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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.
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Hilmar Gottesthal: Circumspect
The Washington County Arts Council will host “Circumspect”
the works of Hilmar Gottesthal
in the main and hall galleries and virtually
during the month of March 2021
International sculptor and painter Hilmar Gottesthal will be showing in his exhibition, “Circumspect”, marble, wood, and stained-glass sculptures as well as squid ink drawings, watercolors, and oils. The exhibition will include several paintings that reflect on the effects of the COVID-19 pandemic, such as “The Lost Year”, “Times Have Changed” and “Virus Catcher”.
Gottesthal who was born on Christmas Eve 1942 in Carinthia, Austria graduated from the “University of Vienna” and the “Vienna Academy of Fine Arts” winning the two highest art awards.
This artist has a rich history of exhibitions around the world in, Paris, London, Hamburg, and he was an “Artist in Residence” for Berkeley School for The Arts painting archaeological sites around Oaxaca, Mexico and in the provinces of Tabasco, Chiapas, and Yucatan.
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Potomac Playmakers' Announces Open Auditions
for "No Sex Please, We're British"
at the Potomac Playmakers Performing Arts Center
Sunday March 07, 2021 and Monday, March 08, 2021
7:00pm to 9:00pm
Join The Potomac Playmakers for open auditions for "No Sex Please, We're British," by Alistair Foot & Anthony Marriott and directed by Paulette Lee, on Sunday March 7th and Monday March 8th from 7pm- 9pm. This show is presented with permission from Concord Theatricals. For Auditions: All roles are open, and no specific preparation is required as it will consist of cold readings from the script. This show calls for expert comedic timing, strong physicality, and preferably British accents. Auditions will be conducted with shield masks, social distancing, temperature checks and other precautionary measures -- as will be all performances, following public health guidelines. *no virtual auditions will be accepted for this show* Rehearsal schedule will be determined once the show is cast. Performance dates are May 14-16 and 21-23, 2021. Plot Summary: A young bride who lives above a bank with her husband who is the assistant manager, innocently sends a mail order off for some Scandinavian glassware. What comes is Scandinavian pornography. The plot revolves around what is to be done with the veritable floods of pornography, photographs, books, films, and eventually girls that threaten to engulf this happy couple. The matter is considerably complicated by the man's mother, his boss, a visiting bank inspector, a police superintendent, and a muddled friend who does everything wrong in his reluctant efforts to set everything right, all of which works up to a hilarious ending of closed or slamming doors. Cast Information: cast of nine -male late 20s-early 30s -male 30-40 -male 50s+ -2 male adults of any age to be double-cast -female late 20s-early 30s -female 50s -2 females in 20s.
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Emergency Grants Applications Now Open!
$5 million will be distributed through MSAC
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Photo courtesy of Southern Maryland Youth Orchestra |
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With the passage of the RELIEF Act of 2021 by the Maryland General Assembly, MSAC will distribute $5 million through its Emergency Grant Program. Created in March 2020 in response to the COVID-19 State of Emergency, Emergency Grants provide funding to arts organizations and artists for losses sustained because of programming, operations, and events that have been modified or cancelled.
This fourth round of MSAC Emergency Grant funding is available to independent artists, arts organizations, County Arts Agencies, and Arts & Entertainment District management entities. Per the legislation, MSAC will prioritize grants to organizations that have not received prior funding from MSAC or do not qualify for funding under other MSAC programs.
All applicants must complete an application through SmartSimple to request funding. Applications open March 5, 2021 and must be submitted by 5 p.m. on April 1, 2021 to be considered for funding. Click here to access the application.
An informational webinar will be held on Wednesday, March 10th, at 2 p.m. to provide an overview of the grant, its process, and how to apply. Click here to register.
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Additional COVID-19 relief will soon be made available for certain Maryland businesses through the Maryland Department of Commerce.
This funding will be targeted toward certain groups of businesses, including:
· $10 million for businesses who do not collect sales tax and can demonstrate a need for assistance, with priority given to those who have not already received assistance;
· $500,000 for businesses seeking to set up online sales or help employees telework;
· $10 million for small, minority, and women-owned businesses;
· $8 million for private commuter bus operators and local transit systems.
· Commerce will also provide an additional $22 million to the local jurisdictions for relief to restaurants and $10 million for hotels.
While Commerce is not accepting applications yet, information will be available on its website as details become available.
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The Maryland Theatre announces that Celtic Women has been rescheduled from Sunday, March 7, 2021, to Sunday, March 27, 2022
For more information on upcoming events and performances at The Maryland Theatre, please contact Audrey Vargason, Business Relations Manager, (301) 790-3500 ext. 113 or ajv@mdtheatre.org
21 South Potomac Street
Hagerstown, MD 21740
(301) 790-3500 ext. 113
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Enjoy a drink and have a think! At Culture & Cocktails, a lecture program at the Miller House Museum, we tackle a historical topic with the help of a little liquid fortitude.
On Friday, March 12th, interpreter and historian Sandy Andrews will be joining us over Zoom to show off some new additions to his collection of handmade reproduction flags from the Civil War.
The featured cocktail will be: The Broad Stripes and Bright Stars. The March 12th cocktail is a delicious blueberry and ginger flavored beverage which even looks like a flag!
For more information, please don't hesitate to get in touch! For tickets:
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Culture & Cocktails 2021 has been made possible by the generous support of the
James and Mary Schurz Foundation.
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The Washington County Parks and Recreation Department announces the St. Patrick's Day RUN FEST scheduled for Saturday, March 13, 2021, is canceled.
Due to the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic and the number of participants at previous RUN FEST events, staff and officials have decided it is safest to cancel this large gathering. The Washington County Parks and Recreation Department, Community Free Clinic, and the City of Hagerstown look forward to hosting RUN FEST in 2022 in downtown Hagerstown.
Please continue to be vigilant as Washington County remains committed to the fight against COVID-19. Wear a mask, wash your hands, and watch your distance. The Parks and Recreation Department looks forward to hosting events when it is safe to do so.
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The Potomac Playmakers present "A Streetcar Named Desire"
at the Potomac Playmakers Performing Arts Center
17303 W. Washington Street, Hagerstown, MD 21742
Event Date: 03/19/2021,03/20/2021,03/26/2021,03/27/2021
Start Time: 8:00pm to 10:30pm
The Potomac Playmakers are proud to present the Tennessee Williams' classic "A Streetcar Named Desire". Come out to our new performing arts center and enjoy this award-winning drama. Potomac Playmakers will once again offer a streaming option. For this production our stream is available on March 26th at 8 pm and March 28th at 3 pm! Tickets for both the stream and in-person performances are on sale now for just $15! Don't spend another boring night watching the same old thing on Netflix. Support your community and theater by coming out or streaming "A Streetcar Named Desire", produced with permission by Concord Theatricals. ** This show contains adult language and strong adult themes not suitable for all ages. Viewer discretion is advised**
Fee: $15.00
Contact Name: Wanda Dittmann
Contact Phone: (240) 382-7269
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AUTHENTIC COMMUNITY THEATRE INC. PRESENTS
GODSPELL
at
Suite 710 - 19330 Leitersburg Pike, Hagerstown, MD 21742
Fri. Mar 19, 2021, 7:30 pm
Sat. Mar 20, 2021, 7:30 pm
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The Maryland Theatre announces that the Authentic Community Theatre Jr. presentation of The Little Mermaid Jr. originally scheduled for May 12-15, 2021 will not take place at The Maryland Theatre but will be held at Suite 710 on Leitersburg Pike on May 14 & 15, 2021
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Zoom Genealogy Research Consultations
at the Washington County, MD Historical Society
Every Wednesday from 12 pm - 4 pm
Have you hit a brick wall? Are you just starting out and don't know how to begin? From beginner to expert, over Zoom, our staff genealogical researcher can help you out!
Our staff genealogical researcher will be available every Wednesday from 12 pm to 4 pm over Zoom by appointment only for one-on-one online genealogy consultations. For more information or to book an online appointment, don't hesitate to reach out!
Washington County Historical Society
135 W. Washington Street
Hagerstown, Md 21740
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The Maryland Theatre announces that Remembering Hee Haw has been rescheduled from Sunday, May 23, 2021, to Sunday, May 22, 2022
For more information on upcoming events and performances at The Maryland Theatre, please contact Audrey Vargason, Business Relations Manager, (301) 790-3500 ext. 113 or ajv@mdtheatre.org
21 South Potomac Street
Hagerstown, MD 21740
(301) 790-3500 ext. 113
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Summer Arts Academy 2021
HOST: Barbara Ingram School for the Arts Foundation
DATE: July 5 - July 29, 2021 (Monday thru Thursday only)
TIME: Full day and half day academies are available
VENUE: Barbara Ingram School for the Arts
7 South Potomac St.
Hagerstown, MD 21740
EVENT INFORMATION: Registration is now open for the Barbara Ingram School for the
Arts Foundation’s annual Summer Arts Academy.
Our mission is to provide a creative and supportive environment for young adults to
grow as artists, writers, dancers, actors, musicians, and individuals. The academies
offered represent the various disciplines at Barbara Ingram School for the Arts, giving
younger students a taste of the BISFA experience. All area students are invited to
participate in the following:
Full Day Academies (9 am to 4 pm)
● 2D Animation (new this year!)
● Becoming an Actor
● Cardboard Sculpting
● Dance
● Digital Photography
● Playwriting with a Punch
● Visual Arts
Half Day Academies (9 am to noon)
● Band
● Creative Writing
● Filmmaking 101 (new this year!)
● Guitar
● Piano
● Vocal
Four scholarships are available for students this year, as well as internship and
sponsorship opportunities. Due to class size limitations, early registration is encouraged.
CONTACT: Mimi Dickinson, Executive Director at
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Authentic Community Theatre
presents SIFTA Performing Arts Academy
Gone But Not Forgotten - A Tribute To Great Musicians
At The Maryland Theatre
Showcase Saturday, July 24, 2021 at 2 pm
Individual tickets on sale to the public Friday, March 5, 2021 at 11 am
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The Maryland Theatre Box Office Hours
Mondays, Wednesdays, Fridays from 11 am-4:30 pm
301-790-2000
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It is time to think of Summer Camp!
It is time to add/up-date local camp information
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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.
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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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