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Arts
”Oceans” solo show by Megan
Elizabeth— through Aug. 6, Gallery B, 7700 Wisconsin Ave., Bethesa. Admire the power of nature in Megan Elizabeth’s paintings, with layers of paint and unique textures that capture her awe of the water. 1 to 6 p.m. Wednesdays through Fridays, noon to 5 p.m. Saturdays and Sundays. 301215-7990, edavis@bethesda.org.
Contemporary Printmaking Juried
Exhibit — through Aug. 6, Berkeley Art Works, 116 N. Queen St., Martinsburg, W.Va. 26 works in various printmaking techniques by 19 artists from 15 states. Gallery hours are 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Wednesday through Friday, 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday. 304-620-7277 or berkeleyartswv@gmail.com.
Works from the 2022 Maryland
Iron Festival — through Aug. 7, Thurmont Regional Library, 76 E. Moser Road, Thurmont. Original works of art created in Catoctin Furnace. Closing reception 3 to 5 p.m. Aug. 7. 301-6007200.
”Graffiato Art Exhibition: A Community Interactive Art Exhibition
— through Aug. 15, Gallery 115, Y Arts Center, 115 E. Church St., Frederick. The exhibition concept comes from Frederick-based artist, curator and writer Rula Jones. 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Monday through Friday, noon to 3 p.m. Saturday and Sunday. 240-478-3407 or gallery115@frederickymca.org.
”Allure of the Near East: Treasures of the Huntington Museum of
Art” — through Aug. 21, Washington County Museum of Fine Arts, 401 Museum Drive, Hagerstown. Examples of glassware, ceramics, metalwork, painting, weaponry, weaving and more created from the 7th century BC to the late 19th century CE. Focusing on Islamic art objects, many works are from what is now modern-day Iran, Egypt, Syria and Turkey. 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Tuesday through Friday, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday, 1 to 5 p.m. Sunday. 301-739-5727 or wcmfa.org. ”Phantasmagoria” — through Aug. 27, Carroll Arts Center, 91 W. Main St., Westminster. Featuring five local artists, expresses the bizarre and fantastic through abstraction, surrealism, and the effects of time through a variety of mediums. Free entry. Hours are 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Monday, Wednesday, Friday and Saturday; 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. Tuesday and Thursday. 410-848-7272 or carrollcountyartscouncil.org. ”Agricolor” — through Aug. 27, Carroll Arts Center, 91 W. Main St., Westminster. Featuring three local artists celebrates, farming as a necessity to support a thriving community of individuals. From growing crops, to the rearing of animals for food or wool, viewers will see the beauty from sunrise to sundown. Free entry. Hours are 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Monday, Wednesday, Friday and Saturday; 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. Tuesday and Thursday. 410-848-7272 or carrollcountyartscouncil.org.
”Ordinary Magic: An
Octogenarian’s Garden” — through Aug. 28, Delaplaine Arts Center, 40 S. Carroll St., Frederick. In this series of paintings that focus on botanical elements in abstract settings, David Wolfe expresses his fascination with the mysteries imbedded in the complex and sensuous forms and surprises presented by nature. 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. daily. 301-698-0656 or delaplaine.org.
”Inventing History: Cherished Memories of Good Times That
Never Happen” — through Aug. 28, Delaplaine Arts Center, 40 S. Carroll St., Frederick. The pencil drawings in this exhibition depict life in the 1940s that exists only in the imagination of the artist. David Hoff’s artwork is full of characters, places, and events that make up what he calls “visual folktales.” 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. daily. 301-698-0656 or delaplaine.org. ”Over 70 Show” — through Aug. 28, Delaplaine Arts Center, 40 S. Carroll St., Frederick. Works in a variety of media by local artists over age 70. 301698-0656 or delaplaine.org.
”Abstraction and Figuration”
— through Aug. 28, Delaplaine Arts Center, 40 S. Carroll St., Frederick. Dave Moreland’s artistic practice of late has utilized both abstraction and figuration, and combinations of the two. In addition to these, this exhibition also includes the use of self-portrait and a long-time interest in art history. 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. daily. 301-698-0656 or delaplaine.org. (See EXHIBITS 17)
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The Frederick Arts Council Awards $400K to artists, arts organizations
The Frederick Arts Council announced on Thursday that it awarded $400,000 in Create and Activate Now (C.A.N.) Recover awards to arts organizations and artists throughout Frederick County.
C.A.N. Recover Grants and Stipends support artists and arts organizations who have been impacted by the Coronavirus and need support for upcoming programs and arts projects. This funding opportunity is made possible through a National Endowment for the Arts (NEA) American Rescue Plan (ARP) Grant to Local Arts Agencies (LAA) awarded to the Frederick Arts Council for sub-granting.
Artistic activities are supported to strengthen our county’s — and the nation’s — cultural infrastructure. The sub-grants will help restore the local community’s cultural infrastructure, benefitting arts workers, artists and audiences.
“Frederick County artists and arts organizations — and the community as a whole — will benefit from these awards that help activate and energize the local economy through the ripple effects that the arts provide,” said Louise Kennelly, executive director of the Frederick Arts Council. “These grants and stipends are an opportunity for the arts to continue healing the community after a challenging time.”
C.A.N. applications were evaluated by a dedicated grants committee, which includes community representatives. The committee was co-chaired by Bruce Zavos, FAC president; Ted Luck, FAC board member; and Griff Garwood, FAC volunteer. FAC officers are Bruce Zavos, president; Linda Roth, vice president; Andrew Rosenfeld, secretary; and Terri Almacy, treasurer.
Awardees include the following arts organization grantees: AIR
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Lisa Sheirer
Institute dba Air Collaborative; Choral Arts Society of Frederick; Clustered Spires Chorus; Community Arts, Inc; Delaplaine Arts Center; Endangered Species Theatre Project; FCC Foundation; Frederick Book Arts Center; Frederick Children’s Chorus; Frederick County Art Association; Frederick Regional Youth Orchestra; Frederick Symphony Orchestra; Fredericktowne Players; Global Z Recording; Hood College Ceramics Program; Maryland Ensemble Theatre; National String Symphonia; Potters’ Guild of Frederick; the Frederick Chorale; The Academy for the Fine Arts at Thomas Johnson High School; Transformative Arts Project; and the Weinberg Center for the Arts.
Individual artist stipends were awarded to Esperanza Alzona, Nicole Ambush, Aaron Angello, Aaron Beebe, Karin Birch, Anthony Brock, Alan Browne, Goodloe Byron, John Carrera, Craig Cavin, William Cochran, Jeff Cosgrove, Adrien Dawson, Jacqueline Douge,
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Matt Long
Andrea Dulanto, John DuRant Jr, Adeyemi Fagbohun, Janet Fox, Corey Frey, Elayne Bond Hyman, Rula Jones Brock, Elizabeth Knapp, Johan Lowie, Elizabeth Lucas, Jillian Abir MacMaster, John Maestri, Chaz Martinsen, Sheryl Massaro, Andrea Mccluskey, Colin McGuire, Christine Mosier, Chris Perry, Katie Powderly, Sean Reel, Robert Rooy, Lori Rounds, April Sandi, Cynthia Scott-Johnson, Mike Shaffer, Ray Shaw, Lisa Sheirer, Laura Sherwood, Bill Shoemaker, ErinRose Sincevich, Sue Slagle, Robert Strasser, Amanda Thorstad, Michelle Venable, Danica Warden, Virginia Warwick, Bill Watson, Ira Wexler, Altimont Wilks, Logan Wilms, Deborah Winram and Harriet Wise.
For more information about FAC grants, visit frederickartscouncil. org/what-we-do/grantsscholarships/community-artsdevelopment-grants.
Learn more about the Frederick Arts Council at frederickartscouncil. org.
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The “Urinetown” cast strike a pose.
Other Voices Theatre presents
In the not-so-distant future, a terrible water shortage and 20-year drought has led to a government ban on private toilets and a proliferation of the paid public toilets, owned and operated by a single megalomaniac company: The Urine Good Company.
If the poor don’t obey the strict laws prohibiting free urination, they’ll be sent to the dreaded and mysterious Urinetown.
After too long under the heel of the malevolent Caldwell B. Cladwell, the poor stage a revolt, led by a brave young hero, fighting both tooth and nail for the freedom to pee “wherever upi like, whenever you like, for as long as you like, and with whomever you like.”
A brilliant satire, “Urinetown” is a wickedly funny, fast-paced and surprisingly intelligent comedic romp, for ages 13 and up.
Performances will be held at 8 p.m. Aug. 5, 6 , 12 and 13 and 2 p.m. Aug. 7 at The Performing Arts Factory, 244 S. Jefferson St., Frederick.
For tickets, visit othervoicestheatre. org.
