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, ...
Empowering children to heal trauma and build resilience through the transformative power of art and education in a safe, supportive, and inclusive environment
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 ...
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.
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
Serving individuals with an emotional disability, autism, or multiple disabilities
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 ...
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. For info on Frederick Pride, see The Frederick Center website. (Note that this festival takes place from 11 am–6 pm.) FREE
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 with the knowledge to start, build, and finish a basket. All skill levels welcome. Tuition includes all supplies.
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 , layering textures, and exploration of a wide range of mixed media art techniques. Every journal becomes a one-of-a-kind work of art bursting with personality. ...
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 will receive as much or as little assistance as needed. Each class, there will be a demo on techniques for those who would like to ...
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 will receive as much or as little assistance as needed. Each class, there will be a demo on techniques for those who would like to ...
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 ...
An exhibition of homeschooled students’ artwork
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 ...
Fostering person-centered, integrated employment opportunities and community involvement for individuals with developmental disabilities in Frederick County
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 Downtown Frederick Artwalk is a program of the Downtown Frederick Partnership. Visit their website for the full list of participating galleries.
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, 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 ...
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 ideas quickly through the power of tiny art. Tuition includes all supplies.
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 from the people who lived and labored at Homewood over the course of its 225 year history, Johns Hopkins University Museums’ Curator of Collections, Michelle ...
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 how to paint with shapeless wool in this one-afternoon workshop. Develop an eye for layering wisps of fibers to complete a cohesive tiger portrait. All skill levels welcome. Tuition includes all supplies.
Learn the fundamental techniques used in metalsmithing to create jewelry. In this weekend workshop, learn the basic skills of sawing, forming, texturing, polishing, and assembling using metal sheet to create a pendant or charm, then learn the basics of soldering to enhance your project. Tuition includes all supplies.
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: Rich Isaacman and select artists in the U.S. of Art exhibition will discuss the work in their exhibitions. 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: Learn about zines and create your own Please limit your time to about an hour, especially if other families are waiting for a table. At least one adult must be present ...
View exhibitions and meet the artists! Get exhibition details on the Exhibitions page of our website. FREE
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 ...
