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 the foundation for a vibrant and collaborative work of art. Visitors are invited to design a fish that will be incorporated into the larger work, ...
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 is especially true for photographers, for whom the technical challenges of shooting at night are rewarded by the opportunity to explore a different world.
Fostering person-centered, integrated employment opportunities and community involvement for individuals with developmental disabilities in Frederick County
Watercolor An exploration of the ethereal moment of transitions, when our world shifts and the view is altered. When the beauty moves through known lines and shapes to something anew.
Photography This series is a call to slow down and appreciate the beauty of the everyday. The photographs’ arrangements and vivid colors all stem from the artist’s love of still life.
Paintings This exhibition celebrates small towns just outside of Frederick by capturing their churches, homes, businesses, and other buildings in paintings.
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. JUL 15 TO SEP 15: Explore surrealism and create a drawing inspired by Joan Miró In addition, a video for one of the activities will premiere on ...
Works in a variety of media A signature of the Delaplaine’s Creative Aging Month, this annual exhibition celebrates local artists over age 70 and showcases a wide range of styles, techniques, and interests. CALL FOR SUBMISSIONS: Artists of all skill levels, age 70 or older, are invited to submit one work of art in any ...
Oil paintings This exhibition showcases landscape paintings from a variety of perspectives, locations, and themes both natural and man-made.
Paintings This exhibition by is an exploration of peace within chaos. Humans make sense of the world through finding patterns in their surroundings. This search for repetition and self-similarity not only orders the complexity of the world but also ushers in a profound sense of peace. It is this moment of serene introspection that the ...
This exhibition showcases just some of the artwork created in summer camps at the Delaplaine Arts Center. This year, over 450 students participated in our 36 camp offerings. Media explored in the camps range from jewelry to pastel painting, ceramics to collage, and much more. Ages in these camps range from 6–14 years.
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. AUG 15 TO OCT 15: Create a work of art inspired by Shirin Neshat’s performance art film Turbulent. In addition, a video for one of the activities ...
Join other homeschoolers to dive into a different artist, method, or medium of art! By the end of each month, you’ll have completed works of art for your homeschool portfolio. This month: Explore color, line, and beyond! Get down to the fundamentals of art and make works of art that emphasize complementary and secondary colors, ...
Building resilience in youth growing up in households where parents or caregiving adults misuse alcohol or other drugs
Mixed media A collection of recent work by Montreal artist James Gardner, this exhibition continues his task of reinterpreting religious imagery through the lens of Western esotericism. Looking to the iconography of martyrdoms and the depictions of saints, Gardner’s recent work traces the historical iterations and mutations of these images while attempting to link their ...
Works in a variety of media In this unique exhibition, artists were invited to submit proposals focusing on the topic of mental health and mental health risk by utilizing premade cribs from local artist Jim Roberts. The result is 15 artists' unique perspectives expounded upon by the same object.
Linoleum prints Cutting these images of the historic farmland of Antietam National Battlefield is the artist’s way of cultivating a fertile line of remembrance to forge a memory of place. Places hold the history of what came before only as long as we care to acknowledge the power of place within our national discourse. Acknowledging ...
Ceramic sculptures The work in this exhibition is a reflection on the natural world as an ever-changing playground for the mind to wander and escape from the inevitability of chaos that living in human society seemingly brings.
Watercolor paintings These paintings focus on the Provence region of France and highlight key elements of the natural landscape through evocative imagery.
Helping people with developmental disabilities live enviable lives
Sew up the perfect toy for your furry friends! This fun project will use vintage hand crank sewing machines to create simple catnip filled toys that kitties cannot resist. Then if you like, sew extras to be donated. Complete the registration request form on the main Helen Smith page, if available. Submitting a request does ...
Create a colorful and bright work of flowers inspired by the Pop Art movement! Complete the registration request form on the main Helen Smith page, if available. Submitting a request does not guarantee registration. If your child is added to the workshop, you should receive an email notification mid-week before the workshop. If you do ...
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: Exhibiting artists Rhonda Smith, Samantha Nachlas, and Marcia Mason will discuss their history as artists and the work in their ...
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: Inspired by the work of Gustav Klimt, create a golden, glittering work of art Please limit your time to about an hour, especially if other families are waiting for a table. ...
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! This month, meet our Sunday Artwalk artist, Ratha Soumphontphakdy. Ratha is a jewelry maker and watercolor painter who will be selling her cheerful creations. This pop-up event totally supports the artist! The Downtown Frederick Artwalk is a program of the Downtown Frederick Partnership. Visit their website ...
In this instructive beginner course, develop core skills and techniques by drawing still life arrangements, then create personal projects with instructor guidance. Please bring the following materials to class: Mixed media pad: 9x12 Colored pencil set with a wide variety of colors: 48 pack recommended but at least 24 - recommended: Prismacolor Blending pencils - ...
Explore the basics of wheel throwing and glazing techniques in a supportive small group instruction setting where you can express yourself! All skill levels welcome. Tuition includes all supplies, as well as kiln loading and firing. Delaplaine staff will contact you to pick up your finished pieces after they have been fired. When you pick ...
Explore wildlife as you use mixed media collage, paint, markers, and more to construct amazing animal creations. Tuition includes all supplies.
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 abstracts in an open studio format with light instruction. Open studio classes are not suggested for beginners. Previous painting experience required. Please bring the following ...
