Dayhoff Soundtrack: Art Artists Culture Westminster

The Friday night train to Westminster from Baltimore, to accommodate persons desiring to attend the theatre, has been discontinued, because of lack of sufficient patronage.

The Railroad Company did not give the train a fair trial. Many persons do not attend places of amusement during Lent, and the train was started at the very beginning of Lent. Had the train been started the first of December the result would have been different.

Or, if the train had been continued during April, we believe the patronage would pay more than the cost.

Democratic Advocate, April 1, 1899.

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Saturday, January 30, 2010

January/February 2010 E-newsletter of Off Track Art

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An E-newsletter of Off Track Art, an artists’ cooperative gallery
January/February 2010 by Charlotte Laslo, cqlaslo@netscape.net
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11 Liberty Street (Side Entrance)
Westminster, MD

Off Track Art newsletters

http://kevindayhoffart.blogspot.com/2010/01/januaryfebruary-2010-e-newsletter-of.html

New Year, new hours:

Tue-Wed: noon -6 PM
Thu-Fri: noon -7 PM
Sat: 10 AM - 5 PM
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CELEBRATIONS
Happy Birthday, Off Track Art, celebrating one year as a coop gallery!

Join us in celebrating this young venue, along with celebrating Nancy Schmitt, who this winter becomes the second of rotating guest artists exhibiting with Off Track Art.

Come to our Opening Reception to see her wonderful, richly-colored felted objects.

New work in the gallery also include Linda Van Hart’s Meditation: Sense of Self and The Three Graces, beautiful collage statements created while in Budapest; vibrant new photographs by Gordon Wickes; Mary Decker’s bright, framed assemblages and other fun objects; Melinda Byrd’s intimate gestural drawings of jazz & blues musicians; and many more drawings, paintings, jewelry, and mixed media works that will delight and surprise!

Opening Reception: Friday, February 12, 2010... 5:30-7:30 PM. See you there!

GUEST ARTIST

By combining her fine arts and textile design backgrounds, Nancy Schmitt creates unique vessels, wall hangings and wearables made of felted wool. Her passion for working with wool fiber, along with the organic nature of the medium, help her connect the ancient traditions of felt making with modern artistry. Because wool is an organic medium, she must be willing to surrender preconceived design notions and allow the fiber to develop its own unique shape and form. The surface becomes truly three dimensional with the addition of beads that capture and reflect light. Sculptural cuts in the matte wool add texture and expose color changes in the fiber layers.

NEW WEBSITE

Off Track Art can now be found on the web. Many thanks to Gail Elwell for organizing things and getting our website launched. Look for art images and info on our new website: http://www.offtrackart.org/.

ARTISTS AT WORK at Off Track Art:

Feb. 5, 11, and 26, noon - 5 PM, Charlotte Laslo will be working on her jewelry creations at Off Track Art. Stop by and see them being made using wirework and knotting techniques.

Tuesday, Feb. 2, noon- 6 PM, Melinda Byrd will be at Off Track Art designing and constructing Valentine inspired cards with watercolors, collage, and printmaking. Come and request a custom made card for your loved one—bring photos if you like.

Tuesday, Feb. 23, noon – 3 PM Melinda Byrd will be at Off Track Art, doing watercolor highlighting a limited edition of “Monarchs & Milkweed in Color.”

OUT and ABOUT:

“Off Track goes off track,” an exhibit by gallery members will show this Spring in the Great Hall at Carroll Community College, opening April 18, runs through May 21, 2010.

Melinda Byrd’s work will be featured on Sunday, Jan. 31 in the Carroll County Times, in a photo-documentary of her woodcut process from design inception, transfer to wood, carving, to printing. An on-line video documentary of Handcrafted Traditions by Ken Koons will soon after be offered at: http://www.carrollcounty.tv/handcrafted_traditions/ Watch the process of the development of "May the Wind be Always at Your Back," the print soon to be available in Melinda’s print rack.

Gail Elwell is involved with The Artchicks, "Gathering," running February 7-March 19, 2010, with an opening on February 7, 2-4 PM at the Scott Gallery, Carroll Community College. “Gathering” then travels to Lubbock, Texas, May 17-June 18, at the Louise Hopkins Underwood Center for the Arts.

Looking forward, Gail’s collage project "52 Weeks" will open at the Christina Collin-Smith Gallery in Cumberland, Md., in June.

Cathy Sawdey participates in the Antreasian Gallery’s exhibit, “Nudes 2010,” February 5 through February 26, 2010, in the Hampden neighborhood of Baltimore. Reception is Friday, Feb. 5th, 6-9 PM.

Linda Van Hart is teaching Mixed Media Collage I & II, Design I, and Jewelry I, II, & III at McDaniel College spring semester. She will teach Reticulation and Hot Connections this summer at Common Ground Week II, July 12-16, 2010. For information and registration: http://www.commongroundonthehill.org/. These classes may be taken for fun or for undergraduate or graduate credit.

FAREWELL to MEMBERS

We are sad to bid adieu to our creative colleagues and wish them all success as they continue their artistic pursuits on other paths...

Becki Maurio, photographer.
Bob Sapora, sculptor.

MEMBERS:
Vestal Abbott
Melinda Byrd: http://www.byrdcallstudio.com/
Kevin Dayhoff: kevindayhoffart.blogspot.com
Mary Decker: http://www.chartruesemoose.com/
Gail Elwell: http://www.gailelwell.com/
Judy Goodyear
Charlotte Laslo
Cathy Sawdey
Gordon Wickes
Linda van Hart: http://www.tollhousestudio.com/
Bobby Waddell
Susan Williamson
Pamela Zappardino
GUEST, Nancy Schmitt: http://www.iveneverfeltsogood.com/

http://www.offtrackart.org/
Visit us on Facebook, too!

Related:

Off Track Art E-newsletter for October and November 2009 http://kevindayhoffart.blogspot.com/2009/10/off-track-art-e-newsletter-for-october.html

Off Track Art Tracks August 2009 Newsletter Westminster MD http://tinyurl.com/pc4eok

Off Track Art
Off Track Art artist profiles
Off Track Art news and info
Off Track Art newsletters
Off Track Art on Facebook

Art Artists Culture Carroll Co, Art Artists Culture Westminster, Art Off Track Art, Art Off Track Art newsletter, Current Events

20100129 Enewsletter of Off Track Art

Kevin Dayhoff Art: http://www.kevindayhoff.com/ (http://kevindayhoffart.blogspot.com/) http://www.kevindayhoffart.com/ New Bedford Herald: http://kbetrue.livejournal.com/

*****

Kevin Dayhoff Soundtrack: http://www.kevindayhoff.net/ Kevin Dayhoff Art: http://www.kevindayhoffart.com/ Kevin Dayhoff Westminster: http://www.westgov.net/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/kevindayhoff Twitpic: http://twitpic.com/photos/kevindayhoff Kevin Dayhoff's The New Bedford Herald: http://kbetrue.livejournal.com/

Thursday, October 01, 2009

Off Track Art E-newsletter for October and November 2009

Off Track Art E-newsletter for October and November 2009

Off Track Art
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Off Track Art newsletters

http://kevindayhoffart.blogspot.com/2009/10/off-track-art-e-newsletter-for-october.html

11 Liberty Street (Side Entrance)
Westminster, Maryland
M-W, noon - 6 PM
Th-F, noon - 7 PM
Sat, 10 AM - 5 PM

In the Gallery

October/November
Guest Artist - Joyce Schaum
Please join us at the Gallery to meet basketry artist Joyce Schaum!
Opening Reception:
October 23, 2009 --- 5:30PM to 7:30 PM

Joyce Schaum is a nationally known, award-winning basket maker from Maryland. She was a full-time basket maker for fifteen years, exhibiting in the top art shows in the country including the Smithsonian Craft Show, the Philadelphia Museum of Art Craft Show, Cherry Creek Art Festival, many American Craft Council shows across the country, and other shows. Demonstrations and presentations have included the Museum Conservation Program at the Winterthur Museum and the Renwick Gallery of the National Museum of Art.

Her work is based on traditional techniques, influenced by Native American, Shakers, and New England traditional baskets with a contemporary flair and form incorporating color and patterning. Awards she has won range from Best of Show, First Place Fiber, Best in Fiber, and First Place in the Miniature category among others.

Joyce Schaum basketry will be on exhibit at Off Track Art beginning Oct. 23.

At work in the gallery

Tuesday, October 6, noon - 6 PM: Melinda Byrd carving new linoleum block for linocut printing.

Tuesday, October 20, noon - 6 PM: Melinda Byrd watercolor painting the last of the limited edition of the linocut titled" Brookie in Color."

Oct. 16, noon - 5 PM and Oct. 24, 10 AM - 5 PM. A sculptural woven piece based on observations of nature, particularly seedpods, by Gail Elwell

Oct. 8, noon - 7 PM and Oct. 30, 5 PM - 7 PM. Wirework and knotting by Charlotte Laslo

From Sarah Abel DeLuca

Hello OTA Friends and Supporters,

In September I doffed my Off Track Art member hat to don a new one: that of #1 fan.

The OTA member hat was one that I was very proud and happy to wear, but when it became difficult to do justice to both my co-op commitments and my core artist activities -- commissioned painting and teaching -- I knew I had to let something go.

Fortunately, the decision was simple, though hardly easy. Capturing people's memories in paint (via commissioned painting) and helping them tap into their own artistic potential (via art classes) is not only my livelihood, it's my purpose in life. And I'm not actually losing anything by switching hats. As an OTA fan, I still keep in touch with my talented co-op friends, support their great venture, and mingle with the wonderful community of art lovers who make it all possible.

Thanks for your support and patronage, and I look forward to seeing you at OTA events! You can reach me at any time for commissioned paintings, classes (private or public), and speaking engagements:

Sarah Abel DeLuca
http://www.abelartist.com/
info@abelartist.com
410.751.9259
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Off Track Art participates in this offering from Johansson's Dining House, 4 W. Main Street, Westminster, Maryland.

Have One On Dave!!

Show your receipt from any Downtown Main Street Merchant in Westminster and receive one free 10oz. House Draft Beer. Must present a valid, same day purchase receipt from Westminster Main Street Merchant (Off Track Art!).
This promotion excludes food and convenience stores.

Out and About

Off Track Artists will be at the Off Track Art Holiday Show, at the Langdon Gallery, Carroll Community College, Nov. 8, 2009 to Dec. 18, 2009.
(http://www.carrollcc.edu/campus/galleries/default.asp) A 'shop local' opportunity for area art lovers, in addition to works in our regular gallery. Welcome Reception and hours to be announced.

Off Track Artists Sarah Abel-Deluca (former), Judy Goodyear, Linda van Hart, Gordon Wickes, and Susan Williamson won awards for Artistic Excellence in the 7th Annual Members Exhibit of the Carroll County Arts
Council.

Melinda Byrd (Byrdcall Studio) http://www.byrdcallstudio.com/
will be at the following venues:

Gallery Exhibition at Cafe Mark in Cumberland, MD. Visit cafemarkcumberland.com/. This exhibition of woodcuts, linocuts, oils, and acrylics will run through Nov. 19. (No printed shirts.)

Open House at Byrdcall Studio with Melinda Byrd. You are invited to drop by to see her working studio and possibly purchase or order special gifts for the holidays. The studio is generally not open to the public without appointment, so please take advantage of this open studio. Refreshments will be served. Email her for directions: byrdcall@aol.com Nov. 21, Saturday, 1-5:00 PM.

Holiday Mart: A juried Art and Craft Show sponsored by Howard County Rec. & Parks, held at the Glenwood Community Center on Rt. 97 next to the library. Entrance fee applies. Dec. 5, Saturday, 10 AM – 5 PM.

Linda van Hart exhibits in the juried show, Metals Guild of Maryland, through October 16, 2009 at the Howard County Arts Council. http://www.hocoarts.org/exhibits.php

Cathy Sawdey received Honorable Mention in Local Color 2009, a juried exhibition of regional artists in Columbia, Maryland. She will be exhibiting in Art Hoco 2009, a juried show opening October 29, 2009 (http://www.hocoarts.org/exhibits.php).

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Vestal Abbott
Melinda Byrd
http://www.byrdcallstudio.com/
Kevin Dayhoff
http://kevindayhoffart.blogspot.com/
Mary Decker
http://www.chartreusemoose.com/
Gail Elwell
http://gailelwell.com/
Judy Goodyear
Charlotte Laslo
Becki Maurio
Bob Sapora
Cathy Sawdey
Gordon Wickes
Linda van Hart
http://www.tollhousestudio.com/
Bobby Waddell
Susan Williamson
Pamela Zappardino

Thank you for visiting Off Track Art

Related: Off Track Art Tracks August 2009 Newsletter Westminster MD http://tinyurl.com/pc4eok

Off Track Art
Off Track Art artist profiles
Off Track Art news and info
Off Track Art newsletters
Off Track Art on Facebook

20091004 sdsom OTA ENewsOctNov09 Art Artists Culture Carroll Co, Art Artists Culture Westminster, Art Off Track Art, Art Off Track Art newsletter, Current Events

Kevin Dayhoff Art: http://www.kevindayhoff.com/ (http://kevindayhoffart.blogspot.com/) http://www.kevindayhoffart.com/ New Bedford Herald: http://kbetrue.livejournal.com/

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Sunday, September 13, 2009

Off Track Art – a local Artist’s Cooperative

http://twitpic.com/hoi5i Off Track Art – a local Artist’s Cooperative http://tinyurl.com/m2mchc

http://kevindayhoffart.blogspot.com/2009/09/off-track-art-local-artists-cooperative.html http://tinyurl.com/m2mchc

http://kevindayhoffart.blogspot.com/2009/09/off-track-art-local-artists-cooperative.html

Paintings – Photography – Jewelry Sculpture – Prints – Cards

You are invited to visit our Artist Cooperative to see the works of local artists in two gallery rooms.

We are located at
11 Liberty Street and Main Street;
Westminster, MD 21157

Enter directly from the adjacent parking lot— right off the tracks.

HOURS:
Monday – Wednesday: noon – 6 PM
Thursday – Friday: noon – 7 PM and
Saturday: 10 AM – 5 PM

The coop is always staffed by an artist.

Come see the work of:

Vestal Abbott, Melinda Byrd, Kevin Dayhoff, Mary Decker, Gail Elwell, Judy Goodyear, Charlotte Laslo, Becki Maurio, Bob Sapora, Cathy Sawdey, Gordon Wickes, Linda van Hart, Robert Waddell, Susan Williamson and Pamela Zappardino

Click here for a larger image: http://twitpic.com/hoi5i

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Art Artists, Art Artists Culture, Art Artists Culture Westminster, Art Off Track Art

Kevin Dayhoff Art: http://www.kevindayhoff.com/ (http://kevindayhoffart.blogspot.com/) http://www.kevindayhoffart.com/ New Bedford Herald: http://kbetrue.livejournal.com/

Wednesday, July 08, 2009

Recent Columns by Pam Zappardino in the Carroll County Times

Recent Columns by Pam Zappardino in the Carroll County Times

July 8, 2009

Airborne art creates a magical world Walking into the Carroll Arts Center’s Tevis Gallery right now is like walking through the looking glass. On the other side is a somewhat surreal, magical world, sparkly objects floating all around you, brightly colored fish swimming right by you, a green lizard walking across the ceiling, a skeleton dancing to its own tune. This is one different art exhibit.

Exhibits, Ain’t That a Frame move from chaos to art Transitions can be disconcerting. So I was reminded when I received the call from Mom, distraught because all of our preparations for the digital television transition had been for naught. No signal was coming through.

Art in the Park shines on a perfect day I woke up early last Saturday morning and listened. Silence. I have a metal roof, so I can hear rain, even a drizzle. But I heard nothing but the birds. The outdoor art festival season in Carroll County would have a good start.

Unexpected art makes wedding special I went to a wedding last weekend, full of the usual smiles and tears that are always a part of such celebrations. It was also full of art, although I doubt more than a few of us took note. But noticed or not, the art was there.

Unexpected art makes wedding specialI went to a wedding last weekend, full of the usual smiles and tears that are always a part of such celebrations. It was also full of art, although I doubt more than a few of us took note. But noticed or not, the art was there.

Sculpture born using ‘lost wax’ A while back, I wrote about a presentation on space. Not the final frontier, but the way negative space informs the positive in both music and the visual arts, the enigma inherent in needing emptiness to make sense of the whole.

Pen Women show artistic talents I was confused. Not an unusual occurrence, I’ll grant you, but the Carroll Arts Center was playing with my mind.

Finding crazy in being normal McDaniel College has an abundance of art students. At least that’s how it seems these days, with one senior show after another highlighting the work of new artists about to be launched out into the world.

What: “Artists Choice” Where: Community Gallery at the Carroll Arts Center, 91 W. Main St., Westminster

20090708 sdosm Recent Columns by Pam Zappardino

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Kevin Dayhoff Soundtrack: http://www.kevindayhoff.net/ Kevin Dayhoff's The New Bedford Herald: http://kbetrue.livejournal.com/ Kevin Dayhoff Art: http://www.kevindayhoffart.com/ Blip.fm: http://blip.fm/kevindayhoff_soundtrack Kevin Dayhoff Westminster: http://www.westgov.net/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/kevindayhoff Twitpic: http://twitpic.com/photos/kevindayhoff YouTube: http://www.youtube.com/kevindayhoff Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=1040426835 Kevin Dayhoff Banana Stems: http://kevindayhoff.tumblr.com/

Tuesday, July 07, 2009

Pam Zappardino at Corbit’s Charge

Pam Zappardino at Corbit’s Charge http://twitpic.com/9ko3u

http://kevindayhoffart.blogspot.com/2009/07/pam-zappardino-at-corbits-charge.html http://tinyurl.com/mnkfwh

http://kevindayhoff.blogspot.com/2009/07/pam-zappardino-at-corbits-charge.html http://tinyurl.com/lhya2e

Journalist and artist Pam Zappardino at the 7th commemoration ceremonies of Corbit’s Charge in Westminster June 27, 2009.

When I visited the re-enactment encampment at the 7th commemoration ceremonies of Corbit’s Charge in Westminster, I spotted one of the “lady camp followers” from a distance.

As I got closer I was happy to see that it was Dr. Pam Zappardino… And the rest is history…

You may find Dr. Zappardino’s latest columns in the Carroll County Times here: http://tinyurl.com/mbx9pu

http://www.carrollcountytimes.com/features/encore/columns/pam_zappardino/

For more information on the 7th commemoration ceremonies of Corbit’s Charge in Westminster, please see: Annual Corbit's Charge – http://tinyurl.com/nno2af
http://kevindayhoff.blogspot.com/search/label/Annual%20Corbit%27s%20Charge

http://twitpic.com/9kk79 Frederick Douglass delivers stirring oration at the 7th commemoration ceremonies of Corbit’s Charge in Westminster http://tinyurl.com/nzcv85

Recent history columns in http://explorecarroll.com/ by Kevin Dayhoff http://tinyurl.com/nzcv85

Bringing Corbit's Charge, and Douglass, back to Westminster
Published July 5, 2009 by Carroll Eagle

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Saturday, June 27, 2009

7th annual Corbit's Charge commemoration in Westminster MD

From the Pipe Creek Civil War Round Table

http://www.pccwrt.org/

Welcome to the NEW official web site of the Pipe Creek Civil War Round Table Our 12th year! Come Join Us!

Our 7th annual Corbit's Charge commemoration will be held on June 26 - 28th. at 224 N. Center St. This event is free to the public. A schedule of activities has been posted in the Corbit's Charge section. Please join us!

Click Here to View the 2009 Meeting Schedule

Corbit's Charge Schedule for 2009

View Photos from 2007 event - Page 1

View Photos from 2006 event

View Photos from 2005 event

View Photos from 2004 event

Contact David Bloom or Ray Wetzel for more details.

Updated June 19, 2009

Events will take place starting on Friday, June 26, 2009. Locations as noted.

For more information, contact Ron Kuehne, PCCWRT Outreach Coordinator at

ronaldk@carr.org

ALL EVENTS ARE FREE TO THE PUBLIC

Friday, June 26, 2009
3:00 p.m.

Encampment opens for re-enactor camp setup, located at 224 N. Center Street

6:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m.

Living history Civil War presence on Main Street in downtown Westminster. Historic Downtown tour of CW sites at 6:00 and 8:00 p.m.

Free period music concert by "O’ Be JoyFull" on the Locust Lane stage from 7:00-9:00 p.m.

Saturday, June 27, 2009
10:00 a.m.

Encampment opens to the public with unit drill and camp life demonstrations and displays. Children’s games available on request. Sutlers and food will be available.

12:30 p.m.

Re-enactors assemble for parade to Court House for wreath laying at battle monument and

Lt. Murray’s grave. Tours of the battle site begin immediately following the ceremony until 4:00 p.m.

2:00 p.m.

Re-enactors return to encampment to continue unit drill and camp life demonstrations and displays.

2:00 – 3:00 p.m.

Michael Crutcher, Sr. interprets Frederick Douglass. Mr. Crutcher will be available all day to speak with the public.

5:00 p.m.

Re-enactors dinner is served.

7:00 p.m.

Concert of civil war period music. Music provided by the Susquehanna Travellers.

Snack Food service is available to the public.

9:30 p.m.

Encampment closes to the public.

Sunday, June 28, 2009
10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.

Encampment is open to the public with camp life demonstrations, unit drill and displays. Children’s games available on request. Sutlers and food will be available.

10:00 a.m.

A Civil War Tent Style Church Service. Chaplin Allan Farley officiating.

Public is welcome.

11:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m.

Michael Crutcher, Sr. interprets Frederick Douglass. Mr. Crutcher will be available all day to speak with the public.

12 noon

Tours of the battle site begin.

1:00 – 3:00 p.m.

Music by the Victorian Parlour Ensemble for your listening pleasure.

4:00 p.m.

Encampment closes.

Re-enactor Units

1st Maryland Artillery, CSA, 8^th Virginia Infantry, CSA

Field Hospital, Robert Urban, 24^th Georgia Infantry, Co. H, CSA

26^th Virginia Infantry, Co. K, Sons of Confederate Veterans, MD. Div. Color Guard

11^th Virginia Cavalry, Co. H, CSA, 3^rd PA. Cavalry, Co. I

4^th North Carolina Infantry, CSA, 3^rd Maryland Infantry, USA

150^th New York Vol. Infantry, USA, 22^nd North Carolina Infantry, CSA

The American Civil War Education Foundation/Heritage Restorers

Officer Interpreters:

*Civil War Heritage Foundation (CSA First Corps. HQ)

*Lt.-General James Longstreet, *Major Fairfax

Major General J.E.B Stuart, General Issac Trimble

"Soldiers and Subjects of the Queen" (British Military Observers)

Stephen Mallory, Secretary of the Confederate Navy

Sutlers – Displays

Pipe Creek Civil War Round Table, Historical Society of Carroll County

Victorian Photography Studio, Rick Barrick, Chaircanning Demo.

Liz Oats, Seamstress, Joe "Reb" Staup, Blacksmith

Jeff Leister, Tinsmith and his tole lady, Patrick & Joann Dunnigan, Chaircanner & Band boxes

Andrew Maher, Custom Furniture, Chaplain Alan Farley, Re-enactor’s Mission for Jesus Christ

C.W.Whitehair, Author, Dennis Duerbeck, Civil War Artillery Projectiles

Dan Toomey, Author, Joe Hollingsworth, Artist

Michael Crutcher, Sr. interprets Frederick Douglass

Subject to change as more units and displayers respond

Kevin Dayhoff: http://www.westgov.net/ Westminster Maryland Online http://www.westminstermarylandonline.net/ http://kevindayhoffwestgov-net.blogspot.com/

Kevin Dayhoff Soundtrack: http://www.kevindayhoff.net/ Kevin Dayhoff Art: http://www.kevindayhoffart.com/ Kevin Dayhoff Westminster: http://www.westgov.net/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/kevindayhoff Twitpic: http://twitpic.com/photos/kevindayhoff YouTube: http://www.youtube.com/kevindayhoff Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=1040426835

Saturday, May 09, 2009

Off Track Art studio open for Flower Jazz Fest May 9, 2009

Off Track Art studio open for Flower Jazz Fest May 9, 2009

Stop by and visit the Off Track Art studio. We’re open for Westminster Flower and Jazz Festival May 9, 2009

For more information see: http://tinyurl.com/quvv9y

And also go here: Westminster's Flower and Jazz festival set for May 9 By Katie V. Jones Posted on http://www.explorecarroll.com/ 5/03/09 http://tinyurl.com/odrt7s

Photography
Painting
Sculpture
Cards
Mixed Media
Accessories
Jewelry

and new work is on our walls and shelves!

Stop in to meet some of the artists, see new pieces, bring home a Mothers' Day gift.

Off Track Arts is a cooperative of 20 local artists who have joined together to bring the arts to the center of town. Work from each of the 20 member artists will be on display.

Date: Saturday, May 9, 2009
Time: 10 - 4
Location: Off Track Art
Street: 11 Liberty St
City/Town: Westminster, MD

Directions and map: http://tinyurl.com/bobm3d

http://maps.google.com/maps?f=q&hl=en&q=11+Liberty+St%2C+Westminster%2C+MD

For more information: http://tinyurl.com/dmxpq2

http://kevindayhoffart.blogspot.com/search/label/Art%20Off%20Track%20Art

“Off Track Art” is an artists’ collective and gallery located in the historic Liberty Building at 11 Liberty Street – next to the railroad tracks, off of the Sentinel parking lot at the corner of West Main St and MD 27-Liberty St - in downtown Westminster, Maryland. We are dedicated to advancing the arts in Westminster as well as the careers, ideas, and artistic visions of its members.

Regular Gallery Hours are:
Monday through Wednesday 12 - 6:00 pm
Thursday and Friday 12 - 7:00 pm
Saturday 10 - 5:00 pm

Off Track Artists include:

Vestal Abbott; Sarah Abel-DeLuca, http://www.abelartist.com/; Melinda Byrd, http://www.byrdcallstudio.com/; Christina Collins-Smith, http://www.cdcsmith.net/; Kevin Dayhoff, http://kevindayhoffart.blogspot.com/, Mary Decker; Gail Elwell;
Judy Goodyear; Charlotte Laslo; Becki Maurio; Wasyl Palijczuk; Howard Riopelle; Cathy Sawdey; Bob Sapora; Gordon Wickes; Vladimir Tzenov, http://www.v-artstudio.com/; Linda Van Hart, http://www.tollhousestudio.com/; Robert Waddell, Susan Williamson; Pamela Zappardino

Vestal Abbott;
Sarah Abel-DeLuca, http://www.abelartist.com/;
Melinda Byrd, http://www.byrdcallstudio.com/;
Christina Collins-Smith, http://www.cdcsmith.net/;
Kevin Dayhoff, http://kevindayhoffart.blogspot.com/,
Mary Decker;
Gail Elwell
Judy Goodyear;
Charlotte Laslo;
Becki Maurio;
Wasyl Palijczuk;
Howard Riopelle
Cathy Sawdey
Bob Sapora;
Gordon Wickes;
Vladimir Tzenov, http://www.v-artstudio.com/;
Linda van Hart, http://www.tollhousestudio.com/;
Robert Waddell,
Susan Williamson;
Pamela Zappardino

21st Annual Flower & Jazz Festival and Fun Run

Come visit us in Historic Downtown Westminster from 10am-4pm for a leisurely day of fun and jazz.

Delicious food and great entertainment will be offered throughout the day.

Local nurseries set up beautiful displays of unusual plants and shrubs.

There are also over 100 craft vendors displaying a wide of variety of unique items.

This event is open to the public.

Mom...don't forget to visit the information table for your free gift.

Admission and parking are FREE! NO PETS PLEASE

For more information see: Westminster's Flower and Jazz festival set for May 9 By Katie V. Jones Posted on http://www.explorecarroll.com/ 5/03/09 http://tinyurl.com/odrt7s

20090509 OTA studio open for Flower Jazz Fest May 9

Twitter: https://twitter.com/kevindayhoff

Westminster's Flower and Jazz festival set for May 9 By Katie V. Jones Posted on http://www.explorecarroll.com/ 5/03/09 http://tinyurl.com/odrt7s

21st Annual Westminster Maryland Flower and Jazz Festival http://tinyurl.com/quvv9y

http://kevindayhoffart.blogspot.com/2009/05/21st-annual-westminster-flower-and-jazz.html

Kevin Dayhoff Art: http://www.kevindayhoff.com/ (http://kevindayhoffart.blogspot.com/)

Kevin Dayhoff Soundtrack: www.kevindayhoff.net http://kevindayhoff.blogspot.com/
Kevin Dayhoff Art: www.kevindayhoff.com
Kevin Dayhoff Westminster: www.westgov.net

21st Annual Westminster Flower and Jazz Festival

21st Annual Westminster Flower and Jazz Festival

Come visit us in Historic Downtown Westminster on Saturday May 9, 2009 from 10am-4pm for a leisurely day of fun and jazz.

Delicious food and great entertainment will be offered throughout the day.

Local nurseries set up beautiful displays of unusual plants and shrubs.

There are also over 100 craft vendors displaying a wide of variety of unique items.

This event is open to the public.

Mom...don't forget to visit the information table for your free gift.

Admission and parking are FREE! NO PETS PLEASE

For more information see: Westminster's Flower and Jazz festival set for May 9 By Katie V. Jones

Posted on http://www.explorecarroll.com/ 5/03/09 http://tinyurl.com/odrt7s

And stop by and visit the Off Track Art studio. We’re open for Westminster Flower and Jazz Festival May 9, 2009

Photography
Painting
Sculpture
Cards
Mixed Media
Accessories
Jewelry

and new work is on our walls and shelves!

Stop in to meet some of the artists, see new pieces, bring home a Mothers' Day gift.

Off Track Arts is a cooperative of 20 local artists who have joined together to bring the arts to the center of town. Work from each of the 20 member artists will be on display.

Date: Saturday, May 9, 2009
Time: 10 - 4
Location: Off Track Art
Street: 11 Liberty St
City/Town: Westminster, MD

Directions and map: http://tinyurl.com/bobm3d

http://maps.google.com/maps?f=q&hl=en&q=11+Liberty+St%2C+Westminster%2C+MD

For more information: http://tinyurl.com/dmxpq2

http://kevindayhoffart.blogspot.com/search/label/Art%20Off%20Track%20Art

“Off Track Art” is an artists’ collective and gallery located in the historic Liberty Building at 11 Liberty Street – next to the railroad tracks, off of the Sentinel parking lot at the corner of West Main St and MD 27-Liberty St - in downtown Westminster, Maryland. We are dedicated to advancing the arts in Westminster as well as the careers, ideas, and artistic visions of its members.

20090509 SDOSM 21st Annual Westminster Flower and Jazz Festival
Kevin Dayhoff Art: www.kevindayhoff.com (http://kevindayhoffart.blogspot.com/)

Kevin Dayhoff Soundtrack: www.kevindayhoff.net http://kevindayhoff.blogspot.com/
Kevin Dayhoff Art: www.kevindayhoff.com
Kevin Dayhoff Westminster: www.westgov.net

Tuesday, April 14, 2009

Upcoming Events at the Carroll County Community Media Center

Upcoming Events at the CMC

Carroll County Community Media Center · 1301 Washington Road · Westminster, Maryland 21157 · 410.386.4415 · info@cmcmd.tv http://www.cmcmd.tv/

April 2009

18th - CMC Open House - The Community Media Center is holding an Open House in celebration of its fifth year of service to Carroll County on Saturday, April 18, 2009 from 10 to 2 pm. The public access facility has continually provided non-commercial public, education and governmental television programming and television production training to county residents since it officially opened in April 2004.

The public is invited to tour the facility and learn about the CMC's television training programs, internships and volunteer opportunities. The event is free and open to the public.

18th - Carroll County Remembers Workshop - "Carroll County Remembers" is an ongoing archived collection of local residents' memories. These memories are being stored as part of the Carroll County History Project to preserve the history of Carroll County as seen through the eyes of its community. The April 18th workshop (10am-2pm) will provide an opportunity for interested volunteers to help us collect these stories. Training will be provided on how to conduct an interview as well as on how to use the production equipment. Show your support by volunteering. Click here to signup for our free workshop or email carrollremembers@cmcmd.tv.

http://www.cmcmd.tv/news/news.html

Overview

The Community Media Center is a Public, Education, and Government Access Center with a mission to provide the facilities, equipment, and technical support necessary to allow you to "Make Television Matter" in your local community. We are a non-profit 501c-3 organization.

We see television as a tool to encourage participation in the life of your community. This tool can be used to educate, inform, entertain, and document.

We believe that a strong democracy recognizes the right of everyone to affordably access the dominant means of communication – television.

CMC's Video on Demand

20090414 Upcoming Events at the CMC

Kevin Dayhoff Art: www.kevindayhoff.com (http://kevindayhoffart.blogspot.com/)

Kevin Dayhoff www.kevindayhoff.net http://kevindayhoff.blogspot.com/

Thursday, April 02, 2009

Neon Art Sign at the Carroll Arts Center

Neon Art Sign at the Carroll Arts Center

April 1, 2009

Dayhoff Daily Photoblog

20090401 DDP SDOSM Neon Art CAC

Kevin Dayhoff Art: www.kevindayhoff.com (http://kevindayhoffart.blogspot.com/)

Kevin Dayhoff www.kevindayhoff.net http://kevindayhoff.blogspot.com/

Friday, March 13, 2009

Endorse Your Coupons

Endorse Your Coupons

March 2, 1998 by Kevin Dayhoff

This one of the 13 pieces of art I currently have on display at Off Track Art

"Off Track Art” is an artists’ collective and gallery located in the historic Liberty Building at 11 Liberty Street – next to the railroad tracks, off of the Sentinel parking lot at the corner of West Main St and MD 27-Liberty St - in downtown Westminster, Maryland. We are dedicated to advancing the arts in Westminster as well as the careers, ideas, and artistic visions of its members.

Gallery Hours are:
Monday through Wednesday 12 - 6:00 pm
Thursday and Friday 12 - 7:00 pm
Saturday 10 - 5:00 pm

Vestal Abbott; Sarah Abel-DeLuca, http://www.abelartist.com/; Melinda Byrd, http://www.byrdcallstudio.com/; Christina Collins-Smith, http://www.cdcsmith.net/; Kevin Dayhoff, http://kevindayhoffart.blogspot.com/, Mary Decker; Gail Elwell; Judy Goodyear; Charlotte Laslo; Becki Maurio; Wasyl Palijczuk; Howard Riopelle; Cathy Sawdey; Bob Sapora; Gordon Wickes; Vladimir Tzenov, http://www.v-artstudio.com/; Linda Van Hart, http://www.tollhousestudio.com/; Robert Waddell, Susan Williamson; Pamela Zappardino

Directions and map: http://tinyurl.com/bobm3d

http://maps.google.com/maps?f=q&hl=en&q=11+Liberty+St%2C+Westminster%2C+MD

For more information: http://tinyurl.com/dmxpq2

http://kevindayhoffart.blogspot.com/search/label/Art%20Off%20Track%20Art

20090313 OTA 19980302 FB SDOSM Endorse Your Coupons
19980302 Endorse Your Coupons (Seascape collage)

Carroll Concert Band at Winters Mill High School March 14

Carroll Concert Band at Winters Mill High School March 14

Explore Carroll Event Guide http://explorecarroll.com/ March 13, 2009

Carroll Concert Band -- under the direction of Glenn Patterson, will present its "Sousa Style" concert Sunday, March 15, 3 p.m., at Winters Mill High School.

The band is composed of musicians who are former and current music teachers, professional musicians, members of the McDaniel College Band and select high school students.

Tickets may be purchased at the Carroll Arts Center, 91 W. Main St., Westminster, and at Stu's Music, Hess Music and Coffey Music as well as at the door the day of the concert.

Tickets are $7 adults, $6 seniors, $3 students, and $14 for a family. Proceeds support the Instrument Band Program of the Carroll Arts Council and the Summer Music Camp Scholarship Program of the Carroll Concert Band. Call 410-848-5581.

Explore Carroll Event Guide http://explorecarroll.com/

20090313 SDOSM Carroll Concert Band at Winters Mill HS March 14
Kevin Dayhoff www.kevindayhoff.net http://kevindayhoff.blogspot.com/

Monday, February 23, 2009

Off Track gets on track with local artists By Missie Wilcox

Off Track gets on track with local artists By Missie Wilcox

Westminster Watch By Missie Wilcox Posted on www.explorecarroll.com 02/18/2009

More: Recent Missie Wilcox columns in Explore Carroll

Between winter's gray skies and dark news headlines, the world can seem pretty bleak these days.

However, a trip to Westminster reveals a veritable rainbow emerging in a small building just beyond the train tracks that criss-cross downtown.

Westminster, allow me to introduce you to Off Track Art and a world of color, texture and style.

The gallery is a cooperative of 20 immensely talented local artists who have joined together to bring an amazing array of mixed media and artwork to downtown.

The gallery is located at 11 Liberty St., at the corner of Main Street and Route 27.

As you might guess from its name, the gallery is just beside the train tracks. However, the name also describes the artists being a bit "off center" and eclectic.

The result of these varied styles and talents is a diverse display. From photography and collage to pottery and jewelry, the gallery has it. All work is handcrafted, beautifully finished and proudly displayed.

The gallery opened this past Friday the 13th, but the artists believe the superstitious date has brought them only the good kind of luck. It will be open six days a week, with a cooperative artist member being present at all times the gallery is open.

As a result, shoppers are guaranteed an interaction with an artist whose work is showcased.

"There is something really satisfying about knowing the person that made the object you just purchased," said Gail Elwell, one of the founding artists.

"If visitors stop by every time they come to Westminster, it's conceivable that they could meet a different artist each visit and be treated to a personal tour of that person's artwork," added Melinda Byrd, another local artist whose work is featured in the inaugural display.

The idea for an artist cooperative has been on the minds of several members for years, and the location and right mix of artists combine for a great time to launch the gallery.

"Several of us have wanted to open a gallery for some time," said Pam Zappardino, who serves as an adjunct lecturer in art at McDaniel College and Carroll Community College.

The artwork offered is as varied as the artists who have created it.
All work is original, and most artists are creating works that are exclusive to the gallery.

"The artwork will be that which no one has ever seen from me before," said Byrd.

The objective of the co-op is to sponsor the artwork of its members, and to provide support for the local arts community in Westminster.

"Downtown is a great place, and has the potential to be an even more wonderful destination with the arts as a centerpiece," said Zappardino. "I really hope that Off Track Art can play a part in making downtown Westminster a true arts and entertainment district."

The gallery is also an opportunity for art enthusiasts to "buy local."

"With our current nationwide economic meltdown, we believe there's nothing more important than community support for those who make and do in our neighborhoods," Elwell said.

Editor's Note: Due to an editing error, the print version of this story in the Westminster Eagle of Feb. 18 incorrectly referred to Pam Zappardino's role with Carroll Community College. It is corrected here. The Eagle regrets the error.
Off Track Art

The new Off Track Art Gallery is located at 11 Liberty St., Westminster. The gallery is open six days a week: Monday through Wednesday, noon to 6 p.m., Thursday and Friday noon to 7 p.m., and Saturdays 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Artists include:

* Vestal Abbott, photography
* Sarah Abel-DeLuca, painting
* Melinda Byrd, painting and printmaking
* Christina Collins-Smith, photography and digital collage
* Kevin Dayhoff, painting, mixed media, digital collage
* Mary Decker, painting and mixed media
* Gail Elwell, sculpture and mixed media
* Judy Goodyear, jewelry
* Charlotte Laslo, jewelry
* Becki Maurio, photography
* Wasyl Palijczuk, sculpture, painting, drawing and photography
* Howard Riopelle, sculpture
* Cathy Sawdey, drawing
* Bob Sapora, sculpture
* Gordon Wickes, photography
* Vladimir Tzenov, painting and mixed media
* Linda van Hart, mixed media
* Robert Waddell, mixed media
* Susan Williamson, mixed media
* Pamela Zappardino, photography and mixed media

20090218 Off Track gets on track By Wilcox
http://explorecarroll.com/arts/2360/off-track-gets-track-with-local-artists/
Kevin Dayhoff www.kevindayhoff.net http://kevindayhoff.blogspot.com/

Saturday, February 14, 2009

Carroll Co Times article and Encore Minute about OTA by Brandon Oland

Carroll Co Times article and Encore Minute about OTA by Brandon Oland

February 14, 2009

Brandon Oland’s Carroll County Times “Encore Minute” by Brandon Oland may be found here: http://www.carrollcounty.tv/encore/. (Hat Tip: Becki Maurio)

Look in “Encore Archives” for the “Encore Minute 02.12.2009 (2:38).”

Mr. Oland’s article on “Off Track Art” may be found here: Cooperative artistry: Area artists join forces to open Off Track Art

By Brandon Oland, Times Staff Writer Friday, February 13, 2009

[…]

It’s been a busy week for 20 area artists who have been putting the finishing touches on Off Track Art, a cooperative located just off the railroad tracks in downtown Westminster that is having its grand opening from 6:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. today.

The gallery will be filled from floor to ceiling with sculptures, jewelry, photography, paintings and more.

Westminster painter Sarah Abel Deluca said artists are, generally, independent thinkers and creators.

But the co-op’s artists have come together for this project, splitting the rent and agreeing to staff the co-op located inside Roger Lewis’ Carousel Stained Glass at 11 Liberty Street.

“It’s been exciting to watch the group come together,” Maurio said. “Everyone is bringing their own strengths.”

The artists began meeting in December over breakfast to discuss plans.

Each of the co-op members gets their own space in one of the two rooms in the gallery.

The artists drew numbers out of a hat to decide where each would display their works.

Artists dropped by this week to start installing their works, stopping to admire and compliment the projects of their peers.

[…]

Artists featured: Vestal Abbott, Sarah Abel DeLuca, Melinda Byrd, Christina Collins-Smith, Kevin Dayhoff, Mary Decker, Gail Elwell, Judy Goodyear, Charlotte Lasio, Becki Maurio, Wasyl Palijczuk, Howard Riopelle, Cathy Sawdey, Bob Sapora, Gordon Wickes, Vladimir Tzenov, Linda Van Hart, Robert Waddell, Susan Williamson and Pamela Zappardino.

Read the entire article here: Cooperative artistry: Area artists join forces to open Off Track Art

http://www.carrollcountytimes.com/articles/2009/02/13/features/encore/encore1.txt

Kevin Dayhoff Art http://kevindayhoffart.blogspot.com/
Kevin Dayhoff www.kevindayhoff.net http://kevindayhoff.blogspot.com/

Friday, June 06, 2008

20080507 Art in the Park June 7 2008 Media Release

MEDIA RELEASE: Art in the Park June 7 2008 Media Release

May 7, 2008

For Immediate Release

Contact: Sandy Oxx

sandyoxx1 AT earthlink.net

410/848-7272

“Art in the Park 2008”

Art in the Park has been a Carroll County tradition for more than 25 years. This year’s events will be held, rain or shine, on Saturday, June 7 from 10 am – 5 pm on the grounds of Westminster City Hall. It is free to the public.

More than 75 artists will be participating in this juried art show with many of them also providing live demonstrations of their work. On display will be paintings, drawings, collage, photographs, fine prints, sculpture, and stained glass. Visitors will enjoy live demonstrations of wood carving, pottery wheel, screen painting, and cartoon illustration.

Entertainment will be provided by a dozen roaming musicians who will perform on dulcimer, banjo, flute, harp, accordion and voice to delight the crowds. A drum circle and a belly dance troupe will perform during the festivities. Actors from Theatre on the Hill’s upcoming production of Pump Boys and Dinettes will be there in costume to sing some of the musical numbers from that show. As always there will be free craft activities for kids to inspire artists of the future!

The event is located at the intersections of Locust, Longwell and Key Streets in downtown Westminster, just 2 blocks northeast of the intersection of Maryland Routes 32 and 27. Festival patrons are encouraged to park free in the parking garage adjacent to the park.

The event is sponsored by Target Stores, the Carroll County Times, Carroll County Recreation & Parks Department and the City of Westminster.

For more information, call 410/848-7272 or visit www.carr.org/arts.

Annual Art in the Park, Art Carroll Co Arts Council Art in Park, Carroll Co Community Events, Westminster File community events

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Saturday, May 26, 2007

20070602 Art in the Park, Westminster Maryland June 2nd, 2007

Art in the Park

What's Happening at the Carroll Arts Center

Saturday, June 2 10 am – 5 pm

On the Beautiful ground of Westminster City Hall

A festival of fine arts and crafts, strolling musicians, art demonstrations, unique food and a variety of family activities. Rain or Shine.

Free

For more information please call The Art Center at 410-848-7272 or check out our website, www.carr.org/arts.

Saturday, June 2 2007

Rain or Shine

“Art in the Park” is held the first Saturday of June in the park behind Westminster City Hall. This event is held rain or shine. “Art in the Park” is a juried venue that provides local and regional artists and artisans a chance to exhibit and sell their work in a relaxed, festive atmosphere.

This year’s Art in the Park will feature more than 80 talented artists. This is a great place to find that unique painting or gift. The festival has been expanded this year with more exhibitors and demonstrations. Live musical performances by some of the best local musicians will take place throughout the park. A craft tent provides free craft activities for youngsters. Specialty and traditional food and beverages are available for sale in the park.

This event is free and open to the public. The grounds have been carefully planned to offer ADA accessibility in order that everyone can enjoy the event. Food and beverages are available for sale in the park.

Art in the Park takes place on the grounds of Westminster City Hall. This area is located between Longwell Ave. Locust St. and Key St. In historic downtown Westminster.

Accessibility Notice: The Americans with Disabilities Act applies to the Carroll County Government and its programs, services, activities and facilities. If you have questions, suggestions, or complaints, please contact Jolene Sullivan, the Carroll County government Americans with Disabilities Act Coordinator, at 410/386-3600, 888/302-8978 or TT# 410/848-9747. The mailing address is: 10 Distillery Drive, First Floor, Suite 101, Westminster, MD 21157