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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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MSAC Upcoming Virtual Events
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Coffee with Ken!
Hereâs your chance to get the ear of the Director! Join MSACâs Executive Director Ken Skrzesz and your fellow colleagues across the state on Tuesday mornings with your favorite coffee drink (or tea, if youâre like Ken!) for a topic-specific dialogue about the arts in Maryland.
Open Discussion
Tuesday, April 13th, 9 a.m.
Who Are We as Artists?
Tuesday, April 20th, 9 a.m.
Join us for this session to share the experiences in your creative background drive your current work. Bring some specifics about your creative life that you never get to talk about!
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Best Practices for Financial Reporting
Wednesday, April 14th, 2 p.m.
Arts Finance Specialist, Melanie Hopkins, returns as part of our Best Practices series! In Best Practices for Financial Reporting, take a dive into how/what reports to prepare, how often, who gets them, and how to review them. To register, click here.
Creating Cultural Connections on Virtual Platforms
Wednesday, April 15th, 2 p.m.
A surprising benefit of moving performances to virtual platforms is the increased possibility of creating deeper cultural connections, according to Phil Wiggins, blues harmonica master and a 2021 Heritage Award winner. Join Phil for this webinar, in which he describes his experience in adjusting to the online format, where he has found more opportunities for engaging in intimate, sometimes challenging cultural dialogues during his performances. To register, click here.
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Join us as we honor and celebrate the artists, arts advocates, and arts leaders of Maryland! Enjoy special performances and presentations by:
- the Maryland State Arts Council's Heritage Awards winners,
- the Independent Artist Award winners
- the Poetry Out Loud State Champion
- the Fine Arts Office of the Maryland State Department of Educationâs Arts Educators of the Year in music, dance, and visual art
- the Maryland Citizens for the Arts' Elected Official Award
- the Jay Tucker Award for Outstanding Leadership in Arts Education
Don't miss this virtual celebration of artists across Maryland! Click here to register now!
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Mark your calendars for the 2021 Arts Summit!
Our 3rd Annual statewide Summit will return this year on June 3rd and 4th.
Stay tuned for content and registration information!
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The Maryland State Arts Council is committed to making sure all Marylanders can access its programs and services. For grant application assistance, please contact the appropriate Program Director. Guests with further accessibility questions or who require accommodations may fill out the Accommodations Request Form or contact the Accessibility Coordinator
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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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