Join us as we enhance our understanding and appreciation of art! Talks will be presented in person at the Delaplaine, and then will be available on our YouTube channel about two weeks later. THIS MONTH: David Modler, Samuel Peck, and Michael Dodson will present their work and discuss the collaborative nature of their exhibition. FREE ...
Explore the art of paper quilling! Roll, fold, weave, and shape strips of colorful paper into beautiful pictures and designs.
Kids and their adults are invited to drop-in and get creative together in our family open studio to create an artist-inspired project! THIS MONTH: Explore different mark-making techniques and create a work of art inspired by Nonggirrnga Marawili, our winter Artist of Inspiration Please limit your time to about an hour, especially if other families ...
View exhibitions and meet the artists! Get exhibition details on the Exhibitions page of our website. FREE
Take a self-guided jaunt downtown and visit local galleries! At the Gift Gallery at the Delaplaine this month: Ellen Mansfield The Downtown Frederick Artwalk is a program of the Downtown Frederick Partnership. Visit their website for the full list of participating galleries.
Find inspiration in the musical stylings of Alex Brubaker, a Lancaster-based guitarist who utilizes melodic elements of fingerstyle guitar with rhythmically driving percussive hits, two-hand tapping, and elements of live looping and delay. Work on an existing project or start something brand new! Artists must bring their own supplies. Easels are available. Registration is encouraged.
Are you seeking artistic community and physical space to make your art? Come to Third Space Open Studio to meet other artists and create your work in a supportive environment. Third Space is what you make it! Open to adult artists of any visual artistic medium. Registration at delaplaine.org is encouraged. Artists must provide their ...
Professor, researcher, and curator Dr. Henry Skerritt joins us for a talk on the history and influence of our winter Artist of Inspiration, Nonggirrnga Marawili, a celebrated Australian Yolngu painter and printmaker. Henry Skerritt is Assistant Professor in the Department of Art and Curator of Research at the Kluge-Ruhe Aboriginal Art Collection of the University ...
Explore the wonders of printmaking on a smaller scale while working with small linocut blocks and mini eraser prints. Create relief printing blocks to be printed during the Saturday workshop and also taken home for continued use in mixed media ventures, scrapbooking, and card making. You will also learn about and have the opportunity to ...
Discover the magic of throwing clay on the pottery wheel and learn as you are guided through the fundamentals of wheel throwing in this one-afternoon workshop. Whether you are a beginner or looking to refine your skills, learn to center, pull, and shape clay into beautiful vessels. Join us for an afternoon of fun and ...
Discover a variety of watercolor material applications to develop various outcomes to be used in personal work. In this weekend workshop, collage and image transfer techniques will also be shared to explore mixed media approaches for resolved art works. All skill levels welcome. Tuition includes all supplies.
Explore a variety of experimental approaches to observational and inventive drawing in this Saturday workshop open to all skill levels. A wide variety of contour drawing techniques, layering processes, and drawing materials will be examined. You will be encouraged to utilize the still life as subject matter, as well as a departure point for abstract ...
Learn how to paint portraits in watercolor with emotion and depth. This one-afternoon workshop will guide you through watercolor’s mysterious beauty through a focus on techniques, color exploration, capturing emotions, and portraiture. Join a supportive space to grow in your creative journey. Basic watercolor skills and confidence in handling the medium are recommended. Tuition includes ...
Are you seeking artistic community and physical space to make your art? Come to Third Space Open Studio to meet other artists and create your work in a supportive environment. Third Space is what you make it! Open to adult artists of any visual artistic medium. Registration at delaplaine.org is encouraged. Artists must provide their ...
Work in a variety of media A salute to those who make Youth Art Month possible, this exhibition showcases the creative talents of FCPS educators.
Work in a variety of media This annual Youth Art Month exhibition features hundreds of 2-D and 3-D artworks created by students from each public school within Frederick County.
A private school serving students in preschool through 8th grade
A nonprofit amplifying the voices of vulnerable communities
View exhibitions and meet the artists! These exhibitions are opening on Saturday, March 7 and can be viewed starting at 9am. Beat the crowds and visit us earlier in the day! Get exhibition details on the Exhibitions page of our website. FREE
Explore sculpting with wool! Needle felting is a process which transforms wool fibers by interlocking and condensing them to create 2D or 3D works of art! We will be working with colorful wool and felting needles as we learn and practice techniques to create a fuzzy felted friend.
Use paint, markers, and colorful paper to create a multi-layered sunflower frame with fun patterns and mark-making.
Join us as we enhance our understanding and appreciation of art! Talks will be presented in person at the Delaplaine, and then will be available on our YouTube channel about two weeks later. THIS MONTH: Join us for a presentation of the 2026 Bettie Award Winners and the announcement of the Grand Prize Winner. FREE
Kids and their adults are invited to drop-in and get creative together in our family open studio to create an artist-inspired project! THIS MONTH: Create your very own artist trading cards to trade and collect with other artists Please limit your time to about an hour, especially if other families are waiting for a table. ...
Take a self-guided jaunt downtown and visit local galleries! At the Gift Gallery at the Delaplaine this month: Jessie Bunk The Downtown Frederick Artwalk is a program of the Downtown Frederick Partnership. Visit their website for the full list of participating galleries.
About the 2026 Symposium Building an artmaking business can be quite a challenge. How do you promote your artwork? Where can you find sources of funding? How do you protect your intellectual property? And how can you work efficiently both on creating artwork and managing a business? This year’s Annual Art Symposium explores where the ...
Are you seeking artistic community and physical space to make your art? Come to Third Space Open Studio to meet other artists and create your work in a supportive environment. Third Space is what you make it! Open to adult artists of any visual artistic medium. Registration at delaplaine.org is encouraged. Artists must provide their ...
Vote for Your Favorites This 10-day public exhibition features creations made with interlocking blocks (such as LEGO®) and artworks inspired by the block theme. Brick aficionados of all ages are participating to show off their creativity and skill while helping to raise funds for our community engagement programs serving underserved, at-risk, and marginalized audiences. Visitors ...
Travel with us to the Baltimore Museum of Art to see Amy Sherald: American Sublime, which traces the evolution of the artist, a defining voice of her generation who transformed American portraiture. The BMA was founded on the belief that access to art and ideas is integral to a vibrant and healthy civic life. It ...
Discover a variety of watercolor material applications to develop various outcomes to be used in personal work. In this Saturday workshop, collage and image transfer techniques will also be shared to explore mixed media approaches for resolved art works. All skill levels welcome. Tuition includes all supplies.
Are you seeking artistic community and physical space to make your art? Come to Third Space Open Studio to meet other artists and create your work in a supportive environment. Third Space is what you make it! Open to adult artists of any visual artistic medium. Registration at delaplaine.org is encouraged. Artists must provide their ...
