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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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The Washington County Arts Council presented its 2023-2024 Community Arts Development grants to the following non-profit arts organizations: | |
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Organization
Augustoberfest Charitable Foundation, Inc.
Christkindl Markt Hagerstown
City of Hagerstown--Hagerstown A&E District
Discovery Station
Hagerstown Choral Arts, Inc.
Hagerstown Community Concert Assoc.
Maryland International Film Festival
The Maryland Symphony Orchestra
The Maryland Theatre Association, Inc.
The Potomac Playmakers
Washington County Free Library
Washington County Museum of Fine Arts
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Project FY 2024
The Augustoberfest Event 2024
Christkindl Markt 2024
MDWK Music & Market
Discovery Station's Art Programs
2023-2024 Season
Operating Grant 2023-2024
12th Annual MDIFF-Hagerstown
Kinder Konzerts Series 2023-2024
Billy Ocean Concert (10/3/2023)
2023-2024 Season
Noteworthy Concerts
WCPS Student Art Exhibition
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Funding has been made possible by the Maryland State Arts Council. | |
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About the Maryland Pastel Society
Founded in 1977, the Maryland Pastel Society is a non-profit organization devoted to the promotion and development of professional, original works of art in the medium of soft pastel and to the creative and technical development of its members. There are many local pastel societies throughout the country, but the Maryland Pastel Society is the oldest state society and is an active member of the International Association of Pastel Societies. While the Society had its roots in the Baltimore area, its members (over 200 today) come from all over the Mid-Atlantic region.
Our society aims to provide educational opportunities for artists and the public through the Society’s website, lectures, art demonstrations, workshops, and art exhibitions.
https://www.marylandpastelsociety.com/about/about/
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DEADLINE: November 30, 2023 @ 3pm
Call for Entries
Cumberland Valley Artists and
Photographers Exhibitions
The Washington County Museum of Fine Arts has announced a Call for Entries for the 2024 Cumberland Valley Photographers and Cumberland Valley Artists exhibitions at the museum.
An annual tradition since the 1930s, the Cumberland Valley Photographers and Cumberland Valley Artists exhibitions showcase, celebrate, and support artists of the Cumberland Valley region. Each year, hundreds of works are submitted for consideration for inclusion by exhibition jurors.
New this year, the exhibitions will not run concurrently. Cumberland Valley Photographers will be on view from March 23 through June 2, 2024. Cumberland Valley Artists will be June 15 through Aug. 26, 2024. However, the dates for submission and evaluation are the same for both exhibitions.
Entries for both exhibitions must be submitted online at the following link https://client.smarterentry.com/wcmfa.
The link closes at 3 p.m. Nov. 30, 2023. Each artist can submit up to four works and can submit to either the artists exhibition OR photographers exhibition, but not both. Artists from Maryland, Pennsylvania, Virginia, Washington, D.C., and West Virginia may enter the competition. A First Place Juror’s Award will be named in both competitions and receive a $1,000 cash award.
For complete rules, download the PDF here, Call For Entry Flyer 2024.
For more information, call the museum at 301-739-5727 or info@wcmfa.org.
Calendar
- Submissions Open: Friday, September 29, 2023
- Submissions Close: Thursday, November 30, 2023, 3pm
- Notice of acceptance: Thursday, December 14, 2023
Fees
- Museum members: $12.50 per entry – promo code to use in Smarter Entry is “member”
- Non-members: $15.00 per entry.
To become a museum member, visit wcmfa.org and purchase a membership. Or call Donna Rastelli at 301-739-5727 or email her at drastelli@wcmfa.org.
Please contact the museum if you need help with your submission(s).
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Call for Films:
Maryland International Film Festival - Hagerstown
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REGULAR DEADLINE: December 1, 2023
Welcome, filmmakers, to the Maryland International Film Festival-Hagerstown. We are excited about our 11th year coming up on March 21st-24th, 2024. We are Movie Magazine's top 50 festival worth their entry fee. For 12 years, we've been bringing in the finest films from around the world. The film festival became a 501(c)3 and launched in 2009 and now screens more than 100 films each year! Hollywood Director Joe Carnahan is our creative director, and has been a powerful partner with our festival! He has brought us such films as "The Grey" and "The A-Team" with Liam Neeson and just released Wheelman to Netflix which is getting RAVE reviews. He now has his own production company with Frank Grillo, and has recently signed a deal with Sony Entertainment to work on their Adaptation of 'UNCHARTED'. So join us! We look forward to having you screen at our 12th anniversary!
The festival is conveniently located downtown; we're in the middle of the arts and entertainment district. And after the films, we host some of the best after parties with live bands and fantastic food and drinks!
Submission Guidelines: Entries must be submitted online, through FilmFreeway's online screener option.
Entry Fees: Checks or money orders must be made payable to Maryland International Film Festival.
Notifications: February 15, 2024
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Holiday Closure
The Maryland Theatre will be closed for Thanksgiving on Thursday, November 23rd and the Box Office will reopen on Tuesday, November 28th at 12:00 PM.
The Maryland Symphony Orchestra will be closed for Thanksgiving on Thursday, November 23rd and reopen Monday, November 27th at normal business hours.
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Washington County Chamber of Commerce! | |
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Washington County Chamber of Commerce
1 South Potomac Street, Hagerstown, MD 21740
Phone: 301-739-2015
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Auditions for Potomac Playmakers -
25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee
Potomac Playmakers Performing Arts Center, 17303 W. Washington Street, Hagerstown, Maryland 21740
11/20/2023,11/21/2023 from 7:00pm to 9:00pm
Potomac Playmakers proudly announce auditions for the musical "The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee!” In this classic Rachel Sheinkin musical, an eclectic group of six mid-pubescents vie for the spelling championship of a lifetime. While candidly disclosing hilarious and touching stories from their home lives, the tweens spell their way through a series of (potentially made-up) words, hoping never to hear the soul-crushing, pout-inducing, life un-affirming "ding" of the bell that signals a spelling mistake. Six spellers enter; one speller leaves a champion! At least the losers get a juice box. Produced with kind permission of Music Theatre International, “25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee will be directed by Jeff Wine with music direction by David Loy and choreography by Bailey Kershner.
Auditions will be held on Monday, November 20, 2023 and Tuesday, November 21, 2023 at The Potomac Playmakers Performing Arts Center, located at 17303 W. Washington Street, Hagerstown, Maryland 21740. Auditions start promptly at 7:00 p.m. Auditions will consist of cold readings from the script, improv exercises, and a dance portion. Applicants are asked to prepare 32 bars of music from a show tune. Sheet music must be provided for the accompanist, who will be provided for the audition. No a cappella performances will be permitted for the auditions. Applicants should also wear comfortable clothing and shoes for the dance portion of the audition. The script calls for 3 male and 3 female performers aged 18-early 30’s. Older teens will be considered with a signed parental consent form, due to mature language and content in the show. The script further calls for one female performer aged early 30’s – early 40’s, and two male performers aged 30’s-50’s. Rehearsals will begin in early January, with performances scheduled for March 8-10 and March 15-17, 2024. All applicants will be required to furnish all known conflicts for the period of January 2, 2024 through March 17, 2024. Any additional questions should be directed to Jeff Wine at jeffreydwine@gmail.com or 240-513-6260
The Potomac Playmakers, founded in 1926, is one of the nation's longest running active community theatre groups. For more information, visit The Potomac Playmakers’ website at www.potomacplaymakers.org , email potomacplaymakers@gmail.com or call (240) 382-7269.
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Opening Thursday, December 7, 2023! | |
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Celebration of Trees
LOCATION: Springfield Barn 12 Springfield Lane Williamsport, MD 21795
EVENT DATES:
December 2nd, 8th, 9th, and 16th FROM: 3pm – 9pm
December 5th & 12th FROM: 11am – 4pm
December 3rd, 10th & 17th FROM: 2pm – 7pm
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The Berkeley Arts Council is celebrating its 13th annual holiday arts and crafts market.
St. Nick’s Market will be open Wednesday and Thursday from 11:00 to 5:00, Friday from 11:00 to 8:00, and Saturday from 11:00 to 4:00. The Berkeley Art Works is located at 116 N. Queen Street, Martinsburg, WV.
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Opportunities for Artists
Explore MSAC grants and opportunities available to independent artists, 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. | |
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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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The WCAC facility is wheelchair accessible! | |
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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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