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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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2020 HISTORIC HOUSES OF WORSHIP TOUR CANCELLED
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The Historic Houses of Worship Tour Committee has made the difficult decision to cancel the Annual Historic Houses of Worship Tour previously scheduled for December 26, 2020. This complex event requires experienced volunteers to plan, advertise, make participating churches available, and more, including working together over multiple months. Public health concerns, as well as the lead time needed to plan and execute this event, led the Committee and its partners to this mutual decision.
We are hopeful to be able to continue this event in December of 2021.
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Remembering past Historic Houses of Worship Tours |
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Open until 2 Pm
on Christmas Eve
For your holiday gifts...
...jewelry, glass, pottery,
photography, paint, books, music, textiles,
and more!
Supporting local artists in downtown Hagerstown.
The Gallery Shop at Washington County Arts Council
34 S Potomac Street
Hagerstown, MD 21740
301-791-3132
Tuesday-Friday 11am-5pm
Saturday 10am-4pm
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“Annual Community Art Show: The Best Local Art of 2020.” The juried community art exhibit will be on display virtually and in the gallery continuing through January 5, 2021.
Social distancing and wearing masks are required for all visitors in the gallery.
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WCAC Announces the award winners of the “Annual Community Art Show: The Best Local Art of 2020.”
The 2020 Awards are sponsored by the Washington County Arts Council made possible by funding from the Maryland State Arts Council.
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The Washington County Arts Council hosts two exhibits during the month of January 2021. Brian Truesdale brings “Fates & Abandoned Furies” to the Main Gallery and the Hall Gallery will feature selected works by the late Marguerite E. Cyr who worked primarily in oil and watercolor. The exhibits will be on display virtually and in the gallery from January 7, 2021 through February 2, 2021.
Social distancing and wearing masks are required for all visitors in the gallery.
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DEADLINE: January 15, 2021
Welcome to Locust Point
Mural Project Call for Artists
Bester Community of Hope and Locust Point Market seek an artist or an artist group to create a mural to be mounted on the outside of the building. The total budget for the work is $3,000. The call is open for artists who are Maryland residents. This artist call is presented in partnership with the Washington County Arts Council.
The mural will be created on an all-weather platform that can be semi-permanently attached to the back side of the building, facing north. The total size of the mural should not exceed 10 feet tall by 15 feet wide.
Professional artists or teams with experience with murals who live in Maryland may be eligible for this opportunity. Current liability coverage is strongly preferred.
The decision to mount the work rather than directly use the building as a canvas was made because of the plastic siding on the building. It is preferred that the art not cover the window as there is an apartment. The work will hang as long as it stands the weather and test of time, but will ultimately belong to the owners of the market. A concept is preferred as the market owners will be the primary decision makers. No typography is preferred.
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11th Annual Washington County Art Educators
The Washington County Arts Council invites all art educators in Washington County’s public and private schools to enter work for the February 2020 exhibit. This is an invitational exhibition and all work will be accepted. Each educator can submit three works that have been completed within the last two years. Artwork may be dropped off Friday, January 29, 2021 from 11am to 5pm, Saturday, January 30, 2021 from 10am to 4pm, or Tuesday, February 2, 2021 from 11am to 5pm.
The Exhibit will run from February 4, 2021 through March 2, 2021 in the galleries (social distancing + masks) as well as virtually by Saturday, February 6, 2021.
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The Maryland Theatre's Gift to You!
As we welcome the season of giving, and take time to reflect on what matters, most to us and our community we, The Maryland Theatre, encourage you to support local businesses and non-profits this holiday season. And as our gift to you, you will save when purchasing gift certificates this Holiday season.
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Purchase a $50 Gift Certificate for only $45
Purchase a $100 Gift Certificate for only $90
Offer Valid November 25 - December 21, 2020
Visit or call our box office today to take advantage of this special holiday deal.
The first 10 people to purchase gift certificates receive a special commemorative ornament of the new Grand Stairwell!
Box Office Hours
Monday-Wednesday-Friday
11:00 AM - 4:30 PM
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2020 Say Goodbye/Krumpe's Donut Drive-by replaces
Middletown Valley Bank Krumpe's Donut Drop
December 31, 2020
7:00am - 10:00am
Krumpe’s Donut Drop will be held in the square of downtown Hagerstown on December 31. Donut lovers can still get their New Year’s Eve donut and coffee fix at the 2020 Say Goodbye/Krumpe’s Donut Drive-by on South Potomac Street from 7am – 10am
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Valley Art Association presents "Dazzle", an exhibit by members at the Mansion House Art Gallery, 501 Highland Way (City Park), Hagerstown, MD. The show runs from December 4, 2020 to January 31, 2021. Mansion House hours are Fridays & Saturdays 11am-4pm and Sundays 1pm-5pm. Admission is Free.
301-797-2867
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sponsors Charlie Brown’s First Annual
2020 Roadmap to Christmas
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Hello friends! Charlie Brown’s First Annual Roadmap to Christmas is excited to share the following homes & businesses that want to show us their Christmas spirit! “We are going to share two map routes in the Facebook posts, but figured you can pick and choose which locations (listed on our Facebook page) that you'd like to visit and just plug them in to your Google Maps App on your phone. Google Maps allows you to add multiple (up to 10) stops on your route, so start at your house, pick your end location, then add all the other addresses you'd like to see! Google will even design the fastest route. Pretty cool!”
Addresses listed by Zip Code are:
- 726 GUILFORD AVENUE, HAGERSTOWN, MD 21740
- 520 SALEM AVENUE, HAGERSTOWN, MD 21740
- 17721 BROADFORDING ROAD, HAGERSTOWN, MD 21740
- 11020 ROESNNER AVENUE, HAGERSTOWN, MD 21740
- 17430 VIRGINIA AVENUE, HAGERSTOWN, MD 21740
- 10825 LINCOLN AVENUE, HAGERSTOWN, MD 21740
- 10805 WYNCOTE DRIVE, HAGERSTOWN, MD 21740
- 17719 TIMBERLANE, HAGERSTOWN, MD 21740
- 18906 VILLA TERRACE, HAGERSTOWN, MD 21742
- 3951 FORREST SCHOOL ROAD, SMITHSBURG, MD 21783
- 212 GRAYSTONE DRIVE, BOONSBORO, MD 21713
- 10 MAPLE AVENUE, BOONSBORO, MD 21713
- 113 BURTON WAY, BOONSBORO, MD 21713
- 131 BRAEBURN DRIVE. MARTINSBURG, WV 25403
- 590 AVONDALE ROAD, MARTINSBURG, WV 25404
- 1232 GAINSBORO DRIVE, MARTINSBURG, WV 25403
- 531 FOREVERGREEN DRIVE, FALLING WATERS, WV 25419
- 76 TRIBUTARY TRAIL, FALLING WATERS, WV 25419
- 1836 CHERRY RUN, HEDGESVILLE, WV 25427
- 1124 TUSCAWILLA DRIVE, CHARLESTOWN, WV 25414
- 1 N ARTIZAN STREET, WILLIAMSPORT, MD 21795
- 13340 JOHN MARTIN DRIVE, WILLIAMSPORT. MD 21795
- 20 SPRINGFIELD LANE, WILLIAMSPORT, MD 21795
- 16905 HAMPSHIRE DRIVE, WILLIAMSPORT, MD 21795
- 147 S. CONOCOCHEAGUE STREET, WILLIAMSPORT, MD 21795
- 16505 VIRGINIA AVENUE, WILLIAMSPORT, MD 21795 *Homewood at Williamsport
- 10715 HOFFMAN DRIVE, WILLIAMSPORT, MD 21795
- 2 N. CONOCOCHEAGUE STREET, WILLIAMSPORT, MD 21795 *Byron Memorial Park
- 16775 & 16781 TAYLORS LANDING ROAD, SHARPSBURG, MD 21782
- 13803 MILES FARM LANE, CLEAR SPRING, MD 21722
- 2951 EAST WEAVER RD, GREENCASTLE, PA 17225
- 12884 GRANT SHOOK ROAD, GREENCASTLE, PA 17225
- 13218 FORT LOUDON, MERCERSBURG, PA 17236
- 2620 INWOOD DRIVE ADAMSTOWN, MD 21710
The fun doesn't have to end here! If you'd like to be added to this list, simply put your address in the comments on our Facebook page.
Also - be sure to snap pics of all your favorite places and share in the comments to this post or put it on our page! We want to hear which location was your favorite! Most popular location gets to be announced on our Facebook page!!
Be sure to be courteous at all locations, drive slowly, pay close attention for others also enjoying the decorations, share kindness and embrace the Christmas Spirit!!!
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Over 70 original paintings from bestselling books set the theme of the exhibit and take you on a journey around the world to learn about the places and cultures from which Jan Brett gets her inspiration. From tropical rainforests to Arctic igloos, your imagination will fly away into The World of Jan Brett. The World of Jan Brett is presented by the Oshkosh Public Museum (WI) in partnership with Jan Brett.
Washington County
Museum of Fine Arts
401 Museum Drive
Hagerstown, MD
301-739-5727
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Authentic Community Theatre presents
Shrek, Jr.
A Virtual Performance
January 2021
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Holiday Hours
The Maryland Theatre’s Box Office and Administrative Offices will be closed
Tuesday, December 22nd, 2020 through January 3rd, 2021 so our staff can enjoy the holidays with their families.
The Box Office will re-open on Monday, January 4th at 11 AM
21 S. Potomac St.
Hagerstown, MD 21740
Box Office 301-790-2000
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Amazing Tablescapes
Join the Washington County Museum of Fine Arts for the virtual
Amazing Tablescapes unveiling on February 1, 2021.
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Authentic Community Theatre presents Godspell |
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Friday, March 19, 2021 at 7:30 pm
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Saturday, March 20, 2021 at 7:30 pm
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Individual tickets on sale to the general public Friday, December 18, 2020 at 11 am
Prepare ye for the timeless tale of friendship, loyalty and love based on the Gospel According to St. Matthew.
Godspell was the first major musical theatre offering from three-time Grammy and Academy Award winner, Stephen Schwartz (Wicked, Pippin, Children of Eden), and it took the world by storm. Led by the international hit, "Day by Day," Godspell features a parade of beloved songs, including "Prepare Ye the Way of the Lord," "Learn Your Lessons Well," "All for the Best," "All Good Gifts," "Turn Back, O Man" and "By My Side."
A small group of people help Jesus Christ tell different parables by using a wide variety of games, storytelling techniques and hefty doses of comic timing. An eclectic blend of songs, ranging in style from pop to vaudeville, is employed as the story of Jesus' life dances across the stage. Dissolving hauntingly into the Last Supper and the Crucifixion, Jesus' messages of kindness, tolerance and love come vibrantly to life.
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The Maryland Theatre Box Office Hours
Mondays, Wednesdays, Fridays from 11am-4:30 pm
301-790-2000
21 South Potomac Street
Hagerstown, MD 21740
(301) 790-3500
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To include your art events in the arts calendar of the Washington County Arts Council’s website
To join the Artist Registry of the Washington County Arts Council’s
To include your art events in future editions of Artist Alley, the electronic newsletter of the Washington County Arts Council, email art information to maryanneb@washingtoncountyats.com.
Please specify organization, program, dates, brief description, location, ticket price and contact information. Please also include a photo or graphic.
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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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Washington County Arts Council. Your information was obtained from
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becoming a member, donating, entering a contest, or exhibiting with us.
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