The Delaplaine Arts Center

Everyone deserves art.

Join us!

The Delaplaine is located at 40 South Carroll Street along beautiful Carroll Creek Park in historic downtown Frederick, Maryland. The Delaplaine is open daily and admission is FREE!

See Scheduling Announcements for weather-related closings.

PLEASE NOTE: As of January 1, 2022, the Delaplaine is following the Frederick County mandated mask regulations which state "that all persons aged 5 years and older are required to wear a face covering in all indoor public spaces accessible to the public where the person is unable to consistently maintain at least six (6) feet of distance from individuals who are not members of their household."

Upcoming Programs

View our calendar of upcoming programs!

Winter Opportunities

Classes and workshops are enrolling now! Check out current listings

Exhibitions

See what's on exhibition now, what's coming up, and take virtual tours of recents shows!

Call for Entries: High school artists are invited to enter the 2021 Bettie Awards

Call for Entries: Artists ages 18–35 are invited to enter the inaugural Emerging Artists Exhibition

Art at Noon &
Art Matters Artist Talks

We are gathering virtually and on-site each month for exciting art topics! See them here and here

Youth Programs

Check out our monthly Helen Smith Free Workshops for Kids!

Delaplaine Arts Magazine

View a digital copy of the summer issue featuring a cover by Brenda Murphy!

Visit our Virtual Delaplaine page for links to step-by-step art projects to do at home, virtual exhibitions, instructor demos, interviews with artists, live events, and more! Watch our website and Facebook, Instagram, Flickr, and YouTube accounts for art wherever you are!