The 5th Annual Mountain Maryland Plein Air event is an exciting two week-long arts event that will take place here in Western Maryland from May 28-June 16. “Plein Air” is the French word which means “painting out in the open air”. French Impressionist painters such as Claude Monet, Camille Pissarro and Renoir all advocated painting outdoors and many of their works were produced in this manner. This event is being produced by the Allegany Arts Council. “Our annual Plein Air event is always a wonderful opportunity to take the arts out into the community, and to share the natural beauty of our area with participating artists from across the country," said Andy Vick, executive director of Allegany Arts Council. Many artists applied to be part of this prestigious event, but ...

Dante's presents "Water Stories," a photography exhibition opening from Lisa Sheirer followed by a performance by The Tonehounds Saturday, May 11. The opening reception will take place from 5:00 to 8:00 p.m. as part of the Frostburg Arts Walk.

"Water Stories" draws on imagery from neighborhood walks and hikes along regional rivers & swamps. Sheirer began walking for health reasons and fell in love with the scenery.

Although the series is digital, the effects used are minimal, water properties are used to break down the scene and "pixelate" the reflections.  
Water Stories are large scale digital prints on paper & vellum, printed in a limited edition of five. There are currently 30 prints this series.

The Tonehounds live show is an ...

Sunday, April 21, 2013 local artist Maggie Pratt conducted the first in a series of Evergreen Art workshops at the scenic Evergreen Heritage Center (EHC). Both beginner and experienced artists enjoyed the beautiful spring day and each other’s company as they captured images of the EHC’s majestic evergreen trees, many of which were planted over 100 years ago. Participants learned to work with oils, many for the first time, to express their versions of the trees of Evergreen. These workshops, which are sponsored by the Evergreen Heritage Center Foundation and the Allegany Arts Council, offer participants the opportunity to learn more about the scenic, historic EHC site while expressing themselves on canvas. All supplies are provided and participants may take home their paintings ...

The Downtown Frostburg Arts & Entertainment District will host its first Arts Walk of the 2013 season on Saturday, May 11 from 5-8:00 p.m. The Arts Walks are self-guided walking tours that feature art exhibitions, museum displays, live music and theatre, literary and dance performances, shopping at a variety of retail destinations, and dining at some of the area's finest restaurants. The evening also includes "hands-on" children's activities on board the Allegany Arts Council's Arts Bus. While some of the evening performances may require the purchase of tickets, most activities are free, and many participating venues offer discounts to Arts Walk participants. It's really a great opportunity for family and friends to come out together to support the arts in Allegany County, ...