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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, ... 
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 ... 
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 ...
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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.
$80.00 – $105.00
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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 ...
$215.00 – $240.00
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 ...
$240.00 – $265.00
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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 |
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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. |
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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 ...
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$115.00 – $140.00
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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 ... |
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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.
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$100.00 – $125.00
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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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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.
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$85.00 – $110.00
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 |
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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 life. 
Paintings This exhibition celebrates small towns just outside of Frederick by capturing their churches, homes, businesses, and other buildings in paintings. 
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. JUL 15 TO SEP 15: Explore surrealism and create a drawing inspired by Joan Miró In addition, a video for one of the activities will premiere on ...
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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, pattern, and composition to produce unique prints and handmade papers. Tuition includes all supplies.
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$50.00 – $60.00
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Create the perfect party staple! Design and sculpt your own chartcuterie tray to serve all your favorite snacks. Finish by learning glazing techniques to make the final piece pop! All skill levels welcome. Tuition includes all supplies, as well as kiln loading and firing. Delaplaine staff will contact you to pick up your finished pieces ...
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$135.00 – $160.00
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Works in a variety of media A signature of the Delaplaine’s Creative Aging Month, this annual exhibition celebrates local artists over age 70 and showcases a wide range of styles, techniques, and interests. CALL FOR SUBMISSIONS: Artists of all skill levels, age 70 or older, are invited to submit one work of art in any ... 
Create jewelry while learning fundamental metalsmithing techniques in this weekend workshop. Learn the basics of sawing, forming, texturing, polishing, assembling, and soldering to create a pendant or charm that you can wear home! Tuition includes all supplies.
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$110.00 – $135.00
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For this one-afternoon workshop, create beautiful, one-of-a-kind gelli plate prints of your favorite dried flora! Gelli plate printmaking is an expressive, experimental artform that uses a thin sheet of gelatin to transfer images onto paper or fabric. Consider bringing your own plain aprons, tote bags, or pouches to print on! All skill levels welcome. Tuition ...
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$60.00 – $85.00
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Turn your travels into stunning photos and videos using the camera you already have in your pocket in this one-afternoon workshop. Learn how to capture the spirit of a place, from sweeping landscapes and vibrant street scenes to candid portraits and unforgettable details, without lugging around bulky gear. This hands-on class covers practical shooting techniques, ...
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$50.00 – $75.00
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Create a unique handmade brush in this one-afternoon workshop! A small brush makes a thoughtful, practical, and symbolic housewarming gift, often representing a clean slate and the sweeping away of bad luck. All skill levels welcome. Note: Students with arthritis may find this course somewhat difficult. Please bring work gloves, N95 mask, ear protection/ear plugs ...
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$85.00 – $110.00
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If you love black and white, this is the class for you. In this two Saturday workshop, learn about previsualizing the scene in black and white, the impact of lighting, shooting in monochrome, and converting to black and white in post-production. Then head outside to photograph architecture, public art, street photography, and more. The second ...
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$80.00 – $105.00
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Take a walk around the Delaplaine galleries and select one or more details informed by the elements of art and/or the principles of design to inspire a simple textile sketch in this one-afternoon workshop. Learn techniques including appliqué, simple piecing, and embroidery to bring your inspiration to life in fabric. All skill levels welcome. Tuition ...
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$70.00 – $95.00
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If you are new to sewing or need a refresher, this one-afternoon workshop will take you from threading your machine to making a drawstring bag. Learn the tools and terms to get you creating! Tuition includes all supplies, but students who own sewing machines are encouraged to bring them. A limited number of machines are ...
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$55.00 – $80.00
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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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Would you like to confidently and expressively render the figure? Join this course to learn and develop the eye and skill sets in a positive environment working from a live (nude) model. Previous basic drawing experience is recommended. Please bring the following materials to class: Drawing supplies Paper
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Free – $205.00
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Oil paintings This exhibition showcases landscape paintings from a variety of perspectives, locations, and themes both natural and man-made. 
Paintings This exhibition by is an exploration of peace within chaos. Humans make sense of the world through finding patterns in their surroundings. This search for repetition and self-similarity not only orders the complexity of the world but also ushers in a profound sense of peace. It is this moment of serene introspection that the ... 
A dynamic group of representatives aged 12 to 24, dedicated to amplifying the voices of young people across Frederick 
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: Exhibiting artists Sarah Cairns and Ken Bachman will share their history as artists and the work in their exhibitions. FREE
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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: Experiment with printmaking on Styrofoam printing plates 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 |
