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December 17, 2021

Volume 21-62

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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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Mark your calendars!

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The Washington County Arts Council, Inc. is hosting a reimagined winter social event “The Art of Cooking” on Saturday, January 29, 2022 (snow date: Sunday, January 30, 2022) in partnership with Fountain Head Country Club. This fundraising dinner will feature alumni guest chefs returning to again share their culinary talents, creativity, delectable treats, and wines. This ever so popular evening with friends and supporters of the Arts Council with this year's virtual component is sure to bring a “new beginning’ to the new year. 


The Washington County Arts Council is thrilled to announce the Alumni Chefs for The Art of Cooking 2022 are BJ and Sherrie Goetz; Corey and Jessica Green; David and Robin Lyles; and Jason and Melinda Mallott. Michelle Horst returns as the evening’s emcee.

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The Washington County Arts Council hosts “The Annual Community Art Show, The Best Local Art of 2021” a juried exhibit, from December 2, 2021, through January 4, 2022.


Awards are sponsored by the Hagerstown Arts & Entertainment District and

supported by the City of Hagerstown.

Congratulations to the 2021

“The Annual Community Art Show,

The Best Local Art of 2021” awardees.

2021 Community Exhibit Awards

Title of Art

Artist

Best of Show

Out of Character

Margaret Clingan

1st Place 2D

Autumn Picnic

Anne Finucane

1st Place Photography

Carnival of Wonderment

Scott Cantner

1st Place 3D

Arrow

Dmitrii Volkov

2nd Place 2D

Moving Along

Monica Wilkins

2nd Place 3D

A Flight of Fancy

Marjorie Poling

2nd Place Photography

Parts of Me

Alison Tucker

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The Washington County Arts Council presents in the

Main Gallery - “Dusty Graham: COVID Bash the Stash Scrappy Lap Quilts"

& "Bonnie Zuckerman: Natural Reflections" and in the

Hall Gallery - "Jamie Hardges: Color Me

January 6, 2022 - February 1, 2022

in the Galleries at the Washington County Arts Council

34 S Potomac Street, Hagerstown, MD 21740 and

online virtually beginning Saturday, January 8, 2022.

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Wrap-up your holiday gifts

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2021 Studio2 Holiday Open House & Student Show


Saturday and Sunday, December 11&12, and 18 &19, 2021 from 11 am-5 pm


The annual Studio2 Open House and Student Show will be on the weekends of December 11 and 18. In addition to the jewelry of Beth Carey jewelry her student work, from beginner to advanced, will be on display. 


There's still time to enter the raffle for studio time. The drawing will be held on January 1. 

Gift cards are available and can be used for studio time and towards the purchase of jewelry. 


Studio2, 11425 Harp Hill Road, Myersville, MD 21773

Url: www.studio2bcj.com

For additional information contact Beth Carey at 240-818-1156 or beth_carey@hotmail.com

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Tickets on Eventbrite

Washington County Historical Society

135 W Washington Street

Hagerstown, MD 21740

(301) 797-8782

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Children's Winter Ornaments Inspired by World Cultures

In Person - December 19th / 1:30 - 3:30 p.m.

Instructor, Payton Brown

$10 Members 

$15 Nonmembers

Call Donna Rastelli at 301/739-5727 to register.


Washington County Museum of Fine Arts

401 Museum Drive

Hagerstown, MD 21741

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AUTHENTIC COMMUNITY THEATRE INC. PRESENTS

TEEN PROGRAM SHOWCASE


Tuesday. Dec 28, 2021, 7:00 pm

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BUY TICKETS

ACT Black Box Studio

43-45 S Potomac Street

Hagerstown, MD 21740

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"Let your imagination have free reign and create a themed table

to be photographed..."

Join us as a designer for our Amazing Tablescapes

February 1 - 28, 2022

Create a themed table to be photographed and videotaped. 

Tables need to be designed by January 6, 2022.

Contact the Museum at 301/739-5727 for more information.

See the video of last year's People's Choice Award-Winning table: https://youtu.be/6AkV1GC1sEU

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When visiting the Washington County Arts Council Gallery,

masks are required to be worn over the mouth and nose

by visitors and staff, regardless of vaccination status.

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Valley Art Association
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Joyful Arts Studio Classes
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Destination Arts! Events
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Please designate the

Washington County Arts Council 

as your charitable organization! 

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

         https://www.washingtoncountyarts.com/events


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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To stay connected, please join the

Washington County Arts Council page on Facebook.

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Links for Artists

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Maryland Artist Registry


Maryland Artist Marketplace



Arts Across Maryland

Opportunities for Artists

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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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Supported in part by:

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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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CAAM


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The WCAC facility is wheelchair accessible!

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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34 S. Potomac St., Suite 100

Hagerstown, MD 21740

(301) 791-3132

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