THE CENTER

Serving the community since 1986, The Delaplaine Visual Arts Education Center has grown from an idea to a vibrantly active nonprofit organization, housed in the 100-year-old Mountain City Mill on the banks of Carroll Creek in historic downtown Frederick. Classes are offered in an ever-growing list of media and subjects for all ages and levels of experience. The small class sizes are led by experienced instructors, who are also working artists. Our award-winning facility features classroom/studio spaces for drawing, painting, crafts, photography, printmaking, wood, and ceramics as well as a reference library.

Over 50 exhibits are offered each year, in eight galleries of various sizes. A variety of lectures, art trips, films and more round out the educational experience.

The Delaplaine Visual Arts Education Center is still the only arts organization to have been certified under the Standards for Excellence in Nonprofit Management by the Maryland Association of Nonprofit Organizations.  This assures you that your gift is carefully and correctly managed so you know you are really supporting the arts! 

MISSION STATEMENT
The Delaplaine Visual Arts Education Center provides the Frederick region with educational opportunities and experiences in the visual arts through classes, exhibits, and programs.

OFFICE HOURS
Monday - Saturday, 9:00 am - 5:00 pm | Sunday, 1:00 - 4:00 pm

HOLIDAYS (The Center is closed)
Thanksgiving 11/27/2008
Holiday Break 12/24/08 - 1/2/2009
President's Day 2/16/2009
Easter Sunday 4/12/2009
Memorial Day 5/25/2009
Independence Day 7/4/2009
Labor Day 9/7/2009 

 
WEATHER RELATED CLOSING
Web site: www.delaplaine.org
Voice mail message: 301-698-0656 x 366 

When the snow emergency plan is in effect in Frederick County, after-school, evening and weekend programs and activities are cancelled.