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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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MSAC Virtual Exhibition features AAC Artists | |
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Congratulations to the following Washington County artists who are featured in the Maryland State Arts Council online exhibition featuring Western Maryland artists.
- Mark Youngblood
- Toby Mendez (Antonio)
- Gaye Moore Mertz
- Chris Tischer
- David Bottini
- Audra Martenot
- Jamie Hardges
- Peter Arizmendi
MSAC plans to share each work from the exhibition to its social media channels every Monday, Wednesday, and Friday. Please share the exhibition link.
https://msac.org/about/exhibitions-presentations
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Four Sights
Four artists working in collage, painting, woodwork, and pottery.
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Call for Judges and Coaches for Maryland's
Poetry Out Loud Program
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Call for Poetry Out Loud Judges and Coaches
MSAC relies on a diverse array of experts from across the state of Maryland to do the important work of supporting students and educators through the Poetry Out Loud competition.
About Poetry Out Loud
Participation in Poetry Out Loud offers students the opportunity to learn about their literary heritage, build self-confidence, and improve their public speaking skills. The process begins in the fall when participating students select three eligible poems from the POL website, analyze and memorize them, and present the poems at community level competitions. In January and February, each school winner moves on to regionals and, in March, at the State Finals competition, the participants are evaluated on physical presence, voice and articulation, dramatic appropriateness, evidence of understanding, and overall performance. Currently, the Regional Competitions are scheduled to be held virtually and the State Competition to be held in-person. Competition dates will be confirmed in November. To learn more about Maryland’s 2022-23 Poetry Out Loud program, please click here.
What We’re Looking For:
· Regional and state judges and coaches with a focus on diversity of experiences, diversity of location, and expertise in supporting students throughout all levels of the competition.
· Individuals with experience as theater artists, educators, professors, arts journalists, writers, actors, librarians, slam poets, and general poetry lovers.
· Judges and coaches must be Maryland residents.
· Selected judges and coaches serve a one-year term. Judges and coaches receive modest compensation for their service.
How do I apply to be a judge/coach?
Submit your application via MSAC’s online grants management system, SmartSimple.
1. Review the 2022-23 POL Judges Guide here.
2. Watch at least one recitation video here.
3. Start your application by clicking here to log in or create a free account in SmartSimple.
4. Under Funding Opportunities, select "Public Call."
5. Select "Poetry Out Loud Judge/Coach" from the drop-down options and click "Save Draft" to populate the application.
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The deadline to apply is Monday, November 28.
For questions, contact MSAC's Arts in Education Program Director, Lizzie Morales at elizabeth.morales@maryland.gov.
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Students from Hagerstown Community College’s Introduction to Theater course will perform Thornton Wilder’s “The Skin of Our Teeth,” on Friday Nov. 18, 2022, and Saturday, Nov 19, 2022, at 8 p.m., in the Kepler Theater on HCC’s main campus.
Adapted from the Pulitzer Prize winning play by Thornton Wilder, “The Skin of Our Teeth” combines farce, burlesque, and satire, depicting a suburban family as they escape one disaster after another.
Cast members include Madison Geyer and Mac Simpson, both of Boonsboro; Autumn Osborne, of Clear Spring; Anna Bergschneider, Dory Brown, Colby Halterman, Amelia Kramer, and Ryan Smith, all of Hagerstown; Isabella Dixon, of Keedysville; Yasmine Rodriguez, of Mount Airy; Reagan Paugh, of Sharpsburg; Olivia Capino, of Smithsburg; and Kahrisa Mann, of Williamsport.
General admission is $5, but HCC students, staff, and faculty can attend for free. To purchase tickets online, visit www.hagerstowncc.edu/productions.
Production presented by arrangement with Concord Theatricals on behalf of Samuel French, LLC. For more information, contact director Mike Harsh at mgharsh@hagerstowncc.edu.
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Arts Alliance and Fellowship of Churches present
Thanksgiving concert
The Arts Alliance of Greater Waynesboro / Destination ARTS! and the Waynesboro Area Fellowship of Churches present a combined community Thanksgiving concert on Sunday, Nov. 20, 2022 at 3 p.m. in the Trinity United Church of Christ sanctuary, 30 W. North Street, Waynesboro, PA.
The concert is co-directed by Gillian Austin and Mat Levine, with accompanists John Angle and Carol Ann Day. Featured musicians include Jim Bruckart, Bruce Druckenmiller, Andrew Mowen, and Sean Kline.
Rehearsing since mid-September, the choir will perform vocal selections from Handel to Louis Armstrong in a joyful celebration of the gift of music and Thanksgiving.
The arts alliance and fellowship of churches combined in 2016 to present a cantata, but the last concert of this nature took place in 2015.
Everyone is invited. Admission is free and tickets are not required, but donations will be gratefully accepted to help cover expenses.
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Proceeds benefit the USMH Scholarship Fund
and support students
in their quest to achieve their educational goals
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Trinity Lutheran Church hosts
Hagerstown Choral Arts, BISFA Chamber Choir,
and BISFA Chamber Orchestra
performing
Handel’s Messiah
Trinity Lutheran Church
15 Randolph Avenue
Hagerstown, MD
Free Will Offering
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Santa and the Maryland Symphony Orchestra
Sunday, December 11, 2022, from 1pm-2:30pm
The Maryland Theatre—Manger Ballroom
A visit & photo with Santa, delicious treats, live performance & sing-along of Christmas carols by the Maryland Symphony Orchestra all inside the beautiful historic Maryland Theatre!
As our special guest you will be welcomed into the Ballroom of the beautiful historic Maryland Theatre for an opportunity to enjoy delicious holiday treats including a hot cocoa bar. Guests will delight in Christmas carol selections performed by a
Maryland Symphony Orchestra ensemble. Sit back and enjoy the music or sing along as we await Santa's arrival! Santa will arrive for time to visit with guests and to take a photo in his holiday magic inspired chair. This unique experience will delight all your senses as we celebrate the "most wonderful time of the year!"
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2022-2023
Hospitality Sponsor
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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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