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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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Triumph and The African American Experience | |
The Washington County Arts Council in downtown Hagerstown is hosting a Black artists’ showcase in partnership with the Doleman Black Heritage Museum. Chaired by artist Terri Brandt, “Triumph and the African American Experience Art Show Exhibition” features eight well-recognized regional artists. The exhibit runs through July 11, 2023.
Notable exhibiting artists include the following: Barry Bishop; Thomas Dade | Blaq Picasso; Barri E. Hutchins; Makayla Claiborne; Shalin Thomas; Terri Brandt; Maya Grace; and Jacqueline Ferguson.
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Washington County
Arts Council
Accepting
Grant Applications
for 2023-2024
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The Board of Directors of the Washington County Arts Council announces that the 2024 Community Arts Development Grant Guidelines and Application are now available at http://www.washingtoncountyarts.com/grants or by emailing Mary Anne Burke at maryanneb@washingtoncountyarts.com
All grant awards are made subject to the availability of funds.
Awards are made possible through the Maryland State Arts Council’s Community Arts Development program which “provides funds and technical assistance to the local arts councils of the 23 counties of Maryland and Baltimore City. The purposes of the program are to better serve artists, arts organizations, and audiences throughout the State and to encourage local decision-making, arts activity, and funding for the arts at the local level.” To be eligible, organizations must be organized for a charitable purpose.
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DEADLINE: August 11, 2023 | |
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5th Annual Washington Goes Purple
2023 Call for Artists
The Washington County Arts Council, Inc. (WCAC) and Washington Goes Purple invite local artists working in any medium to submit their art for the September 2023 exhibit, “A Journey Through Addiction and Recovery.” The juried community art exhibit be on display in the gallery from September 7, 2023 through October 3, 2023 and virtually beginning, September 9, 2023.
“A Journey Through Addiction and Recovery - The journey through addiction and recovery looks different for everyone but the outcome benefits individuals, families, and our community. Help us celebrate those who have traveled this path and instill hope in those who are continuing on this journey.”
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EXTENDED DEADLINE: June 30, 2023 @ 5pm EST*
*Please note: This is NOT a postmarked deadline!
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Call for Artists: Public Art for the Hub City Garage
The City of Hagerstown seeks an artist to design permanent public art at two locations on the proposed Hub City Garage adjacent the Hagerstown Cultural Trail at 50 West Antietam Street. The City plans to construct the deck in 2023/2024 and the proposed art will be located on the structure as described herein. This artist call is presented in partnership with the Washington County Arts Council.
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INSIGHTS VI ART EXHIBITION
October 26, 2023—October 29, 2023
Chicago, IL
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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. | |
Washington County Chamber of Commerce! | |
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Mothers & Daughters
Mark Youngblood
Everybody has a story…
Mark started with a high school graduation gift of a camera. He had every intention of going to college to study engineering, but his new camera gave him a new passion. Changing his major to Art, Mark studied at Shepherd University with a focus on Photography. After college, Mark worked for various publications as a freelance or staff photographer, following dirt track racing and NASCAR, until opening his own studio full time.
As a photography teacher at Barbara Ingram School for the Arts since its opening, Mark shares his love and knowledge of photography. Mark loves teaching his students to use film and to process their own photos. Watching them create their own art is the true gift.
Mark decided early on he wanted to stand out from the rest and wants the same for you; your pictures – your way!
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Wednesday, June 28, 2023 8am-9am EDT
Mary Youngblood will be speaking and available for questions!
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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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Potomac Playmakers Auditions - "God's Favorite"
The Potomac Playmakers proudly announce auditions for the first show of the 2023-2024 Season, the classic Neil Simon comedy “God’s Favorite!” In the play, successful Long Island businessman Joe Benjamin is a modern-day ‘Job’ with a demanding wife, ungrateful children, and wise-cracking household employees. Just when it seems things couldn’t get any worse, he is visited by Sidney Lipton, a.k.a. a Messenger from God (and compulsive film buff) with a mission: test Joe’s faith and report back to “the Boss.” The jokes and Tests of Faith fly fast and furious as Neil Simon spins a contemporary morality tale like no other!
Produced with kind permission from Concord Theatricals Corp., “God’s Favorite” will be directed by Wanda Dittmann. Audition dates are scheduled for June 26 and June 27, 2023 at 7:00 p.m., and will be held at the Potomac Playmakers Performing Arts Center, located at 17303 W. Washington Street, Hagerstown, Maryland 21740. Auditions will consist of cold readings from the script. The script calls for five male performers and three female performers, ranging in ages from 20-65. Individuals of all races, ethnicities, and gender identifications will be considered. Show dates for “God’s Favorite” will be September 8-10 and September 15-17, 2023.
The Potomac Playmakers, founded in 1926, is one of the nation's longest running active community theatre groups. For more information, visit The Potomac Playmakers’ website at www.potomacplaymakers.org , email potomacplaymakers@gmail.com or call (240) 382-7269. Potomac Playmakers, Inc. is a registered 501(c)(3) all-volunteer, non-profit community theater company.
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Stories In The Round - Andy Offutt Irwin
Unitarian Universalist Church of Hagerstown
MONDAY, JUNE 26, 2023 AT 7 PM – 8:30 PM
Beloved singer-songwriter, award winning symphonic whistler and master of sound effects and voices, Andy Offutt Irwin returns from Covington Georgia for his fourth packed house Stories In The Round performance.
With diverse experiences as writer-director-actor of the SAK improv Theatre at Disney World, director of the GA Cracker Crumble of the GA Press Association, regular at the National Storytelling Festival in Jonesboro TN since 2005, whistler of Dvorak, Thelonious Monk, Duke Ellington and Romanian pan flute concertos, and pop classics –
Andy educates and entertains like nobody else on planet earth. Do NOT miss this performance!
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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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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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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Mark your calendars for the Hagerstown Community College Alumni Association's upcoming Funky Fridays Concerts kicking off on Friday evening, May 12, 2023, at 6:15 p.m. in the HCC Alumni Amphitheater with a free concert by The Holders.
Food trucks will be on hand and concessions will be sold, a beer garden will be on-site, and the fun will continue with 50/50 drawings and more. Don't miss this special concert. Everyone is welcome to attend!
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SAVE THE DATE:
Accompany the MFA to Kaylor Rose Garden for a Garden Night at the Museum Friday, Aug. 18, 2023, from 5 to 8 p.m. Bring your own picnic, enjoy live music, good company, and a beautiful summer evening. Wine is available for purchase (for ages 21 and older) from Stone House Urban Winery. Free admission. Museum exhibitions remain open until 8 p.m.
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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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Calling all artists, the Hager House welcomes you for an open-air day of creativity on Saturday, August 12, 2023 from 10am to 4pm. Artists are invited to bring their own supplies and create paintings, drawings, and sketches of the Hager House. Once completed, we welcome you to display your art inside the Hager House for visitors to admire through the month until after City Park Fall Fest (Sat. Sept. 16). No fees for artists, free house tours included for participating artists. Rain date: Saturday, August 19. Click the button below to enroll for free to RSVP and be in the loop with notifications/ updates on this event: | | |
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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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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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