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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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Abstracts & Patterns
Continues through May 7, 2024.
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Washington County Public Schools | |
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Meet the Artists Bruce Wilder and Thom Davis
Washington County Arts Council---March 30, 2024
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Congratulations to Meggin Miller for her art entitled, “Birds of a Feather,”
the winner of the Art Educator 2024 “People’s Choice Award”
sponsored by The Mary K Bowman Historical and Fine Art Fund.
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St. Maria Goretti
Call for Students, Parents, & Alumni
EXTENDED Deadline: April 19, 2024
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Valley Art Association presents "Cat-titude,” an exhibit by members at the Mansion House Art Center & Gallery, 480 Highland Ave. (City Park), Hagerstown, MD. The show runs from April 5, 2024 to April 28, 2024. Mansion House hours are Fridays & Saturdays 11am-4pm and Sundays 1pm-5pm. Admission is Free.
www.valleyartassoc.org
301-797-2867
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Teen Studio
Saturdays, April 6, 2024-May 25,2024 from 1-3 p.m. Join Teen Studio for eight weeks of studio time inspired by the museum’s collection and exhibitions. This program is designed with independent study in mind, allowing students to express their personal style and strengthen their portfolios while receiving structured guidance from teaching artist Andy Matthews. Free, but must fill out an application found under Classes & Workshops on the website at 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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Figure Drawing, April 12th, 6-8pm
- $5 entry fee
- Live model drawing session. No experience required, Bring your own supplies.
- Location: 101 E Baltimore St Hagerstown
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Culture & Cocktails:
Frontier Forts Around Fort Frederick
Guided by the expertise of Maryland Park Service Ranger Rob Ambrose, learn about the network of frontier forts that shaped Fort Frederick.
On Friday, April 12, 2024 immerse yourself in the rich narratives that bring the history of this State Park to life.
This month’s cocktail is the Cherry Bounce, a favorite drink of George and Martha Washington. Doors open at 5:30 PM and light hors d'oeuvres will be served!
Culture & Cocktails 2024 has been made possible by the generous support of the James and Mary Schurz Foundation.
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Miller House Museum
135 West Washington Street
Hagerstown, MD 21740
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Barbara Ingram School For the Arts presents,
its Spring Production at
The Maryland Theatre
THE ADDAMS FAMILY, a comical feast that embraces the wackiness in every family, features an original story and it’s every father’s nightmare: Wednesday Addams, the ultimate princess of darkness, has grown up and fallen in love with a sweet, smart young man from a respectable family!
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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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Washington County Roots: Mary Schurz
A kinship fundraiser
For fans of “Who Do You Think You Are?” hear the fascinating ancestry of Mary Schurz!
For fans of the popular PBS program “Who Do You Think You Are?” join genealogists Carol Miller-Schultz and Jean Conte for an exciting presentation as they dig up Mary Schurz’s fascinating ancestry, from her time in Williamsport, to her childhood and home of her ancestors. It will be an afternoon of food, drinks, and fascinating genealogical stories!
Roots is a kinship Family Heritage Research Center fundraiser, which supports the ongoing preservation of the rich family histories of Washington County. kinship is Washington County's only dedicated genealogical research center. Your support through attending this event allows our staff and volunteers to connect families from across the country to their roots.
Saturday, April 20, 2024 · 1 - 3pm EDT at Miller House Museum.
Cost: $50.00
This event will have light hors d'oeuvres and a cash bar featuring favorites of Mary Schurz. Call the Washington County Historical Society with questions or to reserve your ticket at 301-797-8782 or email at info@washcohistory.org.
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Miller House Museum
135 West Washington Street
Hagerstown, MD 21740
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Special Display
With Hands and Hearts Antietam Fiber Artists Display
Through April 30, 2024
With Hands and Hearts Antietam Fiber Artists‘ mission is to promote interest in rug making. Founded in September 2008, the guild has 42 members from five states and holds monthly meetings in Beaver Creek, Maryland. Now through April 30, 2024,several hallway display cases at the museum are dedicated to some of the members’ work as well as to educational elements about fiber art.
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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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Composition and Drawing 101
Wednesdays, April 17, 2024-June 12, 2024 from 10 a.m.-noon
Artist and educator Don Viar will lead this hands-on class for adults. Students learn how to manipulate the principles and elements of design through line, shape, color, eye, movement, and more. $162 for museum members, $180 for general public. Register in advance by contacting Donna Rastelli at 301-739-5727 or drastelli@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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HCC to hold spring arts showcase | | |
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Pearl, photograph from HCC student
Lauren Veloz Castillo
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The English and Humanities Division at Hagerstown Community College will host a Student Arts Showcase from Wednesday, April 24, 2024, through Friday, May 3, 2024, in the Kepler Center on HCC’s main campus.
The exhibit will feature artwork from students enrolled in the visual arts studio courses this spring, including drawing, painting, photography, digital art, and ceramics. The exhibit will be open to the public from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.
The opening reception for the exhibition will be held on Wednesday, April 24, 2024, from 5 to 7 p.m., in the Kepler Center. The evening’s festivities will feature a choral performance, readings from the Hedge Apple Literary Magazine, artist talks with fine arts capstone students, and awards by the HCC Alumni Association. The event is open to the public, no RSVP required.
For more information, contact Margaret Yaukey, visual arts program coordinator, at 240-500-2221 or mayaukey@hagerstowncc.edu.
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BISFA Photography Exhibit
at the Washington County Chamber of Commerce
1 S Potomac Street in downtown Hagerstown.
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The Washington County Arts Council is happy
to support the
Barbara Ingram Foundation’s Summer Arts Academy
with student scholarships.
Contact the Foundation office at 240-347-4934
for further information.
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Current offerings include: 2D Animation; Dance; Film and Darkroom Photography; Becoming an Actor; Ceramics; Dancing for the Camera; Creative Writing; Piano-Beginner/Intermediate Level; Piano Intermediate/Advanced Level; Strings; Vocal; Filmmaking 101; Cardboard Sculpting ;“Rock On Musicians” A Pop Song; “Climbing the Charts” A Pop Song ; and Visual Arts. | |
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Washington County Public Schools Art Exhibition
Elementary: April 13–28, 2024, Secondary (middle and high school): May 4–16, 2024.
Works of student art from kindergarten through grade 12 showcase the artistic talents and dedication of public school students and their teachers. Extended hours are Thursdays, April 18 and 25, and May 9 and 16, until 8 p.m. Organized by Washington County Public Schools. This exhibition is graciously supported by Volvo Group Trucks and Washington County Arts Council.
Thursday, April 18 and 25, 10 a.m.-8 p.m., Evening Hours at the Museum. To give guests more opportunity to enjoy the Washington County Public Schools Elementary Art Exhibition and our collection, the museum will be open until 8 p.m.
Organized by Washington County Public Schools. This exhibition is graciously supported by Volvo Group Trucks and Washington County Arts Council.
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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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Stories In The Round -
Susan Gordon
Monday, April 22, 7:00 pm
Unitarian Universalist Church of Hagerstown
13245 Cearfoss Pike, Hagerstown
Susan Gordon returns to Stories In The Round to continue the story of Liza and John Ingram, living in the West Virginia Alleghanies at the seep beginnings of Laurel Fork below Bayard Knob in the Cheat River watershed, who fight to keep their land from being lumbered out. Her novel-in-progress, set in the early 1900’s when these mountains were clear cut of every standing tree, includes the history of the land with the towns, hamlets and families who struggled to survive the disaster around them. Gordon is a prose writer of fiction and memoir, a poet, a storyteller, and was a narrative therapist until her retirement in 2023. $12 in advance, $15 at the door. Children 12 & older welcome when accompanied by a parent or group leader. Contact: Fanny Crawford, 301-730-1638 or fanitsky@hotmail.com.
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Let’s Talk Art
Executive Director Sarah Hall and Agnita M. Stine Schreiber Curator Daniel Fulco will discuss recent acquisitions on Thursday, April 25, 2024, 6 p.m. online. Free. Register in advance for the link by Donna Rastelli at 301-739-5727 or drastelli@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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AJ Bisto to Perform “Key of G Live!”
in Hagerstown, MD on April 25, 2024
Live On Stage, Inc. and the Hagerstown Community Concert Association are pleased to announce
Garth Brooks tribute as part of their 2023 - 2024 Concert Season
AJ Bisto brings all of Garth Brooks chart-topping hits to the stage in a special, high-energy concert at The Maryland Theatre on Thursday, April 25, 2024 at 7:30 p.m. Advance tickets can be purchased at the Maryland Theatre Box Office or on their website www.mdtheatre.org, $30 for adults and $10 for Students age, 4-17. Lobby doors open one hour prior to the show. Theatre seating starts 45 minutes prior to the show for season/individual ticketholders, and 30 minutes prior to the show for reciprocity ticketholders. General seating, there are no assigned seats. For additional ticket information, visit the association web site at www.communityconcertshagerstown.org.
AJ Bisto started singing when he was five years old and has been entertaining ever since. Having performed as Garth Brooks in a cruise line variety show, Bisto was inspired to create his own tribute to the #1 selling solo artist of all time, and thus Key of G Live! was born. This high-energy show features a six-piece band performing all of Brooks’ biggest hits, including “Ain’t Goin Down,” “Rodeo,” “The Thunder Rolls,” “Callin’ Baton Rouge,” “If Tomorrow Never Comes,” “Amarillo By Morning,” “Friends In Low Places,” and so much more! Click Here To View A Video Of Key of G Live! starring AJ Bisto.
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Community Critique
April 26th 5-8pm
Bring your current artwork to share with local creatives. Each artist will have the opportunity to share their work, the concepts behind it, and receive feedback from the group. Whether you're a painter, illustrator, ceramist, digital media creator, fiber artist, photographer, or sculptor, All mediums are welcome!
Artwork can be brought in physically or digital files uploaded to a USB for projection.
Location: 101 E Baltimore St. Hagerstown
Free event
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The Maryland Theatre presents
Joanne Shaw Taylor
Friday, April 26, 2024 at 7:30 PM
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Join Number 1 Billboard Blues Artist Joanne Shaw Taylor and her amazing band as they perform her highly acclaimed new release, Nobody’s Fool from start to finish, along with fan favorites. Taylor has become one of the hottest live acts on the modern Blues scene, and soon you will see why. You do not want to miss Blues Rock Phenom, Joanne Shaw Taylor in this unforgettable night of soul and blues music! | |
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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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The Middletown and Pleasant Valley areas of western Maryland are home to a wealth of professional artisans working within this scenic region. Currently there are 16 fine artists in our Network.
The birth of a new tradition from the oldest studio tour in Maryland: VCN Artisans gather together to bring you our best all in one marketplace. Join us the last weekend in April at Willow Oaks craft cider and wine: 6219 Harley Road, Middletown MD, 21769
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Cumberland Valley Photographers Exhibition
Museum of Fine Arts—Washington County
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Taylor Brown of Hagerstown received the First Place Juror’s Award in the Cumberland Valley Photographers exhibition for her entry, Girl in Grass. | |
Cumberland Valley Photographers Exhibition continues through June 2, 2024. | |
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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Pianist Thomas Pandolfi
will perform at the Museum of Fine Arts!
Pianist Thomas Pandolfi will perform in concert Thursday, May 2, 2024, from 5:30 to 7 p.m. In addition to being recognized as one of the greatest interpreters of the Polish masters such as Chopin, Paderewski and Godowsky, this versatile pianist has received accolades for his performance of everything from Bach to Gershwin. Cost is $15 for museum members, $20 for the general public. Albums will be available for purchase for $20. Register in advance by contacting Donna Rastelli at 301-739-5727 or drastelli@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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Figure Drawing, May 10th, 6-8pm
- $5 entry fee
- Live model drawing session. No experience required, Bring your own supplies.
- Location: 101 E Baltimore St Hagerstown
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City Ballet Presents
The Little Mermaid
Sunday, May 12, 2024 at 3:00 PM
Join City Ballet for a tale of love, sacrifice, bravery, and curiosity. Horochowski’s retelling of Hans Christian Andersen’s classic fairytale is an action packed adventure for an audience of all ages. This original ballet features dancers from The Western Maryland City Ballet Company and The City Ballet School with a score arranged exclusively for City Ballet. The Little Mermaid boasts brilliant set and costume design, custom animation, and theatrical magic. Celebrate Mother’s Day with a performance your family can experience together.
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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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WCHS Bus Tours 2024: Historic Houses of Worship | |
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Join the Washington County Historical Society on Saturday, May 18, 2024 for our Historic Houses of Worship Bus Tour, where we’ll journey to Dahlgren Chapel, the Newcomer House, Tolson's Chapel, St. Mark's Episcopal Church, and St James.
WCHS Executive Director Andy Stout will serve as your guide, and we’ll meet up with local religious leaders and local community members along the way. It will also be the perfect time to enjoy the end of Spring before the heat of the Summer!
We'll start off by meeting at the JC Penney parking lot at the Valley Mall where we'll depart Hagerstown from this location by bus at 9:00 AM. Guests should plan to arrive 15 minutes prior to departure.
After a brief bus ride, we’ll arrive at our first stop, Dahlgren Chapel, constructed in 1881, and sitting atop South Mountain. The chapel was commissioned by Mrs. Dahlgren, author of the hauntingly supernatural book “South Mountain Magic.”
Next, we’ll ride to the Newcomer House at Antietam National Battlefield, the home of the Heart of the Civil War Heritage Area visitor center. Then only five minutes up the road is Tolson's Chapel in Sharpsburg. While no longer a functioning church, we’ll learn how local historical organizations and town residents are pitching in to preserve and save this historic building and adjoining cemetery.
Our next stop will be St. Mark’s Episcopal Church, where the hospitality committee will provide lunch at 12:30 PM. After lunch, it's back on the bus to our final stop for the day, St. James School, where you’ll learn about the history of the former Men’s College, now private high school. We’ll depart St. James and head back home to Hagerstown. Guests will arrive back at the JC Penney parking lot at the Valley Mall by 3:30 PM.
Price per guest is $50 for WCHS members and $65 for non-members. As a special thank you if you purchase a non-member ticket, we'll include a complementary WCHS individual membership. Contact us at 301-797-8782 or email us at info@washcohistory.org to make your reservation.
We have more WCHS Bus Tours planned for 2024. Stay tuned to our Eventbrite and washcohistory.org/events/ for announcements of destinations and dates!
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The Maryland Theatre presents
City Ballet Spring Recital
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City Ballet Spring Recital
Saturday, June 8, 2024 at 2:00 PM EDT
Tickets available online or at the Theatre Box Officeon Friday, April 12, 2024, at 12:00 PM.
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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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Cumberland Valley Artists Opening Reception | |
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Saturday, June 15, 2024, 1-3 p.m.
Cumberland Valley Artists Opening Reception.
Enjoy light refreshments, socialize with the artists, and enjoy a first look at the exhibition. Award-winning artists will join juror Lise Dubé-Scherr, dean of Continuing and Professional Studies at Delaware College of Art & Design, for a conversation about this year’s exhibition. Free, but registration is encouraged by calling Donna Rastelli at 301-739-5727.
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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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Twin Beach Players 18th Kids Playwriting Festival
(KPF 18).
Twin Beach Players is a 25 year old community theatre in Calvert County that hosts a playwriting competition open to all school-age children in the state of Maryland.
To involve as many young playwrights as possible, all submitted scripts will be judged and scored. The top scoring plays will be invited to be performed at the festival in music stand readings. KPF18 will take place over one weekend in August 2024. There will be one evening of high school age plays, one evening of middle school age plays, and one afternoon of elementary school age plays. Three judges will award first ($75), second ($50), and third place ($25) prizes with a final prize going to the audience favorite ($75) nightly. The total number of festival readings will depend on the length of the highest scoring submissions and each night will include approximately 2 hours of plays.
For information, contact, Terri McKinstry, KPF 18 Festival Director at 443-624-8395 or info@twinbeachplayers.com
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Juneteenth Celebration of Black Authors
Call for Artists/Venors
DEADLINE: May 15, 2024
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Tattooing in America
Call for Tattoo Artists, Food Trucks, and Vendors
DEADLINE: May 17, 2024
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Hager House Plein Air Arts Festival
Calling All Artists
DEADLINE: August 10, 2024
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Opportunities for Artists
Explore MSAC grants and opportunities available to independent artists.
Click here for details.
Maryland Arts Directory
A free online platform that showcases the high-caliber, diverse,
and relevant work of Maryland’s artists and arts organizations.
Click here for details.
Arts Across Maryland
Use our map to find public art, arts venues,
and Arts & Entertainment Districts to explore.
Click here for details.
Resource Bulletin
The MSAC online Resource Bulletin is maintained by the Maryland Art Place,
and includes local, regional, and national opportunities, calls for artists,
grants, and vendor opportunities.
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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