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September 1, 2023

Volume 23-46

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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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Opening Soon!

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Jennie Avila: Sky Cats and Fancy Plants
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The Washington County Arts Council presents

the Hagerstown Photography Group

through September 5, 2023.

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Exhibiting members include: Jean Banzhoff, Stefanie Boss, Scott Cantner, Brenda Clark, James Clark, Margaret Clingan, Diane Crawford, Edward Crawford, Betsy DeVore, Brandi Foster, Brenda Sterling

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Annual Community Art Show: The Best Local Art of 2023

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DEADLINE: October 20, 2023


Call for Artists

Annual Community Art Show: The Best Local Art of 2023


The Washington County Arts Council, Inc. invites local artists working in any medium to submit their best new works for WCAC’s Juried “Annual Community Art Show: The Best Local Art of 2023.” The juried community art exhibit will be on display virtually and in the gallery from December 7, 2023 through January 2, 2024.


Artists are encouraged to submit up to three entries. No works previously shown at WCAC will be considered. Submissions are FREE!


NEW for 2023! Online Submissions only!

Full Guidelines plus Submission and PR Media Release Form Links

www.washingtoncountyarts.com/annual
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Just scan the QR code to access the event calendar of Visit Hagerstown-Washington County Convention & Visitors Bureau.

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Spend a Saturday afternoon soaking in the beauty of landscapes — auditory and on canvas— with guitarist and composure composer Hiroya Tsukamoto for Sounds of Landscapes. Surrounded by beautiful canvasses in our exhibition, innovative acoustic guitarist Tsukamoto will take the crowd on a musical journey inspired by landscapes, forests, and cultures. This concert is programmed to complement our exhibition Landscapes & Legends of Norway: William Singer and His Contemporaries. The concert is Saturday, Sept. 9, 2023

4 to 6 p.m. and costs $15 for museum members or $20 general public. Contact Donna Rastelli at 301-739-5727 or drastelli@wcmfa.org. Or reserve your seats on Eventbrite.

Reserve your seats on Eventbrite

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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Author Elizabeth Evitts Dickinson discusses fashion icon and Frederick native Claire McCardell with us in, The Hidden History of Claire McCardell: Modern Design and the Birth of American Fashion, Thursday, Sept. 14, at 5:30 p.m. From the 1930s through the 1950s, McCardell pioneered ingenious new designs that remain staples of our wardrobes today. Dickinson is currently writing a major biography about McCardell for Simon & Schuster. Cost is $8 for museum members or $10 for the general public. Register in advance by contacting

Donna Rastelli at 301-739-5727 or drastelli@wcmfa.org. Or reserve your seat on Eventbrite.

Reserve your seat on Eventbrite

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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The Singer Society is collecting items for the popular fundraiser Treasure Sale. The Treasure Sale will be Friday, Nov. 3, 5 to 8 p.m. (ticketed preview sale/tickets go on sale in September); Saturday, Nov. 4, 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.; Sunday, Nov. 5, 1 to 3 p.m. and Tuesday, Nov. 7, 10 a.m. to 1 p.m.


Visit the MFA’s website for details: www.wcmfa.org/treasure-sale.

or call 301-739-5727.

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Valley Art Association
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Destination Arts! Events
Joyful Arts Studio Classes
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Opportunities for Artists


Explore MSAC grants and opportunities available to independent artists, click here for details.

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Links for Artists

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Maryland Artist Registry


Maryland Artist Marketplace



Arts Across Maryland

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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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