The Delaplaine Arts Center

Emerging Perspectives Exhibition
2026-04-04 - 2026-04-26
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, Maryland, where he has been teaching studio art courses since 2004. Since 2005, he has also served as the director of the college’s Esther Prangley Rice Gallery, an exhibition space for McDaniel students and other emerging contemporary artists from the Mid-Atlantic region and beyond. Pearson has exhibited his own work throughout the United States.

John Kachik – Heroes in America
2026-04-04 - 2026-04-26
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 and professions.

Improv Quilt Block
2026-04-04 13:00 - 15:00 (America/New_York)
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.

Pick a Nose Mural - FULL
2026-04-04 13:00 - 15:00
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.

Art Matters Artist Talk
2026-04-04 14:00 - 14:30
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 Grand Prize Winner.
FREE

Creative Outlet
2026-04-04 15:00 - 17:00
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: Build a monochromatic assemblage sculpture in the style of Louise Nevelson
Please limit your time to about an hour, especially if other families are waiting for a table. At least one adult must be present at each table. Please, no large groups. Visit the Group Workshops and Birthday Art Parties page of our website to book a private group art event.
FREE

Exhibition Openings
2026-04-04 15:00 - 17:00
View exhibitions and meet the artists! Get exhibition details on the Exhibitions page of our website. FREE

Invigorating Sketchbook Practices
2026-04-11 10:00 - 16:00
Explore image-making and writing processes using mixed-media art materials in a visual journal. In this Saturday workshop, focus on addressing personal themes and concepts while exploring a variety of techniques such as watercolor painting, collage, and image transfer, as well as reflective writing exercises. Tuition includes all supplies.

Cezanne Watercolor Tulips
2026-04-11 13:00 - 15:00
Step into the world of Cezanne! In this hands-on workshop, create a springtime vase of tulips using watercolors as you explore color, shape, and line to create a vibrant still life! Build skills, connect with art history, and leave with a masterpiece that is uniquely yours!

Afternoon on the Wheel
2026-04-11 13:00 - 16:00
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 getting your hands dirty! Tuition includes all supplies, as well as kiln loading and firing.

Francine Brady Art Carts: Second Floor Art Cart
2026-04-15 - 2026-06-13
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 activities will premiere on the Delaplaine at Home YouTube channel. You can watch the video and use materials that you have at home to create a variety of artworks.
FREE

Jamie Moore – A Still Lifestyle: Savoring the Beauty of Small Moments
2026-04-15 - 2026-06-15 | Brunswick Branch Library, 915 N Maple Ave, Brunswick, MD, 21716, United States
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.

David Terrar – Frederick's Small Maryland Towns
2026-04-15 - 2026-06-15 | Thurmont Regional Library, 76 E Moser Rd, Thurmont, MD, 21788, United States
Paintings
This exhibition celebrates small towns just outside of Frederick by capturing their churches, homes, businesses, and other buildings in paintings.

Vicki Clarkson – What Changes Us
2026-04-15 - 2026-06-15 | Urbana Regional Library, 9020 Amelung St, Frederick, MD, 21704, United States
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.

Third Space Open Studio
2026-04-16 18:00 - 21:00
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 own supplies. The Delaplaine provides easels, tables and chairs, electrical outlets, extension cords, stand lights, and still-life objects, and the Etchison-Davis art reference library is available on the 2nd floor.

Art at Night: From Tablet to Technology, An Ekphrasis Event with the Teen Writing Club of the Maryland Writer’s Association
2026-04-16 19:00 - 20:00
Join members of the Maryland Writers’ Association Teen Writing Club as they present original ekphrastic work inspired by the Delaplaine’s 2026 Bettie Awards Winners. The members of the teen club have used various forms of technology, from pencil and paper to tablets, to compose their written responses to the artwork.
FREE

Sew Your Own Wrap Dress
2026-04-18 10:00 - 16:30
Ready to move beyond basic pajamas and tote bags? Join us to create a timeless, universally flattering wardrobe staple: the wrap dress! This advanced beginner class focuses on leveling up your garment construction skills while making a dress you’ll actually want to wear.

Intro to Photo Collage
2026-04-18 12:00 - 2026-04-19 15:30
Learn how the possibilities of mixed media can enhance your current art practice, whether it is painting, photography, or sculpture in this weekend workshop. Repurpose old paintings and photos as well as your collections of miscellaneous supplies into new 2-D and 3-D work. Supply list will be included with confirmation.

Intro to Jewelry Making and Metalsmithing
2026-04-18 13:00 - 2026-04-19 16:00
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.

Woodturning: Turn a Bowl
2026-04-25 09:30 - 16:30
Learn basic wood turning techniques and familiarize yourself with a lathe as you turn a 4- to 6-inch wooden bowl. This one-day introductory workshop is taught by the Mid-Maryland Woodturners Club, whose mission is to educate its members and the public on the art and craft of woodturning. Tuition includes all supplies.

BYOS: Spring Florals Still Life
2026-04-29 17:00 - 20:00
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.

Amplified Change
2026-05-02 - 2026-06-28
Empowering children to heal trauma and build resilience through the transformative power of art and education in a safe, supportive, and inclusive environment

Ali Wunder – The Language of Flowers
2026-05-02 - 2026-06-28
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.

Scott Ponemone – 2 by 2
2026-05-02 - 2026-06-28
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.

Lorena Long – Invitation
2026-05-02 - 2026-06-28
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 rediscover wonder in everyday life.

National Juried Exhibition
2026-05-02 - 2026-07-12
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. Juror Kyle Hackett will select the pieces included in the exhibition as well as First Place ($1,000 award), Second Place ($500), Third Place ($250), and Honorable Mention ($125). Entry deadline is March 22. Visit the National Juried Exhibition page for more information.
ABOUT THE JUROR: Kyle Hackett is an Assistant Professor of Art at American University in Washington, DC. He earned his MFA from the LeRoy E. Hoffberger School of Painting at Maryland Institute College of Art (MICA) and his BFA in Fine Arts as a McNair Scholar from the University of Delaware. Hackett has received numerous honors and awards, has been featured in multiple publications, and his work is represented by Goya Contemporary Gallery (Baltimore) and notably collected by Ethan Cohen Gallery (New York), Wangechi Mutu Studio, museums at the University of Delaware and University of Maryland, DC Commission on the Arts and Humanities, Capital One Lounge permanent collection at the Washington Dulles International Airport, the Trawick Foundation, and more.

Big Zines - FULL
2026-05-02 13:00 - 14:30 | Brunswick Branch Library, 915 N Maple Ave, Brunswick, MD, 21716, United States
Create your own mega magazine (zine) by learning a fun folding technique! Use watercolor to splash the zine with color and continue to add to it creatively while learning a variety of techniques.
This workshop will take place at the Brunswick Branch Library, 915 North Maple Avenue Brunswick, MD 21716.
NOTE: The end time for this workshop has changed from what was published. It will now end at 2:30 pm.
THIS WORKSHOP IS NOW FULL.

Art Matters Artist Talk
2026-05-02 14:00 - 14:30
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 award winners.
FREE

Needle Felted Friends - FULL
2026-05-02 15:00 - 16:30 | Brunswick Branch Library, 915 N Maple Ave, Brunswick, MD, 21716, United States
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! Work with colorful wool and felting needles to learn and practice techniques as you create a fuzzy felted friend.
This workshop will take place at the Brunswick Branch Library, 915 North Maple Avenue Brunswick, MD 21716.
NOTE: The times for this workshop have changed from what was published. It will now begin at 3 pm and end at 4:30 pm.

Creative Outlet
2026-05-02 15:00 - 17:00
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: Design a unique fish to contribute to our interactive gallery project, led by Jamie Gerhold
Please limit your time to about an hour, especially if other families are waiting for a table. At least one adult must be present at each table. Please, no large groups. Visit the Group Workshops and Birthday Art Parties page of our website to book a private group art event.
FREE
