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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, ... 
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 
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 ... 
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. 
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. 
Paintings This exhibition celebrates small towns just outside of Frederick by capturing their churches, homes, businesses, and other buildings in paintings. 
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. 
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. APR 15 TO JUN 15: Experiment with layered geometric stamping, inspired by Jeffrey Gibson, our spring Artist of Inspiration In addition, a video for one of the ... |
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Join us for a still life open studio featuring a stunning, unique, and unconventional floral arrangement by Ellen Salvatore Florals. Artists must provide their own supplies, easels are available. Work on an existing project or start something brand new! Artists must bring their own supplies. Easels are available. Registration at delaplaine.org is encouraged.
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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 ... 
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. 
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 embellishment, they are a means of preserving not just beauty but belonging. 
Empowering children to heal trauma and build resilience through the transformative power of art and education in a safe, supportive, and inclusive environment
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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: National Juried Exhibition juror Kyle Hackett will describe his work as an artist and art educator and present this year’s ... 
View exhibitions and meet the artists! Get exhibition details on the Exhibitions page of our website. FREE |
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Take a self-guided jaunt downtown and visit local galleries! At the Gift Gallery at the Delaplaine this month: Cynthia Corro of Lunniaya, featuring witchy and whimsical mixed media artwork, wood, and jewelry. 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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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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Free – $5.00
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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 ... |
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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.
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$90.00 – $115.00
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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 ...
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$95.00 – $120.00
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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.
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$50.00 – $75.00
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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. 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 ... |
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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 ...
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$60.00 – $85.00
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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.
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$85.00 – $110.00
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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 ... |
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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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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. ...
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$50.00 – $75.00
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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 ...
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$95.00 – $120.00
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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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Serving individuals with an emotional disability, autism, or multiple disabilities
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Get your printmaking on! Carve into foam to create a stamp, then ink and print an abundance of characters, patterns, and drawings from your own wildest imagination!
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Create a unique Picasso-inspired portrait using collage applique, a technique used with art quilts, stitched directly onto canvas!
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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: Solo exhibiting artists Lorena Long and Scott Ponemone will share their creative histories and work in their exhibitions. FREE |
