March – april 2016

Museum Hours:Tuesday – Friday / 9:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.

Saturday / 9:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.Sunday / 1:00 – 5:00 p.m.

Closed Mondays and March 25

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WASHINGTON COUNTY

MUSEUM OF FINE ARTS

Your Guide to the Arts

The 16th Station, Yui, from Fifty-Three Stations of the Tokaido Road by Utagawa Hiroshige

EXHIBITIONSCumberland Valley Artists Exhibition (CVA)Through April 10, 2016 — With more than 300 entries in all media, this juried exhibition has celebrated the talents of regional artists and beyond, for more than 83 years. Jurors: Foon Sham, Professor of Art at the University of Maryland and Stephen Wicks, the Barbara W. and Bernard E. Bernstein Curator at the Knoxville Museum of Art, Knoxville, TN. Sponsored by Bob and Mary Helen Strauch & Hugh and Marty Talton

Cumberland Valley Photographic Salon (CVP)Through April 10, 2016 — Dedicated to the art of photography, this juried competition is open to amateur and professional photographers throughout the region, and beyond. Juror: Baldwin Lee, photographer and Professor of Art (retired), University of Tennessee School of Art, Knoxville, TN. Sponsored by Conservit, Inc.

Washington County Public Schools Annual Art ExhibitionApril 16, 2016 – May 1, 2016 (Primary Schools) May 7, 2016 – May 22, 2016 (Middle and High Schools) The works of art from K-12 students fill the museum’s largest gallery and showcase the dedication of the Washington County Public Schools. Sponsored by Volvo Group Trucks and WCAC

Along the Eastern Road: Hiroshige’s Fifty-Three Stations of the TokaidoApril 16, 2016 – June 26, 2016 — This outstanding exhibition features 55 revolutionary wood-block prints by Utagawa Hiroshige (Japanese, 1797–1858), recording the scenic views along the famous “Eastern Road” that linked Edo (now Tokyo) with Kyoto, the ancient imperial capital of Japan. This popular series, known as the Fifty-Three Stations of the Tokaido Road, was published in 1833–1834 and established Hiroshige’s reputation as the foremost artist of the topographical land-scape. This exhibition was organized by the Reading Public Museum, Reading, PA. Sponsored by The Hershey Family Foundation and the Waltersdorf Family Fund at the Washington County Community Foundation

CALENDAR OF EVENTSMarch6 Concert: Shepherd University Honors Recital 2:00 p.m./FREE

9 Weavers’ Roundtable 10:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m./Combining Art Elements — line, shape,

color value, form, texture and space/Ann Caldwell & Barbara Diefenderfer

Docent Meeting 10:00 a.m.

10 Singer Society Volunteers Meeting 10:00 a.m./Nancy Zinn, Ph.D., Consulting Curator,

The Lure of Flemish Painting

13 Barbara Ingram School for the Arts Faculty Recital

2:30 p.m.

17 Annual Membership Meeting 9:00 a.m. – 11:00 a.m./Breakfast, Year in Review, and Raffle

Prize Drawings

20 Illustrated Lecture 2:30 p.m/Bowman Gallery/Presenter: Artist Joseph DeWeese

Holston, “Body Language”

April8–10 Art in Bloom Weekend Preview Reception: April 8, 5:30 – 7:30 p.m./Spectacular floral

arrangements interpret works of art throughout the museum. Hosted by the Hagerstown Garden Club to benefit the museum. $50 Per Person

10 Last Day to View CVA/CVP WCPS Honors Music Competition/5:00 – 6:30 p.m.

13 Weavers’ Roundtable 10:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m./How Color Effects Structure &

Structure Effects Color by Deb Lawson, Christa Lemons & Barbara Diefenderfer

Docent Meeting 10:00 a.m.

14 Singer Society Volunteers Meeting 10:00 a.m./Drawing with Thom Tholen

15 Benefactors Exclusive Preview Reception, “Along the Eastern Road: Hiroshige’s 53 Stations of the Tokaido”

5:00 – 7:00 p.m.

16 Opening Day Japan Festival: “Along the Eastern Road: Hiroshige’s 53 stations of the Tokaido”

On View: WCPS – Elementary/Groh Gallery

17 Concert: Gallery Quartet 2:30 p.m./FREE

REGISTRATION & MEMBERSHIPTo become a member or to register for art classes and programs, please visit www.wcmfa.org/ or contact the Museum, 301-739-5727, info@wcmfa.org.

Interested in Volunteering? Contact the Museum to Learn More!

Spring Art Classes are Here! For a complete Art Class listing visit the Museum’s website, http://wcmfa.org/learn/classes/

*Most Art Education Classes require Registration and Payment in advance and prior to the start of class. You may register and make payment by visiting the Museum website (www.wcmfa.org), in-person, or phoning the Museum (301-739-5727).

Inclement Weather Policy — Please check the museum’s website for delays/closings. http://wcmfa.org/news/museum-closings- delays/, follow us on facebook or call the Museum at 301-739-5727.

The inclement weather policy for all Singer Society activities follows the Washington County Board of Education’s policy. If schools are closed or open two hours late, all Singer Society activities are canceled.

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