HAGERSTOWN, MD News (8/29/2024) – The City of Hagerstown Parks & Recreation Department, in collaboration with the Washington County Museum of Fine Arts (WCMFA) and the Valley Art Association, is pleased to announce the opening of a new joint art exhibit as part of the Second Annual Hager House Plein Air Free Art Festival. The exhibition, featuring original works created on August 10 by local artists, is now open to the public at three historic locations within City Park: the Jonathan Hager House Museum, the Mansion House Art Center, and the Washington County Museum of Fine Arts.
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The exhibit showcases 50 submissions, including paintings, photographs, and other handmade crafts. Visitors can explore these works in person at the respective venues or preview the collection online at the City of Hagerstown’s official website, www.hagerhouse.org. The online gallery offers a convenient way to identify the location of each piece before visiting in person.
The artwork will remain on display from August 30 through the end of September. Each venue will maintain specific hours of operation:
- Jonathan Hager House Museum: Open Fridays and Saturdays from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.
- Washington County Museum of Fine Arts: Open Tuesday through Friday from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., Saturday from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., and Sunday from 1 p.m. to 5 p.m.
- Mansion House Art Center: Open Friday and Saturday from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m., and Sunday from 1 p.m. to 5 p.m.
A special reception celebrating the “Plein Air Artists” will be held on Saturday, August 31, from 1 p.m. to 3 p.m. in the North Gallery of the Mansion House Art Center. This event, hosted by the Valley Art Association, is free and open to the public, with refreshments provided. Additionally, the Jonathan Hager House Museum will offer limited tours on the same day at 10 a.m. and 11 a.m.
For more detailed information about individual pieces or specific artists, visitors are encouraged to contact the artists directly using the information available online.
The Jonathan Hager House Museum is located at 110 Key Street in Hagerstown City Park, providing an ideal setting for this cultural event. This exhibition offers a unique opportunity for art enthusiasts and the general public to engage with the vibrant local art scene in a historic and picturesque environment.
Story by multiple RFHC contributors
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