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December 6, 2023

Volume 23-65

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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 Thursday, December 7, 2023!

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The Washington County Arts Council, Inc. hosts local artists in the juried “Annual Community Art Show: The Best Local Art of 2023.” The juried community art exhibit will be on display in the galleries from December 7, 2023 through January 2, 2024 and virtually beginning Saturday, December 9, 2023.


Awards are sponsored by the Hagerstown Arts & Entertainment District

and supported by the City of Hagerstown.


Thank you to the 2023 jurors, Sarah Hall Executive Director of the Washington County Museum of Fine Arts and Jamie Gruzska, photography teacher and administrator for Carnegie Mellon University’s interdisciplinary photo program.


Congratulations to the following artists whose work has been chosen for the exhibit:

Artist

Jennie Avila

Jay Baker

Jay Baker

Linda Barnhart

Linda Barnhart

David Bottini

David Bottini

Patricia Boyst

Patricia Boyst

Patricia Boyst

Delaney Brown

Kate Brown

Terry Brown

Dennis Clarke

Dennis Clarke

Margaret Clingan

Margaret Clingan

Dena Crouse

Dena Crouse

Steven Digman

Sharon Emery

Ethan Evitts

Ethan Evitts

Ethan Evitts

Hector Fernandez

Hector Fernandez

Hector Fernandez

Anne Finucane

Anne Finucane

Anne Finucane

Brandi Foster

Brandi Foster

Todd Gardner

Todd Gardner

Madoc Gibson

Rosemarie Gillen

Rosemarie Gillen

Rosemarie Gillen

Michael Gouker

Michael Gouker

Phillip Grove

Rebecca Hargreaves

Rebecca Hargreaves

Angela Hedderick

Angela Hedderick

Angela Hedderick

Judy Hoffman-Bolton

Judy Hoffman-Bolton

Judy Hoffman-Bolton

Martha Hough

Martha Hough

Martha Hough

Rebecca Jackson

Rebecca Jackson

Joan Jenkins

Richard Jones

Richard Jones

Adriana Kent

Amélie Lavenant-Wink


Paulette Lee

Paulette Lee

Dana Lyons

Dana Lyons

Jim Mackey

Jim Mackey

Jim Mackey

Donna Mason

Donna Mason

Catherine McCormick

Judy Melby-Robinson

Judy Melby-Robinson

Judy Melby-Robinson

Carol Miller

Carol Miller

Donna Mitchell

Donna Mitchell

John Mullican

John Mullican

John Mullican

Alyssa Neff

Kelly Nguyen

Chuck Noland

Ashley Notabartolo

Ashley Notabartolo

Ashley Notabartolo

Peter Plant

Victoria Ramos

Cindy Roberts Downs

Cindy Roberts Downs

Cindy Roberts Downs

Rob Rock

Rob Rock

Rob Rock

Christina Sandeen

Christina Sandeen

Keira Sedillo

Anders Skjeveland

Anders Skjeveland

Alissa Skoczelak

Alissa Skoczelak

Luna Teal

Brielle Thames

Brielle Thames

Nicole Troup

Nicole Troup

Annette Verna

Annette Verna

Annette Verna

Dmitrii Volkov

Gloria Whitley

Frederick Wiebel

Frederick Wiebel

Bruce Wilder

Bruce Wilder

Bruce Wilder

Carol Wilks

Carol Wilks

Carol Wilks

River Willingham

River Willingham

Elaine Wolfe

Elaine Wolfe

Denise Womack

Denise Womack

Shannon Wood

Mark Youngblood

Mark Youngblood

Title

Sky Cats #48 - Fortunate Mt. Fuji

Heaven's Tower

Vibrant Creation

New Years Eve Hagerstown

Confusing Messages in a Child's World

Tracks

Tumbled Gold

Mangos and Cherries

Ever So Sweet

Bird of Paradise

Childhood 

Boho Woman

Two Earths 

Joe's

Goin Fishin

"Old School"

Permanance

Guiding Light

Bear Creek

The Projectionist 

Whimsy

Signs of Age

Silenced

A Pile of Leaves and Nicotine

Dahlia Delight

Across the Centuries

Devata

Green Power

Winter Harvest

Pepper Power

Anchored

Pillars

Us

Care

Blue and Green

Spring Beauty

One Last Look

Homestead

Nancy /Ear and Leg

Marbles on Glass

Taos III

Chrysanthemum

Cherry Blossom

Assawoman Bay Trio

Watching the Water at Great Falls

Koon Run Study #2

Jar #1 - Sometimes Less is More

Jar#2 - Treasure the Past

Jar#3 Woodfired

The View from There

Take Your Broken Wings… (Migration)

Peculiar Frame of Mind

Winter Berries 

Sunflowers on the Farm

The Grey of Grief

Collector

Monster Gateway

High Dreams

Thoughts to Words, Breath to Sound, Stillness into Motion; I Am

Footsteps in Time 

Pomegranates

Bounce

Gears

The Angel

Intervention 

The Sentinel 

Pasta Night

Rosa Delle Luci

Second Thoughts

December Skyline

Looking back…Summer nights

Nuclear Family

The Harvest

Alfie Cat

The Yellow Breeches

Misty Fall Morning

Africa

Gloster Fisherman

Maine Outpost

Muddy Water

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Friends, Flowers and Fields

Fleeting Beauty

Cycla-rama

Blue Moon

Lilypons' Swallowtails

Wishing Rod

Extravagance

Pixie

Snowbound

Banyan: A Quinn Martin Production (Florida Tree #3)

Indian River 1

Pieta (Florida Tree #9)

Metal Vessel

Korean Duck Water Dropper

Hung Of Light

Tangerine Sunset

Web of Fate

Swallowtail Lifecycle

Forest Reflection

spires

I am an Artist

Who Are You?

Red and Gold Scarf

Gold Flower

Forest Walk

Greenbrier Way

The Artist at 60

Stone

OLD MAN

Bust of Beethoven

The Insistence of Memory

Two Ropes

Positano Beach

Alaina

High Tide

Fruit on Lace

Love At First Sight

The Great Serpent

The Squid painter

Sight

Standing

Discreet

Undisturbed

Fly Agaric 

Hard Light

Anonymity

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Let us remember those friends who will celebrate

Hanukkah from the evening of Thursday, December 7, 2023 – Friday, December 15, 2023.

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Holiday Gifts!

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Washington County Chamber of Commerce!

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Coffee & Connections REGISTER HERE

Washington County Chamber of Commerce

1 South Potomac Street, Hagerstown, MD 21740

Phone: 301-739-2015

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Christkindl Markt Hagerstown 2023

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Friday, December 8, 2023 3pm – 8pm

Saturday, December 9, 2023 10am - 4pm

University System of Maryland at Hagerstown Plaza


Christkindl Markt Hagerstown is a two-day, outdoor holiday shopping experience inside University Plaza in downtown Hagerstown! Every year the market brings hundreds of shoppers to the heart of Hagerstown at the onset of the Christmas Season. In keeping with a tradition that began in the 12th century in Germany, Christkindl Markt Hagerstown features local artisans and vendors who sell Christmas wares, imported German goods, and local food, including German traditional goodies such as Gluehwein – a spicy, warm wine that warms you from the inside and is a favorite amongst shoppers.sell Christmas wares, imported German goods, and local food, including German traditional goodies such as Gluehwein – a spicy, warm wine that warms you from the inside and is a favorite amongst shoppers. Sponsored in part by the Washington County Arts Council.

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The City Ballet School Presents

The Nutcracker

Saturday, December 9 and 10, 2023


About the Show...

The Western Maryland City Ballet Company and The City Ballet School present a stunning classic! Experience the magic of ballet this holiday season as you join Clara on her enchanted journey to the land of sweets. Set to Tchaikovskys stunning score, this magical ballet is the perfect way to celebrate the holiday season with your family. The Nutcracker is sure to capture your heart and become one of your favorite Christmas traditions. This holiday classic features a full cast of 100 dancers, brilliant theatrical magic and elaborate costume and set designs to delight an audience of all ages.

Saturday December 9, 2023 | 7:30 PM
Sunday December 10, 2023 | 3:00 PM

Contact Audrey Vargason at 301-790-3500 or Contact Email: ajv@mdtheatre.org

Our Box Office Location is:


The Maryland Theatre

21 South Potomac Street

Hagerstown, MD 21740


Contact Our Box Office

301-790-2000

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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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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