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December 9, 2022

Volume 22-58

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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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Annual Community Art Show---Opens December 8, 2022

with Meet the Artists from 5pm-7pm.

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Awards are sponsored by the Hagerstown Arts & Entertainment District and

supported by the City of Hagerstown.

 

Congratulations to the following award winning artists whose

artwork was selected prizes in the

2022 Annual Community Art Show

2022 Community Exhibit Awards

Title of Art

Artist

Best of Show

Embrace

Teresa Roberts

1st Place 2D

Hibiscus

Nicole Troup

1st Place Photography

Feelin' It

Margaret Clingan

1st Place 3D

Bamboo Jar 1

Judy Hoffman-Bolton

2nd Place 2D

Sunset, Airport Road

Anne Finucane

2nd Place 3D

Mountain Mist III

Annette Verna

2nd Place Photography

Detached

Mark Youngblood



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VOTING OPEN NOW!

www.washingtoncountyarts.com/acs-voting
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Snowflakes of Artist Alley

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It is now December and time to enjoy a Holiday Gift

from the Arts Council's wonderful neighbors,

28 South and Bulls and Bears!

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Christkindl Markt

Friday, December 9th

3:00-8:00 PM

Saturday, December 10th

10:00 AM-4:00 PM

University Plaza

 

  • Artisan market---Holiday shopping experience--Food vendors
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Sitar Niketan Annual Student Ensemble Concert 2022!

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Click here to attend the concert

Saturday, Dec 10, 2022, 12 pm to Sunday, Dec 11, 2022,12 pm


The program is 1hr long and will be accessible online for 24 hrs.

Watch our concert teaser here
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Facebook Page
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The Western Maryland City Ballet Company &

The City Ballet School presents

The Nutcracker at The Maryland Theatre

Saturday, December 10 at 7:30 PM & Sunday, December 11 at 3:00 PM

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Experience the joy of ballet this holiday season as you join Clara on her enchanted journey to the land of sweets. Set to Tchaikovskys stunning score, this magical ballet is the perfect way to celebrate the holiday season with your family. The Nutcracker features Washington Ballet artists Nicole Graniero and Oscar Sanchez as The Sugar Plum Fairy and her Cavalier. A full cast of over 100 dancers, brilliant costume and prop design, and a good dose of theatrical magic bring this family Christmas tradition to life!

Buy Tickets - Sat, Dec 10, 2022 • 7:30pm
Buy Tickets - Sun, Dec 11, 2022 • 3:00pm

Contact Audrey Vargason at 301-790-3500 or Contact Email: ajv@mdtheatre.org

Our Box Office Location is:


The Maryland Theatre

21 South Potomac Street

Hagerstown, MD 21740


Contact Our Box Office

301-790-2000

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

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Santa and the Maryland Symphony Orchestra

Sunday, December 11, 2022, from 1pm-2:30pm

The Maryland Theatre—Manger Ballroom

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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!"

Get Tickets

2022-2023

Season Sponsor

 
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2022-2023

Hospitality Sponsor

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Destination Arts! Events
Joyful Arts Studio Classes
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Valley Art Association
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Opportunities for Artists


Explore MSAC grants and opportunities available to independent artists, click here for details.

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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

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@washingtoncountyarts.com.


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

 

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

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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!

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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34 S. Potomac St., Suite 100

Hagerstown, MD 21740

(301) 791-3132

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