Join Betsy Johnson, Assistant Curator at the Hirshhorn Museum and Sculpture Garden, as she talks about developing story and narrative through exhibition curation and museum acquisitions. At the Hirshhorn, she has curated Tony Lewis: Anthology 2014–2016 (2018), The Evidence Room (2019), Feel the Sun in Your Mouth: Recent Acquisitions (2019), Toyin Ojih Odutola: A Countervailing ...
Explore the world of designing comic strips! In this weekend workshop, learn to set up the page and create an immersive story and characters. Previous drawing experience recommended. Tuition includes all supplies, except a sketchbook of any size.
Explore taking a simple still life photograph and transform it into an abstract or impressionist image through the use of long exposure and camera movement in this Saturday afternoon workshop. All skill levels welcome. Bring your smartphone with the Slow Shutter Cam app installed.
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
In this Saturday afternoon workshop, explore the art of painting with shapeless wool. Experiment with colors and develop an eye for layering and blending delicate wisps of fibers to bring your cohesive botanical-inspired masterpiece to life. Tuition includes all supplies.
Everything you wanted to know about the iPhone camera but were afraid to ask! This weekend workshop will cover the basic use of the camera, all its hidden features, and how to optimize your photography skills. Learn the creative use of apps to take your pictures from a simple snapshot to the next level of ...
Meet up with area photographic artists and collect some new works of art! Mingle and meet new photo friends, chat about your work and processes, and trade some photographs. Prints should be unframed, no larger than 12x12 inches, must be your original work, and can be any photographic medium, including digital, darkroom, and alternative photography ...
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 ...
Going on a trip and wanting to capture every moment? This Sunday afternoon workshop will cover the best ways to capture those memories with the camera that is always in your pocket: your iPhone! Topics to be covered include camera setup, hidden features to help with exposure, apps to use, and what equipment to bring. ...
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 ...
Serving individuals with an emotional disability, autism, or multiple disabilities
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: Solo exhibiting artists Lorena Long and Scott Ponemone will share their creative histories and 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: Explore flower hammering, or tataki zome, a Japanese technique of natural dyeing Please limit your time to about an hour, especially if other families are waiting for a table. At least ...
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: Tom Dorsz and his watercolor and photographs. The Downtown Frederick Artwalk is a program of the Downtown Frederick Partnership. Visit their website for the full list of participating galleries.
Commemorate the 250th anniversary of the signing of the Declaration of Independence with a visit to the estate of the commander-in-chief of the Continental Army and the first president of the United States. Tour the mansion as well as the museum and education center to learn more about the history of the estate as well ...
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 Arts Council to take a break from the heat and make a themed project, available while supplies last. For info on the Frederick Festival of the Arts, see the Frederick Arts Council website. Delaplaine activity available Saturday, Jun 13, 9 am–5 pm ...
Stop by the Delaplaine during this annual creekside event presented by the Frederick Arts Council to take a break from the heat and make a themed project, available while supplies last. For info on the Frederick Festival of the Arts, see the Frederick Arts Council website. Delaplaine activity available Saturday, Jun 13, 9 am–5 pm ...
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 ...
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 camera (or a darkroom!). It is a fun technique for all ages. Minors must be accompanied by an adult. FREE while supplies last
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
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.
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!
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.
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. ...
Explore the exciting world of gelli plate printing to create one-of-a-kind monotype prints. Using a variety of techniques such as layering, stenciling, masking, texture tools, and more, experiment with color, ...
BIG INK is coming back to the Delaplaine! This blended learning workshop teaches you how to make a woodblock print of epic proportions. First, carve a woodblock up to 40- by 96-inches at home following BIG INK’s online master course. Then, you meet the BIG INK team at the Delaplaine, where you will print your ...
