The Maryland Hall for the Creative Arts is a multi-disciplinary arts center in

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which offers opportunities in the arts for individuals of all ages, skill levels and backgrounds. It was founded in 1979 to promote art appreciation and education in

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. Maryland Hall offers year-round ''arts classes'' for children, teens and adults. Classes are available in drawing, painting, dance, drama, crafts and clay/ceramics. There are three semesters each year, Winter/Spring, Summer and Fall. Maryland Hall also houses five gallery spaces: the ''Chaney Gallery'', the ''Martino Gallery'', the ''Openshaw Gallery'', the ''Hallway Gallery'', and the ''Alcove Gallery''. Exhibitions are mounted year-round and gallery admission is free and open to the public. An Artist-In-Residence program also provides studio space to local and visiting visual artists. Maryland Hall's ''performing arts'' program presents national and international artists, children's entertainment, local musicians, independent film and free performances. The four resident programs:

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Annapolis Opera
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also perform in Maryland Hall's 725-seat theater. The hall is located at 801 Chase Street in Annapolis, in the facility of the former Annapolis High School.

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Maryland Hall for the Creative Arts official website
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