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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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The Washington County Arts Council, Inc.
announces it 2022-2023
Board of Directors.
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James G. Pierné, Instructor
Business Management
Hagerstown Community College
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Arthur Schneider, President
The Law Office of Arthur Schneider P.C.
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Kathleen A. Maher, AICP
Director
Planning & Code
Administration Department
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Gaye McGovern, President
Gaye McGovern Insurance Agency, Inc.
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Ira S. Lourie, M.D.
Child Psychiatrist
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James Miller, Executive
Planet Technologies
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Julie M Rohm, CSM/CMD
General Manager
Valley Mall
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Jessica Scott, Program Director
Habitat for Humanity
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Development Committee Chair | |
Kathy Stevens
Client Relationship Manager
Middletown Valley Bank
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Matthew Wilson
Visual Art Curriculum Specialist
Washington County Public Schools
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Margaret Yaukey
Visual Arts Coordinator, English & Humanities Division, Hagerstown Community College
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Robert Hovermale, Principal
Barbara Ingram School for the Arts
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2022 City Park Summer Concert Series!
Sponsored in part by the
Washington County Arts Council
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SATURDAY, JULY 16, 2022, AT 6 PM – 7:30 PM
City Park Summer Concert Series presents The Alex Hilton Band
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Enjoy a free concert in the City Park Band Shell in Hagerstown! On Saturday, July 16, 2022, when Alex Hilton Band takes the stage.
Concert begins at 6pm. Treat yourself to concessions before or during the show.
In partnership with the Washington County Arts Council. For more info visit https://www.washingtoncountyarts.com or call 301-791-3132.
Alex Hilton Band are a modern country music band from the VA, PA, & MD region.
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Washington County Arts Council
Accepting Grant Applications
for 2022-2023
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The Board of Directors of the Washington County Arts Council announces that the 2023 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 as a charitable purpose.
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July 2022 Exhibits at the Washington County Arts Council, feature, photographer Mark Schwenk’s “Portraits of Empowerment” and visual artist, Emma Williams’ “Imminent Emergence: Mediations on the Book of Joy.” The Exhibits open in the galleries on Thursday, July 7, 2022, and online virtually beginning Saturday, July 9, 2022. | |
4th Annual Washington Goes Purple Call | |
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There is a barn reception area on-site to be used in event of rain!
DONT LET THE WEATHER CHANGE YOUR PLANS!
— at Elmwood Farm Bed and Breakfast.
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You are invited!
Coffee & Connections with guest artist this month,
Ashley Holden Hammond!
7/27/2022 at 8:00 AM
Washington County Chamber of Commerce
1 S. Potomac St.
Hagerstown MD 21740
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"No Way Cabaret: Disney Edition"
Presented by The Potomac Playmakers
Potomac Playmakers Performing Arts Center
17303 W. Washington Street, Hagerstown, MD 21742
07/16/2022 at 8:00pm
Join Potomac Playmakers for a night of Disney fun as talented singers from 4 different states come together to sing their favorite songs. A No Way Cabaret is an event where actors and actresses get to perform a song that they love from a role that they could never play. Perhaps they are too old, not the right gender or voice part. But for one night only they get to sing their hearts out in front of a live audience. The theme for this Cabaret is Disney! So come prepared to hear fantastic music from Disney movies and shows from the classics to more recent. Tickets are $10 and available on our website and at the door.
This is a Stage Door Production so if you have an active membership with The Potomac Playmakers this event is free for you!
$10.00
www.potomacplaymakers.org
For information, contact, Lori Goodnow at 240-513-6260 or potomacplaymakers@gmail.com
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Cumberland Valley School of Music Call
for women of all ages to join a
4-part harmony women’s acapella group.
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SATURDAY, JULY 30, 2022, AT 1 PM – 9 PM
Freedom Festival 2022
50 W Washington St, Hagerstown, MD 21740
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Celebrate the rich and diverse cultures of the local community through food and music. An annual event that gives everyone something positive to do, while also giving back to the youth and local businesses. | |
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Life Drawing: A Studio Experience
Register for the August 9 session!
The Allegany Arts Council will host in-person Life Drawing Sessions on the second Tuesday of each month, from 1:00PM-3:00PM. The life drawing sessions will be uninstructed, and each will feature a single, nude male or female model. The first hour of each session will focus on short poses, followed by two 30-minute poses in the second hour. Easels will be provided, but artists should bring their own materials. The sessions are free for Allegany Arts Council members; $15 for non-members. Each session will be limited to 10 participants and pre-registration is required. To register, email art@alleganyarts.org or call 301-777-2787.
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Mark your calendars! Celebrate 25 years of Augustoberfest! | |
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Valley Art Association Member Show
Weekends in July: “Bird Watching”, Friday, July 1 – Sunday, July 31 in the North Gallery of the historic Mansion House Art Center & Gallery at 480 Highland Avenue, in Hagerstown's City Park. Hours: Fridays & Saturdays, 11 a.m. – 4 p.m. and Sundays 1-5 p.m. FREE Admission. For more information, visit www.valleyartassoc.com,
https://www.facebook.com/ValleyArtAssociation.Hagerstown.Md, or call (301) 797-2867.
Valley Art Association August Member Show
Weekends in August: “Paradise”: Friday, August 5 – Sunday, August 28, in the North Gallery of the historic Mansion House Art Center & Gallery at 480 Highland Avenue, in Hagerstown City Park. Hours: Fridays & Saturdays, 11 a.m. – 4 p.m. and Sundays 1-5 p.m. FREE Admission. For more information, visit www.valleyartassoc.com, https://www.facebook.com/ValleyArtAssociation.Hagerstown.Md, or call (301) 797-2867
VALLEY ART ASSOCIATION WORKSHOPS
August 24 & 25, 2022: Painting Darker Skin Tones from a Photo
Two-day workshop on how to mix darker skin tones and what colors to use, with Nicole Troup, nicoletroupmasterpiece.com. 9:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m., Mansion House Art Center & Gallery, 480 Highland Avenue in Hagerstown City Park. Cost: $160 for VAA and Washington County Museum of Fine Art members, $180 non-members. Bring a packed lunch. To register, contact Elaine Wolfe, valleyartinfo@gmail.com or call (304) 261-9583/no text. Registration deadline August 18, 2022.
September 1, 2022: Quick Sketch Portrait in Watercolor
Full-day workshop on loosening up the portrait painting process with Pam Wenger, pamwenger.com. 10:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m., Mansion House Art Center & Gallery, 480 Highland Avenue in Hagerstown’s City Park. Cost: $75 for VAA and Museum of Fine Art members, $85 non-members. Lunch is included. To register, contact Elaine Wolfe, valleyartinfo@gmail.com or call (304) 261-9583/no text. Registration deadline August 25, 2022.
September 15-16, 2022: Portrait Relief Sculpting
Two-day workshop, great for beginning and intermediate sculptors, with Lesa Cook, lesacook.com. 10:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m. Mansion House Art Center & Gallery, 480 Highland Avenue in Hagerstown’s City Park. Cost: $165 for VAA and Museum of Fine Art members, $180 for non-members; cost includes supply of all materials and lunch. To register, contact Elaine Wolfe, valleyartinfo@gmail.com or call (304) 261-9583/no text. Registration deadline August 25, 2022.
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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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