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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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Augustoberfest
Augustoberfest 2021 Downtown Plaza Festival
Saturday, August 21, 202 from Noon until 8PM
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Augustoberfest 2021 – Foundation Sponsoring
Downtown Plaza Festival
Augustoberfest, Saturday August 21, 2022 from Noon-8 at the Downtown Plaza Festival in University Plaza Park, off of Washington St. Hagerstown, MD!
FREE admission, Kids activities, Some traditional food options (limited); cold beer; wine; and sodas ! Pretzel and Pizza will have fresh pretzels and of course there will be a live band
Sorry no outside food or drinks or glassware.
Come join the fun as we can get out and celebrate! Don't forget to wear your German outfits as well!
Follow Augustoberfest on Facebook, Instagram, or visit www.augustobefest.org for updates on the 2022 anniversary event.
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Washington County Arts Council Gallery
August 2021 Exhibits
The Washington County Arts Council (WCAC) presents exhibits of two local artists Jannon Baer and Brian Heinrich during the month of August 2021.
“Jannon Baer: Envision Green” and :Brian Heinrich: Art of the Ancient Adolescent” will be on display in the WCAC galleries from July 29, 2021 through August 24, 2021 and will be available online virtually beginning Saturday, July 31, 2021.
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When visiting the Washington County Arts Council Gallery,
masks are once again required to be worn over the mouth and nose
by visitors and staff, regardless of vaccination status.
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Washington County Arts Council Gallery
September 2021 Exhibit
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The Washington County Arts Council, Inc. (WCAC) and Washington Goes Purple host local artists working its 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.” | |
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Art at the Chamber
Washington County Chamber of Commerce hosts artist
John Mullican during July and August 2021
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Washington County Chamber of Commerce
1 S Potomac Street
Hagerstown, MD 21740
301-739-2015
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Call for Maryland Artists:
West Washington Street Mural
DEADLINE: September 17, 2021@5pm EST*
*Please note: This is NOT a postmark deadline!
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Maryland Writers’ Association
Notable Author August 2021
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Call for Maryland Artists:
Annual Community Art Show:
The Best Local Art of 2021
DEADLINE: October 22, 2021
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The Washington County Arts Council, Inc. invites local artists working in any medium to submit their best new works for WCAC’s “Annual Community Art Show: The Best Local Art of 2021.” The juried community art exhibit will be on display virtually and in the gallery from December 2, 2021 through January 4, 2022. | |
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Congratulations to everyone who has worked so
hard to bring this production to life. Break a leg!
Constantine Maroulis Masterclass and Meet and Greet
Presented By Authentic Community Theatre Inc.
Aug 21, 2021, 12:00 PM
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ACT Black Box Studio
43-45 S. Potomac St
Hagerstown, Maryland 21740
Visit here for more information.
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Fraktur Art
August 21st, and 28th at noon
Free
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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 Saturday August 21st and 28th, join us in making Fraktur art in the Miller House Garden! Each family workshop is held open-house style. This craft typically takes 30 minutes to complete, so feel free to drop by at any point during the session.
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Washington County Historical Society
135 W Washington Street
Hagerstown, MD 21740
(301) 797-8782
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Valley Art Association “Founders Art Exhibit”
The Valley Art Association is celebrating 30 years in the Mansion House Art Center in City Park with an exhibit of examples of the art of some of the Mansion House Art Center's founders. The Valley Art Association has been in existence since 1938, and members, chief among them Clyde Roberts, secured the Mansion House as a home for the organization. Through the efforts of Clyde Roberts and other VAA members at the time, the City was persuaded that VAA would be a suitable tenant for the historic Heyser Mansion, built circa 1842. VAA members renovated the house to adapt it for use as an art center and gallery, and the doors opened in August, 1991. Artists whose work is shown are Clyde Roberts, Ronda Albright, Cindy Downs, Ruth Durbin, Lucy Ecker, Virginia Hair, Marjorie Tressler, and Marguerite Cyr.
(Other founding members whose work is not on view include June Doub Barnes, Robert Beckett, Mary Carrill, Eleanor Criswell, Frank Fay, Jack Goembel, Mary Lou Goembel, Grant Haines, Betty Heck, Lonnie Jenkins, Jean Little, Zelma Lushbaugh, Audrey Mentzer, H. Margaret Moore, and Brigid Whitman.)
The exhibit also includes a brief history of the Mansion House, and Heyser family.
The Valley Art Association Art Exhibit entitled “Founders Art Exhibit”, at the Mansion House Art Center & Gallery, 480 Highland Ave., Hagerstown, MD opens Friday August 6, 2021 and closes Sunday August 29, 2021. The Mansion House is open to the public on Fridays & Saturdays 11am-4pm and Sundays 1-5pm. Admission is FREE.
www.valleyartassoc.com
A reception, open to the public, will be held on August 22nd from 2-4 at the Mansion House Art Center- we hope to see you there!
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Celebrate 100 years of City Park Lake with free fun events across two nights in Hagerstown City Park. On Friday evening August 27, 2021 enjoy a movie under the stars at the City Park Band Shell featuring “The Princess Bride” (rated PG). The movie begins at dusk with pre-movie entertainment beginning at 7pm. On Saturday August 28, 2021, Music in the Band Shell kicks off at 4pm with the Jill Fulton Band and continues at 7pm with a group whose performances in City Park date back over 100 years—the Hagerstown Municipal Band.
Attendees are encouraged to bring lawn chairs or blankets for preferred seating or utilize the permanent benches at the band shell. Event goers are asked to practice safe social distancing and to always follow the most recent CDC guidelines. Concessions will be available for purchase from the concession stand, provided by Nena’s Café.
On Saturday night, August 28, 2021, the celebration will also focus on the lake with entertainment and summer treats available by the lake from 6pm until the fireworks start at 8:30pm. Come early to grab a spot and await the debut of the first fireworks display in Hagerstown City Park from City Park Lake—a show truly 100 years in the making!
Visit the www.hagerstownmd.org/citypark100 for information regarding movies, concerts, and updates on parking and food vendors. For more information and most recent event updates, follow the ‘Hagerstown Parks and Recreation’ Facebook and Instagram pages, visit www.hagerstownmd.org or call 301-739-8577, x 169.
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Fun Friday Art Pop-up: Family Crests
Friday, August 27 from 11 a.m. - 1 p.m. | Free
Bring your family to the museum’s rose garden. Director of Education Kellie Mele will show you how to create your own family crest inspired by the Chigi Family Crest and crests of Roman Royal families. This activity will take place in the museum’s atrium if it rains.
Washington County Museum of Fine Arts
401 Museum Drive · Hagerstown, MD 21741
For information contact: Donna Rastelli at 301-739-5727 x 10 or drastelli@wcmfa.org
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EXTENDED Deadline October 1, 2021 | |
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Imagine Hagerstown Fourth Friday Music:
JAH WORKS and DIRTY SOUL
University Plaza, 50 West Washington Street, Hagerstown
August 27, 2021, from 5:00pm until 8:00pm
Live Music at University Plaza! Featuring Jah Works and Dirty Soul.
Jah Works plays music firmly rooted in Jamaican music and culture, encompassing rock steady, reggae, dancehall, and dub. Dirty Soul opens with its sweaty, low-down, heavy funk, and soul, guaranteed to get you up on your feet and dancing.
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.
Contact Kitty Clark at (301) 739-8577 or kclark@hagerstownmd.org
www.imaginehagerstown.org
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Berkeley Arts Council Offers Fall Art Classes
Starting in September, the Berkeley Arts Council is offering art classes in-person at the Berkeley Art Works and via the Google Zoom application. The fall session begins September 7, 2021! These classes offer a variety of media and will appeal to a range of ages and experiences.
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Acrylic Paint and Palette Knife Technique is designed to help make a personal statement in your art. Express emotions boldly and fearlessly and open the door to mixing colors with great texture. Using a palette knife, learn how the movement of the wrist will execute movement on the canvas or any surface on which you choose to work. Bring a reference photograph or picture for inspiration. This class will be held in person for four weeks on Tuesdays, 9:30-11:30am, beginning September 7.
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The Creative You! is the first of a series of workshops exploring different styles of creating art projects in 3-dimensions. In this exciting class, the instructor will guide students in defining and planning creative ideas and building their ideas in 3-D! Participants will start creating using cardboard, and progress to making an abstract face, a marble maze, a pinball machine, and a full head mask ready for any occasion. Bring your ideas and get ready to exercise those creative muscles! No prior art experience is necessary. Designed for anyone ages 15 and older who wants to explore the possibilities of The Creative You! Class will be held in person for four weeks on Tuesdays, 6:30-8:30pm, beginning September 21.
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Creative Landscape Painting - Give your landscape painting that WOW factor! Working from a single landscape reference photo, the instructor will present different approaches to painting your landscape scene with vastly different results. This is a unique way to push your art into new dimensions, all the while learning composition and color theory beyond the usual. Surprise yourself with new abilities to advance your artistic expertise. Two sessions are being offered: in person for four weeks on Wednesdays, 3:00-5:00pm, and via Zoom for four weeks on Wednesdays, 6:30-8:30pm. Both sessions begin September 22.
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Making Clay Tiles (Tessellations) - Students will make plaster molds and learn to make different types of clay tiles. This class is being offered in two sessions: in-person for four weeks on Thursdays, 2:00-4:00pm, and via Zoom for four weeks on Thursdays, 6:30-8:30pm. Both sessions begin September 23.
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Printmaking with Mixed Media - Print, the mark left on a surface by pressure: the footprint on a beach, the imprint of a leaf, or texture of weathered wood. The making of a print can be achieved by a wide variety of methods. Making a permanent record of an object and making a series of line impressions that differ in color or surface texture is only part of the intriguing craft of the printmaker! This 6-week class will be held via Zoom on Saturdays, 9:00-11:00am, starting October 16.
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Become a Color Pro focuses on all the features, benefits, and nuances of the primary colors. Each week, participants will delve into the commonly known hues in each color family, starting with the reds, then the blues, and then the yellows; with the last class to focus on grays and blacks. This class will give participants a firm foundation for determining which hue in a color family to use to get a specific effect. Simple exercises will be presented for each color family and participants can use most any medium: watercolor, acrylic or oil paint, or colored pencil (pastel not recommended). This class is being offered in two sessions: in person for four weeks on Wednesdays, 3:00-5:00pm, and via Zoom for four weeks on Wednesdays, 6:30-8:30pm. Both sessions begin October 20.
Register now!! For more details, materials lists, schedules, class prices, and to register, visit https://berkeleyartswv.org/instruction/. Pre-registration is required for all classes. In-person classes will be held at the Berkeley Art Works, 116 N. Queen Street, Martinsburg, WV. Please note: Space is very limited for in-person classes. All in-person class participants will be required to provide proof of COVID-19 vaccination and wear masks while at the Berkeley Art Works. Classes will be set up for distancing. Direct questions via e-mail to instruction@berkeleyartswv.org, or call 304-620-7277 during business hours Wednesday through Friday, 11am - 5pm and Saturday, 11am - 4pm.
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Saturday Morning Youth Program
Polished and Primed Portfolios
Applications are now being accepted for the free SMYP and PPP fall sessions. The deadline to apply is Sunday, September 5. Classes take place on Saturdays, September 25 - November 13, 2021. These classes will be held IN-PERSON. Masks must be worn by students and teachers while in the museum. Please read the applications for more information.
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Washington County Museum of Fine Arts
401 Museum Drive · Hagerstown, MD 21741
For information contact: Donna Rastelli at 301-739-5727 x 10 or drastelli@wcmfa.org
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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:
- 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.
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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. | |
Call for Editors - Folklife Apprenticeship & Heritage Award | |
Members of the Arch Social Club, recipient of the 2019 Heritage Award in the category of Place. The Arch Social Club (Baltimore City) has been a central location for generations of African American community and culture in the city since 1912. Photo by Edwin Remsberg Photographs. | |
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As MSAC staff begin revisions to the Folklife Apprenticeship and Heritage Award programs, we need editors from across the state! Editors review current policies and procedures and recommend changes that ensure equity, transparency, and access in MSAC programs. The Folklife Apprenticeship program supports traditional arts education, and the Heritage Award program recognizes long-term achievement in the traditional arts. Following approval by the council and department, the changes recommended by editors through this process will take effect with the FY 2024 (July 1, 2023 - June 30, 2024) Folklife Apprenticeship and Heritage Award application and nomination processes.
Editors:
- Review and provide requested responses to current policies, constituent feedback, and staff proposed changes. (Approximately 6-8 hours)
- Participate in two meetings (virtually), discussing program policies and developing recommendations for proposed changes to the programs. (4 hours)
- Receive $300 for participating in the editing process.
- Must have access to a Gmail account.
What we are looking for:
- Maryland residents with backgrounds in the traditional arts, or who are interested in learning how changes are considered and implemented within MSAC.
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Click the Apply Now button below to log in or create a free account in SmartSimple. You must be registered as an “Independent Artist” to apply to be an editor.
- Under Funding Opportunities, select "Public Call."
- Select "Program Editor" from the first drop down option.
- Select “Maryland Traditions Apprenticeship” or “Maryland Traditions Heritage Award” as the Grant Program from the second drop down option. Apply once - applicants to either program will be considered as editors for both programs.
- Click "Save Draft" at the bottom to populate the application.
- Complete the application and click “Submit.”
If you have questions about the editing process, please contact Folklife Specialist Ryan Koons at ryan.koons@maryland.gov.
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Deadline: Tuesday, August 31, 2021 at 5 p.m. | |
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 MSAC Office Secretary at msac.commerce@maryland.gov. | | |
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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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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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