DELAPLAINE ARTS
CELEBRATING 40 YEARS OF PROVIDING QUALITY VISUAL ARTS EXHIBITIONS, CLASSES, AND PROGRAMS TO THE FREDERICK REGION
EVERYONE DESERVES ART
Galleries Open Daily • FREE Admission
The Delaplaine Arts Center is located in historic downtown Frederick, MD, along beautiful Carroll Creek Park. Come and explore:
• 5 art galleries, showcasing works by local, regional, and national artists
• 2 community art galleries, featuring artworks created by community groups
• 7 spacious studios, housing classes and workshops for all ages
• One of Maryland’s largest, free, art reference libraries
The Delaplaine Visual Arts Education Center is located in beautiful downtown Frederick along Carroll Creek Park. Come and explore:
• The Art History Timeline and Our Industrial Past panel exhibitions
• The Gift Gallery, featuring artworks created by local artists and artisans
• 7 art galleries, showcasing works by regional and national artists
• 8 spacious studios, housing classes and workshops for all ages
• The most popular and reasonably priced event venue in downtown Frederick
• One of the largest, free, art reference libraries open to the public in Maryland
• The historic Mountain City Mills building, an adaptive reuse success story
• Community Art Gallery, featuring artworks created by local students
Hours
Holidays Program Calendar,
• The most popular and reasonably priced event venue in downtown Frederick
Mon–Sat, 9 am–5 pm
Easter Sunday
• Satellite galleries in public libraries around Frederick County
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Mon–Sat, 9 am–5 pm
support for The Delaplaine Visual Arts Education Center is provided by:
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Sun, 11 am–5 pm FREE ADMISSION
Board of Trustees
Holidays
Closed Dec. 25
Limited Hours
Dec 26–31
John C. Hanrahan, Chair
Closed Jan 1
Molly Carlson, PhD, Vice Chair & Corporate Secretary
Board of Trustees 2015
Anca V. Stradley, CPA, Treasurer
John C. Hanrahan, Chair
Jon Cohen
Kate Kuranda, Vice Chair & Corporate Secretary
Chris Eliff
Timothy M. Stolz, Treasurer
Edward S. Delaplaine, II
Nick Hutchings
Nancy Gillece
Kate Kuranda
Nick Hutchings
April Lee
Norvis Long-Parker
Norvis Long-Parker
Peg McGreevy
Sean P. Murphy
Robert S. Nickey, III
Matt Owens, CFP®
Caroline Pugh
Currie Powers
Dorothy M. Van Steinburg
Donna Rosano
Michael O’Connor, City of Frederick Liaison
Sue Schnaars
Tim Stolz
Kelly Russell
The Delaplaine Visual Arts Education Center
The Delaplaine Arts Center
40 South Carroll Street
40 South Carroll Street
Frederick, Maryland 21701
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Spring 2026
YOUR ARTS CENTER
This spring marks the Delaplaine’s 40th anniversary! What began in 1986 with a small group of local artists gathered around a kitchen table has grown into a 40,000-square-foot flagship of the arts providing more than 50 exhibitions, 250 classes, and dozens of public programs each year. It’s our honor to be YOUR arts center! Check out this issue or delaplaine.org to see all the artful things coming your way this spring.
About Our COVER ARTIST
John Kachik is an alumnus of the Maryland Institute College of Art, where he studied illustration and sculpture and later taught as adjunct faculty. Since 1984, he has worked as a professional freelance illustrator/ designer and fine artist, working for entities such as Rolling Stone, Forbes, Sports Illustrated, The Wall Street Journal, and Simon & Schuster, among others. His work has been honored by Society of Publication Designers, Society of Illustrators, and more. John is also a fourtime Maryland Wine Festival poster competition winner, among other exhibition awards. He has a permanent collection of portraits on view at The Caring Foundation, a Smithsonian associated gallery in Washington, DC, and a tile designed mural at BWI Thurgood Marshall Airport.
John is a longtime art educator at the Delaplaine. When not working in his studio or teaching at the Delaplaine, he can be found coaching and training for youth sports. He lives in Sykesville, MD, with his wife, Maria, and his dogs and turtle. Visit johnkachik.com for more of his artwork.
Mission
The Delaplaine Arts Center provides the Frederick region with educational opportunities and experiences in the visual arts through classes, exhibits, and programs.
We are proud to be accredited in the Standards for Excellence® program by the Standards for Excellence® Institute; awarded the GuideStar Platinum Seal; and named by Spur Local as one of the DC Metro region’s Critical Nonprofits.
Cover: Creative Exploration
ARTOBUS ART EXPERIENCES
Amy Sherald: American Sublime at the Baltimore Museum of Art
FRIDAY, MAR 20 • 9 AM–5 PM
Travel with us to the Baltimore Museum of Art
Amy Sherald: American Sublime, which traces the evolution of the artist, a defining voice of her generation who transformed American portraiture. The BMA was founded on the belief that access to art and ideas is integral to a vibrant and healthy civic life. It has long focused on acquiring contemporary art, as well as maintaining and deepening a historic collection made relevant through vigorous development and reinterpretation in all collecting areas. Get information and register at delaplaine.org. COST $92 ($72 members)
Army and the first president of the United States! Tour the mansion, museum, and education center to learn more about the estate as well as Washington’s personal history and legacy. Explore the estate to experience life for Washington, his family, and the people who lived and worked at Mount Vernon. Get information and register at delaplaine.org. COST $103 ($83 members)
The Legacy of Nonggirrnga Marawili
FRIDAY, FEB 20 • 12 PM
Art At NOON
Professor, researcher, and curator Dr. Henry Skerritt, Assistant Professor in the Department of Art and Curator of Research at the Kluge-Ruhe Aboriginal Art Collection of the University of Virginia, joins us for a talk on the history and influence of our winter Artist of Inspiration, Nonggirrnga Marawili, a celebrated Australian Yolngu painter and printmaker.
From Tablet to Technology: An Ekphrasis Event
THURSDAY, APR 16 • 7–8 PM
Join members of the Maryland Writers' Association Teen Writing Club as they present original ekphrastic work inspired by the Delaplaine’s 2026 Bettie Award Winners. The members of the teen club have used various forms of technology, from pencil and paper to tablets, to compose their written responses to the artwork. FREE
Narratives Through Exhibitions and Acquisitions
FRIDAY, MAY 8 • 12–1 PM
Art At NIGHT Art At NOON
Betsy Johnson, Assistant Curator at the Hirshhorn Museum and Sculpture Garden, as she talks about developing story and narrative through exhibition curation and museum acquisitions. She has curated a number of exhibits, including Jessica Diamond: Wheel of (2023), and Basquiat x Banksy (2024), as well as Revolutions: Art from the Hirshhorn Collection, 1860-1960 (2024), which she co-curated with Marina Isgro. FREE
ART EXPERIENCES
challenge. How do you promote your artwork? Where nd sources of funding? How do you protect
ciently both on creating artwork and managing a business? This year’s Annual Art Symposium explores where the creative and business worlds overlap and provides artists with answers to these questions. Resources in moving your creative work forward, including photographing and printing your artwork, also will be discussed. Both emerging and established artists, as well as instructors and art lovers, are invited to join us as we dive deep into the business of artmaking.
Continental breakfast and lunch are included with registration. More information and registration are available at delaplaine.org. COST $75 ($50 members)
Symposium presenters:
● John Kachik has been making American images as a freelance illustrator, artist, graphic designer, and educator since 1984. John will discuss his career as an artist and illustrator during a discussion with Delaplaine Exhibitions Manager Corey Frey
● Chad Buterbaugh is the Deputy Director at the Maryland State Arts Council (MSAC), where he oversees the Arts in Education and Maryland Traditions programs, and all communications activities. Chad will explore funding and grant opportunities available through a variety of programs, including MSAC.
is the Staff Attorney at Maryland Volunteer Lawyers for the Arts (MdVLA), a nonprofit dedicated to protecting Maryland artists’ legal rights. At MdVLA, she provides legal assistance, develops guides and workshops, and participates in advocacy initiatives. Christia will discuss copyright and intellectual property, as well as general legal concerns for artists.
● Jennifer Kahn Barlow’s experience in finance and economics and her work as a practicing artist are a rare mix of artistic insight and business expertise. Jennifer will discuss business logistics for artists such as building a digital presence, inventory and financial tracking, and communication with galleries, audiences, and clients.
● Chris Spangler is Graphic Design and Art Specialist with the Imagination Center in Frederick. Chris specializes in giclee printmaking and will explain the process, benefits, and products available to make saleable prints of artwork through the Imagination Center.
● Jillian MacMaster is Delaplaine Community Engagement Manager, as well as a nationally exhibiting artist and photographer. Jillian will demonstrate and discuss photographing artwork for submission and digital content.
ART EXPERIENCES
OPEN STUDIOS
Third Space Open Studio
1ST & 3RD
THURSDAYS • 6–9 PM
Are you seeking artistic community and physical space to make your art? Come to Third Space Open Studio to meet other artists and create your work in a supportive environment. Third Space is what you make it! Open to adult artists of any visual artistic medium. Registration at delaplaine.org is encouraged. Artists must provide their own supplies. The Delaplaine provides easels, tables and chairs, electrical outlets, extension cords, stand lights, and still-life objects, and the Etchison-Davis art reference library is available on the 2nd floor. No sessions when the Delaplaine is closed. See website for details. $5 per session (FREE for members)
COMMUNITY EVENTS
Stop in to the Delaplaine to make a themed project during these downtown Frederick festivals! FREE
Frederick Festival of the Arts
SATURDAY, JUN 13 • 9 AM–5 PM
SUNDAY, JUN 14 • 11 AM–5 PM
Frederick Pride Festival
SATURDAY, JUN 27 • 9 AM–5 PM The festival itself takes place from 11 am–6 pm
BYOS with Special Guest The Center Sound. Mind. Body.
WEDNESDAY, APR 29 • 5–8 PM
OTHER ACTIVITIES
photographs. Prints should be unframed, no original work, and can be any photographic
Cyanotype is a historic photographic process that uses a light-sensitive paper and the power of the sun to capture images without a camera (or a darkroom!). It is a fun technique for all ages. Minors must be accompanied by an adult. FREE while supplies last
Exhibitions SATURDAY OPENINGS
MAR 7–29
FREDERICK COUNTY
PUBLIC SCHOOLS
YOUTH ART MONTH STUDENT EXHIBITION
Work in a variety of media
This annual Youth Art Month exhibition features hundreds of 2-D and 3-D artworks created by students from each public school within Frederick County.
Mar 7, Apr 4 & May 2
Meet the Artists 3–5 PM
FREDERICK COUNTY PUBLIC SCHOOL FACULTY SHOW
Work in a variety of media
A salute to those who make Youth Art Month possible, this exhibition showcases the creative talents of FCPS educators.
MAR 7–APR 26
BETTIE AWARDS EXHIBITION
Work in a variety of media
View artworks created by local youth selected as 2026’s Bettie Award Winners, who will be announced on Facebook on February 7. Join us at the Delaplaine on March 7 at 2 pm when the winners are presented and the Grand Prize announced.
Veil of Silence by Dorian Lukaszewicz, 2025 Bettie Award Grand Prize Winner
Mar 7, Apr 4 & May 2
Meet the Artists 3–5 PM
APR
4–26
JOHN KACHIK
Heroes in America
Paintings
This exhibition consists of a collection of contemporary mixed media portraits of individuals from the worlds of entertainment, sports, politics, philanthropy, and service who have made a mark on modern American history. They are not all American citizens or commonly perceived as heroes, but they have all made a tremendous impact and re-defined our understanding of their work and professions.
APR 4–26
EMERGING PERSPECTIVES
Works in a variety of media
This annual juried exhibition highlights young adult artists at the outset of their creative endeavors.
CALL FOR ENTRIES: Students, amateur artists, and professional artists ages 18–35 are invited to submit works in any medium. The juror will select the pieces included in the exhibition as well as the Grand Prize Award Winner ($500 award), and visitors to the exhibition will vote on the People’s Choice Award ($250 award). Entry deadline is February 22. Visit delaplaine.org for entry information.
ABOUT THE JUROR: Steven Pearson is the Joan Develin Coley Chair in Creative Expression and the Arts and Professor of Studio Art at McDaniel College in Westminster, MD, where he has been teaching studio art courses since 2004. Since 2005, he has also served as the Director of the college’s Esther Prangley Rice Gallery, an exhibition space for McDaniel students and other emerging contemporary artists from the Mid-Atlantic region and beyond. Pearson has exhibited his own work throughout the United States.
Ruth Bader Ginsburg
Exhibitions
SATURDAY OPENINGS
Mar 7, Apr 4 & May 2
Meet the Artists 3–5 PM
by artists from around the region and the nation.
Artists throughout the nation are invited to enter the 2026 National Juried Exhibition. All media are eligible, including, but not limited to, painting, printmaking, photography, ceramics, drawing, installation, and sculpture. The juror will select the pieces included in the exhibition as well as First Place ($1,000 award), Second Place ($500), Third Place ($250), and Honorable Mention ($125). Entry deadline is March 22. Visit delaplaine.org for entry information.
ABOUT THE JUROR: Kyle Hackett is an Assistant Professor of Art at American University in Washington, DC. He earned his MFA from the LeRoy E. Hoffberger School of Painting at Maryland Institute College of Art and his BFA as a McNair Scholar from the University of Delaware. Hackett has received numerous honors and awards, and has been featured in multiple publications. His work is represented by Goya Contemporary Gallery (Baltimore) and notably collected by Ethan Cohen Gallery (New York), Wangechi Mutu Studio, museums at the University of Delaware and University of Maryland, DC Commission on the Arts and Humanities, the Trawick Foundation, and others.
Tim by Lesa Cook
All You Have are Memories by Zdeno Mayercak, 2025 NJE First Place Award Winner
Exhibitions
SATURDAY OPENINGS
MAY 2–JUN 28
LORENA LONG
Invitation
Paintings
Mar 7, Apr 4 & May 2
Meet the Artists 3–5 PM
We often overlook ordinary wonders in nature—quiet reminders that grace and beauty persist in familiar places. Invitation takes its title from the poem by Mary Oliver, echoing its gentle call to pay attention. At its heart, this show turns our gaze toward process and presence and is an invitation to slow down, reconnect, and rediscover wonder in everyday life.
MAY 2–JUN 28
SCOTT PONEMONE
2 by 2
Watercolor paintings
This watercolor series of couples’ portraits began in 2017, continued through the COVID pandemic, and concluded in 2025 after 86 paintings were completed.
MAY 2–JUN 28
ALI WUNDER
The Language of Flowers
Acrylic paint and mixed media with embroidery
Drawing from her collection of vintage and heirloom textiles, Wunder's paintings include embroidery, fabric, and pattern tissue, which she says are more than embellishment, they are a means of preserving not just beauty but belonging.
The Ordinary Glory
Rescue and Haven
COMMUNITY GALLERIES
safe, supportive, and inclusive environment
COMMUNITY ART GALLERY
Featuring artworks created by nonprofits, community groups, schools, and service organizations
MAR • St. John’s Regional Catholic School, a private school serving preschool through 8th grade
APR • Friends Meeting School, an independent K–12 Quaker school
MAY • Transformative Arts Project, a nonprofit amplifying the voices of vulnerable communities
JUN • Laurel Hall School, serving individuals with an emotional disability, autism, or multiple disabilities
U.S. OF ART: REFLECTIONS ON 250 YEARS
For our nation’s semiquincentennial, we invite artists to create work reflecting on their personal experiences as Americans as well as how they engage with the histories of their communities and families, and their hopes for the future. Artwork submitted to this July exhibition will be reviewed by a panel who will curate an exhibition that reflects, celebrates, and maybe even reimagines what it means to be an American during the time of our 250th anniversary. Deadline for entries is May 24. Visit delaplaine.org for more information.
ART MATTERS ARTIST TALKS
Join us as we enhance our understanding and appreciation of art! Talks will be presented in person at the Delaplaine, and then will be available on our YouTube channel about two weeks later. Check the Programs page at delaplaine.org for up-to-date information. FREE
FIRST SATURDAYS AT 2 PM
MAR 7 • Join us for a presentation of the 2026 Bettie Award Winners and the announcement of the Grand Prize Winner.
APR 4 • Emerging Perspectives Exhibition juror Steven Pearson will discuss his work as an artist and art educator and present this year’s Grand Prize Winner.
MAY 2 • National Juried Exhibition juror Kyle Hackett will describe his work as an artist and art
Calls for Entry
OVER 70 SHOW
A signature of the Delaplaine’s Creative Aging Month, this annual August exhibition celebrates artists over age 70 and showcases a wide range of styles, techniques, and interests. Artists of all skill levels, age 70 or older, are invited to submit one work of art in any medium for automatic inclusion in the exhibition. Deadline for submissions is June 28. Visit delaplaine.org for more information.
Satellite Galleries
In Partnership with Frederick County Public Libraries | Sponsored by the Nora Roberts Foundation
Brunswick Branch Library
915 N Maple Ave
Brunswick, MD 21716
JAN–MAR
ED
JAN–MAR
& SUSAN PALASZYNSKI
Lesser Blooms
Photography
This collection features often overlooked blooms in the MidAtlantic region.
APR–JUN
JAMIE MOORE
A Still Lifestyle: Savoring the Beauty of Small Moments
Photography
A call to slow down and appreciate the beauty of the everyday, the photos’
JAN–MAR
LEE NEWMAN
Toys
Paintings, drawings, and prints
Turning circles into spheres and triangles into cones on a flat
RON AMES
Impressions of Frederick: Reimagining Perception
Photography
DAVID TERRAR
Frederick's Small Maryland Towns
Paintings
This exhibition celebrates small towns just outside of Frederick by capturing their churches, homes, businesses, and other buildings.
Ames says about the work, “If I can change my external reality, I can change my internal reality. It is based on the choices I make.”
APR–JUN
VICKI CLARKSON
What Changes Us
Watercolors
An exploration of the ethereal moment of transitions, when our world shifts and the view is altered and beauty moves through known lines and shapes to something new.
Rattle
Daiva
Prickly Pear Cactus
Sweet Potatoes
Beget Beauty
Libertytown Morning
Artist of Inspiration
JEFFREY GIBSON
Jeffrey Gibson is a Choctaw and Cherokee multidisciplinary artist whose vibrant, complex work merges Indigenous craft traditions with contemporary art form, identity, and global cultural influences.
Gibson was born in Colorado Springs, Colorado, and grew up in a highly mobile military family. As a child, he lived in the United States, Germany, and South Korea. This nomadic upbringing exposed him to diverse cultures and perspectives and shaped his sense of identity as both Indigenous and diasporic.
He earned a BFA from the School of the Art Institute of Chicago in 1995 and an MFA from the Royal College of Art in London in 1998. During his time in Chicago, Gibson also worked with museum-led efforts under the Native American Graves Protection and Repatriation Act, which influenced his interest in cultural reclamation and the ethical dimensions of heritage and representation.
Gibson creates bold, hybrid visual statements that draw from Indigenous craft practices like beadwork, rawhide painting, and textile traditions and blend them with modern abstraction, pop culture, and global subcultures, such as punk, rave, and club culture. His oeuvre spans paintings, sculptures, installations, multimedia works, beaded regalia, and objects such as beaded punching bags. They all are vivid symbols of struggle, identity, and transformation.
For many years, Gibson struggled to gain recognition. He worked retail jobs to support his art while showing in modest venues. A turning point came in 2012 with his two-gallery exhibition “one becomes the other,” which combined contemporary art with traditional Indigenous craft and led to residency support and renewed momentum.
Kids (and adults!) can stop by the Delaplaine’s Francine Brady Art Carts during your next visit and get creative! The Art Carts offer two different activities each month. FREE
FIRST FLOOR
BEGINS MAR 15 • Look up! Explore the ceilings of ornate cathedrals and design your own
BEGINS MAY 15 • Create a framed suncatcher drawing
SECOND FLOOR
BEGINS FEB 15 • Explore geometric vs. organic shapes, inspired by artist Nonggirrnga Marawili
BEGINS APR 15 • Experiment with layered geometric stamping, inspired byArtist of Inspiration Jeffrey Gibson
BEGINS JUN 15 • Look at the work of Shirin Neshat, our summer Artist of Inspiration, and explore layering text on photos
significant acclaim. His work is featured in major museums and public collections across the US, and he has held solo exhibitions at respected institutions. In 2019, he received a prestigious MacArthur Fellowship. In 2024, Gibson reached a historic milestone, becoming the first Indigenous artist selected to represent the US with a solo exhibition at the Venice Biennale.
Through his art, Jeffrey Gibson challenges assumptions about Native American identity, reclaiming craft and tradition while reimagining them for contemporary contexts. His work offers a powerful, layered vision that resonates across cultures and communities.
On View in the Etchison-Davis Library
Donated to the Delaplaine by Ron & Margaret Ames, porcelain sculptures by the renowned Spanish brand Lladró will be on display in the Etchison-Davis Library in April in memory of Dr. Louise Peloquin. Lladró has produced the highly collectible hard-paste porcelain figurines since 1956. A sampling of sculptures of various sizes and subject matter with be showcased from the collection. The library is usually open daily during regular hours.
DOWNTOWN FREDERICK
artwalk
Take a self-guided jaunt downtown and visit local galleries! At the Gift Gallery at the Delaplaine, these featured artists will be showcasing and selling their work. FREE
SUNDAYS • 12–4 PM
MAR 8 MAY 3 JUN 7
Perfect
VENUE
Whether you’re planning a wedding reception, baby shower, anniversary party, quinceañera, awards ceremony, business conference, public program, or memorial gathering, the Delaplaine’s Gardiner Hall and Event Deck are the perfect settings for any occasion! Roomy enough to accommodate larger gatherings, Gardiner Hall’s atmosphere makes small gatherings feel intimate. The hall opens up onto the 1,000-square-foot Event Deck overlooking beautiful Carroll Creek Park, adding a delightful al fresco element to any event. The space includes great amenities, including catering kitchen, convenient parking in the deck next door, AV, and a creative environment.
Check out the most reasonably priced venue in downtown! Visit delaplaine.org for more information including rental pricing. Our reputation is built on attention to detail and excellent service!
Teen & Adult CLASSES & WORKSHOPS
JUSTFOR TEENS
Introduction to Wheel Throwing (Adults)
Learn the basics of using wheel throwing to create functional ceramics such as mugs, cups, and bowls. Surface decoration, nishing will be introduced as well. Tuition includes all supplies, as well as kiln loading and firing.
Mar 26–May 7 (6 Thursdays, no class Apr 9) • 6–8 pm • 26-4-CE04
Afternoon on the Wheel (Ages 14 & older)
outs of ceramics. Experience with ceramics required. Tuition includes up to 25 lbs. of clay; access to tools, pottery wheels, and glazes; as well as firing of completed work.
Mar 24–May 19 (8 Tuesdays, no class Apr 7) • 6–9 pm • 26-4-CE02
COST $265 ($240 members)
Mosaic Making with Hand Formed Tiles (Ages 16 & older)
Trip Sheridan
Use stoneware clay to create and form colorful, organic mosaics onto round or square forms. This beginner-friendly class covers the process from designing to forming to glazing. Tuition includes all supplies, as well as kiln loading and firing.
Mar 25–May 13 (8 Wednesdays) • 6–9 pm • 26-4-CE03
COST $350 ($325 members)
Discover the magic of throwing clay on the pottery wheel and learn as you are guided through the fundamentals of wheel throwing in this one-afternoon workshop. Whether you are a ne your skills, learn to center, pull, and shape clay into beautiful vessels. Join us for an afternoon of fun and getting your hands dirty! Tuition includes all
except optional student-provided bisqueware, as well as kiln loading and firing.
Sunday, Apr 19 • 1–3 pm • 26-4-CE06
COST $105 ($80 members)
(Ages 13 & older)
Cecil Holloway
Explore the world of designing comic strips! In this weekend workshop, learn to set up the page and create an immersive story and characters. Previous drawing experience recommended. Tuition includes all supplies, except a sketchbook of any size.
Saturday, May 9 & Sunday, May 10 • 12–4 pm • 26-4-DR04
COST $115 ($90 members)
Abstract Observational Drawing Methods
materials will be examined. You will be encouraged to utilize the still life as subject matter, as well as a departure point for abstract image making. Tuition includes all supplies.
Saturday, May 16 • 10 am–4 pm • 26-4-DR05
Expressive Portraits in Watercolor (Adults)
Learn how to paint portraits in watercolor with emotion and depth. This one-afternoon workshop will guide you through watercolor’s mysterious beauty through a focus on techniques, color exploration, capturing emotions, and portraiture. Join a supportive space to grow in your creative journey. Basic watercolor skills and confidence in handling the medium are recommended. Tuition includes all supplies.
Sunday, Mar 1 • 12–4 pm • 26-3-PT15
DRAWING & PAINTING
Teen & Adult CLASSES & WORKSHOPS
Open Abstract Studio (Adults)
Calvin Edward Ramsburg
Individual Projects in Oil Painting (Adults)
Lesa Cook
Work on your oil painting projects and receive individual instruction. Students drive the topics, and the instructor will demonstrate various techniques in oil painting; discuss different substrates, color mixing, and composition; and work with you to tailor the classes to your specific questions and goals. All skill levels welcome. Supply list included in confirmation. (Estimated maximum cost: $120) Some shared paints will be available at the first session for you to try before buying your own.
Mar 23–May 11 (8 Mondays) • 1–3:30 pm • 26-4-PT01
COST $225 ($200 members)
Introduction to Watercolor (Adults)
Callie Otness
Experience the magic of transparent watercolor while transforming drawings from observation into vibrant and expressive paintings inspired by nature and the landscape. Learn introductory watercolor techniques and advance your skills in drawing and knowledge of color theory, composition, and the elements of art. Supply list will be provided with confirmation. (Estimated maximum cost: $50)
Mar 24–May 19 (9 Tuesdays) • 10 am–12 pm • 26-4-PT02
Cast off your preconceived ideas about abstract painting in acrylics to improve your design, expand your artistic knowledge, and enhance your painting skills! Develop your own style and approach to abstracts in an open studio format with light instruction. Students should have basic painting experience. Supply list will be included with confirmation.
Mar 24–May 19 (9 Tuesdays) • 6:30–9 pm • 26-4-PT03
COST $245 ($220 members)
Mar 25–May 20 (9 Wednesdays) • 1–3:30 pm • 26-4-PT05
COST $245 ($220 members)
Mar 26–May 21 (9 Thursdays) • 1–3:30 pm • 26-4-PT08
COST $245 ($220 members)
foundational skills of composition, color, materials, and methods, including a step-by-step approach that can be used to minimize some painting headaches. Previous drawing experience is recommended. Supply list will be included with confirmation. (Estimated maximum cost: $140)
Mar 25–May 13 (8 Wednesdays) • 10 am–12 pm • 26-4-PT04
COST $170 ($145 members)
Teen & Adult CLASSES & WORKSHOPS
DRAWING & PAINTING
CHRISTO & JEANNE–CLAUDE
Guided Personal Directions in the Studio (Adults)
John Kachik
Develop your personal artistic direction and create a series of works using drawing, painting, or mixed-media techniques in an open studio setting. Customized demonstrations and direction will meet class needs and interests. Individual and group critiques and discussions will help you expand on your favorite media. All skill levels welcome. Bring the materials that support your medium of choice.
Mar 25–May 20 (9 Wednesdays) • 6–9 pm • 26-4-PT06
COST $280 ($255 members)
Mar 27–May 29 (9 Fridays, no class Apr 3) 9:30 am–12:30 pm • 26-4-PT10
COST $280 ($255 members)
Monochromatic Oil Painting: The Value of Values (Ages 17 & older)
Continuing Watercolor (Adults)
Callie Otness
Advance your skills and explore techniques in transparent watercolor painting. Emphasis will be on the elements of art and how to integrate them into the painting process. Continue to focus on composition and creating light and movement within a watercolor painting while taking inspiration from nature and the landscape. This class is for students who have completed at least one introductory watercolor class or workshop. Prerequisite: Introduction to Watercolor or equivalent. Supply list will be included with confirmation. (Estimated maximum cost: $50)
can focus on value, which is key to creating the illusion of an object that has depth. Begin the course by creating a fourvalue study of a composition. Then, create a full value scale and a small, simplified study before painting a nine-value painting. Previous basic drawing and painting experience is recommended. Supply list will be included with confirmation.
(Estimated maximum cost: $120)
Mar 26–May 14 (8 Thursdays) • 6–9 pm • 26-4-PT07
COST $255 ($230 members)
LLOYD “KIVA” NEW
Mar 26–May 21 (9 Thursdays) • 1–4 pm • 26-4-PT09
COST $290 ($265 members)
Mar 27–May 29 (9 Fridays, no class Apr 3) • 1–4 pm • 26-4-PT11
COST $290 ($265 members)
Watercolor, Collage, and Image Transfer Techniques (Ages 14 & older)
David Modler
Discover a variety of watercolor material applications to develop various outcomes to be used in personal work. In this one-day workshop, collage and image transfer techniques will also be shared to explore mixed media approaches for resolved art works. All skill levels welcome. Tuition includes all supplies.
Saturday, Mar 28 • 10 am–4 pm • 26-4-PT12
Teen & Adult CLASSES & WORKSHOPS
FIBER
Narrative Quiltmaking Studio (Ages 16 & older)
Julia Triman
Explore the deeply rich human tradition of storytelling through textile art in this beginnerfriendly course. Bring a personal story to life in fabric as you learn largeand small-scale hand appliqué, basic hand embroidery, and hand piecing techniques while experimenting with various forms of markmaking and distressing, incorporation of text, and unconventional materials. Tuition includes all supplies except a thimble and optional sketchbook.
Apr 15–May 6 (4 Wednesdays) • 6–8:30 pm • 26-4-FB01
COST $155 ($130 members)
Painting
with
Wool: Macro Botanicals
(Ages 14 & older)
Milana Borovskaia
In this Saturday afternoon workshop, explore the art of painting with shapeless wool. Experiment with colors and develop an eye for layering and blending delicate wisps of fibers to bring your cohesive botanical-inspired masterpiece to life. Tuition includes all supplies.
Saturday, May 16 • 1–4 pm • 26-4-FB02
JEWELRY / METALSMITHING
Intro to Jewelry Making and Metalsmithing (Ages 16 & older)
Gina Copanzzi
Create jewelry while learning fundamental metalsmithing techniques in this weekend workshop. Learn the basics of sawing, forming, texturing, polishing, assembling, and soldering to create a pendant or charm that you can wear home! Tuition includes all supplies.
Saturday, Apr 18 & Sunday, Apr 19 • 1–4 pm • 26-4-JL01
COST $135 ($110 members)
Beginning Jewelry Making and Metalsmithing (Ages 16 & older)
Gina Copanzzi
Learn the fundamentals of jewelry fabrication to create a forged cuff bracelet, a stack of bangles, earrings, or a soldered chain necklace. Techniques such as piercing, drilling, sawing, stamping, annealing, and simple soldering will be covered. Ideal for the new or novice jeweler, this class emphasizes safety, tool mastery, and skill development while supporting you through the completion of original jewelry pieces. Suggested supply list will be included with confirmation.
Mar 24–May 19 (9 Tuesdays) • 6–9 pm • 26-4-JL02
COST $305 ($280 members)
Intermediate Jewelry Making and Metalsmithing (Ages 16 & older)
Gina Copanzzi
Continue to develop your skills in jewelry fabrication. Class sessions will include reviews and demos of essential techniques such as soldering, stone setting, and bezel making. Ideas for new directions will be discussed, with opportunity to explore alternative techniques and materials. Prerequisite: Beginning Jewelry or equivalent. Supply list will be included with confirmation.
Mar 23–May 18 (9 Mondays) • 6–9 pm • 26-4-JL03
COST $305 ($280 members)
Teen & Adult CLASSES & WORKSHOPS
PHOTOGRAPHY
Digital Black & White Photography (Adults)
Joe Yablonsky
Still Life with Motion (Ages 14 & older)
Ron Ames
Explore taking a simple still life photograph and transform it into an abstract or impressionist image through the use of long exposure and camera movement in this Saturday afternoon workshop. All skill levels welcome. Bring your smartphone with the Slow Shutter Cam app installed.
Strip away the color and show the true essence of your subjects: portraits, landscapes, architecture, street photography, and more in this one-evening virtual workshop. Learn all about creating powerful black and white digital photos, whether you place your camera in monochromatic mode or convert later in post-production. Learn how the colors and lighting in the scene and the use of color filters ultimately affect your photo. All cameras (DSLR, mirrorless, iPhone, and film) and skill levels are welcome. You will need access to Zoom.
Wednesday, Mar 4 • 6–9 pm • 26-3-PH03
COST $75 ($50 members)
Your New Mirrorless Camera (Ages 16 & older)
Joe Yablonsky
Even if you had a good handle on using your previous DSLR, the technology and options available in your new mirrorless camera can be absolutely overwhelming. They have 1,000page instruction manuals! In this two-evening virtual workshop, discuss focus bracketing, Canon Fv exposure mode, lens adapters, the digital teleconverter, multiple exposures, display simulations, displays, grips, creative filters, custom shooting modes, touchscreen/shutter, panoramic shot mode, aspect ratios, subject detection, eye detection, and more. You will need access to Zoom and a mirrorless camera.
Apr 1–Apr 8 (2 Wednesdays) • 6–9 pm • 26-4-PH01
COST $100 ($75 members)
Saturday, May 9 • 1–3 pm • 26-4-PH02
COST $75 ($50 members)
Demystifying the iPhone Camera (Adults)
Carol Leadbetter
Everything you wanted to know about the iPhone camera but were afraid to ask! This weekend workshop will cover the basic use of the camera, all its hidden features, and how to optimize your photography skills. Learn the creative use of apps to take your pictures from a simple snapshot to the next level of creativity. This is a hands-on course, so bring your mobile phone and be ready to have some fun applying your new skills to make the most of your picture taking experiences.
Saturday May 16 & Sunday, May 17 • 1–3 pm • 26-4-PH03
COST $85 ($60 members)
Travel Photography with Your iPhone Camera (Adults)
Carol Leadbetter
Going on a trip and wanting to capture every moment? This Sunday afternoon workshop will cover the best ways to capture those memories with the camera that is always in your pocket: your iPhone! Topics to be covered include camera setup, hidden features to help with exposure, apps to use, and what equipment to bring. Photos are a return ticket to a moment otherwise gone. Learn techniques to make sure your photos are memorable. All skill levels welcome. Bring your iPhone or iPad to class.
Sunday, May 24 • 1–3 pm • 26-4-PH04
COST $75 ($50 members)
Teen & Adult CLASSES & WORKSHOPS
SCULPTURE
Sculpting the Figure as Gestural Sketch (Adults)
Lesa Cook
Working from a live nude model, sculpt multiple gestural poses, done quickly to capture movement and rhythm. Without a lot of detail, the small gestural maquette is a valuable way to work out composition and allows for more dynamism in the pose. These clay sketches are the 3-D version of gesture drawing and an important step in sculpting larger figural work, while also a stand-alone work in themselves. Previous drawing or sculpting experience is recommended. Model fee and all supplies are included with tuition.
Mar 22–Apr 26 (6 Sundays) • 12–3 pm • 26-4-SC01
COST $350 ($325 members)
WOODWORKING
Console or Side Table with Traditional Joinery (Adults)
Ciarán Lynch
Build a tasteful side table using traditional joinery. Learn the fundamental elements of joinery and have creative control of the elements of the build. This class will teach you a repeatable skill with minimum hand tools, which will aid you in creating more traditional builds after the course. Knowledge of basic woodworking and joinery suggested but not required. Tuition includes all supplies.
Apr 6–May 4 (5 Mondays) • 6–9 pm • 26-4-WD01
COST $225 ($200 members)
Wood Sculpting: Bud Vases (Ages 14 & older)
These vases will brighten up any table, countertop, or bookshelf space that you have, and in them you can add dried flowers or a test tube with water for fresh cut flowers. Each vase will be individual based on the wood grain, shape choice, and finish. Finishes can range from oil-based to traditional soap finish to burning the wood. This class is beginner friendly, and tuition includes all supplies.
Apr 18–Apr 25 (2 Saturdays) • 1–4 pm • 26-4-WD02
COST $155 ($130 members)
Woodturning: Turn a Bowl (Ages 16 & older)
Mid-Maryland Wood Turners Club
Learn basic wood turning techniques and familiarize yourself with a lathe as you turn a 4- to 6-inch wooden
introductory workshop is
Maryland Woodturners Club, whose mission is to educate its members and the public on the art and Saturday, Apr 25 • 9:30 am–4:30 pm • 26-4-WD03
($60 members)
Teen & Adult CLASSES & WORKSHOPS
OTHER MEDIA
Intro to Paper Quilling (Ages 13 & older)
Alison Armour
Explore the art of paper quilling! Roll, fold, weave, and shape paper into beautiful and colorful designs. All skill levels welcome. Supply list will be included with con (Estimated maximum cost: $35)
Mar 24–Apr 28 (6 Tuesdays) • 6–8 pm • 26-4-OM01
COST $145 ($120 members)
Visual Journaling (Ages 14 & older)
David Modler
Be inspired by and collaborate with others as you explore visual journaling, which combines visual and textbased mark making to record and reflect on lived experiences. Use each week to build a strong foundation while learning a variety of techniques such as watercolor painting, collage, and image transferring. Tuition includes all supplies except a 11x14-inch hardbound sketchbook. (Estimated maximum cost: $25)
Apr 9–Apr 30 (4 Thursdays) • 6–9 pm • 26-4-OM02
COST $155 ($130 members)
Invigorating Sketchbook Practices (Ages 14 & older)
David Modler
Explore image-making and writing processes using mixedmedia art materials in a visual journal. In this Saturday workshop, focus on addressing personal themes and concepts while exploring a variety of techniques such as watercolor painting, collage, and image transfer, as well as reflective writing exercises. Tuition includes all supplies.
Saturday, Apr 11 • 10 am–4 pm • 26-4-OM03
COST $130 ($105 members)
The Italic Hand (Adults)
Christine Tischer
The Italic hand was popular in the Renaissance because the slightly sloping letters have a cursive arch form that allowed for speed and economy in writing briefs and less formal documents. We will learn the rhythm and cursive quality of this hand using a broad-edged dip pen. NOTE: Left-handed
Educational Standards
Over nearly four decades, the Delaplaine has built a solid foundation of educational opportunities for students of all ages and skill levels. We believe that everyone deserves art. We also believe that everyone deserves to experience art education in an excellent environment, taught by highly qualified instructors. All classes will address the following:
• How art historical references inform subject matter.
• How to identify and use tools and equipment specific to a particular medium.
• How to properly navigate the studio in a safe manner.
• How elements of art and principles of design are incorporated.
• The value of critical thinking and aesthetics.
REGISTRATION POLICIES
This is a partial list of applicable policies. For a complete list of policies, visit delaplaine.org.
• The Delaplaine reserves the right to cancel any courses and guarantees a full tuition refund in such cases.
• Students may drop a course and obtain a full refund, less a $20 processing fee, if written notification is received at least five business days prior to the first class. Absolutely no refunds can be granted after this time regardless of attendance.
• Classes missed by students cannot be rescheduled or refunded.
• Parents/guardians must assume full responsibility for their own children before and after each children’s class. At the end of every children’s class, each student must be picked up, on time, by an authorized person.
• Students in adult classes are responsible for obtaining their own supplies. Students enrolled in the youth and children’s classes are provided with art supplies, unless otherwise noted in the initial class schedule.
• Payment of class fees implies acceptance of all policies stated on the Standards & Policies page of delaplaine.org.
• Students younger than the age of 18 must have a signed health and authorized pick-up form to participate. There absolutely will be no unauthorized visitors in the
SENIOR SCHOLARSHIP IN THE ARTS
M&T Bank generously sponsors scholarships for seniors to take classes at the Delaplaine. To receive a scholarship, a senior must be a Delaplaine member and 65 years or older. Scholarships are limited to one class a semester per senior, and cover tuition only (not supplies or supply fees). Applications are received anytime at 301-698-0656 x110 or hmalone@delaplaine.org. Scholarships are limited, and notifications occur two days before class begins.
Teen & Adult CLASSES & WORKSHOPS
OTHER MEDIA
Intro to Photo Collage (Ages 15 & older)
Julie Maynard
Learn how the possibilities of mixed media can enhance your current art practice, whether it is painting, photography, or sculpture in this weekend workshop. Repurpose old paintings and photos as well as your collections of miscellaneous supplies into new 2D and 3-D work. Supply list will be included with confirmation.
Saturday Apr 18 & Sunday, Apr 19 • 12–3:30 pm • 26-4-OM05
COST $140 ($115 members)
Eraser Stamp Printmaking (Ages 14 & older)
David Modler
Explore the wonders of printmaking on a smaller scale while working with mini eraser prints and small linocut blocks. Create relief printing blocks to be printed during the Saturday workshop and also taken home for continued use in mixed media ventures, scrapbooking, and card making. You will also learn about and have the opportunity to contribute to an international printmaking project based in Canada! Tuition includes all supplies.
Saturday, Apr 25 • 10 am–4 pm • 26-4-OM06
COST $130
Summer Art Camps for Kids & Teens
Get creative at the Delaplaine’s nine weeks of morning and afternoon art camps for kids and teens ages 6–10 and 10–14! Camps at the Delaplaine are taught by qualified artist-educators, adhere to our Educational Standards, and promise a fun and enriching experience. The Delaplaine summer camp program is a MD State Licensed Youth Day Camp
LUNCH
Campers attending both morning and afternoon camps in any given week should bring a water bottle and lunch (either non-perishable or with a cold pack) each day to enjoy in our supervised lunchroom. Campers should not bring nuts or foods containing nuts.
CAMP FEES
Weeks 1–2 & 4–9: $165
Week 3 (partial week): $115
Members: Enter code "DELMEM2026" at checkout for $25 off each camp session
BEFORE & AFTER CARE
Before and after care offers additional art activities for kids and added convenience for busy parents!
Before Care: Drop off 8:30–10 am • $55 for weeks 1–2 & 4–9, $35 for week 3 (in addition to AM camp tuition)
After Care: Pick-up 3–5:30 pm • $85 for weeks 1–2 & 4–9, $50 for week 4 (in addition to PM camp tuition)
WEEK 1 • JUN 15–19
Dog Lovers (ages 6–10)
Terri Steele
10 am–12 pm • 27-1-CP01
Sculpture Surprise (ages 10–14)
Karen McGraw
10 am–12 pm • 27-1-CP02
Jungle Jam (ages 6–10)
Terri Steele
1–3 pm • 27-1-CP03
Ceramic Clay (ages 10–14)
Karen McGraw
1–3 pm • 27-1-CP04
WEEK 2 • JUN 22–26
Art and Nature (ages 6–10)
Jamie Gerhold
10 am–12 pm • 27-1-CP05
Pastel Painting (ages 10–14)
Jenny Kirk
10 am–12 pm • 27-1-CP06
Art Exploration (ages 6–10)
Jamie Gerhold 1–3 pm • 27-1-CP07
Creating Comic Books (ages 10–14)
Jenny Kirk 1–3 pm • 27-1-CP08
WEEK 3 • JUN 29–JUL 1
(SHORT WEEK)
Cozy Critters (ages 6–10)
Allyson Mandich 10 am–12 pm • 27-1-CP09
Watercolor Wonder (ages 10–14)
Vicki Clarkson
10 am–12 pm • 27-1-CP10
Rumble in the Jungle (ages 6–10)
Courtney Prahl 1–3 pm • 27-1-CP11
Food Sculptures (ages 10–14)
Allyson Mandich 1–3 pm • 27-1-CP12
WEEK 4 • JUL 6–10
Story Time Crafts (ages 6–10)
Rylie Johnson 10 am–12 pm • 27-1-CP13
Polymer Eats and Treats (ages 10–14)
ElizabethHinton 10 am–12 pm • 27-1-CP14
Animal Art (ages 6–10)
Rylie Johnson 1–3 pm • 27-1-CP15
Block Printing Wearable Art (ages 10–14)
Elizabeth Hinton 1–3 pm • 27-1-CP16
Summer Art Camps for Kids & Teens
WEEK 5 • JUL 13–17
Ocean Explorers (ages 6–10)
(ages 10–14)
Jamie Gerhold
10 am–12 pm • 27-1-CP18
Art Around the World (ages 6–10)
Courtney Prahl
1–3 pm • 27-1-CP19
Intro to Relief Printmaking (ages 10–14)
Rylie Johnson
1–3 pm • 27-1-CP20
WEEK 6 • JUL 20–24
Sweet Treats! (ages 6–10)
Rylie Johnson
10 am–12 pm • 27-1-CP21
Celebrate the Seasons (ages 10–14)
Allyson Mandich
10 am–12 pm • 27-1-CP22
Space Creations (ages 6–10)
Rylie Johnson
1–3 pm • 27-1-CP23
Weaving and Textiles (ages 10–14)
Allyson Mandich
1–3 pm • 27-1-CP24
WEEK 7 • JUL 27–31
Painting with Shapes (ages 6–10)
Vicki Clarkson
10 am–12 pm • 27-1-CP25
Famous Artists (ages 10–14)
Jenny Kirk 10 am–12 pm • 27-1-CP26
Picasso Self Portraits (ages 6–10)
Vicki Clarkson 1–3 pm • 27-1-CP27
Jenny Kirk 1–3 pm • 27-1-CP28
WEEK 8 • AUG 3–7
Air Dry Creations (ages 6–10)
Terri Steele 10 am–12 pm • 27-1-CP29
Pop Art (ages 10–14)
Rylie Johnson 10 am–12 pm • 27-1-CP30
Creative Techniques in Mixed Media (ages 6–10)
Terri Steele 1–3 pm • 27-1-CP31
Intro to Portrait Drawing (ages 10–14)
Rylie Johnson 10 am–12 pm • 27-1-CP33
Zentangle (ages 10–14)
Carolyn Johnson 10 am–12 pm • 27-1-CP34
Wild Watercolors (ages 6–10)
Vicki Clarkson 1–3 pm • 27-1-CP35
Op Art (ages 10–14)
Carolyn Johnson 1–3 pm • 27-1-CP36
HELEN SMITH
FREE WORKSHOPS FOR KIDS
SATURDAY, MAR 7 • 1–3 PM
Sunny Sunflower Collage (Ages 6–8)
Terri Steele
Use paint, markers, and colorful paper to create a multilayered sunflower frame with fun patterns and mark-making.
Fuzzy Needle-Felted Friends (Ages 9–12)
Elizabeth Hinton
Explore sculpting with wool! Needle felting is a process which transforms wool fibers by interlocking and condensing them to create 2D or 3D works of art! We will be working with colorful wool and felting needles as we learn and practice techniques to create a fuzzy felted friend.
SATURDAY, APR 4 • 1–3 PM
Pick a Nose Mural (Ages 6–8)
David Modler
Dig into this fun collaborative activity where designing a face takes a whole new direction! Start by picking a nose shape and use that as the launch point of creating your funny and funky portrait!
Improv
Quilt Block (Ages 9–12)
Clustered Spires Quilt Guild
Inspired by the beautiful works of the Gee's Bend quiltmakers, use an antique hand crank sewing machine to create an improvisational piece based on a traditional quilt block such as a log cabin.
David Modler
Create your own mega magazine (zine) by learning a fun folding technique! Use watercolor to splash the zine with color and continue to add to it creatively while learning a variety of techniques.
Needle Felted Friends (Ages 9–12)
Elizabeth Hinton
Explore sculpting with wool! Needle felting is a process which transforms wool fibers by interlocking and condensing them to create 2D or 3D works of art! Work with colorful wool and felting needles to learn and practice techniques as you create a fuzzy felted friend.
PLEASE NOTE: Workshops are at the Delaplaine unless otherwise stated. Registration is required and opens at noon on the Tuesday two weeks prior to each workshop. Space is limited, and preference is given to first-time students. Register at delaplaine.org or 301-698-0656 x110. Supported by the Helen L. Smith Scholarship Fund for Children and the Arts at the Community Foundation of Frederick County.
FIRST SATURDAYS • 3–5 PM
Kids and their adults are invited to drop-in and get creative together in our family open studio to create an artist-inspired project! Please limit your time to about an hour, especially if other families are waiting for a table. At least one adult must be present at each table. (Please, no large groups. Visit delaplaine.org to book a private group art event.)
FREE Donations are welcome!
MAR 7 • Create your very own artist trading cards to trade and collect with other artists!
APR 4 • Build a monochromatic assemblage sculpture in the style of Louise Nevelson
MAY 2 • Design a unique fish to contribute to our interactive gallery project
Spring YOUTH WORKSHOPS
Mixed Media Art Exploration (Ages 6–8)
Courtney Prahl
The perfect course for curious creators who love to try new things! Through guided projects and creative discovery, learn how different media work together as you develop confidence, problem solving skills, and your own artistic voice. Experiment with a playful mix of materials such as paint, paper, collage elements, drawing tools, and simple textures.
Mar 26–May 28 • (9 Thursdays, no class Apr 9) • 5–6 pm 26-4-CH01
COST $120 ($95 members)
Drawing, Doodling, and More! (Ages 9–12)
Courtney Prahl
Dive into the world of sketching, drawing, and doodling through themed projects, creative warmups, and exploration of different styles. Play with ink, markers, pencil shading, and mixed media add-ons to help discover your unique visual voice.
Mar 26–May 28 (9 Thursdays, no class Apr 9) 6:30–7:30 pm • 26-4-CH02
COST $120 ($95 members)
Cezanne
Watercolor Tulips (Ages 6–8)
Step into the world of Cezanne! In this hands-on workshop, create a springtime vase of tulips using watercolors as you explore color, shape, and line to create a vibrant still life! Build skills, connect with art history, and leave with a masterpiece that is uniquely yours!
Saturday, Apr 11 • 1–3 pm 26-4-CH03
COST $30 ($20 members)
SATURDAY, OCT 24 & SUNDAY, OCT 25
BIG INK is coming back to the Delaplaine! This blended learning workshop teaches you how to make a woodblock print of epic proportions. First, carve a woodblock up to 40- by 96-inches at home following BIG INK’s online master course. Then, you meet the BIG INK team at the Delaplaine, where you will print your finished carving on The Big Tuna—BIG INK’s custom-designed giant mobile printing press. Limited space available. Visit bigink.org for more information and to register. $350 + materials
DELAPLAINE INTER
ACTIVE
OPEN DAILY JAN 2026–MAY 2027
Visitors are invited to engage with a hands-on, interactive work of art facilitated by artist Jamie Gerhold! A mural of an underwater coral reef scene will serve as the foundation for a vibrant and collaborative work of art. Visitors are invited to design a fish that will be incorporated into the larger work, reflecting Frederick’s diverse, complex, and delicate community ecosystem. FREE
DONORS
All donations listed were received in FY26 (7/1/25–1/15/26)
ANNUAL FUND DONORS
Lead Donors – $30,000+
City of Frederick
Delaplaine Foundation, Inc.
George B. Delaplaine, Jr.
Ted Delaplaine & Todd Wilson
Maryland State Arts Council
Major Underwriters
$10,000+
Ausherman Family Foundation
Delaplaine Visual Arts
Education Center
Endowment Fund at the Community Foundation of Frederick County (CFFC)
Frederick County Government
Bill & Staci McLaughlin
M&T Bank
Visit Frederick
Grand Masters – $2,500+
Colleen M. Remsberg Memorial Fund at the CCFC
Buck & Kateri Delaplaine
Frederick Arts Council
G. Frank Thomas Foundation
Helen L. Smith Scholarship Fund for Children and the Arts at the CFFC
Mary Mason Hendrickson Memorial Fund at the CFFC
Mariam Memarsadeghi
Nora Roberts Foundation
Robert E. Randall Memorial Endowment Fund at the CFFC
Sharon I. Hooper Fund for Children at the CFFC
Mike & Marlene Young
Patrons – $1,000+
Dr. Gerardo Araiza
Scott & Betsy Cowperthwaite
Denise Droneburg
Frederick County Art Association
Skip Irwin
Carroll & Donna Kehne
Memarsadeghi Family Fund at the CFFC
Richard J. McIntosh & Nancy Ziegenfus-McIntosh
Nelson & Barbara Palmer
Harry & Debbie Richardson
Les & Chris Smith
Melissa Vivari
John P. Wise & Mary Isabel Azrael
Connoisseurs – $500+
Adrian & Laura Davidson
Bob & Kathy Dollar
Trevella Foster
Frederick Art Club
Frederick Camera Clique
James A. & Carmen B. Schmersahl Charitable Fund at the CFFC
Mary & Tom Kurcz
Dr. Harvey Levy & Lena Rotenberg
Dr. Daniela Mihova & Mr. Alex Mihova
Cam Miller
Russ & Cindy Poole
Yvonne G. & E.J. Reinsch
Bonnie Ritter
Mike & Kelley Ritter
Tim Ryan
Duane Schmidt & Christine Daily
Sue & Tim Schnaars
Lynn Severn
Liz Thompson
Enthusiasts – $250+
Anonymous
Bob & Linda Bennett
Duane & Patricia Doxzen
Frederick Hot Glass Society
Karen Geoffrey
Vince & Trish Holahan
Henry Hoppler
Kathryn Kuranda
Tim & Elaine Lutrell
Lois MacGillivray
Peg & Ian McGreevy
Dr. Brian McNeill & Kathryn McKenzie
You can make a gift to the Annual Fund anytime by completing and mailing the form on page 30 or online at delaplaine.org. A full list of annual donors is published in the fall issue of Delaplaine Arts and on our Donor Board. THANK YOU for your support!
Matt Owens
Ron Roos
Esta Sterneck
Dorothy & Ed Van Steinburg
Promoters – $100+
John & Rosemary Allender
The Austin Family
Maria Luiza Barbosa
Belinda Blue
Susanne Bohrer
Mary Bonen & Robert Perrygo
Lois Bricklin & James Walsh
Dr. Katharine Buki
Wanda Bulkowski-Larsen
Dee Carr
Susan A. Cooper
Elizabeth Crabbs
Patsy Davies
Susan M. Davis
Bob & Judy Dawson
Daniel & Kathleen Dister
Don & Jane Dunsmore
Mike & Beth Fulcher
Lee Goodwin
Deborah Hartman
Kevin & Jeannie Hessler
Melissa Hook
Sally Hunt
Jim Jacobs
Noralie Katsu
Lois Keller-Poole & Terry E. Poole
Natasha Keogh
Ingrid & David Kowalk
Nancy McLoughlin
Cam Miller & Marshall Dupuie
Clayton, Betys & Michael Minnick
Linda Moran
David & Catherine Moreland
Kara Norman & Tom Delaney
Sam & Linda Oliver
Karen Pierson
Walter Olsen & Steve Pippin
Jaci Paisley
Melanie Perry
Elizabeth Powell
Albert Price
Scott & Stephanie Richards
Linda Constant Robinson & Leland W. Robinson
Rick Rogers & Susan Warrenfeltz
Elayne Rogge
Lori Niland Rounds
Bobbie Sclar
Cathy Seibert
Chuck & Katrina Shaffer
Michael & Suzanne Smariga
Sharron & William Smith
Joanne & Greg Stitz
Jerome Strum
Janet Whitcomb
Gaye Lynn Wilson
MEMORIAL DONORS
In Memory of Barbara Beach
John & Susan Beach
In Memory of Bettie Delaplaine for her 99th birthday
James M. Barker, IV
In Memory of Bettie Delaplaine
Ted Delaplaine & Todd Wilson
In Memory of Joanne E. Dupuie
Marshall B. & Joanne E. Dupuie Giving Fund
In Memory of Barbara Zentner
Martha Case
IN-KIND DONORS
Richard Hung
Thomas Kapp
Jan McIntyre-Creager
Ginger Moser-Morse
Tim Ryan & Paul Thompson
Allison Snow
Cindy Stegle
OZ GALA SPONSORS
Emerald City – $5,000+
Buck & Kateri Delaplaine
George Delaplaine, Jr.
Ted Delaplaine & Todd Wilson
Goldman Sachs
M&T Bank
Poppy Field – $2,500+
Colleen Abbott
John Bartell & Joan Frank
Canapés Catering
Delaplaine Foundation, Inc.
Enchanted Forest – $1,000+
Apex HVAC Solutions
Ausherman Family Foundation
Bestgate Wealth Advisors
Beyond Comics
Jody Clark & Gail Colangelo
Kate Costlow & John D’Amore
James Delaplaine
Wallace Eddleman & Aaron Eisenfeld
Express Signs & Graphics
Frederick Magazine
Duane & Patricia Doxzen
Holidae Hayes
Hunt & Joan Hendrickson
John & Meg Menke
Addie Null
Dottie Van Steinburg
TIME TO VOTE!
Delaplaine Foundation has generously designated the arts center be the recipient of donations/votes for the SS Greater Good, the foundation's entry in the Sailing Through the Winter Solstice on Carroll Creek. Help us sail to become the flagship of the fleet and reach our goal of $6,000. Each vote is just $5, you can vote as many times as you like, and you can cast your votes online anytime through March 13 at coloronthecreek.com/sttws/. Funds support the Delaplaine’s mission and public programs. Vote for the boat that helps float the arts!
BECAUSE EVERYONE DOES DESERVE ART
The Delaplaine’s Community Engagement programs are a direct reflection of our vision that “everyone deserves art.” The Delaplaine’s programs impact the underserved, at-risk, and marginalized in our community by actively partnering with local nonprofits and service organizations to provide free or low-cost customized visual arts opportunities for their clients. It’s a win-win-win: we live out our mission, our partners receive quality arts programming, and their clients enjoy creative experiences that add to their quality of life. The popularity and growth of the programs over the years attest to their importance for so many in the Frederick County community.
Community Engagement programs are made possible thanks to the individuals and businesses listed here. We thank all who believe that, YES, everyone deserves art!
2025 COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT BY THE NUMBERS
FREE PROGAMS • 34
SESSIONS • 89
CLASSROOM HOURS • 154
NONPROFIT PARTNERS • 18
PARTICIPANTS • 541
BASIC & CONTRIBUTING MEMBERSHIP
Become a Delaplaine Basic or Contributing Member and take advantage of a menu of great programs at discounted rates AND know that you are sustaining a vibrant art community in the Frederick region! Your memberships grows quality art exhibitions, classes, and activities. In addition, Contributing memberships support our Community Engagement, providing free or low-cost visual arts experiences to those who otherwise might not have access. Visit delaplaine.org to view membership benefits and more information.
o Family (living in one household) • $65 o Individual • $45
o Major Underwriters • $10,000+ o Grand Masters • $2,500—9,999 o Patrons • $1,000—2,499 o Connoisseurs • $500—999 o Enthusiasts • $250—499 o Promoters • $100—249
The Delaplaine is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization and your contribution is deductible to the fullest extent of the law. A copy of our current financial statement is available upon request by calling 301-698-0656. Documents and information submitted to the State of Maryland under the Charitable Solicitations Act are available from the Secretary of State, State House, Annapolis, MD 21401, for the cost of copying and postage. Tax ID #52-1481592
CLASS & PROGRAM REGISTRATION
If registering more than (3) students for any one activity, please register online at delaplaine.org or contact the Instruction Manager at 301-698-0656 x110. Due to delay in mail-in registrations, availability is not guaranteed. You may wish to register online or call to inquire about availability prior to mailing
PLEASE NOTE: The Delaplaine captures photos and videos during classes, events, and programs. Images may be used online or in print to promote The Delaplaine Arts Center and its mission. If you do NOT wish to appear in the Delaplaine’s photos or videos, please notify Delaplaine staff or email your request to info@delaplaine.org.
Credit Card: o MC o VISA o DISCOVER o Check (payable to the Delaplaine) Card # _________________________________ CCV code _______ Exp _______ Signature ___________________________ Membership/Donation $ ________ Registration $ ________
Birthday Art Parties for Everyone!
Celebrate your special day at the Delaplaine with a fun art workshop for you and your friends! Whether you’re turning six or 106, one of our instructors will lead you and your posse in a fabulous birthday art project. To begin the inquiry process, visit delaplaine.org. We’ll reach out and work with you to plan for a creative and memorable gathering!
Shop the Gift Gallery at the Delaplaine for unique and hand-crafted items you won’t find anywhere else! Artworks are added each week and you can always find something new. All items are on consignment, so your purchase supports local artists AND educational programs at the Delaplaine. The Gift Gallery also stocks our signature “Artist at Work” gear, and other fun, artsy stuff! Gift cards are available. OPEN DAILY
FEATURED ARTISTS
40 South Carroll Street
Frederick, Maryland 21701
301.698.0656
delaplaine.org Nonprofit Org. U.S. Postage PAID
ONLINE ENTRY DEADLINE:
Frederick, MD Permit No. 333
SUNDAY, MAR 1
EXHIBITION: FRIDAY, MAR 20–SUNDAY, MAR 29
Most of us have seen amazing things constructed from interlocking plastic building blocks, such as LEGO®. This spring, we’re providing the chance for brick aficionados of all ages to show off their creativity and skill while raising funds for our community engagement programs serving underserved, at-risk, and marginalized audiences!
Block Party at the Delaplaine invites brick creators and artists of all ages to show off their creations made with or inspired by interlocking blocks in a 10-day public exhibition in Gardiner Hall. Visitors will be able to purchase votes for their favorites, and exhibitors will be eligible for cash and other prizes. The Delaplaine will be open extended hours during the exhibition.
Grab a box of bricks or your art media of choice and visit delaplaine.org for entry and event information!
See inside for nine weeks of visual art funs and creativity for kids and teens ages 6–14!