Frederick Arts Council
Board of Directors
Executive Committee
Stephen Parnes, President
Noel Manalo, Vice President
Angela Murphy, Treasurer
Directors
John D'Amore
Jessica Fitzwater
Sarah Hurwitz
Sean Morrissey
William Randall
Robin Sagoskin
Frederick City Liaison
Donna Kuzemchak, Alderman
Frederick County Liaison
Paul Smith, County Commissioner
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Frederick Arts Council
11 West Patrick Street, Suite 201
Frederick, MD 21701
301-662-4190
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Help us continue to Promote, Support, and Advocate for the arts in Frederick County!
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Each year, the Maryland State Arts Council (MSAC) awards grants ranging from $1,000 - $6,000 to Maryland artists. These Individual Artist Awards (IAA) honor the unique contributions of Maryland artists to the state's creative economy and help support artists as they advance their craft.
The 2015 IAA application is now open to Maryland artists. The funding categories for 2015 include:
Non-Classical Music: Composition
Non-Classical Music: Solo Performance
Playwriting
Visual Arts: Crafts
Visual Arts: Photography
All applications must be submitted online, and the deadline for 2015 applications is 4:30 PM on Thursday, July 24, 2014.
The Maryland State Arts Council and Mid Atlantic Arts Foundation will offer three webinars for IAA applicants that will:
- Address applicant eligibility, discipline categories, and work sample formats;
- Provide instructions on how to complete the online application; and
- Provide information on the submission of digital images for visual artists.
Advance registration is required. To register, please follow the link to your desired webinar date:
1: June 19 2:00 PM - 3:30 PM
2: June 21 10:00 AM - 11:30 AM
3: June 25 10:00 AM - 11:30 AM
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Maryland Citizens for the Arts
Legal and Financial Education for Artists
presented by Maryland Volunteer Lawyers for the Arts
Get the scoop on Copyright Law, Liability Insurance, Business Entities (LLC vs. Nonprofit vs. Fiscal Sponsorship), and Merchant Services.
Free! But reservations required.
Wednesday, June 11th, 2014
Aberdeen, MD
5:30 pm -- 8:00 pm
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Why join the Frederick Arts Council?
The Arts are vital to the quality of life you enjoy in Frederick County. Whether you're engaged in the arts as an audience member, patron, educator or artist, the Frederick Arts Council is your arts ally. Our purpose is to foster an environment where the arts may flourish in our community through grants and scholarships, arts advocacy and links to essential resources.
Please consider joining today!
Did You Know? - Frederick Arts Council members receive a 10% discount on events at the Weinberg Center. Just present your membership card at the box office at time of purchase.
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Fredericktowne Players and a Murder Mystery
For all of you who love murder mysteries and laughter, the Fredericktowne Players are able to combine the two. If you are having a birthday party, office party or any other social event, hiring the Fredericktowne Players will mean that your event will be a memorable one for your guests. Naturally, as we are entertainers, these murder mysteries are only for the purpose of enjoyment as we don't want to hurt anyone. However, there is a chance that any one of your guests might die of laughter or other complications.
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Submissions to ART LINK
Next Edition will be published June 19
Submissions are due by Tuesday, June 17. Photos need to be in a jpeg format with 200dpi.
You or your organization must be a current member of the FAC to promote your event. If you wish to become a member or have questions please send an email to: [email protected]
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The Frederick Arts Council is supported in part by:
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Admission is FREE!
Friday, June 6, 7:00-9:00 pm
Join us for an opening reception and artist meet-and-greet with music by King St. Everyone in the community is invited to join us in kicking off the weekend right!
Saturday, June 7, 10:00am-6:00pm
Browse and buy craftsmanship from more than 100 talented artists from across the country. Take a leisurely boat ride on Carroll Creek and enjoy performances by Dan McGuire Group, The U.S. Army Jazz Ambassadors Dixieland Band, Straight Up Tribal, ESP Dance, Yardslippers, and Word of Mouth.
Saturday, June 7, 6:00-8:00pm
The artists may be done selling for the day, but come unwind with us after a long day on the creek. Beer and wine will be available and music will be provided by The Freddie Long Band.
Sunday, June 8, 11:00am-5:00pm
Just browsed on Saturday? You've had a night to sleep on it, come back on Sunday and buy that jewelry, painting, pottery, or other piece of art from your favorite artist. Entertainment will be provided by the U.S. Navy Jazz Commodores, Big Hoax, and Basswood.
New this year is an expanded Children's Area and a Family Activity Area sponsored by the Delaplaine Visual Arts Center and Grace United Church of Christ which will include live art demonstrations, drop-in art activities, international children's films, and art exhibits.
Also, be sure not to miss pottery demonstrations by Hood College and the Potters' Guild of Frederick, plein air painting by Easels in Frederick, Autism Artreach Community Art project, a live teaser of the Fredericktowne Players' latest show "All Shook Up," an appearance by Miss Frederick 2014 Katelyn Millison, and much more!
Hungry from all of the browsing and shopping? We've got that covered all weekend as well.
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The mission of Autism Artreach is to build Autism awareness in Frederick County by engaging the community in activities that bring people together through the arts.
The Autism Artreach project will bring people together to create a community art installation, an Autism Awareness Wall and will feature photographs, drawings, collages, and logos from the community.
This year's theme is "Bridges to Understanding" and aims to help people better understand the daily struggles faced by individuals with Autism Spectrum Disorder ( ASD) and their families. All proceeds from Autism Artreach 2014: Bridges to Understanding will benefit a local organization that provides support services for individuals affected by ASD and their families, the Arc of Frederick County.
Upcoming Events
Frederick Festival of the Arts
Carroll Creek Linear Park
June 7, 10am - 6pm
June 8, 11am - 5pm
For much more information, and to purchase your piece of the wall, visit autismartreach.com
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Plein-Air Painting Celebration and Competition
June 16-21
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Join us for a week-long celebration of plein air painting by 30 juried artists from around the country.
June 16-20 Artists will set up throughout Frederick County and City, delivering up to four framed works for exhibit and judging at the end of the week.
June 20
6:30-9:30pm - Collectors Preview, William H. Talley Recreation Center Be the first to view and purchase the art completed during the week. Champagne and hors d'oeuvres will be served while you cast your ballot for the Collector's Choice Award. Tickets are available now and at the door
June 21
8:00 am- 1:00 pm - Youth Quick Draw
9:30-11:30 am - Quick Draw
12:00-1:00 pm - Art Market in Memorial Park Purchase your favorite quick draw artwork
1:00-4:00 pm - Grand Exhibition - Art is available for purchase and cast your ballot for People's Choice Award. Admission is free.
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Calls For Artists and Auditions
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Art in the Park 2014
Jersey Design Contest
Applications are due by Monday, June 9
The Frederick Arts Council (FAC) is sponsoring the 8th annual Art in the Park night at Harry Grove Stadium on Friday, August 29, 2014. This annual event is a unique fusion of sports and the arts. Creative activities are planned to promote and celebrate the visual and performing arts and the evening concludes with fireworks. The Frederick Keys team and Keyote will be wearing a one-of-a-kind jersey for the evening designed by a local artist. This event presents a unique partnership between the Frederick Arts Council and the Frederick Keys as they seek original jersey designs. This year is the 7th opportunity to have an artist-designed jersey. Previously selected designs include Bridget Von Briel's "Rubber Duck-Key" themed jersey, Bev Reidinger's "Star Spangled Banner" jersey, Ron Roos' "Fireworks" jersey, Samantha Baker's "Bumble Key" jersey, Jill Jacobs Carswell's "Summer Splash" jersey and Rebecca Cool's jersey, "Knock It Out of the Park."
More Information and Application
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Quick Draw Contest & Art Market
Saturday, June 21 9:30am - 1:00pm
Calling All Artists: Join the Fun!
Register by Noon, June 18
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Quick Draw is an exciting opportunity to apply your talent and have fun at the same time. It's also a chance to compete for $1,500 in cash prizes-and perhaps sell your work right off your easel!
Professional and amateur artists ages 18 and better are invited to register and pay the $15 fee online no later than noon June 18, and then check in 8-9:30 a.m. the day of the contest.
Note: For artists who applied but were not juried into Easels in Frederick, there is no cost, but you must still register online and check in Saturday morning.. Under age 18? Sign up for Youth Quick Draw by contacting [email protected].
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Auditions for Multiple
On-Stage Opportunities
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Collaboration between MET-X and Frederick Community College:
The Wizard of Odd
Auditions: Wednesday, June 11, 7-10pm
(no appointments necessary)
The world premiere of The Wizard of Odd, self-produced by MET members, will feature a large ensemble and opportunity for actors of all ages and levels of experience to perform this August. The Wizard of Odd is an original reinterpretation of the classic tale, The Wonderful Wizard of Oz. Rehearsals will begin June 18, and performances will occur over two weekends in August at Frederick Community College. This is a community show, so actors will not be compensated, but the show will provide an opportunity for aspiring thespians.
The show is casting children and adults of all types, shapes, and sizes from age 7 & up. Auditionees should prepare one short monologue and be prepared to cold read from the script and should also bring a headshot and resume if possible. Auditions will take place at MET (31 W. Patrick, Frederick). For more information on the show or the auditions, call 301-694-4744 x301 or e-mail Lorrie Lee.
2014-15 Mainstage Season:
Clybourne Park (Sept), Twelfth Night (Oct-Nov), A Revolutionary Christmas (Dec), The Arsonists (Feb 2015), The Elephant Man (Apr 2015), Good People (Jun 2015)
Auditions: June 16-17, 7:30-10pm
(Appointments required - Contact Lorrie Lee: 301-694-4744 x 301 or via email)
Actors should prepare two contrasting one-minute monologues and bring a resume and headshot to the audition. All roles will be compensated and all actors must be at least 18 years old to audition. All plays in the 2014-15 Mainstage Season will run for sixteen performances over the course of four weeks and generally rehearse for four weeks prior to the first performance.
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437 North Market Street | Frederick, MD 21701 | 301-637-0145
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Children's Camp and Adult Classes This Summer
with Homer Yost
* Children's camps will sculpt animals each day of camp
* Adult Figure Sculpture workshops working with nude model
* Adult Bas-Relief Animal Sculpting
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The Fun Company, Maryland Ensemble Theatre's (MET) family theatre, is now enrolling students for its burgeoning summer camp for kids and teens, Fun Camp. Fun Camp's wildly popular and successful summer camps are an intense, yet fun filled experience for young performers.
Depending on the session, campers spend the first week exploring exercises in acting, improvisation, voice, movement, theatrical design, song and dance. That is followed by a jam packed week of rehearsing for their final performance which is open to the public. Final performances are structured to reflect the individual participants of each session and are created based on their creativity, imaginations and unique characters.
The Fun Camp is offering three different two week sessions that will run between June 23 - August 15, 2014. All camps are held Monday through Friday from 10am to 3pm with final performances taking place on the last Friday of the session at 3pm (except July 4 there will be no class and that final performance will be July 5). The first session of the camp will run from June 23 through July 5, the second from July 7 to July 18 and the final session from August 4 through August 15. All sessions are $380 with discounts available for additional family members or multiple camps.
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2014 Annual Juried Exhibit
May 3 - June 22
Exhibit of artists' work selected by juror Margaret Winslow, Associate Curator for Contemporary Art at the Delaware Art Museum
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Colleen Clapp
May 3-June 15
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Mary Klotz
May3-June 15
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Sheryl Massaro
May 3-June 29
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Delaplaine Visual Arts Education Center40 Carroll Creek Parkway Frederick, MD 21701 www.delaplaine.org
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 TAG of Frederick 216 North Market Street Open Fri-Sun Noon-5pm We've Moved On Friday, June 6, the newly rebranded TAG of Frederick will open in a storefront on Market Street. The new space is much bigger, meaning more artists, more room for art, and ample space in which to try new things. The rebranding as TAG of Frederick will emphasize the gallery's intention to push into the future and distinguish the gallery from other venues using "The Artists' Gallery" name.
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13th Annual Box Show
"Smokin' Hot" Box Show
featuring wooden cigar boxes that have been painted, sculpted, and transformed into works of art Opening Reception Saturday, June 7, 5-9pm Pieces are for sale in a silent auction through the closing reception on Saturday, June 28.
Learn more at www.the-artists-gallery.org or 301-696-8187.
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In My Own Back Yard
Photographs in Frederick
Robert Kienle
Gallery Opening
Saturday, June 7, 5-8pm
On exhibit through the end of July at Unique Optique
Tuesday through Saturday 10am-6pm, Wednesday until 8pm
9 W. Patrick St., Frederick, MD 21701
(301) 620-8590
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Local Theatre/Dance/Music
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Maryland Ensemble Theatre
31 West Patrick Street
Frederick, MD 21701
Box Office: 301-694-4744 or
In the Next Room or
The Vibrator Play
by Sarah Ruhl
directed by Julie Herber
May 30 - June 22
Fridays through Sundays
Tickets: Adults $25.50, Students/Seniors $21.50, Thursdays $16.50
(includes $1.50 ticketing fee)
In a seemingly perfect, well-to-do Victorian home, proper gentleman and scientist Dr. Givings has innocently invented an extraordinary new device for treating "hysteria." Set in the 1880s at the dawn of the age of electricity, the play centers on a doctor and his wife and how his new therapy affects their entire household. For mature audiences.
The Star Stealer
A World Premiere by Caitlyn Joy
June 7 - 29
Saturdays and Sundays, 2pm
All Tickets $13.50
Bishop Magellan Orion wants to be an intrepid space explorer like his hero Xavier Zenith so he's spending the summer in orbit before his parents send him off to the Intergalactic Academy. Soon, Bishop and his friends discover a greedy, star-stealing creature that threatens the entire universe!
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Fredericktowne Players 306 East Patrick Street Frederick, MD 21701 |
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All Shook Up
July 18-19, 25-27
Jack B. Kussmaul Theatre
Frederick Community College
Tickets: $22.00
Inspired by Shakespeare's Twelfth Night and featuring the songs of Elvis Presley! It's 1955 and into a square little town in a square little state rides a guitar-playing roustabout who changes everything and everyone he meets in this hip-swiveling, lip-curling musical fantasy that'll have you jumpin' out of your blue suede shoes with such classics as "Love Me Tender", "Heartbreak Hotel", Jailhouse Rock", "Burning Love" and "Don't Be Cruel". Will true love prevail? Will the power of music win the day? Will this small town in the Midwest survive getting all shook up? These questions and more are answered as the characters come together for a finale that will leave you all shook up!
New Board of Directors Named
Fredericks oldest non-profit community theater is excited to announce the election of their new board of directors. The new team is excited to breathe new life into an organization with a rich and famous history in our community.
Matt Bannister the non-profit's new President states, "With the drive and vision of my fellow cast members joining me on the board there are exciting times ahead for Community Theater in Frederick."
Katie Rictor, a trained opera singer, has taken the role of Development Director, bringing with her a wealth of expertise in fundraising for non-profits. Says Katie, "I am so excited to be joining with a new group of vibrant community leaders to ensure a bright future for this wonderful establishment."
New Marketing Director Rose Alexander advises, "Our first focus is to re-engage with our membership and the community. FtP is both a resource and outlet for Frederick talent and we intend to keep it alive."
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The Frederick Arts Council promotes, supports and
advocates for the arts in Frederick County, Maryland.
11 West Patrick Street, Suite 201
Frederick, MD 21701
301-662-4190
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