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Continuing Exhibition: 19th Century American Art
Date: 1/1/2012 until 2/1/2013
Time: 9:00 am to 5:00 pm
Location: Washington County Museum of Fine Arts, 401 Museum Dr, Hagerstown, MD 21741 (View Map)

Description: This continuing exhibit presents the Museum's collection of American art and will be on display through February 2013.

For more information contact:
Donna Rastelli
drastelli@wcmfa.org
301-739-5727

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Continuing Exhibition: American Decorative Arts
Date: 1/1/2012 until 7/1/2013
Time: 9:00 am to 5:00 pm
Location: Washington County Museum of Fine Arts, 401 Museum Dr, Hagerstown, MD 21741 (View Map)

Description: This continuing exhibit exams the stories and histories of objects from the museum's outstanding collection of American decorative arts. The importance of the pieces and their utilitarian value will also be examined. Pieces crafted in various media such as glass and silver, dating from 1812 through 1932 are inclluded in the collection. Also included are paintings displaying how artists used decorative art objects as subjects in still lifes and other compositions. This exhibit will be on display through July 2013.

For more information contact:
Donna Rastelli
drastelli@wcmfa.org
301-739-5727

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Continuing Exhibition: WPA Prints
Date: 1/1/2012 until 3/4/2012
Time: 9:00 am to 5:00 pm
Location: Washington County Museum of Fine Arts, 401 Museum Dr, Hagerstown, MD 21741 (View Map)

Description: The works in this continuing exhibition were all created during the 1930's with many artists depicting themes and subjects relating to everyday life during the Great Depression. The works in this exhibition are part of a collection of more than 70 works allocated to the museum in 1943. This exhibit continues through March 4.

For more information contact:
Donna Rastelli
drastelli@wcmfa.org
301-739-5727

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Deadline for Entries 80th Annual Cumberland Valley Artists Exhibition, Friday March 2, 2012
Date: 1/6/2012 until 3/2/2012
Time: 9:00 am to 5:00 pm
Location: Washington County Museum of Fine Arts, 401 Museum Dr, Hagerstown, MD 21741 (View Map)

Description: The 80th Annual Cumberland Valley Artists Exhibition is open to all media, except photography, and will be on view May 5 through July 29, 2012. Juror for this year's exhibition will be renowned artist, William Clutz. His artistic career began at the Museum School. To receive an entry form, please call 301-739-5727 or email Jennifer Chapman Smith at jsmith@wcmfa.org. Deadline for entries is Friday, March 2, 2012.

For more information contact:
Donna Rastelli
drastelli@wcmfa.org
301-739-5727

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READ-A-THON - Register Online today
Date: 1/11/2012 until 2/11/2012
Time: 12:00 am to 4:00 pm
Location: Frederick County, MD (View Map)

Description: The Literacy Council of Frederick County in participation with Frederick County Public Libraries is excited to be hosting our second read-a-thon from Jan. 1 to Feb. 11, 2012. Anyone from ages 1 to 100 can participate in this fun and meaningful event. On-line registration is now open. Participants commit to read by themselves for a specified amount of time or a specified number of books during the period. In advance, they will request pledges from friends and family to sponsor their reading. The more you read the more money you will raise! Every dollar raised will be used to buy books and other program materials for the students and tutors of the Council. At the final celebration on February 11th, we will be providing drinks and snacks to participants throughout the day. We will also have prizes donated to the event by local merchants to be awarded in multiple categories. KEYOTE from the Frederick Keys will appear during the afternoon. All participants who raise $20 or more will receive a tote bag. Celebration & prize awards on FEBRUARY 11, 2012 • 10:30 AM to 4:00 PM at C. BURR ARTZ LIBRARY, COMMUNITY ROOM REGISTER ONLINE AT www.frederickliteracy.org or call 301-600-2066 for more information.

For more information contact:
Diana Halleman
stafffrederickliteracy.org
301-600-2066

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Website: www.frederickliteracy.org
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Museum Art School Reunion Exhibition: Creating, Inspiring & Educating Artists for 80 Years
Date: 1/20/2012 until 4/14/2012
Time: 9:00 am to 4:00 pm
Location: Washington County Museum of Fine Arts, 401 Museum Dr, Hagerstown, MD 21741 (View Map)

Description: In celebration of the museum's 80 years of service to the community, this exhibition will reunite works of art by past instructors and museum school students who went on to become artists or work in the arts. Photographs from the archives, a snapshot gallery and statements from students will illustrate the impact that art programs have made on generations of aspiring artists. Works in all media will reflect the variety of unique courses offered throughout the years and will include pieces by many well known local artists. This exhibit continues through April 14, 2012.

For more information contact:
Donna Rastelli
drastelli@wcmfa.org
301-739-5727

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79th Annual Cumberland Valley Photographic Salon
Date: 1/28/2012 until 4/29/2012
Time: 9:00 am to 5:00 pm
Location: Washington County Museum of Fine Arts, 401 Museum Dr, Hagerstown, MD 21741 (View Map)

Description: For 79 years, the museum has celebrated the art of photography in the annual Cumberland Valley Photographic Salon. Open to amateur and professional photographers of all ages, the exhibition highlights various styles and photographic techniques. This year's juror was Bruce Katsiff, photographer and Director of the James A. Michener Art Museum in Doylestown, Pennsylvania. Join us on Sunday, February 12 for the Opening Reception & Awards Ceremony, sponsored by Conservit, Inc. Visitors to the exhibition can vote for their favorite photograph by casting a ballot for the Popular Prize. This exhibition continues through April 29, 2012.

For more information contact:
Donna Rastelli
drastelli@wcmfa.org
301-739-5727

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Acrylic Painting with Monika Wertman for ages 13 & up
Date: 2/9/2012
Time: 9:00 am to 11:30 am
Location: Washington County Museum of Fine Arts, 401 Museum Dr, Hagerstown, MD 21741 (View Map)

Description: A great class for beginners as well as students with more experience. The class includes intro to color blending, different types of brushes, personality of medium and how to work with it. You will create a small acrylic painting in color. Instructor Monica Wertman is an award winning, exhibiting artist who has taught art classes at Hagerstown COmmunity College as well as the museum. The class is offered Thursdays, February 9-March 29, (8 weeks), 9:00-11:30am. Registration is required. Cost: $125 non-members; $112.50 museum members. A list of required supplies will be provided upon registration.

For more information contact:
Donna Rastelli
drastelli@wcmfa.org
301-739-5727

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Develping Drawing Skills for ages 13 & up
Date: 2/9/2012
Time: 6:30 pm to 8:30 pm
Location: Washington County Museum of Fine Arts, 401 Museum Dr, Hagerstown, MD 21741 (View Map)

Description: Appropriate for all skill levels, instructor Mike Gouker will teach students the basics of drawing- sketching, proportion, shading, and the effective use of light and shadow as well as more advanced techniques. This is the perfect class for beginners, as well as for the painters who want to develop stronger drawing skills. Mike has instructed art in the Washington County school systeem for more than 35 years and has exhibited all along the East Coast. This class is offered Thursdays, February 9-March 15 (6 weeks), 6:30-8:30pm. All supplies will be provided. Cost: $75 non-members; $67.50 museum members. Registration is required.

For more information contact:
Donna Rastelli
drastelli@wcmfa.org
301-739-5727

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The Maryland Ensemble Theatre's End Days
Date: 2/9/2012
Time: 8:00 pm to 11:00 pm
Location: Maryland Ensemble Theatre 31 West Patrick St Frederick, Maryland 21701 (View Map)

Description: Sixteen year old Rachel Stein is having a bad year. Her father hasn’t changed out of his pajamas since 9/11. Her mother has begun a close, personal relationship with Jesus. Her new neighbor, a sixteen-year-old Elvis impersonator, has fallen for her hard. And the Apocalypse is coming Wednesday. Her only hope is that Stephen Hawking will save them all.

For more information contact:
Dan Brick
contact@marylandensemble.org
301-694-4744

Event Posted by: MARYLANDENSEMBLE

Website: http://marylandensemble.org
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