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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, ... 
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 ... 
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. ... 
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 
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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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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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! Complete the registration request form on the main Helen Smith page, if available.
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Create a unique Picasso-inspired portrait using collage applique, a technique used with art quilts, stitched directly onto canvas! Complete the registration request form on the main Helen Smith page, if available.
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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 |
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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. |
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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 ...
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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. 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 our annual yART Sale for gently used books, miscellaneous art supplies, frames, decor, and other odds and ends! On Saturday, items are priced as tagged. On Sunday, it's pay-what-you-want for the leftover items. Proceeds benefit educational programs at the Delaplaine. It's a win-win-win: our closets get cleaned, you get a bargain, and our ...
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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 ... |
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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 ... |
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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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Explore the beauty and diversity of human skin tones through watercolor in this weekend workshop. Learn how to mix luminous, natural-looking complexions, build depth with transparent layers, and capture subtle undertones that bring faces to life as you gain confidence in painting a wide range of skin tones. Previous watercolor experience encouraged. Tuition includes all ...
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This one-afternoon introductory workshop offers an entry point for artists who are curious about abstract processes but unsure how to begin. Through guided prompts, demonstrations, and short studio exercises, experiment with mark-making, material exploration, and compositional strategies that move beyond literal representation. Rather than aiming for finished pieces, the session prioritizes experimentation, risk-taking, and the ...
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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 |
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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 |
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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.
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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. ...
$60.00 – $85.00
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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 ...
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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 ...
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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. 
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 the histories of their communities and families, and their hopes for the future. CALL FOR ENTRIES: Artwork submitted to this exhibition will be reviewed by ... 
Fostering person-centered, integrated employment opportunities and community involvement for individuals with developmental disabilities in Frederick County |
