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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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“St. Maria Goretti High School, Faculty and Student Art Show” will be on display at The Washington County Arts Council from May 5, 2022 through June 7, 2022 in the Galleries at the Washington County Arts Council, 34 S Potomac Street, Hagerstown, MD 21740 and online virtually beginning Saturday, May 7, 2022.
Congratulations to the following artists whose artworks are in the exhibit.
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Watch for video exhibit---coming soon! | |
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The first group of “The Faces of Hagerstown,” the 2nd Outdoor Photo Mural Exhibition “Celebrating the People of Hagerstown” has been installed with care along Artist Alley by workers from the City of Hagerstown. Thank you to the City of Hagerstown and Rodney Tissue, Hagerstown City Engineer.
“Let’s capture Hagerstown, Maryland, and its people” was the second call for photo exhibition of Faces of Hagerstown (FOH), a signature public art feature of the Hagerstown Cultural Trail. Watch for additional photos to be installed over the next days.
The ribbon cutting celebrating the completion of the Urban Improvement Project Plaza and Cultural Trail Phase II will be held on Saturday, May 14, 2022 at 11 am.
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ART EXHIBIT AT THE CHAMBER OF COMMERCE
featuring Dennis Clarks: Dance With Me
Acrylic Landscaping Abstract Works
Washington County Chamber of Commerce
1 S. Potomac St. on the Square in Downtown Hagerstown.
301-739-2015
For other information please contact Denny at deloclarke@aol.com
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Meet Chamber Artist of the month, Dennis Clarke
May 25, 2022 8am – 9am
Washington County Chamber of Commerce
1 S. Potomac St. on the Square in Downtown Hagerstown.
301-739-2015
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Washington County Arts Council, Inc.
hosts its summer inaugural plein air event!
Deadline: May 15, 2022
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Valley Art Association announces the launch of its new logo, created by VAA member Ashley Holden Hammond. | |
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Mary Alice Baumgardner Retrospective
Throughout the month of May, 2022, Gallery 42 on W. Main Street, Waynesboro, PA, will exhibit art by Mary Alice Baumgardner.
Since it’s a “retrospective art show”, her earliest “work”, a “self-portrait” at age three will be shown. It’s unsigned because she did not know the alphabet at that time. It portrays the young artist: a “potato head”, with three ears and three legs. The second self-portrait was done at Easter, when she was eight years old and obviously had only two legs. Curls cover her “third ear”! Since she had learned cursive writing, this portrait is signed by the artist.
Born in Hagerstown, MD, Mary Alice began studying art at The Washington County Museum of Fine Arts, at age 6, under Thomas Danaher. Much later in life, she was privileged to have studied with Lester Jay Stone, of Blue Ridge Summit, PA.
A graduate of Towson High school and Gettysburg College, she received her MA in Studio Arts from Marywood University, with concentration on illustration of children's books.
The variety of styles in this exhibit affirm how the artist loves to experiment with different media and explore new techniques. Mary Alice has written and illustrated five children's books, which will be available for purchase in Gallery 42. There will be a book-signing at the opening reception on May 6, 2022, from 5:30pm-8pm. Her writing has also been published in Guideposts books and “Chicken Soup for the Mother/Daughter Soul”.
Living in the country south of Waynesboro, Mary Alice says: “Stories come to me as I look at our amazing world. Nature speaks to us when we listen, and I love to share what she says to me.” Not only Nature, but People of all ages also inspire this artist to sketch and paint!
A second book signing is also scheduled for Friday evening, May 13, 2022 at Gallery 42 on W. Main Street, Waynesboro, PA from 5:30pm-8pm.
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Save the Date May 10, 2022
24 hours of giving 12AM – 12AM
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Washington County Public Schools Art Exhibition Hosted by Washington County Museum of Fine Arts will be an in-person exhibition this year at the museum. Elementary school students’ artwork opens to the public May 7. An open house will be May 8 from 1 to 4 p.m. The show ends May 15.
This exhibition is sponsored by the Washington County Arts Council, Hershey Family Foundation, Volvo Group, and Dr. Kevin D. Murray.
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Culture & Cocktails: The Golden Age of Radio
Friday, May 13, 2022 at 6:00 PM
Member Admission: $10
General Admission: $15
Zoom: $5
Join us for a think, a drink, and light hors d’oeuvres.
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The Golden Age of Radio refers to the period of radio programming in the United States lasting from the proliferation of radio broadcasting in the early 1920s until the 1950s.
On Friday, May 13th, join us in welcoming Dr. Bob Savitt for an exploration into the golden age of radio, featuring a history of some of Washington County’s most popular broadcasting services. This month’s featured cocktail will be: The Gin Rickey!
Culture & Cocktails 2022 has been made possible by the generous support of
The James and Mary Schurz Foundation.
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Make a Japanese Stab Binding Journal
at Berkeley Art Works
Description: Create a unique design on paper to use for book covers, then construct a hinged journal to learn a technique called Japanese Stab Binding. Each student will drill holes in the binding of their journal, then sew the journal together.
116 N. Queen Street, Martinsburg, WV
05/13/2022 from 10:00am until 3:00pm
Fee: $45
Url: https://berkeleyartswv.org/instruction/
Contact: Berkeley Arts Council at 304-620-7277 or instruction@berkeleyartswv.org
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Celebrate African American Heritage
1st Annual Juneteenth Celebration
presented by the
African American Historical Association
of Western Maryland
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Click on the flyer for more information! | |
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Authentic Community Theatre 2 Week Intensive presents
Legally Blonde the Musical Jr.
At the Maryland Theatre
Saturday, August 13, 2022
2:00 PM
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Pre-Sale Tickets are Available Online
Tuesday, April 26, 2022 at 11:00 AM
Pre-Sale Code
PINK
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Pre-sale ends Thursday, April 28, 2022 at 10:00 AM
Ticket go on sale to the general public on
Thursday, April 28, 2022 at 11:00 AM
About the Show...
Authentic Community Theatre's 2-week Production Camp will start with a week at ACT (1000 Florida Ave) and end with a week at The Maryland Theatre with a full production (including sets, costumes, props, etc.) at the end of the second week!
Based on the award-winning Broadway musical and the smash hit motion picture, Legally Blonde The Musical JR. is a fabulously fun journey of self-empowerment and expanding horizons. The show's instantly recognizable songs are filled with humor, wit and sass — leaving cast members and audiences alike seeing pink!
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Contact Audrey Vargason at 301-790-3500 or Contact Email: ajv@mdtheatre.org
Our Box Office Location is:
21 South Potomac Street
Hagerstown, MD 21740
The Maryland Theatre Box Office Hours
Monday-Friday 11:00 AM - 4:30 PM
The Box Office is Open 1 Hour Prior to Showtimes
Contact Our Box Office 301-790-2000
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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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