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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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The best of all gifts around any Christmas tree…local art from the Washington County Arts Council
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Historic Houses of Worship Tour
Photo Contest
Deadline: January 11, 2019 at Noon
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Annual Community Art Show
The Washington County Arts Council’s “Annual Community Art Show: The Best Local Art of 2018” juried community art exhibit will run through December 28, 2018.
Awards sponsored by Hagerstown A & E District with support from the City of Hagerstown.
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January 2019 Exhibit
The Washington County Arts Council, Inc. hosts Mick Williams’ “Suitcase Filled with Light: A Colorful Watercolor Journey” for the month of January 2019. The exhibit opens with a reception to meet the artists on Thursday, January 3, 2019 from 5pm-7pm and will continue through January 29, 2019. Mr. Williams will again be at the gallery for an Artist Talk on Saturday, January 5, 2019 from 2pm to 4pm providing another opportunity
to speak with the artist and learn about his process, his techniques and the meaning behind his work
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Gift cards---the perfect fit!
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Middletown Valley Bank
presents the Krumpe's Donut Drop to kick off the 2019 New Year in the square of Downtown Hagerstown, complete with fireworks and live music!
SCHEDULE OF EVENTS:
5:00pm - Kid's Zone with games, crafts, coloring, balloons and other fun kid's activities, sponsored by
Mid-Atlantic Sprint
. Look for the big, yellow Sprint flags.
6:00pm - Family Festivities: live music, kids activities and fun demonstrations from local businesses, free
AC&T
coffee & hot chocolate, popcorn, soup and Krumpe's Do-nuts to the first 5,000 people.
6:59pm - Happy New Year's! The Krumpe's Donut Drop begins!
7:00pm - Fireworks and live music from Staff Infection.
We hope you'll make the Donut Drop the first stop for your New Year's Eve plans. Be sure to stop by downtown restaurants and shops that will be having specials in honor of the big event!
WIN A LEITERSBURG CINEMAS GOLDEN TICKET:
It's good for FREE movies, FREE popcorn & soda for you and a friend for an entire year - while you're at the Krumpe's Donut Drop!
HERE'S HOW: Stop by any
Mid-Atlantic Sprint
location and drop off a warm clothing item to benefit
Children In Need Washington County
(or bring it to the Krumpe's Donut Drop with you). For each item donated you'll receive one chance to win the Golden Ticket! The winner will be drawn live on New Year's Eve!
FREE PARKING:
S Potomac parking deck, N Potomac parking deck, Central lot, Market lot, street parking where indicated.
If local businesses would like to get involved, contact Melissa Fountain at
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The Washington County Playhouse Dinner Theater and Children's Theater invites you to celebrate the New Year at Rock 'N Roll New Year's Eve at The Playhouse, located at 44 North Potomac Street, Rear in the heart of Hagerstown's Arts and Entertainment District and City Center.
Ring in 2019 with this show featuring hits from the 50's, 60's, and 70's. There will be a DJ and a Dance Floor to kick off the New Year right! Preceded by Salad Bar, Dinner Buffet, Dessert. Midnight Champagne Toast. Continental Breakfast. Full Cash Bar available. Beverages and Gratuity not included in ticket price. Children under age 5 not admitted.
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Calling all Washington County Art Educators!
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The Washington County Arts Council invites all art educators in Washington County’s public and private schools to enter work for the February 2019 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 25, 2019 from 11am to 5pm, Saturday, January 26, 2019 from 10am to 4pm, or Tuesday, January 29, 2019 from 11am to 5pm.
The Exhibit will run from January 31, 2019 through February 26, 2019. An opening reception will be held on Thursday, January 31, 2018 from 5pm to 7pm.
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“HOME IS WHERE THE HEART IS”
January 4, 2019 to January 27, 2019
Valley Art Association members exhibit on the theme of “Home is where the Heart is”
Fridays & Saturdays 11 am to 4 pm, Sunday 1 to 5 pm.
Free admission
Mansion House Gallery
501 Highland Way
City Park, Hagerstown
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Dear Santa, All I want for Christmas is a gift from the
Washington County Arts Council
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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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