Nancy E. Davis, former director of the Octagon Museum in Washington, was appointed to the position of curator at the Maryland Historical Society. She will assume the post Oct. 1.
One of Ms. Davis' principal duties will be to help determine the content of the major exhibition on Maryland history to be installed in the former Greyhound Bus Terminal building, located behind the society's complex in the 200 block of West Monument Street. Renovation of the building will begin this year, with no scheduled completion date.
Ms. Davis will also manage the society's exhibition schedule and oversee collection development, among other duties. Now 47, she has a doctorate in American studies from George Washington University with an emphasis on architecture and decorative arts. She was director of the Octagon Museum, a combined architecture museum and period house, from 1986 to 1994, and has also worked for Gunston Hall museum house in Virginia and the National Endowment for the Humanities.
Theater seeks staff
Liberty Showcase Theater has openings for director, musical director, choreographer, technical director, producer, publicist, accompanist, set designer, stage manager and others for the winter production, "Little Shop of Horrors," as well as the spring production of "Alice in Wonderland." Send resume by Sept. 15 to Liberty Showcase Theater, c/o Glenn Solomon, 2133B Woodbox Lane, Baltimore, Md. 21209. (410) 653-1184.
Classes and performances
Essex Community College has 13 vocal and instrumental groups performing everything from madrigal chamber music to jazz, and they are open to people of all ages -- from childhood to senior citizens. Call (410) 780-6521.
Classes in art, dance, drama and music for children and teens will be offered in the fall semester at Essex starting Sept. 11. Groups meet after school, evenings and Saturdays in locations around Baltimore county. Call the Creative Arts Center at (410) 780-6533.
Artworks sought
Loyola College is accepting entries of paintings, drawings, sculpture, photography and crafts for its 30th Annual Festival of the Arts to be held Oct. 1. For information, call (410) 617-5151.
Composers invited
Baltimore Choral Arts Society invites young composers to submit a work to be considered for inclusion in the society's holiday program. This is not a competition, and only one work will be chosen. Deadline for submissions is Oct. 1. Send works to Baltimore Choral Arts Society, 1316 Park Ave., Baltimore Md. 21217.
