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July 8, 2021

Volume 21-34

Welcome to Artist Alley,

Washington County Arts Council's electronic newsletter.

“Collograph and Collage: New Works by Two Henrys”

Exhibit will be on display at the

Washington County Arts Council Gallery

from July 1, 2021 through July 27, 2021 in the main and hall galleries.

Virtual exhibit is available online.

City Park Summer Concert Series presents

Jill Fulton Band

Saturday, July 10, 2021 from 6 PM EDT – 7:30 PM EDT

Recording crossover artist Jill Fulton's fiery blues, country & soul tunes will blow you away!

Jill Fulton is a soulful singer/songwriter, who pens sweet and sassy tunes that entertain with power & poignancy.

Growing up in a small town, Churchville, Maryland, Jill has been performing on stage and theatre since she was three years old. Jill Fulton's LIVE Band is made up of highly skilled professional musicians: Laurie Matlock-Acoustic Guitar & Vocals; Dale Sharrah-Bass; David Gorozdos-Keys & Vocals; Jeffery Shoop-Drums; Wade Wilbur- Lead Guitar; and Scott Matlock- Fiddle

They will make sure you have a good time! Jill’s powerful vocal skill is awe-inspiring and rich entertainment on stage. She will get your toes tapping, body shaking, and you will leave with a smile on your face!  

www.jillfultonband.com

DEADLINE: August 6, 2021

The Washington County Arts Council, Inc. (WCAC) and Washington Goes Purple invite local artists working in any medium to submit their art for a September 2021 exhibit, “Symbolizing the Hope in Recovery through Purple.” The juried community art exhibit will be on display virtually and in the gallery from August 26, 2021 through September 28, 2021. “Symbolizing the Hope in Recovery through Purple - As a community we work at preventing addiction, eliminating stigma, and building a strong support system for those in recovery. Join us in spreading hope that recovery is possible.”

Art at the Chamber

Washington County Chamber of Commerce hosts artist

John Mullican during July and August 2021

Washington County Chamber of Commerce

1 S Potomac Street

Hagerstown, MD 21740

301-739-2015

Meet artist John Neal Mullican

July 28, 2021 - 8am-9am

Washington County Chamber of Commerce

1 S Potomac Street

Hagerstown, MD 21740

301-739-2015

Culture & Cocktails: Memories of Henry's Theatre

With Carol Miller-Schultz

Friday, July 9th at 6:00 pm

$10-15

On Friday July 9th, Carol Miller-Schultz will be joining us to share stories, photographs, and memories of her time working at her father's downtown movie theatre. The featured cocktail will be: The Dirty Shirley Temple! This will be an indoor, in-person event.

Culture & Cocktails 2021 has been made possible by the generous support of the James and Mary Schurz Foundation.

Farce of Habit - Presented by The Potomac Playmakers

Potomac Playmakers Performing Arts Center

17303 W Washington St, Hagerstown, MD 21740

Farce of Habit- Presented by The Potomac Playmakers

• Friday, July 9, 2021 @ 8:00 pm
• Saturday, July 10, 2021 @ 8:00 pm
• Sunday, July 11, 2021 @ 3:00 pm
• Friday July 16, 2021 @ 8:00 pm, also live-streaming!
• Saturday, July 17, 2021 @ 8:00 pm
• Sunday, July 18, 2021 @ 3:00 pm, also live-streaming!

Who is ready to laugh? Grab your family and come see "Farce of Habit" a Jones, Hope, Wooten Comedy.

FARCE OF HABIT, an absurdly funny farce that takes us back to the Reel ’Em Inn, the finest little fishing lodge in the Ozarks. The proprietor, D. Gene Wilburn, is looking forward to a peaceful weekend on the lake. However, his wife, Wanelle, picked these three days to white-knuckle her way through caffeine withdrawal. Meanwhile, his cross-dressing son’s marriage is falling apart, and his trigger-happy sister is caught up in a bizarre undercover police assignment. Throw in a gaggle of nuns, a relationship guru with a colossal ego, the storm of the century and an axe murderer, and the results will have you rolling in the aisles. 

Presented with permission from Dramatists Play Service Inc.

*Following the guidelines of the Governor and CDC fully vaccinated patrons are not required to wear masks. We do ask that all non-vaccinated patrons wear a mask inside our performing arts center.*

Tickets are $15 per person, available online and at the door.

Potomac Playmakers Performing Arts Center

17303 W Washington St, Hagerstown, MD 21740-5155

(240) 513-6260

www.potomacplaymakers.org

potomacplaymakers@gmail.com

Children's Activities

Every Saturday starting July 10th

Free

The Washington County Historical Society strives to make history fun for everyone. Held year-round on Saturday's, children's activities allow young museum visitors to learn more about life in the past by engaging in historical activities and arts and crafts that highlight elements of local history.

Starting Saturday, July 10th, children's activities will resume in the Miller House Garden! July's activity will be squirt gun watercolors. For more information, Contact us.

EXTENDED Deadline October 1, 2021 @5pm EST*

*Please note: This is NOT a postmark deadline!

The City of Hagerstown, in partnership with the Washington County Arts is pleased to announce the second exhibition of Faces of Hagerstown (FOH), a signature public art feature of the Hagerstown Cultural Trail.

Faces of Hagerstown is a large-scale outdoor photo mural gallery focusing on the human face and the truth of the Hagerstown experience. It will be located along the Hagerstown Cultural Trail in three prominent locations: (1) on a layered chain link mesh screening at the West Antietam Street Entrance Plaza, (2) on a layered chain link mesh screening near District Court that will be installed as part of the phase II Trail construction in 2021, and (3) on the brick walls of Artist Alley near the Arts and Entertainment parking deck.

Photographs will be selected for large-scale reproduction in high-resolution black-and-white at a size of 36” x 36” (nine square feet). They will be printed on ¾” PVC display panels and exhibited for approximately three years as follows:

6 – 3’ x 3’ panels in Artist Alley 26 – 3’ x 3’ panels along the Cultural Trail near Herald-Mail 20 - 3’ x 3’ panels along phase II of the Cultural Trail near District Court

The City of Hagerstown anticipates the Faces of Hagerstown installation will be replaced approximately every three years.

Faces of Hagerstown celebrates people of all ages and backgrounds who work or live or go to school in the City of Hagerstown, Maryland, by showcasing candid artistic images of them engaged in everyday life. To be eligible, images must be captured between Febrary 16, 2020 and October 1, 2021 at 5pm. Submissions received during the first call deadline (June 26, 2020) and second call deadline (July 16, 2021) will be automatically accepted for the new October 1, 2021 deadline.

This competition is open to photographers at any level of expertise and equipment, including cell phones. One third of photos exhibited will be drawn from submissions by each of the following three groups: • Students in Washington County, Maryland, schools, colleges and universities • Professional photographers and photojournalists, residing anywhere • Photographers of any age, at any level of ability, residing anywhere

Bernini and the Roman Baroque

Masterpieces from Palazzo Chigi in Ariccia

June 26 - September 19, 2021

Carlo Maratti, called Il Maratta and Mario Nuzzi, called Mario de’ Fiori, The Summer, 1658-59, Oil on canvas, Palazzo Chigi, Ariccia.

Celebrate the Washington County Museum of Fine Arts’

first large-scale exhibition of Old Master

paintings and artworks since 1965.

Washington County Museum of Fine Arts

401 Museum Drive

Hagerstown, MD 21740

301-739-5727

Info@wcmfa.org

Panelists sought for Arts in Education, Touring, 

and Public Art programs

Baltimore City artist Will Watson’s offering to the Artist Pop-Up Series during “Art in August,” hosted in 2020 by the Baltimore Office of Promotion and the Arts. Photo courtesy of the Baltimore Office of Promotion and the Arts.

MSAC relies on a diverse array of experts from across the state of Maryland to do the important work of evaluating applications. We invite participation through program-specific public calls for panelists, and we select panelists with a focus on diversity of experiences, diversity of location, and expertise in varying artistic disciplines. Panelists must be Maryland residents.

This email includes calls for panelists for three programs: Arts in Education Grant, Touring Grant, and Public Art. These programs are part of MSAC’s new Independent Artist Network (IAN), an artist employment initiative.

What to Expect as a Panelist?

• Attending a required virtual panelist orientation in July 2021. Panelists are paid $50 for the training. 
• Attending panelist check-ins as needed and number of applications per review period. Panelists are paid $50 for each check-in. 
• Reviewing applications monthly; panelists rotate so that approximately half of the selected panelists in each program will review applications in any given month. Application reviews are completed on a panelist’s own time during the review period. The time to complete reviews varies by program and number of applications. Panelists are paid $200 per monthly review.
• In addition to monthly review, public art panelists will also review New Artworks $20,000 public art project grants and Conservation Grant applications in the fall and spring. Panelists will be given 4 weeks to complete Round 1 reviews online before the Round 2 panel review meetings, scheduled Sept. 24, 2021, and March 18, 2022, and running approximately 3-4 hours. Panelists are paid $300 for the fall and $300 for the spring reviews and meetings.

Arts in Education Grant

Panelists review and score Arts in Education Grant applications, making recommendations that support eligible Maryland-based teaching artists to lead educational engagements with nonprofit organizations, government entities, and colleges and universities.

What We’re Looking For

• 10 panelists for FY 2022 (July 1, 2021 - June 30, 2022).
• Teachers and educators, teaching artists, artists, arts or school administrators, education enthusiasts, community organizers, and youth interested in serving Maryland’s art sector while gaining experience and insight into MSAC’s panel review process. 
• A wide geographic and demographic representation of the state of Maryland.

Maryland Touring Grant

Touring Grant panelists review and score applications with the goal of supporting collaborations between artists and organizations that wish to employ them. 

What We’re Looking For

• 10 panelists for FY 2022.
• Independent artists (especially those with Touring experience), arts administrators (especially of presenting organizations/venues - for and non-profit), and individuals with tour management experience. 
• We are especially looking for individuals with knowledge or background in the performing arts (music, dance, theatre, storytelling) for this program.

Public Art

By reviewing and scoring applications, public art panelists bring expertise to supporting artists and organizations applying for grants for the planning and creation of new public artwork as well as the conservation of existing works. Serving as a Public Art Across Maryland panelist is a great opportunity to learn about public art granting processes.

What We’re Looking For

• 5-10 panelists for FY 2022.
• Artists, architects, landscape architects, designers, arts administrators, and art conservators with a background in Visual Art and Public Art.
• A wide geographic representation of the state of Maryland.

How to apply

• Click the “Apply Here” button below to log in or create a free account in SmartSimple; be sure to log in as an individual, rather than an organization, as organization-based accounts do not have access to panelist applications. If you do not have an individual account, you may create one for free by registering as an “Independent Artist.”
• Under Funding Opportunities, select "Public Call."
• Fill out the information in the "Contact Information" tab.
• Select the "Narrative" tab.
• From the dropdown menu labeled "I am applying as a" select "Panelist Call," and click "Save Draft" to populate the application.
• Select the desired Grant Program—either “Arts in Education,” or “Touring” or “Public Art Across Maryland”—and fill in the remainder of the form.
• Click “Submit.”

Deadline: 11:59 p.m. EST, July 9, 2021

Questions? Contact our team for assistance. Staff support will be available until 12 p.m. on July 9th.

• For Arts in Education: Precious Blake (precious.blake@maryland.gov) or Catherine Frost (catherine.frost@maryland.gov).  
• For Touring Grants: Emily Sollenberger (emily.sollenberger@maryland.gov) or Laura Weiss (laura.weiss@maryland.gov).  
• For Public Art Across Maryland: Liesel Fenner (liesel.fenner@maryland.gov) or Ryan Patterson (ryan.patterson1@maryland.gov)

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 staff member. Guests with further accessibility questions or who require accommodations may fill out the Accommodations Request Form or contact the Accessibility Coordinator at 410-767-6476 or precious.blake@maryland.gov.

Clay & Rosé

July 16th at 6:00 pm

$15-20

Pottery & Juice Boxes

in the Garden

July 17th at 2:00 pm

$10

On Friday July 16th, join us for a pottery demonstration in the Miller House Garden! At this hands-on, fun-filled event, you will learn techniques used by the Bell family of potters and make and paint your own piece of pottery. Tickets will include a glass of wine. This event is limited to guests 21 and older.

On Saturday July 17th, join us for a family-friendly pottery demonstration in the Miller House Garden! At this hands-on event, you will get to make and paint your very own pinch pots! This event is open to people of all ages.

Squirt Gun Watercolors

July 10th, 24th, and 31st at noon

The Washington County Historical Society strives to make history fun for everyone. Held year-round on Saturday's, children's activities allow young museum visitors to learn more about life in the past by engaging in historical activities and arts and crafts that highlight elements of local history.

On July 10th, 24th, and 31st, join us as we make watercolor masterpieces using squirt guns! Get ready to take aim at your canvas but be sure to wear clothing you do not mind getting messy!

Auditions for "I Love You, You're Perfect, Now Change"

with The Potomac Playmakers

Sunday, July 11, 7:00-9:00 PM

Monday, July 12, 7:00-9:00 PM

Potomac Playmakers Performing Arts Center

17303 W Washington St, Hagerstown, MD 21740-5155

(240) 513-6260

potomacplaymakers@gmail.com

www.potomacplaymakers.org

All are welcome at auditions for "I Love You, You're Perfect, Now Change" and all roles are open. This production will be done with 6 people, 3 couples.

1st Couple- early 20's/30's

2nd Couple- early 30's/40's

3rd Couple- early 50's/60's

Plot: A musical revue celebrating the mating game! This crowd-pleasing comedy takes on the truths and myths behind that contemporary conundrum know as 'the relationship.'

For auditions, please prepare 16-32 bars of a song (not from the show) that display your range and talent. You can bring sheet music as we will have an accompanist, but recorded music and a cappella auditions are also being accepted. A short dance audition will be taught each night and then performed for the production team as well as cold readings from the script. We encourage you to bring a headshot and resume, but they are not required. Callbacks will be July 13th and people will be contacted as needed.

The rehearsal schedule will be determined after the show is cast and based on their availability. Performance dates are September 10-12 and 17-19.

Production Team

Director- Terri Magers

Music Director- David Loy

Choreographer- Colleen Cheney

Stage Manager- Devin Taylor

*Vaccinations are not required to audition or be cast but are recommended*

This show is presented with permission and thanks to Concord Theatricals.

Imagine Hagerstown Fourth Friday Music:

Across the Pond and Emily Lehr

University Plaza, 50 West Washington Street, Hagerstown

July 23, 2021 from 5:00pm until 8:00pm

Live Music at University Plaza! Featuring the lively Celtic music of Across the Pond, with the Appalachian-tinged sounds of singer-songwriter Emily Lehr. Bring a chair, food, and drink (alcohol in non-breakable containers permitted). Imagine Hagerstown is supported in part by the Maryland State Arts Council (msac.org) and the Washington County Arts Council and is proudly based in Hagerstown’s Arts & Entertainment District.

Free admission. 

Contact Kitty Clark at 3017398577 or kclark@hagerstownmd.org

www.imaginehagerstown.org

The Maryland Theatre hosts

The 3rd Annual Balt Vodka

Fast Lanes to Success Artist Awards

Advance Tickets are $30 plus fees 

Tickets Day of Show at 3 PM are $40 plus fees

About the Show...

The 3rd Annual Balt Vodka Fast Lanes to Success Artist Awards. This event was created with the help of local sponsors like Fast Lanes Auto, Tony’s Pizza, Bauhof and Associates, and many others to recognize the talent in the DMV area for major record deals.

This year our special guest judges are from major labels and have signed some of the biggest names in the music industry. There will be the legendary CEO of STR8UP Ent., Label President and VP of Wu-Tang Management, Jimmy Kang from WHOMAG/Sony Orchard, Grammy Award Winner Rob Schwartz, and from the legendary group Wu-Tang Clan, Cappadonna. With special guest performances by Hagerstown's own Big Jerz from STR8UP Ent., TSN Slay Big Nate, Piff Boss Skinz, Imari, and many more.

Caddyshack (1980 Original Movie)

Thursday, August 19, 2021, 7:00pm

Public on Sale - Thursday, July 8, 2021, at 11:00am

Tickets: $18-includes drink of choice

The Maryland Theatre presents Caddyshack, the 1980 comedy hit, with special guests - Warehouse Cinemas Leitersburg! Friends at the Warehouse Cinemas are promoting their return to Hagerstown, coming Fall 2021.

Tickets are $18 and include: 

(1) drink of choice (including beer, wine, soda, water, or the specialty cocktail of the evening)

Giveaways from local golf facilities*

Chance to win gift cards to Warehouse Cinemas Leitersburg*  

*Bring your knowledge of Caddyshack AND Leitersburg Cinemas for your chance to win. Oh, wear your best 1980's golf outfit or Carl Spackler camo bucket hat for even more chances to win!

Augustoberfest 2021 – Foundation Sponsoring

Downtown Plaza Festival

The Augustoberfest Charitable Foundation (“the Foundation”) has announced the postponement of their 25th Augustoberfest Anniversary Event until August 2022. However, the Foundation is pleased to announce they will be sponsoring the Downtown Plaza Festival, small scale German-themed event, which will be located at University Plaza in Downtown Hagerstown, MD on Saturday, August 21, 2021.

There will be no entry fee for the Downtown Plaza Festival! Some of the traditional food options from Augustoberfest will be offered for sale, as well as beer and wine from 12PM-8PM. Unfortunately, due to the smaller space, there will not be the traditional artisan vendors, but live music will be provided from 1PM-7PM. Guests are invited to bring their own chair to sit and enjoy the entertainment; however, due to health department regulations, outside food and drink will not be permitted.

Follow Augustoberfest on Facebook, Instagram, or visit www.augustobefest.org for updates on the 2022 anniversary event.

Register today for free art summer camps!

Virtual Summer Camp registration is now open! Explore a variety of camp offerings for artists in grades 1-5 as we welcome new camp instructors this year. Click the button below for more information and registration.

The Historical Society is collecting crayons for children with special needs! All crayons are appreciated. Collected crayons will be melted, poured into molds, and used to create chunky crayons that any child can grasp!

Hagerstown Community College’s Alumni Association to host the 16th annual Red, White and Blue Summer Concert Series. All concerts are free and are open to the public. The schedule of events is as follows:

• Friday, July 16: The United States Navy Country Current
• Saturday, August 28: The United States Army Blues
• Friday, September 3: The United States Navy Sea Chanters

All concerts will be held at 6:15 p.m. in HCC’s Alumni Amphitheater. Per the CDC guidelines, current Covid-19 restrictions will be enforced at the time of each event. Concerts are subject to change by the U.S. Military. Concessions will be available for purchase. Please note that no outside food is permitted on the amphitheater grounds. Personal lawn chairs are permitted for lawn seating.

For more information and weather updates, email lsstewart@hagerstowncc.edu or call 240-500-2346.

The Hagerstown Municipal Band will return to weekly concerts in City Park beginning Sunday, June 13th and succeeding Sunday evenings through August 22nd. Concerts begin at 7:00 this year! This is a change from the past when they began at 7:30. Concerts are free and open to the public. Bench seating is available but plenty of space exists for folding chairs.

Authentic Community Theatre presents

Sweeney Todd

Fri, October 22, 2021 at 7:30pm

Sat, October 23, 2021 at 7:30pm

Individual tickets on sale to the general public Friday, June 4, 2021 at 11 am.

Tickets can be purchased online, by phone at 301-790-2000, or at our Box Office.

About the Show...

An infamous tale, Sweeney Todd, an unjustly exiled barber, returns to nineteenth century London, seeking vengeance against the lecherous judge who framed him and ravaged his young wife. The road to revenge leads Todd to Mrs. Lovett, a resourceful proprietress of a failing pie shop, above which, he opens a new barber practice. Mrs. Lovett's luck sharply shifts when Todd's thirst for blood inspires the integration of an ingredient into her meat pies that has the people of London lining up... and the carnage has only just begun.

The Maryland Theatre Presents Leanne Morgan

Friday, November 5, 2021 at 5:00PM

Authentic Community Theatre presents

Elf the Musical

Elf will be performed on stage at The Maryland Theatre

Saturday, December 4, 2021 and Sunday, December 5, 2021!

To include your art events in the arts calendar of the Washington County Arts Council’s website

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To join the Artist Registry of the Washington County Arts Council’s

         https://www.washingtoncountyarts.com/artists/join

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.

Please specify organization, program, dates, brief description, location, ticket price and contact information. Please also include a photo or graphic.

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Links for Artists

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Arts Across Maryland

Opportunities for Artists

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.

Supported in part by:

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

CAAM

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