Area residents are invited to join the Arts Alliance of St. Mary’s College of Maryland – a nonprofit organization with more than 600 members that supports and promotes cultural and arts-related activities and programs for the enrichment and enjoyment of the Southern Maryland community.
Membership benefits include: invitations to special Arts Alliance events, exclusive mailings about college programs, discounts for various programs, a college parking permit, and a college library card. The Arts Alliance sponsors the River Concert Series, awards grants for faculty programs and guest artists, conducts outreach programs to schools and community groups, and promotes the development of the college’s art collection.
Membership in the Arts Alliance is open to the community, with annual dues: $35 for individuals and $50 for families. Senior citizens receive a discount on dues. For more information on the Arts Alliance contact Katie Combs at 240-895-3038 or kacombs@smcm.edu.
“We are grateful to Arts Alliance members because their involvement helps promote and support art, music, theater and other related activities for the enrichment and enjoyment of the Southern Maryland community,” said Barbara Bershon, arts outreach coordinator.
The Arts Alliance is holding a wine and Hors d’oeuvres appreciation reception February 4, at 6 p.m. in Montgomery Hall. Residents who become members by February 2 may attend.
“Misleading Trails,” a six-week exhibition on display in the Boyden Gallery from January 17th to March 4th, will be featured at the reception. The central theme of “Misleading Trails” is challenging today’s political and cultural systems. Through sculpture, prints, and paintings, seven Chinese and American artists provide a visual commentary on the changing international community. Contributing artists are: Ai Weiwei, Enrique Chagoya, Vernon Fisher, Hai Bo, Hong Hao, Dan Mills, and Xiaoze Xie.
