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Artist Alley
February 23, 2018
Volume 18-05
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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.
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Community Calendar
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Artist Registry
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Special Events
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Add your local events
and learn about upcoming events in
your area
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Join the Artist Registry and showcase your work for everyone to see!
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Features special
local events that are
not to be missed!
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HELPFUL TIP: In most cases you can click on a graphic to activate a link!
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2018 Maryland Arts Day
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Members of the Washington County arts community traveled to Annapolis for Maryland Arts Day 2018 on
Thursday, February 22, 2018 to meet with the local elected officials.
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Washington County's ambassadors included:
Stephen Beaudoin, Maryland Symphony Orchestra
Mary Anne Burke, Washington County Arts Council
Rebacca Massie Lane, Museum of Fine Arts Washington County
Wallace Lee, Museum of Fine Arts Washington County
Jillian MacMaster, Museum of Fine Arts Washington County
Melinda Marsden, Museum of Fine Arts Washington County
Al Martin, Museum of Fine Arts Washington County
Emily Socks, Maryland Symphony Orchestra
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National Award for
State Art Leadership
2018 Americans for the Arts and the United States Conference of Mayors National Award for State Art Leadership was presented to Maryland Governor Larry Hogan during Maryland Arts Day. He and first lady Mrs. Yumi Hogan were recognized for their strong advocacy and support of the arts in the State of Maryland.
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2018 Sue Hess Award
Remarks reprinted with permission from Sandy Oxx, Executive Director of the Carroll County Arts Council on receiving the 2018 Sue Hess Award.
Congratulations, Sandy!
"The arts give us a peaceful way to express dissent or share our beliefs.
The arts can calm troubled minds or heal a broken heart.
The rhythm of the arts can help us march in sync when we need to or they can give us the infectious beat when we'd rather dance to our own drummer.
The arts are often the only reason that some kids show up at school.
The arts can inspire meaningful dialogue and light a spark for change.
The arts add the sparkle to our celebrations and add comfort to our mourning.
Music and art are often the final part of brains left functioning when dementia invades our bodies.
The arts build bridges to other cultures and connect us to other times in our history.
The arts are a reflection of our humanity.
For some of us, the arts are the absolutely the only way we can be productive, tax paying citizens.
And yes, the arts can even turn marshmallows into money....and nothing else has that sort of magical power."
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The 8th Annual Art Educators Show
There is still time to vote!
Voting ends on
Tuesday, February 27, 2018 at 3:00 PM.
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March 2018 Exhibit
St. Maria Goretti High School Student Art Exhibit with Art Teacher, David Bottini opens Thursday, March 1, 2018 with a reception at the gallery from 5 pm until 7pm.
The exhibit continues through April 3, 2018.
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DEADLINE: March 7, 2018 by 5pm EST*
*Please note: This is NOT a postmark deadline!
The City of Hagerstown seeks an artist to create permanent outdoor sculpture(s) for an audience of all ages on the new Hagerstown Cultural Trail. Works should be completed or well underway by Fall 2018. The total budget for the work is $10,000. The call is open to artists living in Maryland only. This artist call is presented in partnership with the Washington County Arts Council.
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DEADLINE: March 14, 2018 by 5pm EST*
*Please note: This is NOT a postmark deadline!
The City of Hagerstown seeks an artist to create permanent interactive wall art in the University Plaza. Works should be completed or well underway by Fall 2018. The total budget for the work is $7,500. The call is open to artists living in Maryland only. This artist call is presented in partnership with the Washington County Arts Council.
http://www.washingtoncountyarts.com/hct-iw
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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.
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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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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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