PROGRAMS AT A GLANCE
We’re always adding new programs and opportunities to experience art to the calendar. Check back often!
Now registering for classes and workshops! View upcoming opportunities for kids, teens, and adults.
Find out about our Currents Exhibitions.
View online exhibitions, workshops, programs, and art activities through Virtual Delaplaine.
The Delaplaine is open daily.
PLEASE NOTE: The Delaplaine is following COVID-19-related health and safety protocols recommended by local, state, and federal agencies.
- Face masks are required at all times for visitors, staff, and vendors.
- The Delaplaine is practicing physical distancing in all areas. Please stay 6’ apart from others at all times and respect the Delaplaine’s guidelines for moving through the building and spacing apart.
OCTOBER 2020
Recorded music in the galleries in October features alternative/electronic songs by Amy Reid.
Musings on Art Lecture Series: Aesthetics and the Human Experience
Thursdays in October, Debuts October 1 • 2 pm • YouTube
Join Dave Moreland, FCC Professor Emeritus of Art, in an online series that introduces basic concepts related to the visual arts and discuss how these concepts intermingle across time, culture, and media. View series details here. FREE
Helen Smith Free Workshops for Kids
Saturday, October 3 • 1–3 pm
Kids can register for Portrait Painting (ages 6–8) or Zines (ages 9–12). Get details and register here.
Art Matters Artist Talk
Saturday, October 3 • 2 pm
Woodturners from around the region discuss their selections of tree-inspired artworks on view within their Tree Spirits exhibition. FREE
Exhibitions Openings
Saturday, October 3 • 3–5 pm
View exhibitions by Baltimore Watercolor Society, Maryland woodturners, Thomas Bond, Laila Adbdul-Hadi Jadallah, and Skip Lawrence. Get details and view the online exhibitions here. FREE admission
Creative Outlet
Saturday, October 3 • YouTube debut video at 10 am
Create found-object owls to celebrate the art of German Renaissance artist Albrecht Durer.
NOVEMBER 2020
Recorded music in the galleries in November features indie pop by Blue Heaven.
FOCUS
Join us in November for FOCUS, our biennial celebration of photography! We’re partnering with PNC Bank to spotlight talented artists from around the region, feature photography as a m,medium, and encourage you to pick up a camera and start creating your own art! Visit our FOCUS page for a complete schedule of activities.
Helen Smith Free Workshops for Kids
Saturday, November 7 • 1–3 pm
Kids can register for Color Block Self-Portraits (ages 6–8) or Story Collage (ages 9–12). Get details and register here.
Art Matters Artist Talk
Saturday, November 7 • 2 pm • Zoom Webinar
National Juried Photography Exhibition juror Regina DeLouise speaks about her selections within the 2020 NJPE. FREE
Exhibitions Openings
Saturday, November 7 • 3–5 pm
View exhibitions by Michael Hunter Thompson, Thomas Bond, and Laila Adbdul-Hadi Jadallah, as well as the National Juried Photography Exhibition. Get details and view the online exhibitions here. FREE admission
Creative Outlet
Saturday, November 7 • 3–5 pm
Create leaf rubbings to celebrate the art of Russian-Israeli modern impressionist Leonid Afremov. $2 per artist
Art Matters Artist Talk
Saturday, November 21 • 2 pm
Thomas Bond, Laila Abdul-Hadi Jadallah, and Michael Hunter Thompson discuss their approach to photography and the inspiration behind each of their color exhibits. FREE
DECEMBER 2020
Recorded music in the galleries in December features holiday favorites by Marlene Young, the Frederick Children’s Chorus, and the Frederick Regional Youth Orchestra.
Arts & Crafts Expo Holiday Artists’ Market
Saturday, December 5 • 10 am–5 pm • Gardiner Hall
Mark your calendar and plan to join us to shop for unique items for everyone on your holiday gift list!
Helen Smith Free Workshops for Kids
Saturday, December 5 • 1–3 pm
Kids can register for a Winter Workshop (ages 6–8 and ages 9–12). Get details and register here.
Super Secret Elf Workshop
Saturday, December 5 • 1–5 pm
Calling all elves! Join us to create craft projects you can give as holidays gifts. Kids can drop-in anytime that’s convenient during etc program hours. Gift wrapping is included. $10 per elf
Art Matters Artist Talk
Saturday, December 5 • 2 pm
Members of the Clustered Spires Quits Guild discuss the fabric-works within their group exhibition, Trees. FREE
Exhibitions Openings
Saturday, December 5 • 3–5 pm
View exhibitions by Clustered Spires Quilt Guild, Frederick Camera Clique, Maremi Andreozzi, and Ken Bachman. Get details and view the online exhibitions here. FREE admission
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