ARTS EXPERIENCES FOR ALL
Upcoming Activities at the Delaplaine
– Family Activities – Talks – Exhibition Related – Ticketed Program – 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!
DECEMBER 2023
Art at Night:
Thursday, Dec 7 • 7 pm • VIRTUAL
Some of Ben’s work can be found here: Vimeo, Cinematography Reel, Grisha, Boat (password: boat)
Access the live virtual event here.
Museums by Candlelight
Saturday, Dec 9 • 12–5 pm
In partnership with Visit Frederick, stop in to create a colorful votive candle holder. While you’re here, peruse the exhibitions and see the historic features of the building, such as the giant flour mill filters on the 3rd floor. FREE
Delaplaine at Home & Art Cart Activity
Dec 15–Feb 14
Kids (and adults!) can get creative with two Art Carts and Delaplaine at Home videos, which premier on the 15th of each month. This month, visit the second-floor Art Cart to use recycled hardware to create a temporary structure, inspired by Theaster Gates. FREE
JANUARY 2024
Open Still Life Studio with Big Lush Plants and Flowers
Thursday, Jan 4 • 5–8 pm

Art Matters Artist Talk
Saturday, Jan 6 • 2 pm
Members of Frederick County Arts Association discuss their work in this year’s members exhibition. FREE
Exhibition Openings: Meet the Artists
Saturday, Jan 6 • 3–5 pm
View exhibitions and meet the artists! Get exhibition details here. FREE
Creative Outlet
Saturday, Jan 6 • 3–5 pm
Special event! Kids and adults are invited to drop-in and get creative together on art activities at family tables! Each session features a themed activity. Artist, neuroscientist, and author of Baby Senses, Dr. Jaya Viswanathan will lead us in scientific illustration exercises in this special Creative Outlet event. $2 per participant
Delaplaine at Home & Art Cart Activity
Jan 15–Mar 14
Kids (and adults!) can get creative with two Art Carts and Delaplaine at Home videos, which premier on the 15th of each month. This month, visit the second-floor Art Cart to use recycled hardware to create a temporary structure, inspired by Theaster Gates. FREE
Art at Night:
Thursday, Jan 25 • 7–8 pm • ON-SITE
FEBRUARY 2024
Art Matters Artist Talk
Saturday, Feb 3 • 2 pm
Gaithersburg Fine Arts Association artists and solo exhibition artist Frank Cole describe their experience in art making and the work in their exhibitions. FREE
Exhibition Openings: Meet the Artists
Saturday, Feb 3 • 3–5 pm
View exhibitions and meet the artists! Get exhibition details here. FREE
Creative Outlet
Saturday, Feb 3 • 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. Explore monotype printmaking to create original prints and Valentine’s Day cards. $2 per participant
Art at Noon:
Friday, Feb 9 • 12–1 pm • ON-SITE
Delaplaine at Home & Art Cart Activity
Feb 15–Apr 14
Kids (and adults!) can get creative with two Art Carts and Delaplaine at Home videos, which premier on the 15th of each month. Create organic sculptures inspired by Ruth Asawa. FREE
MARCH 2024
Special Event
Saturday, Mar 3 • 2 pm
Join us for a presentation of the 2024 Bettie Awards Winners and the announcement of the Grand Prize Winner.
Exhibition Openings: Meet the Artists
Saturday, Mar • 3–5 pm
View exhibitions and meet the artists! Get exhibition details here. FREE
Creative Outlet
Saturday, Mar 3 • 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. Create a geometric work of art in the style of Piet Mondrian. $2 per participant
Artobus: Bus Trip to the National Gallery of Art
Friday, Mar 8 • 9 am–5 pm
Delaplaine at Home & Art Cart Activity
Mar 15–May 14
Kids (and adults!) can get creative with two Art Carts and Delaplaine at Home videos, which premier on the 15th of each month. Create paper quilts inspired by Faith Ringgold. FREE
LOOKING AHEAD
BIG INK Special Workshop Event
Saturday & Sunday, Oct 5 & 6, 2024
Join BIG INK at The Delaplaine Arts Center for a relief printmaking workshop of epic proportions! Learn how to carve a woodblock under Lyell Castonguay, BIG INK’s co-founder. Then, print your carving on a custom-built giant printing press. Individuals of all skill levels are encouraged to register. Register NOW on BIG INK’s website.