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  • June 2026

  • Fri 19

    Interactive Gallery: Jamie Gerhold

    January 15, 2026 – May 15, 2027

    From January 2026 to May 2027, engage with a hands-on, interactive work of art facilitated by artist Jamie Gerhold. A mural of an underwater coral reef scene will serve as ...

  • Fri 19

    Amplified Change

    May 2 – Jun 28

    Empowering children to heal trauma and build resilience through the transformative power of art and education in a safe, supportive, and inclusive environment

  • Fri 19

    Ali Wunder – The Language of Flowers

    May 2 – Jun 28

    Acrylic paint and mixed media with embroidery Drawing from her collection of vintage and heirloom textiles, Wunder's paintings include embroidery, fabric, and pattern tissue, which she says are more than ...

  • Fri 19

    Scott Ponemone – 2 by 2

    May 2 – Jun 28

    Watercolor paintings This watercolor series of couples’ portraits began in 2017, continued through the COVID pandemic, and concluded in 2025 after 86 paintings were completed.

  • Fri 19

    Lorena Long – Invitation

    May 2 – Jun 28

    Paintings We often overlook ordinary wonders in nature—quiet reminders that grace and beauty persist in familiar places. Invitation takes its title from the poem by Mary Oliver, echoing its gentle call to pay attention. At its heart, this show turns our gaze toward process and presence and is an invitation to slow down, reconnect, and ...

  • Fri 19

    National Juried Exhibition

    May 2 – Jul 12

    Works in a variety of media The Delaplaine’s annual juried show features works by artists from around the region and the nation. CALL FOR ENTRIES: Artists throughout the nation are invited to enter the 2025 National Juried Exhibition. All media are eligible, including, but not limited to, painting, printmaking, photography, ceramics, drawing, installation, and sculpture. ...

  • Fri 19

    Francine Brady Art Carts: First Floor Art Cart

    May 15 – Jul 15

    Kids (and adults!) can stop by the Delaplaine's Francine Brady Art Carts during your next visit and get creative! The Art Carts offer two different activities each month. MAY 15 TO JUL 15: Create a framed suncatcher drawing In addition, a video for one of the activities will premiere on the Delaplaine at Home YouTube ...

  • Fri 19

    Laurel Hall School

    Jun 6 – Jun 28

    Serving individuals with an emotional disability, autism, or multiple disabilities

  • Fri 19

    Francine Brady Art Carts: Second Floor Art Cart

    Jun 13 – Aug 15

    Kids (and adults!) can stop by the Delaplaine's Francine Brady Art Carts during your next visit and get creative! The Art Carts offer two different activities each month. JUN 15 TO AUG 15: Look at the work of Shirin Neshat, our summer Artist of Inspiration, and explore layering text on photos In addition, a video ...

  • Fri 19

    Open Abstract Studio

    Jun 18 @ 1:00 pm – Aug 13 @ 3:30 pm

    Cast off your preconceived ideas about abstract painting in acrylics to improve your design, expand your artistic knowledge, and enhance your painting skills! Develop your own style and approach to ...

    Free – $245.00
  • Fri 19

    Intermediate Paper Quilling

    Jun 18 @ 6:00 pm – Jul 23 @ 8:00 pm

    Put your basic quilling skills to use and elevate your craft to artwork! In this project-driven course, use quilling alongside other media to create beautiful works of art! Please bring ...

    Free – $145.00
  • Fri 19

    Guided Personal Directions in the Studio

    Jun 19 @ 9:30 am – Aug 14 @ 12:30 pm

    Develop your personal artistic direction and create a series of works using drawing, painting, or mixed-media techniques in an open studio setting. Customized demonstrations and direction will meet class needs ...

    Free – $280.00
  • Fri 19

    Continuing Watercolor

    Jun 19 @ 1:30 pm – Aug 14 @ 4:30 pm

    Advance your skills and explore techniques in transparent watercolor painting. Emphasis will be on the elements of art and how to integrate them into the painting process. Continue to focus ...

    Sold Out Free – $265.00
  • Sat 20

    Watercolor Portraits: Exploring Skin Tones

    Jun 20 @ 12:00 pm – Jun 21 @ 4:00 pm

    Explore the beauty and diversity of human skin tones through watercolor in this weekend workshop. Learn how to mix luminous, natural-looking complexions, build depth with transparent layers, and capture subtle ...

    $115.00 – $140.00
  • Sat 20

    Approaching Abstraction

    Jun 20 @ 1:00 pm – 4:00 pm

    This one-afternoon introductory workshop offers an entry point for artists who are curious about abstract processes but unsure how to begin. Through guided prompts, demonstrations, and short studio exercises, experiment ...

    Free – $95.00
  • Mon 22

    Summer Solstice Cyanotype Event

    Jun 22 @ 3:00 pm – 5:00 pm

    Celebrate longer, sunnier days by creating a cyanotype! Cyanotype is a historic photographic process that uses a light-sensitive paper and the power of the sun to capture images without a ...

  • Sat 27

    Activity – Frederick Pride Festival

    Jun 27 @ 9:00 am – 5:00 pm

    Stop by the Delaplaine during this annual creekside event presented by The Frederick Center to take a break from the heat and make a themed project, available while supplies last. ...

  • Sun 28

    Intro to Coiled Basketry

    Jun 28 @ 11:30 am – 4:30 pm

    Learn the meditative process of creating a small basket using an ancient technique in which a flexible core material is wrapped and stitched with colorful yarns. Leave this one-day workshop ...

    Sold Out $80.00 – $105.00
  • Mon 29

    Journal Vandalizing Teen Workshop

    Jun 29 @ 4:00 pm – Jul 1 @ 5:00 pm

    Transform recycled composition books into vibrant visual journals in this creative, hands-on three-day workshop. Each day you will "wreck" the pages of your journal through playful experimentation with painting, collaging ...

    Get Tickets $60.00 – $85.00
  • Tue 30

    Ceramics Open Studio

    Jun 30 @ 1:00 pm – Aug 18 @ 4:00 pm

    Join us for a collaborative work environment, where you can learn and explore new techniques and create your personal visions. Students are encouraged to bring in ideas for projects and ...

    Get Tickets $215.00 – $240.00
  • Tue 30

    Ceramics Open Studio

    Jun 30 @ 6:00 pm – Aug 18 @ 9:00 pm

    Join us for a collaborative work environment, where you can learn and explore new techniques and create your personal visions. Students are encouraged to bring in ideas for projects and ...

    Get Tickets $240.00 – $265.00
  • July 2026

  • Sat 4

    U.S. of Art: Reflections on 250 Years

    Jul 4 – Jul 26

    Work in a variety of media For our nation’s semiquincentennial, we invited artists to create work reflecting on their personal experiences as Americans as well as how they engage with ...

  • Sat 4

    Frederick County Home Instruction Exhibition

    Jul 4 – Jul 26

    An exhibition of homeschooled students’ artwork

  • Sat 4

    Rich Isaacman – Night Journeys: Photography After Dark

    Jul 4 – Aug 30

    Photography These works offer nighttime views in settings around the world, from Vietnam to Bangladesh. The world is different after dark: different light, different skies and cityscapes, different people. This ...

  • Sat 4

    Scott Key Center

    Jul 4 – Aug 30

    Fostering person-centered, integrated employment opportunities and community involvement for individuals with developmental disabilities in Frederick County

  • Sun 5

    Downtown Frederick Artwalk

    Jul 5 @ 12:00 pm – 4:00 pm

    Take a self-guided jaunt downtown and visit local galleries! This month, meet Karen McGraw, who will be demonstrating and selling her pottery. This pop-up event totally supports the artist! The ...

  • Mon 6

    Wheel Throwing for Teens

    Jul 6 @ 1:00 pm – Jul 10 @ 3:00 pm

    Learn how to create mugs, plates, ring holders, and more on the wheel in this week-long afternoon course. Beginners as well as well seasoned students welcome! Tuition includes all supplies, ...

    Sold Out $115.00 – $140.00
  • Thu 9

    Post-it Note Art Teen Workshop

    Jul 9 @ 4:00 pm – 6:00 pm

    Turn ordinary Post-Its into miniature works of art in this one-evening workshop. Experiment with drawing, collage, and mixed media techniques on a small scale, perfect for building confidence and exploring ...

    Get Tickets $40.00 – $50.00
  • Fri 10

    Art At Noon: A History of an American House: Reflecting on 225 Years at Baltimore’s Homewood Museum

    Jul 10 @ 12:00 pm – 1:00 pm

    In commemoration of the United States 250th anniversary, the National Historic Landmark site Homewood Museum is letting the house tell its own history. Using architectural details, objects, and first-hand accounts ...

  • Sat 11

    Afternoon on the Wheel

    Jul 11 @ 1:00 pm – 4:00 pm

    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 ...

    Sold Out $95.00 – $120.00
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