Photography The work in this exhibition attempts to change reality by reimagining perception. Ames says about the work, “If I can change my external reality, I can change my internal reality. It is based on the choices I make.”
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Paintings, drawings, and prints Toys are a source of entertainment for children and a source of inspiration for artists. Turning circles into spheres and triangles into cones on a flat surface is both a challenge and a joy. Work and play are complementary activities. 
Photography This collection of photographs features often overlooked blooms in the Mid-Atlantic region literally everywhere and anywhere where conditions are good for their growth. 
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. JAN 15 TO MAR 15: Tell a story by drawing a multi-panel comic In addition, a video for one of the activities will premiere on the Delaplaine ... 
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, ... 
Providing supports and services to empower adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities to live their lives to the fullest
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. FEB 15 TO APR 15: Explore geometric vs. organic shapes, inspired by Nonggirrnga Marawili, our winter Artist of Inspiration In addition, a video for one of the ...
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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 ...
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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 ...
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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. 
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 View artworks created by local youth selected as 2026’s Bettie Award Winners, who will be announced on Facebook on February 7. Join us at the Delaplaine on March 7 at 2 pm when the winners are presented and the Grand Prize announced. 
A group exhibition curated by the 2025-26 cohort of art club members at the Delaplaine 
A private school serving students in preschool through 8th grade 
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
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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.
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Use paint, markers, and colorful paper to create a multi-layered sunflower frame with fun patterns and mark-making.
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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. |
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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 ...
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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. MAR 15 TO MAY 15: Look up! Explore the ornate ceilings of cathedrals and design your own In addition, a video for one of the activities will ... |
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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 ...
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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 ...
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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 ...
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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.
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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 ...
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Paintings A collection of contemporary mixed media portraits of individuals from the worlds of entertainment, sports, politics, philanthropy, and service who have made a mark on modern American history. They are not all American citizens or commonly perceived as heroes, but they have all made a tremendous impact and re-defined our understanding of their work ... 
Works in a variety of media This annual juried exhibition highlights young adult artists at the outset of their creative endeavors. Visit Emerging Perspectives Exhibition page for more information. ABOUT THE JUROR: Steven Pearson is the Joan Develin Coley Chair in Creative Expression and the Arts and Professor of Studio Art at McDaniel College in Westminster, ... 
Works in a variety of media A showcase of the talents of those who teach at The Delaplaine Arts Center, including painters, metalsmiths, photographers, sculptors, and more.
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Inspired by the beautiful works of the Gee's Bend quiltmakers, use an antique hand crank sewing machine to create an improvisational piece based on a traditional quilt block such as a log cabin.
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Dig into this fun collaborative activity where designing a face takes a whole new direction! Start by picking a nose shape and use that as the launch point of creating your funny and funky portrait! This workshop is full.
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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: Emerging Perspectives Exhibition juror Steven Pearson will discuss his work as an artist and art educator and present this year’s ... |
