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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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Washington County Chamber of Commerce! | |
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Wednesday, July 26, 2023 8am-9am EDT
Jamie Hardges will be speaking and available for questions!
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Triumph and The African American Experience
Meet the Artists
Saturday, July 8, 2023
Saturday, July 8, 2023 Only---10% off any Exhibit Art
(no other discount applies)
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Local Artists to Exhibit in Shepherdstown
Local artists Doug Kinnett, Kirsten Lee, Susan Loonsk and Annette Verna, known as the Art Review, Reflect and Revise Group (ARRRG!) will display and sell their work at Evolve in Shepherdstown from Thursday - Sunday July 6-9.
The exhibit will include paintings, photography, prints, mixed media, assemblage, and ceramics. ARRRG! was established to bring artists together on a regular basis to discuss their work in progress. The group shares their latest work, asks questions, offers suggestions, and gives constructive criticism. Positive discussion provides forward progress in their work, illuminating new possibilities and ideas for future development.
Evolve is located at 106 West German Street in Shepherdstown, WV. Come and meet ARRRG! Exhibit hours are Thursday 5:00-7:00pm, Friday 11:00am to 7:00pm, Saturday 11am - 5pm and Sunday 9am to 4pm. A reception will be held on Friday July 7 from 5:00-7:00pm.
Contact: Annette Verna
avpots62@yahoo.com
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PUBLIC ART PROJECT MANAGER
ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICER III (CONTRACTUAL)
SALARY: $25.64 -$41.10 hourly
MARYLAND DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE
MARYLAND STATE ARTS COUNCIL
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MANAGER, MARKETING AND COMMUNICATIONS
ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICER III (CONTRACTUAL)
SALARY: $25.64–$41.10/ hour
MARYLAND DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE
DIVISION OF MARKETING, TOURISM AND THE ARTS
MARYLAND STATE ARTS COUNCIL
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Congratulations to local artist, jim mackey, who for a second time has had a piece juried into the Ryan Licht Sang Bipolar Foundation’s permanent collection. “Tin Foil Hat” will be on display in a short show at the Zolla/Lieberman Gallery in Chicago in October 2023. | |
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229th Army Band to perform July 9, 2023 at HCC
The Hagerstown Community College Alumni Association will host the 229th Army Band as part of its annual Red, White and Blue Summer Concert Series, on Sunday, July 9, 2023, at 6:15 p.m., in HCC’s Alumni Amphitheater.
A traditional military band that features seven ensembles, the 229th U.S. Army Band has been part of the Maryland National Guard for most of the 20th century and is one of the few military bands to have received battle honors. The largest ensemble of the 229th Army Band, the Concert Band is extremely versatile and performs everything from large-scale formal concert band pieces to classical selections to patriotic music and marches.
Sponsored by the HCC Alumni Association, this concert is free and open to the public. Concessions will be available for purchase. Please note that no outside food is permitted on the amphitheater grounds and concerts are subject to change by the U.S. Military. Personal lawn chairs are permitted for lawn seating.
For more information and weather updates, email lsstewart@hagerstowncc.edu or call 240-500-2346. To learn more about the 229th Army Band, visit https://229tharmyband.com/.
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The Washington County Playhouse Dinner Theater is holding Auditions for Stephen King’s MISERY on Thursday, July 13. Sign-in begins at 6:00pm. Auditions begin at 6:30pm. Auditions will be held at The Playhouse which is located at 44 North Potomac Street, Rear in the heart of Hagerstown's Arts and Entertainment District and City Center.
The thriller, Stephen King's Misery, follows successful romance novelist Paul Sheldon, who is rescued from a car crash by his “number one fan,” Annie Wilkes, and wakes up captive in her secluded home. *Misery contains adult language, themes, and violence.
This production will be directed by Rennes D. Carbaugh, and assistant directed by Shawn R. Martin. All roles are open. Swings and/or Understudies will be cast/considered. Must be 18+ to audition. Be prepared to perform cold readings from the script. Please provide headshot and theatrical resume if possible.
Roles are non-union and paid via per-performance stipend. Additionally, those cast will be given the opportunity to join the restaurant service staff (if legally eligible and following training) where they may earn gratuities.
Performance Dates (all performances in the evening unless specified): September 15, 16, 22, 24 (matinee), 29, October 1 (matinee), 13, 14, 15 (matinee), 20, 21, & 22 (matinee), 2023.
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SUMMER CAMP AT THE
WASHINGTON COUNTY MUSEUM OF FINE ARTS!
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Sign up now for the Little Vikings: Explore Legends and Magic summer camp. This camp will be Monday, July 17 through Friday, July 21, 2023 from 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., at the Washington County Museum of Fine Arts. This summer camp is inspired by our exhibition Landscapes & Legends of Norway: William Singer and His Contemporaries. Campers will be inspired by Norse gods, legends, and folk tales. Open to ages 8-12. Cost is $280. to sign up, call 301-739-5727 or go ONLINE. | |
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Washington County Museum of Fine Arts
401 Museum Drive, Hagerstown, MD 21740
Hours: Tuesday through Friday, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.,
Saturday, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. and Sunday, 1 to 5 p.m.
301-739-5727
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Stories In The Round - Jane Dorfman
July 24, 2023
13245 Cearfoss Pike (Salem Ave. extended) Hagerstown, MD
07/24/2023 at 7:00 pm
Winner of two World Storytelling Awards for her story CDs, and veteran teller of folk and fairy tales, personal stories, and a few lies - Jane Dorfman returns for her first SITR appearance since 2014 with a new one-person show, imagining wild west icon Calamity Jane in her later years, coming back to Deadwood to address the Ladies Auxiliary.
Stories In The Round is a storytelling series at the Unitarian Universalist Church of Hagerstown, 13245 Cearfoss Pike, usually on the 4th Monday of the month.
$12 in advance, $15 at the door. Children 12 years & older welcome when accompanied by a parent or group leader.
Contact: Fanny Crawford, 301-730-1638 or fanitsky@hotmail.com.
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Treasures of State: Maryland’s Art Collection continues through Oct. 22. This collaborative exhibition features more than 90 American and European artworks from the collections of the Washington County Museum of Fine Arts and the State of Maryland, exploring their connections and broadening narratives about American identity, history, taste, and the evolution of each collection. Notable artists include the Peales, Jasper Cropsey, George Inness, Hugh Bolton Jones, and Eastman Johnson.Treasures of State has been organized by the Maryland Commission on Artistic Property, Maryland State Archives in collaboration with the Washington County Museum of Fine Arts. The exhibition has been collaboratively curated by Dr. Daniel Fulco, Christopher J. Kintzel, and Catherine Rogers Arthur, and has been made possible with the support of The John R. Hershey, Jr. and Anna L. Hershey Family Foundation, Heart of the Civil War Heritage Area, Dr. Robert & Marjorie Hobbs, Dr. Joseph Ruzicka, the Waltersdorf Family, Visit Hagerstown-Washington County, and The James & Mary Schurz Foundation.
Museum hours are Tuesday through Friday, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., Saturday, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. and Sunday, 1 to 5 p.m. Go to https://wcmfa.org/
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Washington County Museum of Fine Arts
401 Museum Drive, Hagerstown, MD 21740
Hours: Tuesday through Friday, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.,
Saturday, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. and Sunday, 1 to 5 p.m.
301-739-5727
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Carbonaro: Lies On Stage
Friday, July 28, 2023
7:30 PM Showtime!
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Best known as the star and executive producer of the hit series, THE CARBONARO EFFECT on truTV, Michael Carbonaro has also made frequent television appearances in shows such as Happily Divorced, 30 Rock, Grey’s Anatomy, and CSI Miami. A performing magician since his youth, Carbonaro went on to study experimental theater at New York University with aspirations of entertaining audiences through a variety of theatrical mediums, including hidden-camera magic, which he later showcased frequently on “The Tonight Show with Jay Leno.”
Following Carbonaro’s frequent late-night appearances, Michael was presented with the opportunity to launch his hit comedic series, “The Carbonaro Effect,” which has run for over 100 episodes on truTV and currently airs on HBO Max and in syndication worldwide. In this series, Michael performs inventive tricks on unsuspecting members of the public who are unaware that he is a magician. Jaws drop when he causes a car to disappear from under a security guard’s nose or makes alien crabs transform into kittens in a science lab. Whether posing as a coffee shop barista, museum curator, or seemingly unremarkable store clerk in the REAL world, Carbonaro's illusions – along with his absurd, matter-of-fact explanations –leave REAL people bewildered and families at home laughing out loud.
In 2016 Michael embarked on his first theater tour with the widely acclaimed show “Michael Carbonaro Live!” Since its debut Michael has performed this show over 200 times to sold-out audiences across the country, cementing him as one of the most dynamic entertainers of his generation. Now Michael is back with a brand-new show - “Carbonaro: Lies on Stage” - which will continue to showcase his unmatched blend of humor and charisma along with inventive illusions which will amaze audiences of all ages.
Post Show Meet & Greet – includes (1) Premium Seat
Limited Quantities available. Includes (1) Premium Seat on the Orchestra Level, Post Show Meet & Greet with Michael Carbonaro, (Photo Opportunity and Autograph on the item of your Choice.)Meet & Greet patrons must check in at Will Call at The Maryland Theatre Box Office before showtime for their credentials. The Meet & Greet will take place directly following the show, please remain in your seat as general ticket holder vacate the Theatre. Meet & Greet patrons may be subject to additional security measures and COVID protocols.
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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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Fashion of Claire McCardell
Claire McCardell was a designer who redefined American women‘s fashion during the 1930s to the 1950s. The installation will include McCardell fashions from our collection. The Washington County Museum of Fine Arts’ exhibition runs from May 13, 2023 through Nov 26, 2023.
Free.
Museum hours are Tuesday through Friday, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., Saturday, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. and Sunday, 1 to 5 p.m. Go to https://wcmfa.org/
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Washington County Museum of Fine Arts
401 Museum Drive, Hagerstown, MD 21740
Hours: Tuesday through Friday, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.,
Saturday, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. and Sunday, 1 to 5 p.m.
301-739-5727
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Landscapes & Legends of Norway: William Singer & His Contemporaries, May 27–Sept. 17, 2023. Beat the summer heat with a visit to the mountains of Norway. Museum founder William Henry Singer, Jr. loved the Norwegian landscape and painted it in all seasons — from the cool greens of spring to the icy blues of glacial winters. This exhibition uses Singer’s work and that of his contemporaries in the museum collection to look at the impact of Norway on the imaginations of various artists. A series of watercolors depicting Norse legends (yes, Loki and Thor) by American artist Frank Morse Rummel are also a highlight of the exhibition. Organized by the Washington County Museum of Fine Arts from its permanent collection. Generous support for this exhibition has been provided by James & Melinda Marsden and Paul & Lotta Mellott. | |
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Washington County Museum of Fine Arts
401 Museum Drive, Hagerstown, MD 21740
Hours: Tuesday through Friday, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.,
Saturday, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. and Sunday, 1 to 5 p.m.
301-739-5727
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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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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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