JANUARY / FEBRUARY 2020 newsletter

The Mission of the Arts Council of Calvert County is to invest in and encourage the arts in Calvert County. “Lifting Up the Arts” Governor Hogan Proclaims 2020 As ‘Year of the Woman’ ANNAPOLIS, Md.— Aligned with the 100th anniversary of the ratification of the 19th Amendment which gave women the right to vote, Gov. Larry Hogan has declared 2020 the Year of the Woman DONATE in Maryland. PUT YOUR HEART IN THE TO THE “Our state’s history has been shaped by extraordinary wom- ARTS en leaders, and our administration remains committed to empower- COUNCIL ing and advocating for women in Maryland,” said Governor Hogan Arts at a kickoff event in Annapolis on Thursday. “I look forward to the www.calvertarts.orgwww.calvertarts.org many events taking place statewide to commemorate the Year of the Woman. ” • Mary Beth Harry Scholarship Please join us at the Arts Council and calvART Gallery to • Pat Carpenter -Teacher of the celebrate all of the women in Maryland that have contributed their Year Award creative efforts to our great state. • General Operating Funds

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ARTS COUNCIL OF CALVERT COUNTY P. O. Box 2569 Prince Frederick, MD 20678

CalvART Gallery presents Like us on Facebook! The weather outside may be frightful, but inside it’s so delightful. With a mix of snow scenes and colorful contemporary art, this show promises an engaging experience. Arts Council: 410.257.7005 calvART Gallery: 410.535.9252 Fax: 410.535.0302

Executive Director Carol C. Eberly [email protected]

PARTNERING WITH: Community Bank of the Chesapeake, Prince Frederick Branch Community Bank of the Chesapeake, Dunkirk Branch Calvert County Government CSM-Connections Literary Series CSM- Ward Virts Concert Series Occasions Boutique Maryland Office of Tourism, Film and the Arts www.visitmaryland.org/form/newsletter-sign Maryland Tourism www.industry.visitMaryland.org

The Arts Council is Pleased to Announce the Recipients of the Art Education and Community Art Projects for 2020 Grant Cycle. Congratulations to all of the Recipients

ART EDUCATION GRANTS TO COMMUNITY SPECIAL PROJECT CALVERT COUNTY SCHOOLS: ART GRANTS: February 13, 2020 Beach Elementary School Ann’s Circle/Annmarie Garden 8:15 a.m. - 2 p.m. Calvert Elementary School College of Southern Maryland, Calvert High School Literary Series St. John’s College Calvert Middle School College of Southern Maryland, Ward 60 College Ave. Dowell Elementary School Virts Concert Series Annapolis, MD Huntingtown High School COSMIC Symphony Mutual Elementary School Huntingtown Elementary Your leadership, voice, and ac- Northern Middle School New Direction Community Theater Inc. tion are needed for a fabulous day in Patuxent High School Plum Point Middle School Annapolis on Thursday, February 13, Southern Middle School Southern Maryland Homeschool 2020 as the Maryland Citizens for the Sunderland Elementary School Community Arts presents the 2020 Maryland Arts Tidewater School Southern Maryland Youth Day. Windy Hill Middle School Orchestra Maryland Arts Day is the larg- est annual gathering of arts profes- sionals in Maryland. With more than Congratulations to everyone that received a grant! 500 participants, representing every county in the state and Baltimore City, this statewide arts advocacy event connects artists, educators, adminis- We Sadly Say Goodbye to trators, volunteers and trustees with Two of Our Artist Gallery Friends lawmakers from every legislative dis- trict in Maryland. Maryland Arts Day needs your participation to show strong support for the arts in Maryland and the im- pact they have on the economic and cultural vitality of the state. This is an important opportunity to reach our elected officials from the entire state with the important mission of funding for the Arts. Speakers, presentations, and in- Mary Blumberg dividual sessions with delegates from “Pigeon Key”, watercolor Nov. 29, 1936 - Jan. 9, 2020 our Southern Maryland are on the agenda, and the Calvert County Arts Council is urgently asking for your participation as a strong showing of support from Calvert County. Registration fee includes conti- nental breakfast, lunch, & parking. Register NOW to join the hun- dreds of advocates who fight tireless- ly for the arts.

“Sleeping Wendy Schneider Beauty”, https://mdarts.org/events/maryland- Jan. 15, 1952 - Jan.13, 2020 mixed media arts-day-2020/

For a few special weeks, from March 3 to April 26, 2020, Annmarie’s spectacular Main Gallery will be transformed into artist studios, where visitors will have the opportunity to observe and interact with artists as they work. This 2020 CALVART GALLERY

exciting time at the Garden provides a unique retreat and experimental space CALENDAR OF EVENTS / RECEPTIONS for artists to develop new works, display and sell their work, to network with Open Wednesday – Sunday other artists, and to share their creative process. Over twenty artists working 11 a.m.– 5 p.m. in a variety of mediums are scheduled to participate over the course of the www.calvartgallery.com event. Visitors will be able to watch, learn, ask questions, and in some cases, become engaged in an art project. The participating artists are encouraged to create a hands-on experience for guests, which may include an invitation to JANUARY November 6 – December 8 experiment with materials and/or process, or collaboration on an idea or de- SNOW CONTEMPORARY sign. Artists in Action is a wonderful opportunity to get an up close look at the A Flurry of Fresh Modern Art working and creative process of an artist. Reception: January 11 5-8 p.m. For more information, go to: www.annmariegarden.org FEBRUARY February 5 - March 8 FOR THE LOVE OF JEWELRY Reception: February 8 5-8 p.m.

MARCH March 11-April 5 A WOMAN”S YEAR Reception: March 14 5- 8 p.m.

APRIL April 8-May 3 THINGS WITH WINGS Reception: April 11 5-8 p.m.

MAY May 6 - June 7 Call HOME & GARDEN Reception: May 8 Reception: 5-8 p.m.

for JUNE June 10 - July 5 MARIE ESTABROOKE & FRIENDS Reception: June 13 Reception: 5-8 p.m.

Artists! JULY July 8-August 2 ANYTHING BEACHES SHOW & SELL YOUR ART ! Reception: July 11 5-8 p.m.

CalvART Gallery is looking for AUGUST August 5- September 6 SIZZLING SUMMER INVITATIONAL talented new artists. Reception: August 8 5-8 p.m.

If you are SEPTEMBER September 9- October 4 BLACK, WHITE, BROWN & BLUE interested in applying, please go to: Carol Wade and Steve Richardson www.calvartgallery.com Reception: September 12 5-8 p.m. OCTOBER October 7 - November 8 MIMI LITTLE & DENISE BREITBURG calvART Gallery, Prince Frederick Shopping Center Reception: October 10 5-8 p.m. 110 Solomons Island Rd., Prince Frederick, MD 20678 NOVEMBER - DECEMBER Phone: 410-535-9252 www.calvartgallery.com November 11- January 3 HOLIDAY MARKET A program of theArts Council of Calvert County Receptions: November 14 5-8 p.m. and December 12 5-8 p.m.

CALVERT ARTISTS GUILD Community Bank of the Chesapeake is Calendar of Events 2020 Selling Local Art! www.calvertartistguild.org

January 25, 2020 – Saturday, 10 am - 3 pm DUNKIRK BRANCH, featuring Carol Wade’s paintings WORKSHOP: DISCOVER YOUR ABSTRACT SELF Instructor: Connie Canby Mt. Hope Community Center, 104 Pushaw Station Road, Sunderland, Md.

March 21-22, 2020 – Saturday 10 am - 6 pm; Sunday – 11 am - 5 pm SPRING ART SHOW Southern Maryland Sailing Association, Solomons, Md.

April 25, 2020 – Saturday, 10 am CAG MEETING & PROGRAM Asbury-Solomons Clubhouse, Solomons, Md. Program: TBD

May 16-17, 2020 – Saturday 10 am - 6 pm; Sunday – 10 am - 5 pm MAY AWARDS ART SHOW Southern Maryland Sailing Association, Solomons, Md.

June 20, 2020 – Saturday 10 am - 3 pm WORKSHOP: PET PORTRAITS Instructor: Pamela Callen Mt. Hope Community Center, 104 Pushaw Station Road, Sunderland, Md.

July 18-19, 2020 – Saturday 10 am - 6 pm; Sunday – 11 am - 5 pm SUMMER ART SHOW Southern Maryland Sailing Association, Solomons, Md.

August 9, 2020 – Sunday, 1:00 pm ANNUAL POTLUCK MEETING Asbury-Solomons Clubhouse, Solomons, Md. Program: Potluck luncheon “House Warming”, $290 September 4, 2020 – Friday, 5 pm- 8 pm Carol Wade and Steve Richardson PAINT-OUT DAY are showing their work at the Commu- Location: Leonardtown’s 1st Friday Art Walk nity Bank of the Chesapeake Bank now throughJanuary. The paintings can be October 10-11, 2020 – Saturday 10 am - 6 pm; Sunday “West Coast Beach”, $250 – 11 am - 5 pm bought directly at the bank. FALL ART SHOW Southern Maryland Sailing Association, Solomons, Md.

November 14, 2020 – Saturday 10 am - 3 pm WORKSHOP: COMPOSITION IN LANDSCAPE PRINCE FREDERICK BRANCH, PAINTING featuring Steve Richardson’s Photographs Instructor: Allison Barry Mt. Hope Community Center, 104 Pushaw Station Road, Sunderland, Md.

December 12, 2020 – Saturday, 10 am ANNUAL MEETING & PROGRAM Program: TBD Asbury-Solomons Clubhouse; Solomons, Md. Discussion: Calendar of Events and election of officers for 2021.

“Roadrunner”, $175.00 “On The Road To El Paso”, $250.00

Artworks @ 7th 8005 Chesapeake Avenue North Beach, MD 20714 things of interest [email protected] Calvert Artists Guild artPeople Share The Biggest Lessons They www.calvertartistsguild.org Calvert Marine Museum Concert Series Learned From Music Education PO Box 97 14200 Solomons Island Road https://www.buzzfeed.com/statefarm Solomons, MD 20688 www.calvertmarinemuseum.com 1. Surround yourselves with rivals. 2. It’s okay to not be the best. Carmen’s Gallery 14550 Solomons Island Road 3. Sometimes you come up short, but that’s okay Solomons, MD 20688 4. Having an outlet for your anxiety is key. www.carmensgallery.com 5. The more voices, the better. 6. How to embrace your inner “awesomeness.” Color and Light Society 7. Be Punctual. www.colorandlightsociety.org 8. Do what you’re told, but also...sometimes don’t. House of Frames 9. Everything counts. 475 Main Street 10. No matter who you are, someone’s got you. Prince Frederick, MD 20678 www.houseofframes.com 11. How to both be inspired and inspire others. 12. There are patterns in everything. New Direction Theatre www.ndctheater.com Occasions Boutique 67 Sherry Lane Prince Frederick, MD 20678 www.occasionsboutiques.com Twin Beach Players 9021 Dayton Avenue North Beach, MD 20714 www.twinbeachplayers.com Ward Virts Concert Series College of Southern Maryland Prince Frederick Campus www.csmd.edu/community/the-arts/music/ward- virts-series/index Arts Council of Calvert County BOARD OF DIRECTORS 2019-2020 Harriet Yaffe, President Eleanor Nelson, Vice President Sue Mills, Secretary Jason Fowler, Treasurer

Getty Images Members Honorable E. Greg Wells Kate Winn Visit museums or art galleries and you may Josh Wynne Kristine Cook, Calvert Co. Public Schools Liason live longer, new research suggests Col. (retired) Will Wiggins https://www.cnn.com/style/article/art-longevity-wellness/index.html James (Jim) Ritter FAIA Ann Trentman, Gallery Liaison A trip to the theater, museum or art gallery could help you live longer. And the Carol C. Eberly, Executive Director more often you get that culture fix the better, a new study suggests. Researchers from University College London (UCL) found that people who engaged in the arts more frequently -- every few months or more -- had a 31% lower risk of dying early when compared to those who didn’t. Even going to the theater or museum once or twice a year was linked with a 14% lower risk. They looked at data given by more than 6,000 adults in England age 50 years and older, who were taking part in a wider study on aging. “While other health behaviors like smoking, alcohol and exercise are un- doubtedly bigger predictors of mortality, these leisure and pleasure activities that people don’t think as a health related activity do support good health and longevity,” said Daisy Fancourt, an associate professor at UCL’s Research Department of Behavioural Science and Health, and an author of the study, published Wednesday in the BMJ journal.