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Welcome to ArtLink
The Frederick Arts Council welcomes your ideas and support as it continues to bringtogether the community's arts organizations to strengthen
our region's arts and culture.
Frederick Arts Council Adds Three New Board Members
The Arts Council welcomes the following three outstanding community members to its Board of Directors:
Ted Luck, Retired FCPS Administrator, Former Adjunct Professor andDirector of Student Success & Outreach, Hood College
Robert Robey, Energy and Environmental Engineering Consultant
Paula Rubin-Wexler, Artist, Paula Rubin-Wexler Fine Art
We are grateful and excited for their commitment and leadership!
Frederick Arts Council Announces Partnership withAusherman Family Foundation to Develop Public
Arts Planning Process for Frederick County
The Frederick Arts Council hasannounced an initiative inpartnership with the AushermanFamily Foundation and numerouscommunity stakeholders todevelop a public art planning
Todd Bressi
process for Frederick County.
The process,under theguidance ofpublic artplanningconsultant Todd Bressi, will allow
Frederick to continue deepening its sense of place through public art, develop acoherent set of procedures for placing public art throughout the county, and helpcreate a set of sustainable funding streams for the construction and maintenance ofthe county's public art.
The process will take place over the next 10 months in which the consultant and theArts Council will survey community needs and construct planning procedures baseddirectly on that feedback. The development of the process and the final processitself is intended to be a collaborative effort, with checkpoints for public engagementat every stage.
Read More at frederickartscouncil.org
Next Frede rick Arts Counc il Membe rs' Mee ting Next Frede rick Arts Counc il Membe rs' Mee ting to be he ld May 24thto be he ld May 24th
McClintock Distillery, 35 S. Carroll Street5:30-7:30 pm
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Please join us for our next members' meeting on Wednesday, May 24th from5:30 to 7:30 at McClintock Distillery. The Frederick Symphony Orchestra and theMaryland Ensemble Theatre will be sending representatives to lead the dialogueabout collaboration in the arts. As usual, plenty of opportunities to network andshare news & events. Everyone is welcome, light refreshments will be served.
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Frederick Arts Council and Community Foundation ofFrederick County Award Eleanor Harper and
Thelma Gross Music Scholarships
The Frederick Arts Council has
partnered with The Community
Foundation in the distribution
of funds for both the Eleanor
Harper Music Scholarship and
Thelma Gross Music
Scholarship. Those awarded
will have the opportunity to
participate in private
instrumental or vocal
instruction. The six awardees
that have proved their commitment and talent within their artistic passion include:
Ava Hartner: piano, Norah Jamahi: violin, Harrison Loeffler: violin, Ava Mason: viola,
Abigail Mongan: piano, and Cade Suddith: drums.
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Coming Up at Sky Stage
The Frederick Arts Council is delighted to announce that SkyStage has received a 2017 City of Frederick Historic Preservation
Award for Community Leadership! An enormous thank-you toeveryone who has supported or been involved with this amazing
project.
This Weekend: Peace & Unity Concert
Saturday, May 6th, 7-10 pm: Terminal Beats will be playing beats withlocal rappers featuring Stitch Early to promote peace, love, and unity inthe community. Admission: $5 at the door, Cash or credit/debit cards(via Square) will be accepted
Upcoming: Sky Pop! Artist Market & Showcase
Sky Pop! is a gathering and sharing opportunity for local talent (students, emergingartists, professional artists) to offer a creative showcase: Artist demonstrations, sales,
live performances of music and poetry, interactive arts activities. Admission is free.
Each event in the series features 12-15 vendors - displaying & selling art, food,creative & practical products, along with demos & performance. Enjoy an interactive
shopping experience that features the many creative aspects of our community.
If you, or someone you know would like to show & sell their art or perform -complete this application
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Check out our season calendar!
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Artists Anthony Owens & Tony Woods Create and Donate
"Mandala of Hope" to Frederick Way Station
Artists Anthony Owens and Tony Woods created a work of public art to recognizethe Way Station's important work in the community and to beautify the space. The
unveiling of this colorful 15-foot mosaic/paint mandala will be Tuesday, May 16th at 1pm (230 West Patrick Street). All are invited.
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New Spire Arts Announces Summer Programming
New Spire Arts is launching their first round of programming this summer with a varietyof performing arts workshops for youth.
The one- to five-day performing arts workshops are unique in Frederick County and willprovide a fast-paced learning experience meant to give a taste of what New Spire Artshas planned for the fall semester and beyond. Workshops will be available for all agesand knowledge levels and will be led by professional artists in a variety of disciplines.
Workshops will take place at New Spire Spaces, the former Board of Ed andArtomatic host at 115 East Church Street. New Spire Spaces is one of two buildingsbeing activated by New Spire Arts, and will host all programming until renovation iscomplete at New Spire Stages, the former Cultural Arts Center at 15 W Patrick.
In addition, New Spire Arts internship applications are open and available in theProgramming, Education and Marketing departments. These internships offer hands-on practical experience for college students or recent college graduates preparing fora career in the arts and non-profit sectors. College credit, community service and/orfieldwork hours are available.
For program dates and information, visit www.newspirearts.com, oremail [email protected].
The Art Show At Linganore Winecellars
Enjoy A Full Day Of The Arts At Linganore Featuring Paintings, Plein Air, Crafts, Fashion, Photography, Jewelry, Pottery And More
Saturday, June 24, 2017 11:00 AM - Sunday, June 25, 2017 6:00 PM
Door Time: 10:00 AMThis event is all ages
Early Bird Tickets ($10) through June 1stAfter June 1st $15
Admission includes live music, wine tasting, winery tours, as well as over 2 dozen art, craft and food vendors.
Purchase Tickets Here
Call For Artists
Calling All Singers!
What: National Anthem Auditions for Art in the Park, an art-themed game night with the Frederick Keys
Where: Weinberg Center (onstage!)When: Wednesday, June 28th, 6:30 pm
Believe it or not, we are already looking ahead to Art in thePark in September and we will soon be searching for aNational Anthem performer! This year we've found a way tohave a little more fun with the auditions, and we will beholding them on the Weinberg Stage on Wednesday, June28th immediately before a Flying Dog Movie Series Event(Top Gun). Email us at [email protected] to letus know if you plan to participate, and feel free to bring afew people to cheer you on!
Click Here for Artist Registration
Call to Artisan Vendors: Frederick Wine Trail's10th Anniversary Kick-Off
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The event would also welcome plein-air painters at no charge.
Theater
Zora String QuartetThursday, May 4 | 7:30pm Celebrated by the Calgary Herald as "exquisitely well-trained, supremelyblended, and broadly intelligent," the Zorá String Quartet strives to introducenew audiences to chamber music. With a repertoire spanning from theClassical and Romantic periods to the 21st century, this intimate ensemble
combines cello, violin, and viola in a musically-rich evening sure to please.
Pay-what-you-want | Suggested donation $10 | Learn more
Pete Seeger: The StormKingFriday, May 5 | 8:00pm The greatness of folkicon Pete Seeger comesto life in this multi-mediaperformance asGRAMMY® award-winner Jeff Haynes sets
Seeger's stories, lyrics, and voice to live music and video. Haynes and accompanying musicians explore traditions as diverse asblues, bluegrass, folk, and jazz, set against the rich tapestry of Seeger's most engaging stories, narratives, and poems.
Tickets from $20 | Learn more
Erth's Dinosaur Zoo LiveSaturday, May 13 | 7:00pm Get ready for the ultimate playdate - 65 million years in the making! Embarkon a tour of prehistoric Australia, where you'll meet an eye-poppingcollection of amazingly life-like dinosaurs. Designed with the help ofprofessional paleontologists and manned by skilled puppeteers, these larger-than-life creatures will delight and educate audiences of all ages. Freechildren's books will be distributed prior to the show courtesy of WonderBook and Video.
Tickets from $26 | Learn more
weinbergcenter.org
marylandensemble.org
Other Voices Theatre Presents:
For tickets, visit OtherVoicesTheatre.org
Concerts
This performance will feature Sarah Kim, the FSO's 2017 Young Artist Competition AwardWinner. The 18-year-old violinist has played internationally in Argentina and Scotland as well
as around the nation, earning numerous awards while attending the prestigious PeabodyPreparatory Institute at Johns Hopkins University.
Purchase Tickets Online
Emmitsburg Community Chorus Begins 50th Annual Spring Season
The Emmitsburg Community Chorus will bepresenting its 50th annual spring concert 3pmSunday, May 21, 2017 at Apples Church (7908Apples Church Road) in Thurmont, MD. Their concertwill feature a medley of songs from the longest runningbroadway musical, Les Miserables, and other diversefavorites from Neil Diamond, Bach, and Andrew LloydWebber. Emmitsburg Community Chorus is a 25 - 30 member
volunteer chorus, which with the spring concerts brings to a close its 50th Anniversary year.The chorus for the past ten years continues under the direction of Peggy Flickinger andpianist, Lisa Mattia. The Apple's Church concert on May 21 is free and open to the public with a free will offeringto help cover chorus expenses, which are partially made possible by grants from theMaryland State and Frederick Arts Councils. The chorus will also sing the following additional free concerts, which are open tothe public: St. Joseph's Ministries at 331 South Seton Avenue in Emmitsburg, MD on Tuesday, May 16at 7pm.Gettysburg Lutheran Home at 1076 Old Harrisburg Rd., Gettysburg, PA on Tuesday, May23 at 7pm.Homewood at Crumland Farms at 7407 Willow Road, Frederick, MD on Sunday, June 4 at7pm. The Emmitsburg Community Chorus will break for the summer following their June 4 concert.Rehearsals will resume on Tuesday, September 12, 2017 7pm at the Basilica of St.Elizabeth Ann Seton in preparation for their annual Christmas Concert. Persons interestedin participating in the Emmitsburg Community Chorus should contact chorusPresident Betsy Graham at 301-898-7821.
Visual Art Exhibits
40 South Carroll Street | Mon-Sat 9 am-5 pm, Sun 11 am-5 pm | [email protected] | delaplaine.org
Linda Constant Robinson, "Lovein the Time of Chaos"
Kate Miller, "Portrait of Lucia"
TAG/The Artists Gallery
In May TAG will feature two solo exhibitions of paintings: Colleen Clapp's "Four TimesThree," a series of four large triptychs, and Linda Constant Robinson's "Revelations in Facesand Flowers." There will also be a show of work by the other members of the gallery. Theseshows run from May 5 through 28, with a reception from 5 to 9pm during First Saturdayon May 6.
TAG, at 216 North Market Street, Frederick, is open Fri.-Sat. noon to 9pm, and Sun. noon to5pm. theartistsgalleryfrederick.com.
TAG is open Friday-Saturday noon to 9 pm, and Sunday noon to 5pm216 N. Market Street, Frederick
Current Exhibition
NOMA Group Show
Artists' Reception: May 6, 5-9pm
427 N. Market St. | Friday 4-8 pm, Saturday 12-8 pm, Sundays 12-4 pm | [email protected]
How to submit to the newsletter: Members, please send your information and/orgraphics to [email protected] by Monday at 12 pm in the week the next issueis scheduled to come out. Please include "Newsletter submission" in the subject line. Donot reply to the newsletter. This helps ensure that we are able to clearly identify and mark
your information for inclusion in the next issue. Thank you!
Frederick Arts Council Board of Directors
Michael Campagnoli, PresidentWilliam Randall, Vice President
Richard Davies, Secretary
Kelly BeachJohn D'Amore
Jessica FitzwaterFrank Goldstein
Donna KuzemchakTheodore LuckAnthony OwensGlenn QuaderRobert Robey
Paula Rubin-WexlerBruce Zavos
Louise Kennelly, Executive Director
301-662-4190 | [email protected] | www.frederickartscouncil.org
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