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Artist Alley
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December 2 2015
Volume 15-26
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Welcome
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. hosts its
"Annual Community Art Show: The Best Local Art of 2015." The juried community art exhibit will run from December 4, 2015 through December 30, 2015 with an opening reception on Friday, December 4 from 5pm to 7pm.
Jurors were
R. Benjamin Jones and
Benita Keller.
Awards sponsored by the Hagerstown Arts & Entertainment District and supported by The City of Hagerstown.
Visitors to the exhibit through December 30, 2015 can vote for the "People's Choice" award.
Congratulations
to the following artists whose artwork was selected for inclusion in this year's exhibition:
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First Name
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Last Name
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Description
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Eliane
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Ambrose
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The Peonies
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Eliane
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Ambrose
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Feuille Mort
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Ernst
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Arnold
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Magnolia
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Ernst
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Arnold
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Climbing Vine
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Ernst
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Arnold
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Coreopsis
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Jennie
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Avila
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Mushroomed Stump
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Jennie
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Avila
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Dawn of The Daffodils
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Linda
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Barnhart
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Bring Back our Girls
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Linda
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Barnhart
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Unbroken Beauty
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Gregory
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Bowen
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Basket of Light
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Roxanne
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Crouse
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Staying Afloat
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Roxanne
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Crouse
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Dancing with Dragons
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Roxanne
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Crouse
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Red Angel
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Steven
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Digman
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Love in the Twenty-first Century
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Steven
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Digman
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After Her Performance
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Cindy
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Downs
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Pieced Together
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Craig
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Etchison
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Takeoff
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Craig
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Etchison
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Soaring Osprey
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Katherine R.
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Fishburn
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Holdfast
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Christopher B.
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Fowler
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Tiffany Trees II
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Christopher B.
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Fowler
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Church Circle
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Christopher B.
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Fowler
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After the Rain
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Linda
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Goddard
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Blue Hydrangeas
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Donna
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Godlove
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Blue Heron
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Donna
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Godlove
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Blue Heron II
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Mike
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Gouker
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Guitar Head
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Mike
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Gouker
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Luke #1
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Mike
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Gouker
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Ambika's Profile
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Larry
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Grimm
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Easy Day
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Larry
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Grimm
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Spears Wharf 1875
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Chad
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Hemmert
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Horn II
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Chad
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Hemmert
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Jack
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Chad
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Hemmert
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Sean
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Katrina
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Hoopes
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Lily Pond
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Donna
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Mason
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Little Cottage
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Donna
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Mason
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Green Bottle
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Kellie
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Mele
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Nebula Dream
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Carol
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Miller
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Old Rusty Boat
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Kate
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Miller
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Apples and Oranges
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Donna
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Mitchell
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Serenity on Tiger Hill, China
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Donna
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Mitchell
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House in Aviano, Italy
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Donna
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Mitchell
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Pretty Girl
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John Neal
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Mullican
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Indian-Buffalo Hunter
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John Neal
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Mullican
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American Plains Indian
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Tom
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Nebel
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The Stroll
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Tom
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Nebel
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Tranquility
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Tom
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Nebel
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Antietam Rise
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Patricia
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Perry
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Mountain Lake
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Patricia
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Perry
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Looking Outward
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Patricia
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Perry
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Posies
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Daniele
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Piasecki
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Au Clair de la Lune
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Marjorie
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Poling
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Feathered Slipware Bowl
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Marjorie
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Poling
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Slipware Bowl
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Marjorie
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Poling
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Untitled (Sculpture)
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Rob
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Rock
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Universal Bloodstream
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Elayne
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Rogge
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Autumn Barn
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Elayne
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Rogge
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Road Less Traveled
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Jackie
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Shaw
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Freehand carved pitcher
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Stephen
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Sheredy
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"Stephen & Cooper": Moving Day
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Emily
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Sloviko
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Hangin' Round
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Emily
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Sloviko
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Standing Wool
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Emily
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Sloviko
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Gatekeeper
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Elisabet
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Stacy-Hurley
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Rainbow Bridge
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Luis
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Vega
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In My World
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Frederick Calvert
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Wiebel, Jr.
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The Barndoor Guillotine
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Frederick Calvert
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Wiebel, Jr.
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The Purple Pallet
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Monica
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Wilkins
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Wild Liatris Field
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Elaine C.
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Wolfe
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Never Again - Meditation on the Holocaust
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Mark
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Youngblood
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Solitude
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Mark
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Youngblood
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American Geisha
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Mark
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Youngblood
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Casted Out of the Garden
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Awards sponsored by Hagerstown Arts & Entertainment District - supported by
The City of Hagerstown will be presented to the following:
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First
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Last
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2015 Community Exhibit Awards
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Linda
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Barnhart
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Bring Back Our Girls - Best of Show - $500.00
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Steven
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Digman
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Love in the Twenty-first Century - 1st. Place 2D - $250.00
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Luis
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Vega
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In My World - 2nd. Place 2D - $150.00
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Jackie
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Shaw
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Freehand Carved Pitcher - 1st. Place 3D - $250.00
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Marjorie
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Poling
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Slipware Bowl - 2nd. Place 3D - $150.00
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A sixth prize will be awarded to the People's Choice.
The piece with the most votes will win $200!
This prize is also sponsored by the Hagerstown Arts & Entertainment District
- supported by The City of Hagerstown.
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The Washington County Arts Council presents
two exhibits in January 2016:
"Donna Bingaman: Romancing the Canvas" and
"Denny Bingaman: Wild Eyes Photography".
The exhibits run through February 2, 2016.
An opening reception will be held on
Friday, January 8, 2016 from 5pm to 7pm.
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City Park Shines at Annual Holiday Event
City Park will shine with light, heralding the holiday season on Friday evening, December 4, 2015.
Enjoy the merriment on Key Street as seasonal decorations are illuminated on the lake.
Guests will enjoy holiday characters, free hay rides, refreshments, activities, holiday story reading, and more at the Jonathan Hager House & Museum, Mansion House Art Gallery and
the Washington County Museum of Fine Arts
- Hospice of Washington County's "Pathways of the Heart" luminary program before the tree lighting.
- The Jonathan Hager House & Museum (110 Key St.) will host a winter petting zoo, story time, and refreshments served by the We Care Neighborhoods First group;
- The Mansion House (501 Highland Way), will feature arts and crafts sales, free refreshments, and an opportunity to take pictures with Santa;
- The Washington County Museum of Fine Arts (401 Museum Dr.) will hold a holiday scavenger hunt, free tours of the museum, exhibitions, and refreshments.
- Free tractor rides provided by Washington County Antique Tractor Club will shuttle visitors between reception sites.
For more information on the events taking place at the City Park Lighting,
individuals can call 301-739-8577 ext. 170.
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Robinwood Players to perform "The Odd Couple-Female Version"
Hagerstown Community College's Robinwood Players will perform Neil Simon's "The Odd Couple-Female Version," from Friday, Dec. 4, through Sunday Dec. 6, in the Kepler Theater on HCC's main campus.
Show times are 8 p.m. on Dec. 4 and 5. A special matinee performance will be held on Dec. 6 at 2 p.m.
General admission is $10, but HCC students, staff, and faculty can attend for free. The show is rated PG-13.
For more information, contact Dave Dull at
dbdull@hagerstowncc.edu.
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HCC Winter Student Exhibit
HCC to hold winter student art exhibit in December.
Hagerstown Community College will hold its winter student art exhibit from
Wednesday, Dec. 2, through Friday, Dec. 11, in the Kepler Center on HCC's main campus.
The winter student art exhibit will feature a variety of artwork including painting, drawing, sculpture, jewelry, ceramics, mixed media, and photography.
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Choral Arts
perform
the
Hallelujah Chorus of Handel's glorious Messiah
at Trinity Lutheran Church
15 Randolph Avenue, Hagerstown, MD 21740
7:30PM
Come and sing the Christmas choruses and the Hallelujah Chorus of Handel's glorious Messiah with Hagerstown Choral Arts. Start the holiday's right! Please bring a canned good for the Trinity Lutheran Church Food Bank. Download the score at
www.hagerstownchoralarts.org. Some copies will be available for use at the concert. For information call 301-733-2878.
The opening reception will be held on Friday, Dec. 4, from 6 to 8 p.m.
This event is free and the public is invited to attend.
The art exhibit will be open daily from Dec. 2 through Dec. 11. For more information,
contact Joan Bontempo at 240-500-2221, or email jhbontempo@hagerstowncc.edu.
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FROSTY THE SNOWMAN (Theatre for Young Audiences) opens Saturday, November 21, 2015!
Washington County Playhouse Dinner Theater and Children's Theater.
www.washingtoncountyplayhouse.com
or 301-739-7469 for tickets.
Broadway Style Show, Salad Bar, Hot Buffet, Dessert and Cash Bar.
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Antietam National Battlefield Memorial Illumination
Saturday, December 5, 2015
Location: Antietam National Battlefield.
Driving tour begins at entrance to the park off Route 34 east of Sharpsburg, MD 21782
Volunteers place and light over 23,000 candles on the Battlefield, each representing a casualty from the bloodiest single-day battle in American history. Tour begins at 6pm. In case of inclement weather call 301-791-3246.
Buses go to the FRONT of the line, so no wait, and it's the green way to go!
Call
RoadRunner Services, LLC
at (301) 573-1930.
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The City Ballet School presents
The Nutcracker
at the Maryland Theatre
Saturday, December 5, 2015 * 2pm & 7:30pm
Sunday, December 6, 2015 * 3:00pm
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Historical Society Reception
Kick off your holiday season at the Miller House! Our theme this year is "The Nutcracker Suite," and we're celebrating the classic holiday tradition in decorations, food and music! Enjoy beautiful displays throughout the entire house, created by members of local garden clubs. There will be refreshments and live musical entertainment. Admission is free for members and $5 for non-members.
December 6, 2015 1:00 PM - 3:00PM
Washington County Historical Society
135 W Washington Street, Hagerstown, MD 21740
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Washington County Museum of Fine Arts
Sunday, December 6
Elena Yakovleva, Flute
& Hui-Chuan Chen, Piano
2:30 p.m.
General Admission $10.00,
Members & Children under 12 FREE.
Sponsored by Mr.& Mrs. John Barr and Dr. & Mrs. Robert Hobbs.
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Fletcher Library
100 S. Potomac St. Hagerstown, MD
Monday, Dec. 7 ♦ 7:00 PM
Jerry Spessard will be the featured speaker for the December 7, 2015 Robert McCauley Historical Lecture. The lecture is free and open to the public and will be held in room 309 beginning at 7:00 PM.
Spessard will talk about the History of the Hagers-town Town and Country Almanack.
Spessard, a native of Hagerstown, has been the business manager of the Hagerstown Almanack, the second oldest Almanac in the United States, since 1984. Upon graduating from the local schools he went to Virginia Tech and earned Bachelor's and Master's Degrees. In between earning the degrees he was drafted into the U. S. Army and served his country during the Viet Nam Era.
Upon finishing his active duty he served seven years in the Army Reserves.
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Think of the Washington County Arts Council for your gift-giving.
Unique and locally made items.
Support local artists!
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The Best Christmas Pageant Ever will now have two SHOW ONLY (no dinner) performances on
Thursdays Dec. 10 and 17th!
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Julie Gaver "Random Musings"
Book Launch Party & Author Signing - HAGERSTOWN
Washington County Arts Council, 34 S Potomac Street, Hagerstown, MD
Friday, December 11, 2015 4:00pm - 8:00pm.
"Random Musings" kicks off its first book launch party during
Downtown Hagerstown's Holiday Pop-Up Shop night.
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Christmas at Antietam Recreation-
"The Christmas Experience"
November 13, 2015 through December 29, 2015
Prices range from $16.50 to $38,75 depending on age and date selected.
Tickets are required. Purchase by calling 301-797-7999 or www.antietamrecreation.com
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"Home Alone" showing Friday, December 11 at 6 pm at Bridge of Life
Saturday, December 11th, beginning at 4:00 p.m., the original Star Wars Trilogy will be shown back to back. A great way to prepare for the latest release - Episode VII!
Bridge of Life
The free movie starts at 7 PM with free drinks and popcorn available in the lobby.
Bring the kids! Bring the neighbors!
For information contact:
Phone: 301-791-1674
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Tickets to the after-party are $10 and include 1 drink ticket, Christmas cookie dessert bar, photo-both, tree contest and door prizes! After-party space is limited, pre-register here to guarantee your spot-
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With the Holiday Pop-Up shops comes the need for event volunteers!
The Downtown Movement could use your help during the pop-up shop weekend December 11th & 12th. The Downtown Movement had put together a sign-up sheet of one hour volunteer shifts at various locations during the event. Please check it out and consider donating an hour or so of your time and help us spread holiday cheer in downtown Hagerstown!
http://www.downtownmovement.org/.../2015-holiday-pop-up-shop.../
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The
Maryland Symphony Orchestra
at the Maryland Theatre
Home for the Holidays
December 12, 2015 * 7:00pm
December 13, 2015 * 3:00pm
"Home for the Holidays" is the most anticipated concert of the year in the MSO season. This longtime holiday crowd-pleaser has become a tradition for many families throughout the four-state region. Guest artists and local choirs join the MSO in offering a delightful mix of carols, seasonal favorites, and the popular sing-a-long, led by Santa Claus! The concert is the perfect way for the young and young-at-heart to usher in the most magical time of the year.
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Fletcher Library
100 S. Potomac St. Hagerstown, MD 21740
Phone: 301-739-3250 x 163
Known for upbeat entertainment, Take Two Variety Band bring smiles whenever they perform. Listen to sounds from the Big Band era, Dixieland jazz, country standards, 50's and 60's rock and roll, blues, and more. Join Russ & Donna Miller for this fun-filled musical afternoon.
Reserve a seat at this link:
http://washcolibrary.evanced.info/eventsignup.asp?ID=11351&ret=eventcalendar.asp
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The Potomac Playmakers announce auditions for their next production,
the classic Neil Simon comedy, "Rumors"!
Monday, December 14, 2015 and Tuesday, December 15, 2015 at 7:00PM at
the Women's Club, 31 S Prospect Street, Hagerstown, MD 21740.
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An architectural look at Historic Houses of Worship in Downtown Hagerstown
Fletcher Library
100 S. Potomac St. Hagerstown, MD 21740
Phone: 301-739-3250 x 163
Tuesday, December 15 * 7:00 pm
Architectural historian Dr. Paula S. Reed will give a talk about Historic Houses of Worship in Downtown Hagerstown. The presentation serves as a prelude to the annual Historic Houses of Worship Tour scheduled for Dec. 26, 2015 *3:00-7:00 pm.
Reserve a seat at this link:http://washcolibrary.evanced.info/eventsignup.asp?ID=13504&ret=eventcalendar.asp
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Kenny Rogers: Once Again It's Christmas
Maryland Theatre
Tuesday, December 15, 2015 * 7:30pm
Grammy® Award-winner Kenny Rogers has delivered hit after hit for more than five decades, covering everything from country and soul to rock and pop. His hits include "Lady," "Ruby Don't Take Your Love to Town," "The Gambler," "She Believes in Me," "Islands in the Stream," "We've Got Tonight," and "Buy Me A Rose." See Kenny live as he performs an evening of classic Christmas songs and his most famous hits. Joining Kenny for this holiday performance is special guest, Grammy® Award-winning Country singer Linda Davis ("Does He Love You").
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Barbara Ingram School
for the Arts
BISFA Holiday Spectacular
At The Maryland Theatre
Friday, December 18, 2015 * 7:30pm
This special, one-night only production will feature the diverse talents of the entire student body. Colorful costumes and seasonal sets complement a montage of songs, dances, stories, and visual images that warm the heart and inspire everyone to remember what the holiday season is truly about.
This is an event the whole family will enjoy!
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 An Irish Christmas
at the Maryland Theatre
Saturday, December 19, 2015 * 7:00pm
An Irish Christmas brings just about everything to the table - joy, hope, laughter, friendship, and celebration of life.
Take a journey through Christmas in Ireland and celebrate the great traditions of Irish mythology, enjoy superb music-making, singing of Christmas carols and great storytelling, all led by an award-winning cast of Irish dancers.
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Cumberland Valley School of Music presents December 20 Christmas Musicale at the Historic Inn at Ragged Edge
Popular American singer Corey Evan Rotz, tenor, accompanied by
trio Brian Helman, piano, Herm Hopple, bass and Sam Hepfer, drums will be the featured performers at a 2 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 20 musicale to be hosted at the historic Inn at Ragged Edge in Chambersburg.
Proceeds from the event will benefit
the Cumberland Valley School of Music.
Tickets are on sale now for $35 each through the CVSM website
www.cvsmusic.org
. Just click on "Christmas at Ragged Edge" to purchase tickets online. Tickets may also be purchased by calling the school directly at (717)-261-1220.
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Discovery Station at Hagerstown, Inc.
101 W Washington Street, Hagerstown, MD 21740
2:30pm to 3:30pm
Join Discovery Station volunteer Dave Hluchy as he leads this fun, informative class about modeling dinosaurs. This hands-on class is suitable for children of all ages.
Participants will use modeling materials such as air-dry clay, wire, paper and more to create their own dinosaur model. Space is limited to 20 participants.
Please RSVP at (301) 790-0076. Class Fee is $5.00.
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Joe Bonamassa All-acoustic Performance
Maryland Theatre
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Ira Levin's DEATHTRAP
The Washington County Playhouse Dinner Theater and Children's Theater,
44 N. Potomac St., REAR, Hagerstown, MD.
Deathtrap is directed by Shawn R. Martin and runs January 15 - Feb 20 2016.
Most roles are non-union paid. Service staff opportunities are also available.
For Character Descriptions: Contact Laura Martin at 301-739-7469.
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Carmen-with MSO
SAVE THE DATE!
Hub Opera Ensemble is excited to be partnering with the
Maryland Symphony Orchestra to present a semi-staged production of
George Bizet's Carmen at the Historic Maryland Theater!
Two performances only - Saturday, February 13, 2016 at 8:00 pm and
Sunday, February 14, 2016 at 3:00 pm.
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The Beach Boys
at the Maryland Theatre
Thursday, February 18th at 7pm
An Evening with The Beach Boys.
On sale Friday, December 4th at 11am
More info to come!
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T
he 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.
Supported in part by:
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.
Thank you for providing your email address in the past 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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Hagerstown, MD 21740
301.791.3132
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