Oz Gala

More than a hundred Delaplaine supporters and friends followed the Dela-brick Road on September 27, 2025 to celebrate our 39^th year of bringing visual arts opportunities and experiences to the Frederick region and raise critical funds for our Community Engagement programs! Attendees enjoyed delicious cuisine by Canapes Catering and danced the night away courtesy of DJ Kevin Sayers. Many also participated in our online auction of Oz and Frederick-themed artworks by local artists that opened on September 13 and closed the evening of the gala.

Thanks to all those who sponsored, purchased tickets, and participated in the auction, this year’s event was our most successful ever!

See some of photos of this amazing event!

Auction Artists

Ron Ames, Shannon Beatty, Constance Balukoff, Jennifer Dapper Brown, Jessie Bunk, Ellen Byrne, Linda Daniels Cermak, Jackie Celia Clark, Kathy Frye, Melanie Gettier, Sarah Goodwin, Michael Gresalfi, Karen Hanson, Heidi Hench, Ryan Hench, Beth Higgins, Stacey Holsinger, John Kachik, Linda Kavanagh, Lara King, Joy Lineberry, Jillian Abir MacMaster, Hana Malone, Patty Marx, Margo Moore, Roni Nehemias, Julie Nicklas, Max Peterson, Rachel Price, Donna Quehasa,  Erin Ragheb, Deborah Lovelace Richardson, Elayne Rogge, Janet Seifert, Bonny Sydnor, Elizabeth Tringali, Susan Twigg, Loreen Western, Rose Wienhoff, Roxy Williams

Gala Volunteer Crew

Ann Campbell, Molly Carlson, Virginia Gibson, Debby Hartman, Laura Hunter, Nick Hutchings, Ava Lawrence, Ryleigh Lawrence, Roni Nehemias, Rachel Price, Abigail Ritter, Clara Ritter

Ted Delaplaine, Norvis Long-Parker, Bonnie Ritter – Gala Committee Co-Chairs