Programs at a Glance

We’re always adding new programs and opportunities to experience art to the calendar. Check back often!

In addition to our public programs, learn more about our:

PLEASE NOTE: The Delaplaine is following COVID-19-related health and safety protocols recommended by local, state, and federal agencies. Face masks and physical distancing are are strongly encouraged.

For our younger visitors, a free ARTspotting Gallery Scavenger Hunt is available at the Front Desk, and our Art Cart features free take-away art projects to complete at home (while supplies last).

NOVEMBER 2021

Recorded music in the galleries in November features surf pop by Mr. Husband.

Delaplaine at Home & Art Cart Activity

Monday, Nov 15–Dec 14

Kids (and adults!) can get creative with Delaplaine at Home videos, which premier on the 15th of each month! Pick up a free take-home kit from the Art Cart on-site at the Delaplaine or use materials that you have at home. This month, create a personal still life drawing inspired by Caravaggio, Cezanne, Dali, and you! View the video here. FREE

DECEMBER 2021

Recorded music in the galleries in December features holiday favorites by Marlene Young, the Frederick Regional Youth Orchestra, and the Frederick Children’s Chorus.

Gift Gallery Pop-Up

Saturday, Dec 4 • 9 am–5 pm
Sunday, Dec 5• 11 am–5 pm

Shop handmade fabric items created by members of the Clustered Spires Quilt Guild in this two-day-only pop-up market at the Delaplaine! You’ll find beautifully created functional items such as dish towels, placemats, mug rugs, and baby blankets, as well as decorative wall hangings, table runners, and larger quilts. Items will feature traditional and modern patterns, and many items are holiday themed. All are perfect for gift giving or for treating yourself!

Helen Smith Free Workshops for Kids

Saturday, Dec 4 • 1–3 pm
Register

Kids can register for the Aurora Borealis Pastel Painting (ages 6–8) or Drawing Games (ages 9–12) workshops. Get details and register here. FREE

Super Secret Elf Workshop

Saturday, Dec 4 • Session 1: 1–2:30 pm & Session 2: 3–4:30 pm – BOTH SESSIONS ARE FULL!

Calling all elves! Join us at our North Pole Workshop (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. Registration must be done in advance and includes one secret holiday project and gift bag. Each elf will choose a secret holiday workshop project from four options, with assistance from our volunteers. Space is limited, so register early and please limit registration to one session per participant. $5 per elf (includes one project and gift bag)

Elf Gift Kits

If you can’t attend an Elf Workshop, take the North Pole home! Take-and-make gift kits will be available in our Gift Gallery throughout December. Choose from Elf Puppet, Pinecone Friend, Sock Stuffed Snowman, or Yarn Tree kits, while supplies last. $5 per kit

Art Matters Artist Talk

Saturday, Dec 4 • 2 pm
On-site

Artist and Delaplaine instructor Lesa Cook discusses her artistic history, practice, and work as an art educator. FREE

Exhibition Openings

Saturday, Dec 4 • 3–5 pm
On-site

View on-site and online exhibition openings by the Frederick Camera Clique, Gaithersburg Fine Arts Association, and Robert B. Warren, Jr. Get details and view the online exhibitions here. FREE

Art at Noon: Geraldine Lloyd: In the Groove

Friday, Dec 10 • 12–1 pm
Webinar

Artist, author, and activist Geraldine Lloyd has been a Frederick resident since 1964. She is a cancer survivor and visionary artist with The American Visionary Art Museum In Baltimore, and her Art Car, “Unchain My Love,” is on permanent exhibit at The Mercedes-Benz Museum in Stuttgart, Germany. Her multi-medium art and writing examines the intersection of addiction and spirituality as it relates to creativity. This talk is presented in partnership with the Maryland Room of Frederick County Public Libraries. Join us live for the webinar or watch later on YouTube. FREE

Museums by Candlelight

Saturday, Dec 11 • 9 am–5 pm

We are pleased to join with other local attractions for this annual event sponsored by the Historic Sites Consortium. Drop by to view current exhibitions, learn more about the history of our neighborhood and building from the Our Industrial Past panel exhibit, and pick up a take-and-make Paper Lantern Kit from our Art Cart (while supplies last)! You can also get to know us better by watching our special Museums by Candlelight video. FREE