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Welcome to Artist Alley,
ï»żWashington County Arts Council's electronic newsletter.
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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 Maryland Arts Summit, now in its third year, is presented by and for the Maryland arts sector and curated by the Maryland State Arts Council, Maryland Citizens for the Arts, the Fine Arts Office of the Maryland State Department of Education, and Arts Education in Maryland Schools. The 2021 Maryland Arts Summit: Art OF the Community will hold six live streamed sessions on June 3 - 4, 2021 focused on current topics in the Maryland creative sector, interspersed with creative bursts of art-making and performances. All together, the Summit will elevate voices within Marylandâs arts communities.
âThe theme of the 2021 Summit, Art OF the Community, speaks to the 21st Century practice of inviting diverse voices to be the inspiration for artistic products and programming,â said MSAC Executive Director Ken Skrzesz. âHistorically, art has been centered around aesthetic choices that were delivered to audiences and participants. During this yearâs Summit, we will explore what it means to see art as a response to the desires, challenges, and strengths of communities.â
Day one of the Summit on Thursday, June 3rd will open with a performance and artist statement by Louis Campbell, centered on uplifting indigenous voices through art. Main sessions that follow over the two-day Summit include:
âą Exploring the Contributions of Trauma-Informed Dance Therapy, Freedom of Assembly, and Association of Survivors of Sexual and Intimate Partner Violence, presented by Tyde-Courtney Edwards (Ballet After Dark);
âą Racial Justice: Moving from Solidarity to Accountability, facilitated by Pam Breaux (National Assembly of State Arts Agencies);
âą Elevating Community Exchange (A look into the creative process of âTake My Handâ, the internationally recognized Harriet Tubman mural in Cambridge, Maryland), facilitated by Barb Seese (Dorchester Center for the Arts), Adrian Holmes (Alpha Genesis), and Michael Rosato (artist);
âą Crafting Policy Recommendations for a More Creative and Equitable Community: Lessons from the Baltimore Arts & Culture Transition Committee, panel discussion led by members of the City of Baltimore's Arts and Culture Transition Committee: Jess Solomon (Art in Praxis), Adam Holofcener (Maryland Volunteer Lawyers for the Arts), Krista Green (The Peale Center for Baltimore History and Architecture), Maggie Villegas (Baltimore Creative Accelerator Network) and Dr. Joanne Martin (The Great Blacks in Wax Museum); and
⹠Access as Intimacy and Love, facilitated by Robin Marquis & Denise Shanté Brown.
The Summit will also include Creative Keynote opportunities for engagement, inviting participants to make and share art in real time, as well as contribute to affinity group discussions centered on their specific role within the arts sector.
Following the two-day Summit, pre-recorded sessions will be available for participantsâ to take a deeper dive into the Summit content on their own time, and, ultimately, engage more deeply with their communities through the creative process.
The Maryland Arts Summit requires registration. To register and for more information, please click here.
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2022 Independent Artist Awards:
Literary Artists Apply Today!
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Highlandtown Arts & Entertainment District | |
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MSACâs Independent Artist Awards (IAAs) recognize achievement by Maryland artists making work independent of an institution or organization. The awards are accompanied by grants of $2,000, $10,000, and $15,000 that encourage artistic growth and sustained practice.
2022 IAAs will recognize artists in the Literary Arts. Artistic categories rotate in a three-year cycle. Performing Arts applications will be accepted in Summer 2022; Visual/Media Arts applications will be accepted in Summer 2023. Artists may apply to the category they feel best represents their work.
For further details and information, including IAA Guidelines, please visit our website here.
NEW! âHow To Applyâ Webinar Sessions:
Join MSAC Program Directors Emily Sollenberger and Laura Weiss to walk through the IAA guidelines, application, and panel review process. This is a great opportunity to find out more about the program and to have any questions answered.
Wednesday, June 9th, 4 p.m.: Click here to register.
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Call for Panelists: Public Art Across Maryland
and Independent Artist Awards
Apply to be a panelist and find yourself in the center of the action at MSAC!
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Gregg Morris (Cecil Co.), 2021 Independent Artist Awardee
Set Design for a Ballet. Canvas, acrylic on wood panel, 2019
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MSAC relies on a diverse array of experts from across the state of Maryland to do the important work of evaluating applications. We invite participation through program-specific public calls for panelists, and we select panelists with a focus on diversity of experiences, diversity of location, and expertise in varying artistic disciplines.
This email includes calls for panelists for two programs, Independent Artist Awards (IAA) and Public Art Across Maryland (PAAM).
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Call for IAA Panelists
By reviewing and scoring applications, IAA panelists help MSAC recognize the achievement of Maryland artists, awarding $2,000, $10,000, and $15,000 awards. This yearâs Awards will be focused on the Literary Arts. This is a great opportunity to discover and learn more about the exciting artwork that is being made by artists from throughout the state!
What to Expect:
- Panelists will attend a required online panelist orientation that will take place at the end of August. Panelists will also have one mid-way âcheck inâ meeting at the end of October.
- Panelists complete Round 1 of application reviews and scoring online on their own time during the Fall. Each panelist should expect to review approximately 50 applications during this Round 1 review period (early September - late October).
- Following the Round 1 reviews, panelists will review applications that move on to Round 2. Panelists should expect to review approximately 25 applications on their own time for Round 2 (November).
- Panelists will attend an assigned Regional Panel Meeting, where they will discuss each of the Round 2 applications. These Regional Panel Meetings will occur on November 30, December 2, and December 6 and last 6-8 hours. Each panelist will attend only one assigned Regional Panel Meeting.
- Select panelists will also have the opportunity to serve as a State Panelist, which includes reviewing all $10,000 Regional Awardees in consideration for the $15,000 State Award.
- Panelists receive compensation of $400. Those selected as State panelists will receive additional compensation.
What Weâre Looking For:
- 40-50 panelists (the total number of panelists is based on the number of applications).
- Maryland residents with a background in the Literary Arts. This may include independent literary artists, publishers and editors, teachers and educators, teaching artists, arts administrators, literary enthusiasts, and students interested in serving Marylandâs art sector while gaining experience and insight into MSACâs panel review process.
- A wide geographic representation of the state of Maryland. We are especially looking for individuals from the Western, Southern, and Eastern Shore regions.
Questions? Contact Program Directors Emily Sollenberger (emily.sollenberger@maryland.gov) or Laura Weiss (laura.weiss@maryland.gov)
ï»żfor assistance.
Iâm interested in serving as a panelist, but I also want to apply for an Award - can I do both?
YES! It is possible to do both. If you are an applicant and also a panelist, you would be assigned to a regional panel that is not reviewing your application to avoid any conflict of interest.
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PAAM Grant Panelists
By reviewing and scoring applications, public art panelists bring expertise to supporting artists and organizations applying for grants for the planning and creation of new public artwork as well as the conservation of existing works. Serving as a public art panelist is a great opportunity to learn about public art granting processes.
What to Expect:
- Panelists will attend a required online panelist orientation that will take place in July. Panelists will also have one check-in meeting at the end of November. Panelists will receive $50 for the training, and $50 for the check-in.
- Approximately 5 of a total of 10 panelists review small-scale public art project grant applications online each month, the schedule of panelists rotates. It is anticipated the review time will require 2-4 hours and must be completed over a 2-week period (total applications will vary month to month). Panelists will receive $200 per monthly review.
- All 10 panelists will also participate in fall and spring reviews of large-scale public art project grants and conservation grant applications. Panelists will be given 4 weeks to complete Round 1 review online before the Round 2 panel review meetings, scheduled September 24, 2021 and March 18, 2022, and run approximately 3-4 hours. Panelists will receive $300 for the fall, and $300 for the spring reviews & meetings.
What Weâre Looking For:
- 5-10 Panelists for FY22.
- Artists, architects, landscape architects, designers, arts administrators, and art conservators with a background in Visual Art and Public Art.
- A wide geographic representation of the state of Maryland. Must be a Maryland resident.
Questions? Contact Program Director Liesel Fenner (liesel.fenner@maryland.gov) for assistance.
Iâm interested in serving as a panelist, but I also want to apply for a Grant - can I do both?
YES! It is possible to do both. If you are an applicant and also a panelist, you recuse yourself from reviewing your application to avoid any conflict of interest.
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How do I apply to be a panelist?
- Submit your application via MSACâs online grants management system, SmartSimple.
- Click the Apply Now button below to log in or create a free account in SmartSimple (you will need to be registered as an Independent Artist to apply).
- Under Funding Opportunities, select "Public Call."
- Select "Panelist" from the drop down options and click "Save Draft" to populate the application.
- Select âIndependent Artist Awardsâ OR "Public Art Across Maryland" as the Grant Program.
- Complete the application, and click âSubmit.
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Application Deadline: June 25, 2021 at 5 p.m. | | |
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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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