out the Accommodations Request Form or contact the MSAC Office Secretary at msac.commerce@maryland.gov.

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To include your art events in the arts calendar of the Washington County Arts Council’s website

         https://www.washingtoncountyarts.com/events


To join the Artist Registry of the Washington County Arts Council’s

         https://www.washingtoncountyarts.com/artists/join


To include your art events in future editions of Artist Alley, the electronic newsletter of the Washington County Arts Council, email art information to maryanneb@washingtoncountyats.com.


Please specify organization, program, dates, brief description, location, ticket price and contact information. Please also include a photo or graphic.

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To stay connected, please join the

Washington County Arts Council page on Facebook.

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Links for Artists

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Maryland Artist Registry


Maryland Artist Marketplace



Arts Across Maryland

Opportunities for Artists

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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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Supported in part by:

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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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CAAM


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The WCAC facility is wheelchair accessible!

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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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