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July 14, 2021

Volume 21-35

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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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“Collagraph and Collage: New Works by Two Henrys”

Exhibit will be on display at the

Washington County Arts Council Gallery

from July 1, 2021 through July 27, 2021 in the main and hall galleries.

Virtual exhibit is available online.

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VIDEO - Collagraph & Collage: New Works by Two Henrys
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Printable 2022 Membership Reply Card

Click Here to Join Online
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The Washington County Arts Council, Inc.

announces it 2021-2022

Board of Directors.

President

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Gaye McGovern, President

Gaye McGovern

Insurance Agency, Inc.

Vice President

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Arthur Schneider, Vice President

The Law Office of Arthur Schneider 

Secretary

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Kathleen A. Maher, AICP

Director Planning & Code

Administration Department

Department of Community & Economic Development

City of Hagerstown

Treasurer

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Stephen Hummel

Musician, Spectrum

Member

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Ira S. Lourie, M.D.

Child Psychiatrist

Member

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James Miller

Executive

Planet Technologies

Member

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James G. Pierné

Instructor Business Management

Hagerstown Community College

Member

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Julie M. Rohm, CSM/CMD

General Manager

Valley Mall

Member

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Jessica Scott

Program Director

Habitat for Humanity

Member

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Kathy Stevens

Client Relations Manager

Middletown Valley Bank

Member

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Matthew Wilson

Visual Art Curriculum Specialist

Washington County Public Schools

Member

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Margaret Yaukey

Visual Arts Coordinator

English & Humanities Division

Hagerstown Community

Ex-Officio Member

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Robert Hovermale

Principal

Barbara Ingram School for the Arts

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City Park Summer Concert Series presents

The Cruisers

Saturday, July 17, 2021, from 6 PM EDT – 7:30 PM EDT


The Cruisers, (pictured from left to right) include: Tony Callendrelle, Bass Player from Hagerstown who has played with local bands for 50 years including Center Alley and others; Danny Dawson, lead guitar player who has also has played in numerous bands over the years like Edgewood Road and the West End Boys; (center) Bill French from Silver Springs, who has been with the band for about 17 years and plays guitar and sings;; Joey Leggett drummer from Boonsboro, who has been in The Cruisers for 30 Years and was formally with REACTION back years ago .  And back right is Mike Lushbaugh, manager of The Cruisers for over 35 years and was Inducted into the Maryland Entertainment Hall Of Fame in 2019. I played in a country band years ago called The 

The Cruisers have been playing the tri state area for about 37 or 38 years now and are Still Cruising After All These Years!


City Park Summer Concert Series
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Washington County

Arts Council Accepting Grant Applications for 2021-2022

The Board of Directors of the Washington County Arts Council announces that the 2022 Community Arts Development Grant Guidelines and Application are now available at https://www.washingtoncountyarts.com/grants or by emailing Mary Anne Burke at maryanneb@washingtoncountyarts.com


Awards are made possible through the Maryland State Arts Council’s Community Arts Development program which “provides funds and technical assistance to the local arts councils of the 23 counties of Maryland and Baltimore City. The purposes of the program are to better serve artists, arts organizations and audiences throughout the State and to encourage local decision-making, arts activity and funding for the arts at the local level.” To be eligible, organizations must be organized as a charitable purpose.

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DEADLINE: August 6, 2021


The Washington County Arts Council, Inc. (WCAC) and Washington Goes Purple invite local artists working in any medium to submit their art for a September 2021 exhibit, “Symbolizing the Hope in Recovery through Purple.” The juried community art exhibit will be on display virtually and in the gallery from August 26, 2021 through September 28, 2021. “Symbolizing the Hope in Recovery through Purple - As a community we work at preventing addiction, eliminating stigma, and building a strong support system for those in recovery. Join us in spreading hope that recovery is possible.”

www.washingtoncountyarts.com/washingtongoespurple
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StoryWalk in City Park


The City of Hagerstown Parks & Recreation and Washington County Free Library, in partnership with Meritus Health and Kiwanis of Hagerstown, are excited to announce the addition of a permanent StoryWalk in City Park.


StoryWalks promote health and wellness, as well as literacy. At the south end of the park, families will have the opportunity to walk along a designated trail while enjoying a featured children’s book page by page. Pedestals with frames to protect story pages are spaced along the path to be enjoyed at a leisurely or a brisk pace. Librarians will select new stories for the StoryWalk every few months so readers of all ages can enjoy the experience again and again. 


This new trail will encourage parents to read more with their children, develop in families a love of healthy physical activity, give kids the opportunity to connect with nature and the outdoors, and provide our community with a wonderful place for making childhood memories.


City of Hagerstown Parks & Recreation, Washington County Free Library, Meritus Health, and Kiwanis of Hagerstown are all so excited to read and walk with you soon!


Contact: Sarah Nadeau, Community Partnerships Librarian, Washington County Free Library at snadeau@washcolibrary.org or 301-739-3250 ext. 168.

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Art at the Chamber


Washington County Chamber of Commerce hosts artist

John Mullican during July and August 2021

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Washington County Chamber of Commerce

1 S Potomac Street

Hagerstown, MD 21740

301-739-2015

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Meet artist John Neal Mullican

July 28, 2021 - 8am-9am

 

Washington County Chamber of Commerce

1 S Potomac Street

Hagerstown, MD 21740

301-739-2015

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Maryland Writers’ Association

Notable Author July 2021

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Maryland Notable Authors
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Farce of Habit - Presented by The Potomac Playmakers

Potomac Playmakers Performing Arts Center

17303 W Washington St, Hagerstown, MD 21740


Farce of Habit- Presented by The Potomac Playmakers

  • Friday July 16, 2021 @ 8:00 pm, also live-streaming!
  • Saturday, July 17, 2021 @ 8:00 pm
  • Sunday, July 18, 2021 @ 3:00 pm, also live-streaming!


Who is ready to laugh? Grab your family and come see "Farce of Habit" a Jones, Hope, Wooten Comedy.

FARCE OF HABIT, an absurdly funny farce that takes us back to the Reel ’Em Inn, the finest little fishing lodge in the Ozarks. The proprietor, D. Gene Wilburn, is looking forward to a peaceful weekend on the lake. However, his wife, Wanelle, picked these three days to white-knuckle her way through caffeine withdrawal. Meanwhile, his cross-dressing son’s marriage is falling apart, and his trigger-happy sister is caught up in a bizarre undercover police assignment. Throw in a gaggle of nuns, a relationship guru with a colossal ego, the storm of the century and an axe murderer, and the results will have you rolling in the aisles. 

Presented with permission from Dramatists Play Service Inc.

*Following the guidelines of the Governor and CDC fully vaccinated patrons are not required to wear masks. We do ask that all non-vaccinated patrons wear a mask inside our performing arts center.*


Tickets are $15 per person, available online and at the door.

Potomac Playmakers Performing Arts Center

17303 W Washington St, Hagerstown, MD 21740-5155

(240) 513-6260

www.potomacplaymakers.org

potomacplaymakers@gmail.com

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ARTbites

Free | Virtual


After a year of sticking close to home, Bernini & The Roman Baroque: Masterpieces from Palazzo Chigi in Ariccia provides a tantalizing taste of Italy. Together with our partners from the Blue Ridge Community and Technical College’s Academy of Hospitality and Culinary Arts, we aim to bring that taste of Italy right into your kitchen. Join the Washington County Museum of Fine Arts for ArtBites, a free, virtual program with five installments. We encourage you to register for all five dates.

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July 17, 1 p.m. | Primo


Chef Ashley Piel and Daniel Fulco PhD., Agnita M. Stine Schrieber Curator


Create a beautiful fresh egg pasta “alla Chitarra,” with Chef Ashley Piel, then make an herbaceous Roman-inspired sauce with browned butter, wild mushrooms, pistachios, and Pecorino Romano. This culinary visit to the Roman countryside will be paired with a discussion of Jean de Momper’s Landscape with Hunting Scene

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August 7, 1 p.m. | Secondo


Chef Brandon Michael and Audrey Scanlan-Teller, PhD, art historian



Herminia among the Shepherds by Filippo Lauri provides the inspiration for Chef Brandon Michael’s preparation of a crusted lamb chop for grilling. Participants will learn how to make a basic pesto with traditional greens and herbs from the Blue Ridge Community and Technical College Greenhouse.

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August 14, 2021, 1 p.m. | Contorno


Chef Kevi Lee Furgason and Faith Herrington, Jean Cushwa College Intern


Be dazzled by the abundance of summer as depicted in the allegorical painting of the season by Carlo Maratti and Mario Nuzzi, then Chef Kevi Lee Furgason will show us how to roast one of Italy’s most beloved vegetables, cauliflower, dressed with a traditional sauce of walnuts, capers, and anchovies.

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September 4, 2021, 1 p.m. | Dolce


Chef Steven Weiss and Sarah Hall, Washington County Museum of Fine Arts Director


The dramatic Suicide of Cleopatra by Domenico Fetti provides the inspiration for a fig dessert created by Chef Steven Weiss. Finish your Italian Baroque meal by creating a velvety Zabaione, an airy custard enriched with Marsala and beautiful fresh figs

Register Now
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Curator's Talks


July 15, 2021, 6 p.m. and August 12, 6 p.m. Free!

These are virtual events.


Explore the exhibition Bernini & the Roman Baroque: Masterpieces from Palazzo Chigi in Ariccia with Agnita M. Stine Schreiber Curator Daniel Fulco, as he looks at highlights and discuss the work of Bernini and other masters fo the Roman Baroque. This two-part program will place the works in their broad cultural and historical context while revealing some of the fascinating stories about the artists represented in the exhibition.


Image: Giuseppe Cesari, called Cavalier d’Arpino, Orpheus and Eurydice, 1620-25, Oil on canvas, Courtesy of Collection Lemme, Palazzo Chigi, Ariccia. Sponsored by Dr. and Mrs. Robert S. Strauch.

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July 22, 2021, 6 p.m. Free!

This is a virtual event. 


In this live episode of Let's Talk Art, Museum Director Sarah Hall and Agnita M. Stine Schreiber Curator Daniel Fulco discuss Bernini & the Roman Baroque: Masterpieces from Palazzo Chigi in Ariccia. Enjoy lively, artful conversation and ask any and all questions you have about the exhibition.

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EXTENDED Deadline October 1, 2021

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Joyful Arts Studio Classes
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Destination Arts! Events
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RESOURCE BULLETIN

The MSAC Online Resource Bulletin, maintained by Maryland Art Place, includes regional, national, and international exhibition opportunities, grants, fellowships, residencies, and information on available studio spaces in the area. To add to the list, email Caitlin Gill at caitlin@mdartplace.org.

Connect with the NEW Maryland State Arts Council

msac.org!

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The Historical Society is collecting crayons for children with special needs! All crayons are appreciated. Collected crayons will be melted, poured into molds, and used to create chunky crayons that any child can grasp!

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City Park Summer Concert Series
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Hagerstown Community College’s Alumni Association to host the 16th annual Red, White and Blue Summer Concert Series. All concerts are free and are open to the public. The schedule of events is as follows:

  • Friday, July 16: The United States Navy Country Current
  • Saturday, August 28: The United States Army Blues
  • Friday, September 3: The United States Navy Sea Chanters

All concerts will be held at 6:15 p.m. in HCC’s Alumni Amphitheater. Per the CDC guidelines, current Covid-19 restrictions will be enforced at the time of each event. Concerts are subject to change by the U.S. Military. Concessions will be available for purchase. Please note that no outside food is permitted on the amphitheater grounds. Personal lawn chairs are permitted for lawn seating.

For more information and weather updates, email lsstewart@hagerstowncc.edu or call 240-500-2346.

www.hagerstowncc.edu/advancement/alumni-news
www.facebook.com/hagerstownccalumni
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The Hagerstown Municipal Band will return to weekly concerts in City Park beginning Sunday, June 13th and succeeding Sunday evenings through August 22nd. Concerts begin at 7:00 this year! This is a change from the past when they began at 7:30. Concerts are free and open to the public. Bench seating is available but plenty of space exists for folding chairs.

www.hagerstownband.org/events
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Jim & Fay Powers Music Series at Pen Mar Park
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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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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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Hagerstown, MD 21740

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