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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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Most images are "clickable," meaning you can click or touch an image
to go to that event's website/event page.
| | Because of you, art thrives. | | |
Main Gallery - Julia Purinton: We Reap What We Sow
Michael G. Callas Gallery - Brielle Thames: Abstract and Realism
Now through Tuesday, September 2, 2025.
at the galleries, 34 S Potomac St, Ste 100, Hagerstown, MD 21740
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7th Annual Washington Goes Purple
2025 Call for Artists
The Washington County Arts Council, Inc. (WCAC), in partnership with Washington Goes Purple, invites artists working in all media to submit work for the September 2025 juried exhibition, The Art of Overcoming: Healing Through Creativity. This exhibition will explore themes of recovery, resilience, and the transformative power of creative expression.
Generous support for this exhibition is provided by The Nora Roberts Foundation. Juror-selected works will be eligible for cash awards.
Please read Prospectus and Guidelines before submitting through out Submission Form.
If chosen, please adhere to the Hanging Specifications
and fill out the online PR/Media Release Form.
| | The WCAC We Create Accessible Culture Grant is for nonprofits and individual artists presenting public arts programs and art projects that directly benefit residents of Washington County. | | |
Guidelines
(previously CAD Grant, new guidelines apply, please review thoroughly before applying)
Application
due by August 15, 2025
Download the application above, then open it with Adobe Acrobat Reader
(Get the free Adobe Acrobat Reader).
Save and send the renamed .pdf application file to nicolea@washingtoncountyarts.com.
OR
Fill out the form in a web browser by clicking this link.
You must attach this Word file with the answers to the questions using the first "File Attachment" field.
Please do not attach multiple .doc or .docx files or attach the same file multiple times.
Once complete you may receive an email from Adobe to confirm.
Your completed application will not be received by WCAC until you click the confirmation link in that email.
ALL 2024-2025 CAD Grantees must submit their
FY '25 Final Report - CAD Recipients by July 31, 2025.
For more information contact Nicole Abuhamada at nicolea@washingtoncountyarts.com
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North Gallery Show
Just Trippin'
Through August 24, 2025
Paintings and other artwork by Valley Art Association artists for exhibit and sale.
The theme changes monthly.
Mansion House
480 Highland Avenue in City Park
Hagerstown, MD 21740
Fridays and Saturdays: 11am-4pm; Sundays 1-5pm
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Summer's End Rock Fest
August 30, 2025 at 4pm
Summer’s End Rock Fest features D60, Lawren Hill & the Mollywops, and Eleven Minutes Out. There will also be a Mystery Set and other surprises. Doors open at 4PM. Tickets $15.
Perks of a $10 Potomac Playmakers Membership
During the membership meeting a new membership perk was announced: Membership costs just $10 per year. In exchange for a membership, you will receive 1 complimentary ticket to any show of the season. Also, anyone in a show, whether cast or crew, must be a paid member for the year, starting July 1. In addition to the 1 comp ticket, all cast and crew for a particular show will receive a comp for the show. That means that if you are in 1 show (cast or crew) you will receive 2 comp tickets for the year. Quite a deal for $10! Join by clicking HERE.
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The Potomac Playmaker Performing Arts Center
17303 W Washington St
Hagerstown, MD 21740-5155
potomacplaymakers@gmail.com
(240) 513-6260
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Extended through September 1, 2025
Parallel Perspectives
Michael Gibson and Steve Prince
Step into this exhibition where the gentle caress of graphite strokes meet the audacious flair of linoleum carving, crafting a breathtaking tapestry of artistry that speaks directly to the soul. We invite you to immerse yourself in the remarkable synergy between these two exceptional visual griots. This exhibition is not just a feast for the eyes; it’s a sensory banquet, encouraging you to delve into the delicate techniques that define their work—from the soft, emotive shading of graphite that whispers intimate secrets, to the striking contrasts of carved linoleum that boldly demand your attention. Engage with the rich stories woven into their creations and discover how art can ignite conversations and inspire change.
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Just Lookin' Gallery
40 Summit Avenue
Hagerstown, MD 21740
P 301.714.2278
www.justlookin.com
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She's Still Here!
Frida Kahlo: Picturing an Icon
This summer and fall, visitors to the Washington County Museum of Fine Arts (WCMFA) in Hagerstown, Maryland, will have the opportunity to view Mexican artist and activist Frida Kahlo’s life as she saw it – not through her paintings, but through her personal photographs, as captured by friends, lovers and family members.
Frida Kahlo: Picturing an Icon, running through October 5, offers an intimate view of the celebrated artist’s life and consists of 115 images out of the 450 images and objects acquired in 2003 by Cuban-born Vicente Wolf, a New York City-based interior designer believed to be the owner of the largest known collection of personal and family photographs of Kahlo in private hands.
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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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Washington County Arts Council
Exhibits - Call for Artists
The Washington County Arts Council accepts exhibition proposals on a rolling basis. Please download and fill out the application, save it, and email with your proposal and required materials to gallerymanager@washingtoncountyarts.com. Applications encompassing both galleries are encouraged! Please make note of the intent to show in both galleries within your application materials.
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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. | | |
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
| | The WCAC facility is wheelchair accessible! | | |
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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