Landscapes & Legends of Norway: William Singer & His Contemporaries

Artist William Singer and his wife, Hagerstown native, Anna Brugh Singer, founded the Washington County Museum of Fine Arts in 1928. After traveling to Norway in the 1910s, the Singers developed a passion for the country and later moved to the village of Olden, where Wi......More

Artist William Singer and his wife, Hagerstown native, Anna Brugh Singer, founded the Washington County Museum of Fine Arts in 1928. After traveling to Norway in the 1910s, the Singers developed a passion for the country and later moved to the village of Olden, where William captured the spirit and magnificence of this land’s natural beauty. Drawing upon the museum's collection, this exhibition features paintings, drawings, and prints of Norway’s landscapes, myths, and people by William and his contemporaries, most notably Jacob Dooijewaard, Frank Morse-Rummel, and Martin Borgord. Landscapes & Legends explores how these artists, some of whom were friends or colleagues, responded to nature and Norwegian culture in different ways. This exhibition places the artists in their broad cultural and historical context through a display of archival materials, including catalogues, letters, newspaper articles, and photographs. Visitors will have the special opportunity to view some of William Singer’s delicately rendered and seldom-seen pastels. Exhibition runs May 27-September 17, 2023.

Landscapes & Legends of Norway: William Singer & His Contemporaries

Artist William Singer and his wife, Hagerstown native, Anna Brugh Singer, founded the Washington County Museum of Fine Arts in 1928. After traveling to Norway in the 1910s, the Singers developed a passion for the country and later moved to the village of Olden, where Wi......More

Artist William Singer and his wife, Hagerstown native, Anna Brugh Singer, founded the Washington County Museum of Fine Arts in 1928. After traveling to Norway in the 1910s, the Singers developed a passion for the country and later moved to the village of Olden, where William captured the spirit and magnificence of this land’s natural beauty. Drawing upon the museum's collection, this exhibition features paintings, drawings, and prints of Norway’s landscapes, myths, and people by William and his contemporaries, most notably Jacob Dooijewaard, Frank Morse-Rummel, and Martin Borgord. Landscapes & Legends explores how these artists, some of whom were friends or colleagues, responded to nature and Norwegian culture in different ways. This exhibition places the artists in their broad cultural and historical context through a display of archival materials, including catalogues, letters, newspaper articles, and photographs. Visitors will have the special opportunity to view some of William Singer’s delicately rendered and seldom-seen pastels. Exhibition runs May 27-September 17, 2023.

Landscapes & Legends of Norway: William Singer & His Contemporaries

Artist William Singer and his wife, Hagerstown native, Anna Brugh Singer, founded the Washington County Museum of Fine Arts in 1928. After traveling to Norway in the 1910s, the Singers developed a passion for the country and later moved to the village of Olden, where Wi......More

Artist William Singer and his wife, Hagerstown native, Anna Brugh Singer, founded the Washington County Museum of Fine Arts in 1928. After traveling to Norway in the 1910s, the Singers developed a passion for the country and later moved to the village of Olden, where William captured the spirit and magnificence of this land’s natural beauty. Drawing upon the museum's collection, this exhibition features paintings, drawings, and prints of Norway’s landscapes, myths, and people by William and his contemporaries, most notably Jacob Dooijewaard, Frank Morse-Rummel, and Martin Borgord. Landscapes & Legends explores how these artists, some of whom were friends or colleagues, responded to nature and Norwegian culture in different ways. This exhibition places the artists in their broad cultural and historical context through a display of archival materials, including catalogues, letters, newspaper articles, and photographs. Visitors will have the special opportunity to view some of William Singer’s delicately rendered and seldom-seen pastels. Exhibition runs May 27-September 17, 2023.

Landscapes & Legends of Norway: William Singer & His Contemporaries

Artist William Singer and his wife, Hagerstown native, Anna Brugh Singer, founded the Washington County Museum of Fine Arts in 1928. After traveling to Norway in the 1910s, the Singers developed a passion for the country and later moved to the village of Olden, where Wi......More

Artist William Singer and his wife, Hagerstown native, Anna Brugh Singer, founded the Washington County Museum of Fine Arts in 1928. After traveling to Norway in the 1910s, the Singers developed a passion for the country and later moved to the village of Olden, where William captured the spirit and magnificence of this land’s natural beauty. Drawing upon the museum's collection, this exhibition features paintings, drawings, and prints of Norway’s landscapes, myths, and people by William and his contemporaries, most notably Jacob Dooijewaard, Frank Morse-Rummel, and Martin Borgord. Landscapes & Legends explores how these artists, some of whom were friends or colleagues, responded to nature and Norwegian culture in different ways. This exhibition places the artists in their broad cultural and historical context through a display of archival materials, including catalogues, letters, newspaper articles, and photographs. Visitors will have the special opportunity to view some of William Singer’s delicately rendered and seldom-seen pastels. Exhibition runs May 27-September 17, 2023.

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Viking Day

Saturday, June 10,  11 a.m. to 3 p.m. — Viking Day. Bring the whole family for a day of art and activities inspired by our exhibition Landscapes & Legends of Norway. This free community celebration features axe throwing, live music and drop-in art activities for kids. F......More

Saturday, June 10,  11 a.m. to 3 p.m. — Viking Day. Bring the whole family for a day of art and activities inspired by our exhibition Landscapes & Legends of Norway. This free community celebration features axe throwing, live music and drop-in art activities for kids. Free.

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Landscapes & Legends of Norway: William Singer & His Contemporaries

Artist William Singer and his wife, Hagerstown native, Anna Brugh Singer, founded the Washington County Museum of Fine Arts in 1928. After traveling to Norway in the 1910s, the Singers developed a passion for the country and later moved to the village of Olden, where Wi......More

Artist William Singer and his wife, Hagerstown native, Anna Brugh Singer, founded the Washington County Museum of Fine Arts in 1928. After traveling to Norway in the 1910s, the Singers developed a passion for the country and later moved to the village of Olden, where William captured the spirit and magnificence of this land’s natural beauty. Drawing upon the museum's collection, this exhibition features paintings, drawings, and prints of Norway’s landscapes, myths, and people by William and his contemporaries, most notably Jacob Dooijewaard, Frank Morse-Rummel, and Martin Borgord. Landscapes & Legends explores how these artists, some of whom were friends or colleagues, responded to nature and Norwegian culture in different ways. This exhibition places the artists in their broad cultural and historical context through a display of archival materials, including catalogues, letters, newspaper articles, and photographs. Visitors will have the special opportunity to view some of William Singer’s delicately rendered and seldom-seen pastels. Exhibition runs May 27-September 17, 2023.

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Landscapes & Legends of Norway: William Singer & His Contemporaries

Artist William Singer and his wife, Hagerstown native, Anna Brugh Singer, founded the Washington County Museum of Fine Arts in 1928. After traveling to Norway in the 1910s, the Singers developed a passion for the country and later moved to the village of Olden, where Wi......More

Artist William Singer and his wife, Hagerstown native, Anna Brugh Singer, founded the Washington County Museum of Fine Arts in 1928. After traveling to Norway in the 1910s, the Singers developed a passion for the country and later moved to the village of Olden, where William captured the spirit and magnificence of this land’s natural beauty. Drawing upon the museum's collection, this exhibition features paintings, drawings, and prints of Norway’s landscapes, myths, and people by William and his contemporaries, most notably Jacob Dooijewaard, Frank Morse-Rummel, and Martin Borgord. Landscapes & Legends explores how these artists, some of whom were friends or colleagues, responded to nature and Norwegian culture in different ways. This exhibition places the artists in their broad cultural and historical context through a display of archival materials, including catalogues, letters, newspaper articles, and photographs. Visitors will have the special opportunity to view some of William Singer’s delicately rendered and seldom-seen pastels. Exhibition runs May 27-September 17, 2023.

Landscapes & Legends of Norway: William Singer & His Contemporaries

Artist William Singer and his wife, Hagerstown native, Anna Brugh Singer, founded the Washington County Museum of Fine Arts in 1928. After traveling to Norway in the 1910s, the Singers developed a passion for the country and later moved to the village of Olden, where Wi......More

Artist William Singer and his wife, Hagerstown native, Anna Brugh Singer, founded the Washington County Museum of Fine Arts in 1928. After traveling to Norway in the 1910s, the Singers developed a passion for the country and later moved to the village of Olden, where William captured the spirit and magnificence of this land’s natural beauty. Drawing upon the museum's collection, this exhibition features paintings, drawings, and prints of Norway’s landscapes, myths, and people by William and his contemporaries, most notably Jacob Dooijewaard, Frank Morse-Rummel, and Martin Borgord. Landscapes & Legends explores how these artists, some of whom were friends or colleagues, responded to nature and Norwegian culture in different ways. This exhibition places the artists in their broad cultural and historical context through a display of archival materials, including catalogues, letters, newspaper articles, and photographs. Visitors will have the special opportunity to view some of William Singer’s delicately rendered and seldom-seen pastels. Exhibition runs May 27-September 17, 2023.

Members only: Art Social Hour for June

Wednesday, June 14, noon, online — Art Social Hour. Director of Education Kellie Mele leads a discussion of Childe Hassam’s White House Gloucester, 1895. For museum members only. Free. Register in advance for the link by contacting Donna Rastelli at 301-739-5727 or dras......More

Wednesday, June 14, noon, online — Art Social Hour. Director of Education Kellie Mele leads a discussion of Childe Hassam’s White House Gloucester, 1895. For museum members only. Free. Register in advance for the link by contacting Donna Rastelli at 301-739-5727 or drastelli@wcmfa.org

Landscapes & Legends of Norway: William Singer & His Contemporaries

Artist William Singer and his wife, Hagerstown native, Anna Brugh Singer, founded the Washington County Museum of Fine Arts in 1928. After traveling to Norway in the 1910s, the Singers developed a passion for the country and later moved to the village of Olden, where Wi......More

Artist William Singer and his wife, Hagerstown native, Anna Brugh Singer, founded the Washington County Museum of Fine Arts in 1928. After traveling to Norway in the 1910s, the Singers developed a passion for the country and later moved to the village of Olden, where William captured the spirit and magnificence of this land’s natural beauty. Drawing upon the museum's collection, this exhibition features paintings, drawings, and prints of Norway’s landscapes, myths, and people by William and his contemporaries, most notably Jacob Dooijewaard, Frank Morse-Rummel, and Martin Borgord. Landscapes & Legends explores how these artists, some of whom were friends or colleagues, responded to nature and Norwegian culture in different ways. This exhibition places the artists in their broad cultural and historical context through a display of archival materials, including catalogues, letters, newspaper articles, and photographs. Visitors will have the special opportunity to view some of William Singer’s delicately rendered and seldom-seen pastels. Exhibition runs May 27-September 17, 2023.

Landscapes & Legends of Norway: William Singer & His Contemporaries

Artist William Singer and his wife, Hagerstown native, Anna Brugh Singer, founded the Washington County Museum of Fine Arts in 1928. After traveling to Norway in the 1910s, the Singers developed a passion for the country and later moved to the village of Olden, where Wi......More

Artist William Singer and his wife, Hagerstown native, Anna Brugh Singer, founded the Washington County Museum of Fine Arts in 1928. After traveling to Norway in the 1910s, the Singers developed a passion for the country and later moved to the village of Olden, where William captured the spirit and magnificence of this land’s natural beauty. Drawing upon the museum's collection, this exhibition features paintings, drawings, and prints of Norway’s landscapes, myths, and people by William and his contemporaries, most notably Jacob Dooijewaard, Frank Morse-Rummel, and Martin Borgord. Landscapes & Legends explores how these artists, some of whom were friends or colleagues, responded to nature and Norwegian culture in different ways. This exhibition places the artists in their broad cultural and historical context through a display of archival materials, including catalogues, letters, newspaper articles, and photographs. Visitors will have the special opportunity to view some of William Singer’s delicately rendered and seldom-seen pastels. Exhibition runs May 27-September 17, 2023.

Landscapes & Legends of Norway: William Singer & His Contemporaries

Artist William Singer and his wife, Hagerstown native, Anna Brugh Singer, founded the Washington County Museum of Fine Arts in 1928. After traveling to Norway in the 1910s, the Singers developed a passion for the country and later moved to the village of Olden, where Wi......More

Artist William Singer and his wife, Hagerstown native, Anna Brugh Singer, founded the Washington County Museum of Fine Arts in 1928. After traveling to Norway in the 1910s, the Singers developed a passion for the country and later moved to the village of Olden, where William captured the spirit and magnificence of this land’s natural beauty. Drawing upon the museum's collection, this exhibition features paintings, drawings, and prints of Norway’s landscapes, myths, and people by William and his contemporaries, most notably Jacob Dooijewaard, Frank Morse-Rummel, and Martin Borgord. Landscapes & Legends explores how these artists, some of whom were friends or colleagues, responded to nature and Norwegian culture in different ways. This exhibition places the artists in their broad cultural and historical context through a display of archival materials, including catalogues, letters, newspaper articles, and photographs. Visitors will have the special opportunity to view some of William Singer’s delicately rendered and seldom-seen pastels. Exhibition runs May 27-September 17, 2023.

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Draw Your Pet workshop

Saturday, June 17, 10:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. — Draw Your Pet workshop. Artist Nicole Troup shows students how to draw their pet using charcoal and pan pastels. Inspired by the pastel drawings in Landscapes & Legends of Norway. Cost is $175 members, $190 nonmembers. Register......More

Saturday, June 17, 10:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. — Draw Your Pet workshop. Artist Nicole Troup shows students how to draw their pet using charcoal and pan pastels. Inspired by the pastel drawings in Landscapes & Legends of Norway. Cost is $175 members, $190 nonmembers. Register in advance by contacting Donna Rastelli at 301-739-5727 or drastelli@wcmfa.org.

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