Frederick Arts Council
Board of Directors
Executive Director, Acting
Stephen Parnes
Executive Committee
Noel Manalo, President
Robin Sagoskin, Vice President
Angela Murphy, Treasurer
John D'Amore
Directors
Jessica Fitzwater
Sarah Hurwitz
Sean Morrissey
William Randall
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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2014-15 Arts in Education Grants
A major component of the Frederick Arts Council is our Arts in Education (AiE) program, through which we give matching grants to schools and other educational entities to bring arts into the classroom and to our constituents.
The Frederick Arts Council's AiE funds help teachers and program specialists enhance their arts curricula and offerings by drawing upon the talents of artists and arts organizations in our community. Please check our Artist Directory for names and contact information or contact the Frederick Arts Council for recommendations and consultation.
Arts in Education grants are available to schools and other educational institutions in Frederick County to bring artists into their programs. Schools may submit up to two grants each academic year. The maximum amount of each grant is typically $300 and must be matched 1:1. Grants are accepted on a revolving basis until the annual budget is exhausted. It is strongly encouraged that grant applications be submitted at least 30 days prior to the planned arts activity.
For more information, call the FAC office at 301-662-4190, or by email at [email protected]
Download the Application here!
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Compete in the Art Competition
As the first event in our series of The Holidays in Historic Frederick, all visual artists are invited to compete for the $1,000 prize for best depicting the theme of "The Holidays in Historic Frederick".
The focus of this competition is to select one piece of artwork that captures the spirit of Frederick during the holiday season. The winning piece will also be used for the 2015 Celebrate Frederick Holidays marketing campaign.
All applications and entry fees must be postmarked by or turned in no later than 4:00 PM on Friday, November 14, 2014.
http://www.celebratefrederick.com
APPLY NOW!
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MARYLAND ART MARKETPLACE OPENS FOR ARTISTS
In advance of launching its new Maryland Art Marketplace, the MSAC is inviting Maryland artists of all disciplines to sign-up for the Maryland Artist Registry, and encouraging those with online selling sites for their art, crafts or artistic merchandise to opt-in to the Maryland Art Marketplace during the process.
While the Marketplace will focus on directing buyers and gift-givers to Maryland artists' online selling sites, the focus of the Maryland Artist Registry will continue to be connecting Maryland artists - even those who don't sell online - with opportunities and exposure. Its recently launched redesign supports audio, jpeg and PDF files, as well as embedded video.
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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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Submissions to ART LINK
Next Edition will be published on Thursday, November 27
Submissions are due by Monday, November 24. 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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Regional Artist Opportunities
ART IN TRANSIT
Purple Line Seeks Artists for Enhancement Projects
The Maryland Transit Administration's ( MTA) General Engineering Consultant Team (GEC) seeks artists to create enhancements for the future Purple Line light rail project. The Purple Line, expected to be operational in 2020, will connect Montgomery and Prince George's Counties in Maryland.
Artists are being asked to submit applications by Friday, November 14, 2014, to be considered for future opportunities along the Purple Line. This Call for Artists is open to all professional artists, preferably with public art experience.
The second phase of artist selection is expected to begin in 2015, with a competitive interview or proposal process for each opportunity. Artists who are invited to submit proposals will be offered a stipend commensurate with the scope of the project and the proposal requirements.
Artists will be asked to work with the communities along the corridor to create artwork that highlights the cultural vitality of the region, and reflects the artistic, cultural and/or historical interests of the surrounding communities.
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Maryland Federation of Arts
Annapolis
Maryland Art Place
Baltimore
Baltimore Contemporary Art
Baltimore
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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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TAG of Frederick
216 North Market Street
Open Fri-Sun Noon-5pm
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Faces of Cuba: A Photographic Exhibit
by Charles Bowers
Bird Habitats: Imagination Taking Flight
by Joan Tarbell Plato
Through November 30
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Bowers, The Cigar 150
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Bowers, Fortitude
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Plato, Late Afternoon Gusts 200
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Plato, Bird On Rock
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In November, TAG/The Artists' Gallery features two solo exhibitions. Photographer Charles Bowers will show "Faces of Cuba: An Photographic Exhibition." In "Bird Habitats: Imagination Taking Flight," painter Joan Tarbell Plato presents a selection of her recent works inspired by birds and the natural world. These shows run through Nov. 30.
In December, TAG/The Artists' Gallery will feature Julie Maynard's "Mytho/Logical," a show of two-and three-dimensional collages and wood carvings. In addition, all gallery members will have pieces in "Small Works/Big Hearts," a show of artwork that is 20- by 16-inches or smaller. Work in all media will be modestly priced with holiday gift-giving in mind and a percent of sales going to charity. Both shows run Dec. 5 - 28, with a reception from 5 to 9pm on Saturday, Dec. 6.
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Sunflower
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Nothing About This Should Be Interpreted(detail)
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Learn more at www.the-artists-gallery.org or 301-696-8187.
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322 North Market Street
Open Saturdays & Sundays Noon-6pm
(240) 529-7743 | [email protected]
Russ Schofield
Through November
Gallery 322 will be exhibiting recent works by member artist Russ Schofield throughout the month of November. The gallery, located at 322 North Market Street, Frederick, is open weekends from 12-5PM. Mr Schofield will be hosting an Artists Reception on Saturday November 1, 2014 from 5-8 PM. Works on display reflect a wide range of artistic styles.
Learn more at www.gallery-322.com or 240-529-7743.
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Potters' Guild of Frederick - Gallery Store
14 South Market Street | Frederick, MD
Gallery Hours
Wed.-Thurs. 11am-5pm, Fri. 11am-9pm, Sat. 10am-9pm, Sun. 12-5pm
"Grape Harvest"
The Potters' Guild of Frederick is celebrating the crisp weather with a seasonally inspired exhibit for the harvest season! Throughout the month of October, the Potters' Guild gallery will highlight serving pieces and accessories for your fall table. You'll find a great selection to compliment your favorite bottle of wine and make a tempting display of those cheeses you love to serve with it.
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 9 W. Patrick St., Frederick, MD 21701 (301) 620-8590
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Color on the Creek
Photography by Peter and Kristin Kremers
Show runs through Novermber
100% of the profits of the sale of the photography will be donated to the Color on the Creek Project. Color on the Creek is an initiative where water plants were installed on Carroll Creek to reduce the amount of algae growing, therefore reducing the unpleasant smell and appearance of the creek. The current water garden dwarfs the display at Longwood Gardens south of Philadelphia and is 6 times larger than Monet's famed garden at Giverny France. Donations can also be made at Color on the Creek's website.
Tuesday through Saturday 10am-6pm, Wednesday until 8pm
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 In-Betweens
an exhibition of recent landscape paintings by
Marie Riccio
Through November 21
Artist's Reception Saturday, November 1, 3:30-5:30pm
Artique Underground
228 North Market Street Frederick, MD
Gallery Hours: Friday 10am-4pm or by appt.
Beginning October 4th and through November 21st, Artique Underground in Frederick, Md., presents "In-Betweens," recent landscape paintings of Maryland artist, Marie Riccio.
During her first solo exhibit at Artique Underground, Riccio will be exhibiting her most recent oil paintings, exploring her observations of the landscape. Ms. Riccio's landscape paintings embody both her observations and her emotional response to her subject. She orchestrates her compositions from nature as she seeks out in-between spaces.
Ms. Riccio says of her work, "The unexpected happens when you seek it out... There is so much to discover in the natural world."
For a complete list of exhibits and additional information, or to view more of Ms. Riccio's work, visit www.mariericcio.com, email [email protected], or call 240-688-7701.
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Local Theatre/Dance/Music
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Soul to Soul: A Gospel Music Extravaganza to Build Bridges Across the Community
Join your neighbors in fellowship and song to participate in an uplifting, community building Gospel Music workshop! Learn and sing this uniquely American music led by world renowned expert, Dr. Robert Jefferson. A teacher, composer and performer, Dr. Jefferson will teach the workshop in true gospel style - by ear and rote learning. No previous musical training is required and this workshop is free and open to all.
Schedule Overview:
Friday, November 14, 6:00-9:00p.m.- Instrumentalists, full chorus rehearsal, solo auditions
Saturday, November 15, 9:30a.m.- 4:00p.m.- Spirituals presentation, full chorus rehearsal, women's rehearsal, potluck lunch - please bring something to share, men's rehearsal, full chorus rehearsal, concert run through
Sunday, November 16, 3:00p.m. Concert - free and open to all, a free will offering will be taken
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Handbell Choirs from Local Churches to Present
Joint Concert on November 16
Handbell choirs from three local churches will present a joint concert on Sunday, November 16, 2014. Calvary United Methodist Church, located at 131 West Second Street in downtown Frederick, will host the event. The concert begins at 3 p.m., and is free and open to the public. Handbell choirs from Trinity United Methodist Church in Frederick, directed by Mary Kay Janson; Walkersville United Methodist Church in Walkersville, directed by Gene Ashe; and Calvary United Methodist Church in Frederick, directed by Joche Wilmot, will perform individually and together. The program will include familiar hymns and pieces specifically composed for handbells, as well as a current pop favorite, "Call Me Maybe." Joint numbers will include "Amazing Grace," and "Now Thank We All Our God," majestically arranged for handbells and organ. The audience will also be invited to sing several familiar hymns accompanied by the handbells. Come share in this opportunity to hear handbell choirs ring together in the spirit of community and Thanksgiving. |
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Weinberg Center for the Arts
20 West Patrick Street
Frederick, MD 21701
http://www.weinbergcenter.org/
Box Office: 301-600-2828
The Blind Boys of Alabama Christmas Show
Friday, November 28, 2014 8:00pm
Tickets: | $20 | $25 | $30 | Buy ticketshere
Formed in the late 1930s at the Alabama Institute for the Negro Blind in Talladega, the GRAMMY�-winning Blind Boys of Alabama has harmonized throughout the turbulent 20th century and well into the 21st. Known for their loose definition of gospel music, including sounds of rock, pop, blues, funk and everything in between, you won't want to miss their take on your holiday favorites.
Junie B. in Jingle Bells, Batman Smells!
A play by Allison Gregory | Adapted from the book series by Barbara Park
Sunday, November 30, 2014 3:00pm
Tickets | $15 Adults | $10 Seniors | $7 Children & Students | Buy tickets here
Back by popular demand, it's everyone's favorite first grader! All of the students in Room One are happily planning the perfect holiday party except Junie B. who drew the name of her arch nemesis for the Secret Santa gift exchange. Don't miss what Junie B. does next!
The Wizards of Winter - A Trans-Siberian Experience
Thursday, December 4, 2014 8:00pm
Tickets: | $20 | $25 | $30 | Buy ticketshere
Rock out this holiday season with some of the Mid-Atlantic's finest rock and progressive musicians! Originally formed to reprise the greatest hits of the Trans-Siberian Orchestra and touring with TSO alumni Tommy Farese, Guy LeMonnier and Tony Gaynor, The Wizards of Winter are sure to put the rock 'n roll in your holiday celebration!
Eileen Ivers' An Nollaig - An Irish Christmas
Friday, December 5, 2014 8:00pm
Tickets: | $20 | $25 | $30 | Buy ticketshere
She's been called a "sensation" by Billboard Magazine and "the Jimi Hendrix of the violin" by The New York Times. What better way to jump start the holidays than with the signature sound of the GRAMMY�- awarded, Emmy�-nominated, Irish-American Eileen Ivers?
John Pizzarelli Quartet
Saturday, December 6, 2014 8:00pm
Tickets: | $25 | $30 | $35 | Buy Ticketshere
Enjoy music of the season with the sounds of jazz guitarist and singer John Pizzarelli.
Called "Hip with a wink" by Town & Country, "madly creative" by The Los Angeles Times and "the genial genius of the guitar" by The Toronto Star, Pizzarelli applies his trademarkstylish modern jazz to holiday classics.
This engagement of John Pizzarelli Quartet is made possible through the ArtsCONNECT program of Mid Atlantic Arts Foundation with support from the National Endowment for the Arts.
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Maryland Ensemble Theatre
31 West Patrick Street
Frederick, MD 21701
Box Office: 301-694-4744 or
 Twelfth Night
directed by Tim Seltzer
Thursdays through Sundays
MET presents that well known western Twelfth Night, a Rootin' Tootin' Six-Gun Shootin' comedy by Wild Bill Shakespeare. The Town Marshal loves the Hotel/Saloon owner, but she'll none of him. She loves one of the Marshal's men, but he's a she and in love with the Marshal. Confused? Well, so are they. Come watch them sort it all out with fistfights and gunfights in the classic language of Shakespeare.
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THE COMEDY PIGS
 The Comedy Pigs are Maryland Ensemble Theatre's (MET) hilarious sketch and improv group now in their 22nd year.
12/6 & 12/7 @ 10:30, 1/16, 1/17, 1/23, 1/24 @ 9:00, 2/21, 2/28 @ 10:30, 3/13, 3/14, 3/20, 3/21 @ 9:00, 4/11 & 4/18 @ 10:30, 5/8, 5/9, 5/15, 5/16 @ 9:00, 6/13 & 6/20 @ 10:30
Tickets: $13.50 (includes $1.50 handling fee)
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JUNIE B. JONES IN JINGLE BELLS, BATMAN SMELLS
Adapted by Allison Gregory Based on the Book by Barbara Park
 Junie B. is a first grader with an attitude. The holiday sing-along should be fun, but when it's time for the Secret Santa drawing, Junie B. picks the one person she'd rather not have - Tattletale May. Don't miss this family-friendly story, with a message about the importance of giving. November 29 - December 28Every Saturday & Sunday at 1:30pm Tickets: $12 (plus $1.50 processing fee) Box Office: 301-694-4744 orClick Here To Buy Now
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The Last Hurrah
Every Sunday at 7:00pm
Admission is FREE!
Join host Kevin Cole at a free weekly comedy show as he welcomes a panel of comedy writers, actors and special guests to discuss the events of the past week, life, and whatever else comes to mind. The show aims to give local comedic talent an open space to try new things in front of an audience, while giving audiences one final hurrah before they have to return to their 9-5 jobs on Monday morning. On Nov 2nd at 7pm The Last Hurrah goes metal as host Kevin Cole sits down with Landless Theatre's Artistic Director and Sweeney Todd himself, Andrew Baughman, and the creative team behind their production A Prog Metal Sweeney Todd, Melissa Baughman (Director), and Ray Shaw (Bassist/arranger) to discuss what it takes to put a hard rock spin on a Sondheim classic.
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 Bernard/Ebb Songwriting Awards Deadline: December 5, 2014 The Bernard/Ebb Songwriting award is seeking the area's best songwriters to compete for a chance to perform for a live audience and win a $10,000 grand prize. Both individual songwriters and bands are encouraged to apply. A jury of esteemed judges will select the semi-finalists. The Grand Prize Jury will then review the semi-finalists' submissions and select the finalists who will each perform two of their original songs at the live performance on March 6, 2015. The Grand Prize Jury will select the first Bernard/Ebb Songwriting Award winner and winning Young Songwriter during the live performance. Apply online or download the application for more details. Bethesda Fine Arts Festival Deadline: December 5, 2014 The Bethesda Fine Arts Festival, scheduled for May 9 & 10, 2015, will be held in downtown Bethesda, a lively urban area renowned for restaurants, shopping, galleries and theaters. Artists from all over the country are invited to apply! Festival Application details Non-refundable Application Fee: $30 Booth Fee: Standard, 10' x 10': $425 Booth Fee: Deluxe, 10' x 20':$850 Apply online or download the application for more details. Bethesda Film Fest Deadline: January 12, 2015 Bethesda Film Fest celebrates the work of local and regional documentary filmmakers with formal screenings on Friday, March 20 and Saturday, March 21, 2015 at Imagination Stage. The screenings will feature up to five short documentary films by filmmakers from Maryland, Virginia and the District of Columbia. Filmmakers whose films are selected will receive an honorarium of $500. A film by a young filmmaker, under the age of 18, may also be chosen. All topics are eligible. Films must have been completed within the last two years. Apply online or download the application for more details |
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