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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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April Fools
April 2023 Exhibit
Opens April 6, 2023
Note Reception Date Change
To Thursday, April 13, 2023
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The Washington County Arts Council presents “April Fools,” an exhibit by the Potomac River Artists Guild. The exhibit runs from April 6, 2023 through May 2, 2023, with an Opening Reception at the Gallery, which will be held on Thursday, April 13, 2023. An online virtual exhibit will be available on Saturday, April 8, 2023 at https://www.washingtoncountyarts.com/.
The Potomac River Artists Guild has been in existence for over 20 years and provides support and camaraderie for a talented group of 19 artists in the tri-state area. Members are nominated and juried in and have a wide range of talents and interests, as can be seen from the paintings of recent shows. They have traditionally held two or more shows a year in Shepherdstown, WV in July, and November.
The artists work in watercolor, acrylic painting, and oils, and the subject matter can range from portraits and landscapes to abstracts and impressionism. Several Artist Guild members are also signature members of the Baltimore and West Virginia Watercolor Societies. Members participating in the "April Fools" Show are: Ronda Albright, Donna Ashbaugh, Sue Bell, Mary Alice Bowers, Cynthia Huesman, Jane Horst, Nancy Kautz, Janie Moltrup, Sharon Nick, Sue Parker, Monica Wilkins, and Carol Wilks.
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A Hager House German Easter Tour to Your Weekend
Tour Dates: April 7-8 & 14-15, 2023
The City of Hagerstown Parks & Recreation Division presents two weekends of German Easter Tours at the Jonathan Hager House & Museum in City Park.
Drop in for a German Easter Tour Fridays, April 7 and 14, and Saturdays, April 8 and 15, from 10am-4pm. Tours of the historic town founder’s home begin on the hour with no appointment necessary. The last tour of the day starts at 3pm. Standard admission rates apply; visit the website for details at www.hagerhouse.org.
The Jonathan Hager House & Museum is located at 110 Key Street in Hagerstown City Park. This nationally recognized heritage site is open to the public for guided tours on Fridays & Saturdays from 10am-4pm from April 7 through October. Private tours are available upon request. For more information, contact the City of Hagerstown Parks & Recreation Division at 301-739-8577, ext. 170, or email: parksandrec@hagerstownmd.org.
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The Maryland Theatre Box Office will be closed on
Friday, April 7, 2023 and will reopen Tuesday, April 11, 2023 at 12:00 PM.
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DEADLINE: May 30, 2023 @ 5pm EST*
*Please note: This is NOT a postmark deadline!
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Call for Artists: Public Art for the Hub City Garage
The City of Hagerstown seeks an artist to design permanent public art at two locations on the proposed Hub City Garage adjacent the Hagerstown Cultural Trail at 50 West Antietam Street. The City plans to construct the deck in 2023/2024 and the proposed art will be located on the structure as described herein. This artist call is presented in partnership with the Washington County Arts Council.
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Call for Digital Art for
Hagerstown A&E District Utility Box Art Wraps
The Hagerstown A&E District is seeking digital artwork submissions to wrap traffic signal controller utility boxes at the locations listed below. The first installation will include seven locations of Utility Box Art Wraps in the Hagerstown A&E District.
SELECTED ARTISTS WILL RECEIVE A STIPEND OF $300. Up to seven artists will have their work selected and installed. This project is funded through a grant from Maryland State Arts Council.
The deadline for artwork submission is Wednesday April 19, 2023 at 4:30 PM.
PHASE I UTILITY BOX LOCATIONS IN THE A&E DISTRICT:
- Summit Avenue /West Washington Street
- East Franklin Street/North Locust Street
- North Potomac Street/East Franklin Street
- South Potomac Street / Antietam Street
- South Potomac Street/ Baltimore Street
- Market Walk/West Franklin Street
- South Mulberry Street /East Baltimore Street
For selection criteria, submission requirements, and to apply, please click the button below.
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Inquire about the Washington County Arts Council's BISFA Summer Arts Academy scholarships....call (240) 347-4934. | |
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Barbara Ingram School for the Arts presents
The SpongeBob Musical
at The Maryland Theatre
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The stakes are higher than ever in this dynamic stage musical, as SpongeBob and all of Bikini Bottom face the total annihilation of their undersea world. Chaos erupts. Lives hang in the balance. And just when all hope seems lost, a most unexpected hero rises up and takes center stage. The power of optimism really can save the world! This performance is presented by the students of Barbara Ingram School for the Arts.
Reserved seating, seats must be selected at the time of purchase. Please contact the local box office at 301-790-2000 for ticketing for groups of 8 persons or more.
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Our Box Office Location is:
The Maryland Theatre
21 South Potomac Street
Hagerstown, MD 21740
Contact Our Box Office
301-790-2000
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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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Two Rivers Chamber Orchestra
April 15 and 16, 2023
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The Maryland Theatre hosts
Top of the World: A Carpenters Tribute
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Saturday, April 29, 2023 at 7:00 PM
Top Of The World is The World’s Premiere Tribute to The Carpenters! Fronted by singer Debbie Taylor, her Karen Carpenter vocal resemblance is absolutely astonishing. She is backed by a seven piece band consisting of top-notch, professional industry musicians who have had amazing careers in their own right. The band members are all multi-instrumentalists and at times use 3 keyboards to recreate the incredibly complex arrangements created by Richard Carpenter. The attention to detail paired with saxophone, trumpet, flute and many more instruments complete every song to perfection!
This show does not use tracks or pick up musicians like other shows. This is an 8 piece band that travels and performs all shows together. Additionally, they have a multi-media slideshow which can be seen on their “Live Video” below.
Who can forget the incomparable music of the Carpenters? The popular brother/sister duo of the 70’s and early 80’s gave us some of the most unforgettable ballads and melodic pop songs of all time.
This Carpenters Tribute Band brings the most authentic versions of the Carpenters music to the stage. No doubt, you will be singing along as they perform hits like; “Close To You”, “We’ve Only Just Begun”, “Rainy Days And Mondays”, “Please Mr. Postman,” and “Yesterday Once More”, to name a few. Debbie captures the warm tones and contralto range that made Karen’s voice so unique. Sit back and enjoy as Debbie and her band take you on a nostalgic journey through the Carpenters greatest hits while sharing some of the backstories behind the music.
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Our Box Office Location is:
The Maryland Theatre
21 South Potomac Street
Hagerstown, MD 21740
Contact Our Box Office
301-790-2000
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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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"City Stills" is a collection of photographs from the Senior Visual Artists of Barbara Ingram School for the Arts. Each senior has 2 pieces that all collectively showcase the beauties and peculiarities of urban Hagerstown."
Chamber of Commerce, 1 South Potomac St.,
on the Square in downtown Hagerstown.
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The Merry Month of May Art Show
Clock Tower Gallery
23 N. Conococheague St. Williamsport, Md.
May 6, 2023 11-4pm and May 7, 2023 12-4pm
Celebrate the Year of the Rabbit at this colorful spring art show/sale!
Featuring delightful animalisto art and spring visions by local/ regional artists. Refreshments and live music! Artists interested in participating please email/ phone Charlotte Loveless @ 301-733-7611/charlove288@gmail.com.
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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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