A Celebration of Photography 2022
FOCUS, a month-long community celebration of photography, is held biennially in November. The event includes exhibitions and activities that spotlight talented artists from throughout the region, that feature photography as a medium, and that encourage you to pick up a camera and start creating your own art!
The Delaplaine acknowledges the generous support of our 2022 FOCUS sponsor,
Exhibitions at the Delaplaine
Exhibitions at the Delaplaine are open daily (Mon–Sat, 11–5 & Sun, 11–5) and admission is FREE
2022 National Juried Photography Exhibition*
Nov 5–27
2022 Award Winners
First – $1,000: Hadley Chittum
Second – $500: Shaina Nasrin
Third – $250: Jordan River Michaels
Honorable Mention – $125: Morgan Ford Willingham
Sean Dudley • Accretion
Nov 5–Dec 31
Jillian Abir MacMaster • With Teeth
Nov 5–Dec 31
Ed Palaszynski • Life Forms
Nov 5–Dec 31
* For information about entering your artwork in our FOCUS centerpiece show, the National Juried Photography Exhibition, click here.
Exhibitions around the County
Exhibitions at FCPL branches are open during regular library hours and admission is FREE
Robert Warren, Jr. • The Nature of Catoctin Mountain
Nov 2022
Urbana Regional Library
Beamie Young • Travels
Nov 2022
Thurmont Regional Library
Programs & Activities at the Delaplaine
See the Programs at a Glance page for more information about upcoming programs.
Art Matters: 20202 National Juried Exhibition Juror’s Talk
Saturday, Nov 5 • 2–3 pm • FREE
This year’s NJPE juror, Hannah Altman, will speak about her selections within the exhibition.
NJPE Opening & Award Announcements
Saturday, Nov 5 • 3–5 pm • FREE
Meet the juror & participating artists, hear from our sponsor, and see the award-winning artworks.
Black & White Photography: Then & Now
Saturday, Nov 12 • 1–3 pm
Participants will discover the history of black and white photography, as well as several methods to process b&w photographs, and explore how-to create prints to be proud of in this workshop with exhibitions artist Ed Palaszynski. Click here to register.
ART CART: Self-Guided Phone Photography
Nov 2022
The Art Cart will feature a photography-related craft for visitors. FREE