ARTS EXPERIENCES FOR ALL
Upcoming Activities at the Delaplaine
– Family Activities – Talks – Exhibition Related – Ticketed Program / Registration Required – FundraisersAccommodation Requests
The Delaplaine Arts Center is committed to providing an accessible environment for all of our visitors and students. All public areas of the Delaplaine are mobility-device accessible (except motorized scooters). We welcome requests for accommodations for other disability needs such as sensory-friendly times, ASL interpreting for programs, and other needs. If you have an accommodation need, please contact us (301-698-0656) at least two weeks in advance.
Daily Activities
FREE Art Cart hands-on activities are available every day!FREE Art Scavenger Hunt available at the front desk!
FREE Interactive Collaborative Community Drawing on the 3rd floor
NOVEMBER
Join us throughout November for FOCUS: A Celebration of Photography! See programs below and more information here.
FOCUS is sponsored by
Annual Members Meeting
Saturday, Nov 2 • 1–1:30 pm
Delaplaine members are invited to the annual business meeting where they can hear reports from Board officers and senior staff and participate in the election of Board members. Click here for information about the approved 2025 Slate of Board Nominees.
Art Matters Artist Talk
Saturday, Nov 2 • 2 pm
FREE
Exhibition Openings
Saturday, Nov 2 • 3–5 pm
View exhibitions and meet the artists! Get exhibition details here. FREE
Creative Outlet
Saturday, Nov 2 • 3–5 pm
Kids and adults are invited to drop-in and get creative together on art activities at family tables! Each session features a themed activity. This month, take a chance at art! Inspired by the Dada art movement, create art with no control of the outcome. $2 per artist. Please, no large groups.
Downtown Frederick Artwalk
Sunday, Nov 3 • 12–4 pm
Take a self-guided jaunt downtown and visit local galleries! At the Delaplaine, Martha Pierce will be showcasing artworks handcrafted with crystal pigments. FREE
BYOS: Tea Arty with special guest Sarah Diaz of Flow Enterprise
Thursday, Nov 14 • 5–8 pm
Tintype Photo Sessions and Art at Noon: Victorian Photography Studio with David Wilson
Saturday, Nov 23 • Various times
DECEMBER
Art Matters Artist Talk
Saturday, Dec 7 • 2 pm
FREE
Exhibition Openings
Saturday, Dec 7 • 3–5 pm
View exhibitions and meet the artists! Get exhibition details here. FREE
Secret Elf Workshop
Saturday, Dec 7 • 1–2:30 pm and 3:15–4:45 pm
Calling all elves! The best gifts are the ones you make, so join us at the North Pole (otherwise known as our third floor studio!) to create craft projects you can give as holiday gifts! This year, we are offering the workshop in two sessions. Gift wrapping is included. Space is limited, so register early! Register online here.
Children aged 6 and older may attend without an adult. If you are registering a younger participant, please accompany your child.
NOTE: If you are registering more than three children, please call the Delaplaine to check availability.
Museums by Candlelight
Saturday, Dec 14 • 9–5 pm