Frida Kahlo: Picturing an Icon, opening June 14 and running through October 5, offers an intimate view of the celebrated artist’s life and consists of 115 images out of the 450 images and objects acquired in 2003 by Cuban-born Vicente Wolf, a New York City-based interior designer believed to be the owner of the largest […]
Eliza's House is inviting all Main Street Businesses to take part in their, "Thousand Cranes for Peace" event. This event will mimic the true story and book, Sadako and the Thousand Paper Cranes. In Japanese legend says that folding 1,000 origami cranes grants the folder a wish. The title is “Thousand Cranes for Peace.” The […]
Taurean Washington was selected by the “Grandmother of Juneteenth,” Dr. Opal Lee, to create her iconic portrait. His Juneteenth painting was featured on the cover of Hood College Magazine, and the original is now owned by Dr. Lee herself. Join us on Thursday, June 19th from 5:00PM - 7:00PM as Taurean debuts a new triptych […]
Thursday, August 7, 2025 - Tuesday, September 2, 2025. Opening Reception: Thursday, August 7, 2025 from 5pm to 7pm at the galleries, 34 S Potomac St, Ste 100, Hagerstown, MD 21740 Gallery Hours: Tuesday-Friday, 11am-7pm & Saturday, 10am-6pm Virtual Exhibit available online on or about Saturday, August 9, 2025. Please use the A&E Parking Deck […]
The Washington County Museum of Fine Arts invites visitors to experience the beauty and breadth of the American landscape in In Nature's Studio: Two Centuries of American Landscape Painting, on view from September 13th, 2025 - January 4, 2026. An early celebration of the upcoming semi quincentennial, the exhibition provides a rich introduction to American landscape painting, […]
Main Gallery - Judith E. Peck: The Gravitas of Trees Michael G. Callas Gallery - George T. Owens, Jr: Painted On Thursday, October 2, 2025 - Tuesday, December 2, 2025. Opening Reception: Thursday, October 2, 2025 from 5pm to 7pm at the galleries, 34 S Potomac St, Ste 100, Hagerstown, MD 21740 Please use the […]
The Scandinavian Home: Art and Identity, 1880–1920, a landmark exhibition opening February 7, 2026, at the Washington County Museum of Fine Arts in Hagerstown, Maryland. WCMFA is only the second North American venue to present this major exhibition, which brings together more than 80 works of painting, textiles, furniture, ceramics, and decorative arts exploring concepts […]
SAVE THE DATE: Saturday, May 2, 2026 Downtown Hagerstown Main Street and A&E Districts largest event of the year is back! Hagerfest Music & Art Festival 2026 is bringing you more live music and bigger names, more art, and plenty of community to enjoy it with! Join us for Hagerfest this year and experience the […]
Thursday, May 28th through Tuesday, July 28th, 2026 Opening Reception: Saturday, May 30th, 2026 from 2:00pm - 4:00pm at the Washington County Arts Council Gallery. Please use the A&E Parking Deck located at 25 Renaissance Way, Hagerstown, MD.
As the United States approaches its semiquincentennial in 2026, the Washington County Museum of Fine Arts is proud to present the 2026 Cumberland Valley Photographers Exhibition, a juried exhibition featuring contemporary photographic perspectives on the American exprience. The exhibit opens Saturday, June 20th, 2026 with an Opening Panel discussion and reception at 1:00pm featuring award […]
Meet Michael July 18 & July 19 1:00 to 7:00 PM Artist Talk - Saturday July 18 4:00 PM Michael C. Gibson’s graphite portraits challenge our assumptions about what we see. Gibson invites us to look longer, moving past recognition and into reflection. In doing so, he reminds us that realism is not simply about […]
Make Your Voice Heard: In this installment, art becomes a tool for advocacy and social justice. Artists use their creative voices to address pressing issues, promote awareness, and inspire action. This section underscores the role of art as a catalyst for societal change and empowerment.
