DELAPLAINE ARTS
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
Thanksgiving Day
• Satellite galleries in public libraries around Frederick County
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Hours
Mon–Sat, 9 am–5 pm
Sun, 11 am–5 pm
Board of Trustees
FREE ADMISSION
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
Edward (Ted) S. Delaplaine, II
Staff
Staff
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Duane Doxzen, CEO
Will Abbott, Director of Operations – x109
Kristen Butler, Director of Programs – x104
Jackie Clark, Marketing/Membership Mgr – x111
Catherine Moreland, CEO
Corey Frey, Exhibitions Manager – x108
Duane Doxzen, Director of Development & Communications
Melanie Gettier, Visitor/Volunteer Svs Mgr – x107
Chris Eliff
Timothy M. Stolz, Treasurer
Edward S. Delaplaine, II
Nancy Gillece
Nick Hutchings
Nick Hutchings
Kate Kuranda
April Lee
Norvis Long-Parker
Peg McGreevy
Sean P. Murphy
Matt Owens, CFP®
Robert S. Nickey, III
Currie Powers
Caroline Pugh
Virginia Rose Kane, Director of Education
Jillian MacMaster, Engagement Manager – x105
Marilyn Orsinger, Director of Facilities & Rentals
Hana Malone, Instruction Manager – x110
Sydney Dexter, Facilities & Rentals
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Manager
Kathie Mossy, Bookkeeper
Jean Frank, Gift Gallery Manager
Anna Aruta, Receptionist
Janet Ibrahim, Instruction Manager
Tim Ryan, Marketing Manager
Maxwell Bresee, Rentals Associate
Diane Sibbison, Exhibition Manager
Max Peterson, Studio Associate
Dorothy M. Van Steinburg
Donna Rosano
Sue Schnaars
Michael O’Connor, City of Frederick Liaison
Dorothy M. Van Steinburg
Kelly Russell, City of Frederick Liaison
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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Margie Mott, Assistant to the CEO
Roxy Williams, Facilities Associate
Padraig Higgins, Staff Assistant
Bonnie Hilton, Staff Assistant
Operations Associates: Scott Ferrell, David Fitzwater, Taylor Turner
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Winter 2025/2026
YOUR ARTS CENTER
Quote collector Terri Guillemets reminds us that, ”The color of springtime is in the flowers, the color of winter is in the imagination.” Give your imagination a creative outlet this winter at the Delaplaine! Bundle up and get out to YOUR arts center this chilly season for dozens of exhibitions, classes, and programs. Check out everything there is to do in this issue or online at delaplaine.org
About Our COVER ARTIST
Maryland native and Frederick resident Lis Zadravec’s storytelling colored pencil artwork expresses the human experience, whether drawing a person or animal. With detail and engaging composition, she creates a narrative like a writer creating characters in fiction, bringing to mind the masterful illustrations and paintings of generations past. She has had a lifelong love affair with portraiture; it is the only art she says she ever wanted to do. And though she started with oils, she believes there is nothing that colored pencils can’t do or that oil paint could do better!
Lis shows her work at the Eastside Artists’ Gallery in Frederick. She teaches online colored pencil classes and takes commissions of people and pets. You can view her artwork at www.liszadravec.com.
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: Vinh’s World
ART EXPERIENCES
ARTOBUS
The Phillips Collection
FRIDAY, DEC 12 • 9 AM–5 PM
Join us on a visit to The Phillips Collection, a centuryold collection of modern and contemporary art originally founded by Duncan Phillips and housed in his former home in Washington, DC. On view during our visit will be Out of Many: Reframing an American Art Collection, a special exhibition of how various artists have imagined
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 to see 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. Find out more information and register at delaplaine.org. COST $92
PHOTO PRINT SWAP
TUESDAY, NOV 11 • 6–7 PM
Meet up with area photographic artists and collect some new works of art! Mingle and meet new photo friends, chat about your work and processes, and trade photographs. Prints should be no larger than 12” x12”, must be your original work, and can be any photographic medium, including digital, darkroom, and alternative/experimental methods. Prints must be unframed. FREE
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
ART EXPERIENCES
OPEN STUDIO OPPORTUNITIES
Third Space Open Studio
1ST & 3RD THURSDAYS • 6–9 PM
No sessions when the Delaplaine is closed
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
Carroll Street
Buildings
of Industry
Art At NIGHT
THURSDAY, JAN 15 • 7–8 PM
Join Heritage Frederick Archivist Jody Brumage, McClintock Distillery’s Braeden Bumpers, Twin Bears Bakery’s Andrew & Emily Roy, and the Delaplaine for an engaging look into the history of each of our buildings and the industries that shaped the Carroll Street area of downtown Frederick. You can also enjoy tastings from McClintock and Twin Bears, and the art in our galleries! FREE
Art At NOON
The Legacy of Nonggirrnga Marawili
FRIDAY, FEB 20 • 12 PM
Professor, researcher, and curator joins us for a talk on the history and in winter Artist of Inspiration, Nonggirrnga Marawili celebrated Australian Yolngu painter and printmaker. Henry Skerritt is Assistant Professor in the Department of Art and Curator of Research at the Kluge-Ruhe Aboriginal Art Collection of the University of Virginia. His research centers on the engagement of Indigenous peoples with the institutions of art, with a particular methodological focus on the role of Indigenous communities in curating their own art histories. He has worked on more than 20 exhibitions in the US and Australia. FREE
FRIDAY, MAR 13 • 8 AM–3 PM
Building an artmaking business can be quite a challenge. How do you promote your artwork? Where can you find sources of funding? How do you protect your intellectual property? And how can you work efficiently 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.
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.
of Art
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.
Continental breakfast and lunch are included with registration. More information and registration are available at delaplaine.org. COST $75 ($50 members)
SATURDAY, DEC 13 • 12–5 PM
Stop by the Delaplaine during this annual county-wide event sponsored by the Frederick Historic Sites Consortium to create your own “stained glass” votive candle holder, available while supplies last. Then, visit other participating sites in any order. For info on other Museums by Candlelight programming, see visitfrederick.org. FREE
SATURDAY
DEC 6–28
FREDERICK
CAMERA CLIQUE
Photography
For more than 30 years, the Frederick Camera Clique has dedicated itself to improving the skills of its members, who range from beginners to semi-professionals.
DEC 6–28
DOUG MOULDEN
What Comes of Dreams
Paintings
For Moulden, painting is a way to engage with the full range of human emotions, from beauty and light to fear and darkness. He thinks of his work as having both the openness of poetry and the wonder of dreams.
DEC 6–28
KATIE JURKIEWICZ
Westward
Paintings
This exhibition of large-scale acrylic on canvas paintings explores the awe-inspiring beauty and solitude of the American Southwest. Through interpretations of iconic landmarks such as the Grand Canyon, Little Colorado River Gorge, Monument Valley, Valley of the Gods, and Joshua Tree, viewers are invited to immerse themselves in the timeless vistas and landscapes that define this region.
Something Sweet (detail) by Alton Marsh
Monument Valley (detail)
What Comes of Dreams (detail)
Exhibitions SATURDAY OPENINGS Dec 6, Jan 3, Feb 7 & Mar 7
Meet the Artists 3–5 PM
DEC 6–28
DELAPLAINE STUDENT
ART EXHIBITION
Work in a variety of media
A celebration of Delaplaine students! Each quarter, the Delaplaine offers classes in a wide variety of media for students of all ages and skill levels. Artwork in the exhibition was created in a class at the Delaplaine sometime over the last two years.
JAN 3–MAR 1
MAREMI ANDREOZZI
She is…
Paintings
Andreozzi’s work is an affirmation through interpretive painted portraits of lesser known women in history. Painting a contemporary visual likeness and reconceptualizing their contributions confirms their place in our narrative and broadens our understanding of everyday exceptional people shaping history.
JAN 3–MAR 1
ANNE BOYER
Midnight at Kelly Pond
Ceramic and mixed media
Boyer explores the idea of a magical pond where creatures live and interact in the deep, dark night, under the light of a crescent moon. Each grouping tells a story with themes such as protection, family, magic, gathering, and decay.
Gather
Anti Slavery Alphabet
Exhibitions
SATURDAY OPENINGS Dec 6, Jan 3, Feb 7 & Mar 7
Meet the Artists 3–5 PM
JAN 3–FEB 1
FREDERICK COUNTY
ARTS ASSOCIATION
Work in a variety of media
The annual FCAA exhibition features members’ artworks in a variety of media, including paintings, photography, mixed media, drawings, collages, ceramics, and sculpture. FCAA’s approximately 100 members range from casual painters to full-time professionals.
JAN 3–MAR 1
ALFRED GROFF
Urban and Industrial Landscapes
Paintings
Cities and industrial landscapes are often thought of as cold and merely utilitarian. This work challenges that notion by considering the beauty in the forms and colors of urban and industrial environments.
COMMUNITY GALLERIES
COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT GALLERY
Showcasing artworks created through our programs and partnerships with other nonprofits and organizations
DEC • Celebrate Frederick Holiday Art Competition, celebrating the festive atmosphere of Frederick during the holidays
JAN—FEB • Alzheimer’s Association, leading the way to end Alzheimer's and all other dementia
MAR–APR • High School Art Club Exhibition, a group exhibition curated by the 2025/2026 cohort of art club members at the Delaplaine
COMMUNITY ART GALLERY
Featuring artworks created by local nonprofits, community groups, schools, and service organizations
DEC • Maryland School for the Deaf, offering free public education to deaf and hard-of-hearing students
JAN • Mt. Airy Christian Academy, a private school serving students in preschool through 12th grade
FEB • Heartly House, providing free, comprehensive services to survivors of domestic violence
MAR • St. John’s Regional Catholic School, a private school serving students in preschool through 8th grade
Rumplestiltskin by Chris Madden
Factory at Dusk
SATURDAY OPENINGS Dec 6, Jan 3, Feb 7 & Mar 7
Meet the Artists 3–5 PM
DOMINIE NASH
Works in a variety of media
This installation is part of ongoing arts-based social and studio practices focused on engaging communities in collective art making. Visitors to the exhibit are encouraged to participate with the artists in visual journals, collaborative drawings, and other potential creative mischief.
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, re complex, and delicate community ecosystem.
Big Leaf 44 (detail)
Exhibitions
SATURDAY OPENINGS Dec 6, Jan 3, Feb 7 & Mar 7
Meet the Artists 3–5 PM
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
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
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. See Calls for Entry on page 13 for more information about the competition.
Veil of Silence by Dorian Lukaszewicz, 2025 Bettie Award Grand Prize Winner
Teacup and Teapot by Sara Mayer
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
RON AMES
Impressions of Frederick:
Ames says about the work, “If I can change my internal reality. It is
Thurmont Regional Library 76 E Moser Rd Thurmont, MD 21788
ED & SUSAN PALASZYNSKI
Lesser Blooms
Photography
Urbana Regional Library 9020 Amelung St Frederick, MD 21704
LEE NEWMAN
Toys
surface is both a challenge and a joy. Work and play are complementary activities.
OCT–DEC • URBANA JAN–MAR • THURMONT
All are invited to join us for Frederick During the Holidays, a delightful display of original artwork created by local Frederick artists! The exhibit is on display in Gardiner Hall during the reception, and a limited number of pieces will remain on display throughout the month of December in the Community Engagement Gallery. From the exhibition submissions, a panel of judges selects the winning work of art to be featured in Celebrate Frederick’s 2026 “The Holidays” event series marketing campaign and merchandise. FREE
Arcs
Baker Park Carillon
Common Knapweed
Calls for Entry
Visit the Exhibition Opportunities page at delaplaine.org for more information and to enter.
BETTIE AWARDS
High school-aged artists living or attending school in Frederick County, MD, are encouraged to participate in the 12th annual Elizabeth Barker Delaplaine Award for Young Artists program, also affectionately known as the Bettie Awards. Winners receive a $100 prize, except the Grand Prize Award Winner who receives $1,000! Sponsored in part through the generosity of the Frederick County Arts Association. Entries accepted October 15–February 1.
EMERGING PERSPECTIVES
This annual juried exhibition on display in April highlights young adult artists at the outset of their creative endeavors. Students, amateur artists, and professional artists ages 18–35 are invited to submit works in any medium. Juror Steven Pearson, Joan Develin Coley Chair in Creative Expression and the Arts and Professor of Studio Art at McDaniel College, will select the pieces included in the exhibition as well as the Grand Prize Winner ($500 award), and visitors to the exhibition will vote on the People’s Choice Award ($250 award). Entry deadline is February 22.
NATIONAL JURIED EXHIBITION
Artists throughout the nation are invited to enter the 2026 National Juried Exhibition, on display in May and June. All media are eligible. Juror Kyle Hackett 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.
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 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. Entry deadline is May 24.
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
DEC 6 • Solo exhibition artists Doug Moulden and Katie Jurkiewicz will present the work in their exhibitions.
JAN 3 • Solo exhibiting artists Maremi Andreozzi, Anne Boyer, and Alfred Groff will discuss their history as artists and the works in their exhibition.
FEB 7 • David Modler, Samuel Peck, and Michael Dodson will present their work and discuss the collaborative nature of their exhibition.
MAR 7 • Join us for a presentation of the 2026 Bettie Award Winners and the announcement of the Grand
BECOME A MEMBER TODAY!
Support the arts in our community by becoming a Delaplaine member. See page 30 for details.
FRIDAY, MAR 20–SUNDAY, MAR 29
Block Party at the Delaplaine invites brick creators to show off their imaginative creations for a 10-day public exhibition in Gardiner Hall. Most of us have seen amazing things constructed from interlocking plastic building blocks, such as LEGO®. For the first time, we’re providing the chance for brick aficionados of all ages to show off their creativity and skill while raising funds for our community outreach programs serving underserved, at-risk, and marginalized audiences! 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 throughout the exhibition. Grab your box of bricks and visit delaplaine.org after December 1 for entry and event information.
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
JAN 4 FEB 8 MAR 8 RON AMES ELLEN MANSFIELD JESSE BUNK
THE VENUE
Perfect
Whether you’re planning a wedding reception, baby shower, anniversary party, 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, and a creative environment.
Check out the most reasonably priced venue in downtown! Visit delaplaine.org or contact Marilyn Orsinger at morsinger@delaplaine.org. Our reputation is built on attention to detail and excellent service!
Teen & Adult CLASSES & WORKSHOPS
CERAMICS
Ceramics Open Studio (Ages 16 & older)
Karen McGraw
Join us for a collaborative work environment, where you can learn and explore new techniques and create your personal visions. Students are encouraged to bring in ideas for projects and will receive as much or as little assistance as needed. Each class, there will be a demo on techniques for those who would like to watch and learn about the ins and 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 completed work.
Jan 6–Mar 3 (9 Tuesdays) • 6–9 pm • 26-3-CE01
COST $270
Introduction to Wheel Throwing (Adults)
Karen McGraw
Mosaic Making with Hand Formed Tiles (Ages 16 & older)
Trip Sheridan
Learn the basics of using wheel throwing to create functional ceramics such as mugs, cups, and bowls. Surface decoration, glazing, and finishing will be introduced as well. Tuition includes all supplies, as well as kiln loading and firing.
Jan 8–Feb 12 (6 Thursdays) • 6–8 pm • 26-3-CE02
COST $280 ($255 members)
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 firing.
Jan 12–Mar 2 (8 Mondays) • 6–9 pm • 26-3-CE03
$105 ($80 members)
COST
TEENS
Teen & Adult CLASSES & WORKSHOPS
CERAMICS
Nesting Bowls (Ages 14 & older)
Create your own set of nesting bowls as you explore soft slab handbuilding techniques in this three-week workshop. Roll and cut out the base and walls, join them together, and decorate to personalize your one-of-a-kind creations. Tuition includes all supplies, as well as kiln loading and firing.
Feb 19–Mar 5 (3 Thursdays) • 6–9 pm • 26-3-CE06
COST $170 ($145 members)
DRAWING & PAINTING
Drawing Comics for Beginners (Ages 13 & older)
Cecil Holloway
Discover the key fundamentals and elements of sequential art in this beginnerfriendly class. Learn how to create expressive characters and clearly convey stories and messages visually. Supply list included in confirmation. (Estimated maximum cost:
$35)
Character Design for Comics and Animation (Ages 13 & older)
character turnaround and expression sheets and through various exercises that will strengthen your illustration skills. Previous drawing experience recommended. Supply list included in confirmation. (Estimated maximum cost: $30)
Jan 10–Feb 14 (6 Saturdays) • 1–4 pm • 26-3-DR01
COST $180 ($155 members)
Drawing from the Masters: Exploring Ink, Silverpoint, and Charcoal (Adults)
Lesa Cook
Jan 10–Feb 28 (8 Saturdays) • 10 am–12 pm • 26-3-DR02
COST $180 ($155 members)
Copying master drawings is a great way to continue developing your drawing skills. This class will take a trip through art history to explore various charcoal, silverpoint, and pen and ink techniques as you copy VanGogh and Goya, Durer and daVinci, and Seurat and Vail. Each class will focus on a presentation of a body of the artist's work and an individual image for you to copy. The use of tonal range, composition, contrast, and pattern will also be discussed. Previous basic drawing experience recommended. Tuition includes all supplies.
Jan 20–Feb 24 (6 Tuesdays) • 6–9 pm 26-3-DR03
COST $220 ($195 members)
Teen & Adult CLASSES & WORKSHOPS
DRAWING & PAINTING
Introduction to Drawing (Ages 16 & older)
Christine Merry
Whether you are new to artmaking or want to build skills that will help in other disciplines, this course will help you gain confidence and have fun! Learn principles of perspective, shading, composition—and how to draw what you see, not what you think you see—while working in pencil and charcoal. Supply list will be included with confirmation. (Estimated maximum cost: $65)
Jan 22–Mar 12 (8 Thursdays) • 1–3 pm • 26-3-DR04
COST $160 ($135 members)
Abstract Approaches to Drawing (Ages 14 & older)
David Modler
Explore a variety of experimental approaches to observational and inventive drawing in this Saturday workshop open to all skill levels. A wide variety of contour drawing techniques, layering processes, and drawing 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, Feb 28 • 10 am–4 pm 26-3-DR05
COST $120 ($95 members)
Open Abstract Studio (Adults)
Calvin Edward Ramsburg
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.
Mini-Class 3: Dec 2–Dec 23 (4 Tuesdays) • 6:30–9 pm • 26-2-PT12
COST $135 ($110 members)
Mini-Class 1: Jan 6–Feb 3 (5 Tuesdays) 6:30–9 pm • 26-3-PT01
COST $155 ($130 members)
Jan 7–Mar 4 (9 Wednesdays) 1–3:30 pm • 26-3-PT03
COST $240 ($215 members)
Jan 8–Mar 5 (9 Thursdays) 1–3:30 pm • 26-3-PT05
COST $240 ($215 members)
Mini-Class 2: Feb 17–Mar 10 (4 Tuesdays) • 6:30–9 pm • 26-3-PT12
COST $135 ($110 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 the winter 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)
Jan 6–Mar 3 (9 Tuesdays) • 10 am–12 pm • 26-3-PT02
COST $210 ($185 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.
Jan 7–Mar 4 (9 Wednesdays) • 6–9 pm • 26-3-PT04
COST $275 ($250 members)
Jan 9–Mar 6 (9 Fridays) • 9:30 am–12:30 pm • 26-3-PT07
COST $275 ($250 members)
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 winter landscape. This class is for students who have completed at least one introductory watercolor class or workshop. Supply list will be included with confirmation. (Estimated maximum cost: $50)
Jan 8–Mar 5 (9 Thursdays) • 1–4 pm • 26-3-PT06
COST $280 ($255 members)
Jan 9–Mar 6 (9 Fridays) • 1–4 pm • 26-3-PT08
COST $280 ($255 members)
Individual Projects in Oil Painting (Ages 17 & older)
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.
LLOYD “KIVA” NEW
Jan 19–Mar 9 (8 Mondays) • 1–3:30 pm • 26-3-PT09
COST $215 ($190 members)
Oil Painting with Confidence (Ages 16 & older)
Christine Merry
Come paint with others in a friendly and supportive environment as you gain confidence in the fundamentals of painting. The focus will be on oils, but students can also work with acrylics. Work from photos as you gain or build on 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)
Jan 19–Mar 9 (8 Mondays) • 6–8:30 pm • 26-3-PT10
COST $190 ($165 members)
Layers & Lifting in Watercolor
Learn to build texture in expressive watercolors using multiple glaze techniques and a unique lifting technique with stencils in this oneafternoon workshop. Tuition includes all supplies.
Sunday, Jan 25 • 1–3:30 pm 26-3-PT11
COST $90 ($65 members)
Teen & Adult CLASSES & WORKSHOPS
DRAWING & PAINTING
Limited (Zorn) Palette Portrait Painting (Adults)
Lesa Cook
Using a palette of only four colors (based on the Anders Zorn palette), explore the range of tone and hue that mixing will allow. A limited palette creates color harmony and is also a more efficient and cheaper way to paint. Class will start with a mixing exercise to create a color chart. After you are comfortable mixing color, you will copy a portion of a Zorn self-portrait. Previous painting experience required. Tuition includes all supplies.
Feb 21–Mar 1 (2 Saturdays & 2 Sundays) • 12–4 pm • 26-3-PT13
COST $260 ($235 members)
Experimenting with Watercolor and Image Transfers (Ages 14 & older)
David Modler
Discover a variety of watercolor material applications to develop various outcomes to be used in personal work. In this weekend 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.
Expressive Portraits in Watercolor (Adults)
Laura Lin
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
COST $90 ($65 members)
Sunday, Feb 22 • 12–4 pm • 26-3-PT14
COST $90 ($65 members)
FIBER
Christmas Stockings (Ages 14 & older)
Beth Prokop
Create a festive stocking to hang for the holidays in this afternoon workshop. Learn how to sew a lining and curves. Basic understanding of how to use a sewing machine is required. Tuition includes all supplies, but students who own sewing machines are encouraged to bring them. A limited number of machines are available; if you do not own a machine, please reserve one as early as possible.
Saturday, Dec 13 • 12–4 pm • 26-2-OM15
COST $85 ($60 members)
Teen & Adult CLASSES & WORKSHOPS
FIBER
Into to Sewing: Learn to Use Your Sewing Machine (Adults)
Beth Prokop
If you are new to sewing or need a refresher, this one-afternoon workshop will take you from threading your machine to making a drawstring bag. Learn the tools and terms to create! Tuition includes all supplies, but students who own sewing machines are encouraged to bring them. A limited number of machines are available; if you do not own a machine, please reserve one as early as possible.
Painting with Wool (Ages 14 & older)
Milana Borovskaia
Experience the joy of creating art without brushes or
Saturday, Jan 10 • 12–4 pm • 26-3-FB02
COST $85 ($60 members)
Begin Your Fashion Portfolio (Ages 15 & older)
Beth Prokop
Begin exploring your passion for fashion design! In this oneafternoon workshop, you will use drawing and collage to develop your dream and expand a concept to a cohesive collection. Previous drawing experience recommended. Tuition includes all supplies.
Saturday, Jan 17 • 12–4 pm • 26-3-FB01
COST $100 ($75 members)
Quilt Mittens (Ages 14 & older)
Clustered Spires Quilt Guild
Spend an afternoon creating the ultimate cozy accessory! Create a classic patchwork mini quilt using the strip piecing technique, which allows for faster sewing, then turn the mini quilt into mittens. Explore steps that can be applied to creating full-sized quilts! Previous sewing machine experience recommended. Tuition includes all supplies.
Saturday, Jan 24 • 12–4 pm • 26-3-FB04
COST $85 ($60 members)
wool painting you will be proud to display. Tuition includes all supplies.
Landscape Miniature: Sunday, Jan 18 • 1–3 pm • 26-3-FB03
COST $110 ($85 members)
Northern Cardinal: Saturday, Jan 24 • 1–4 pm • 26-3-FB05
COST $110 ($85 members)
Rainbow Cat: Saturday, Jan 31 • 1–4 pm • 26-3-FB07
COST $110 ($85 members)
Lounge Pants: Make a Wardrobe Staple (Adults)
Beth
Prokop
Comfortable sewing on a machine and ready to take on your first garment project? This one-day workshop is for you! Create your own elastic waist PJ pants using a sewing pattern as you learn how to choose the appropriate size, adjust for length, and follow pattern instructions. Supply list will be included with confirmation. (Estimated maximum cost: $40) Students who own sewing machines are encouraged to bring them. A limited number of machines are available; if you do not own a machine, please reserve one as early as possible.
Saturday, Jan 31 • 10 am–4 pm 26-3-FB06
COST $100 ($75 members)
Teen & Adult CLASSES & WORKSHOPS
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, Jan 17 & Sunday, Jan 18 • 1–4 pm • 26-3-JL01
COST $130 ($105 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, and earrings and to solder a 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.
Jan 6–Mar 3 (9 Tuesdays) • 6–9 pm • 26-3-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.
Jan 5–Mar 2 (9 Mondays) • 6–9 pm • 26-3-JL03
COST $305 ($280 members)
Jan 21–Feb 25 (6 Wednesdays) • 6–8 pm • 26-3-JL04 ($135 members)
PHOTOGRAPHY
Night Photography: Sailing Through the Winter Solstice (Ages 16 & older)
Bundle up as we photograph over 20 boats with their elaborate lighting displays, all located on Carroll Creek! We will start in the classroom to cover the appropriate camera controls, then head outside to capture unique photos of the stunning fleet. We will also do classic light trail photos along Market and Patrick Streets, taking photos with shutter speeds up to 30 seconds long. All skill levels are welcome in this evening workshop. Bring a DSLR or mirrorless camera with the classic P, A/Av, S/Tv and M exposure modes, along with a tripod. If you do not own a tripod, please inquire if one is still available prior to enrolling.
Monday, Dec 1 • 6–9 pm • 26-2-PH08
COST $85 ($60 members)
Jewelry Making for Teens (Ages 13–18)
Teen & Adult CLASSES & WORKSHOPS
PHOTOGRAPHY
Photo Walk: Fire in Ice (Adults)
Joe Yablonsky
After a quick discussion in the classroom on camera controls and creativity, bundle up and head outside to photograph the wide diversity of ice sculptures throughout downtown and other subjects at the Fire in Ice events. Receive real-time advice regarding camera controls, composition, and natural lighting conditions. All cameras are welcome.
Saturday, Feb 7 • 10 am–1 pm • 26-3-PH01
COST $75 ($50 members)
Smartphone Photography: Still Life with Movement (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 afternoon workshop. All skill levels welcome. Bring your smartphone with the Slow Shutter Cam app installed.
Saturday, Feb 28 • 1–3 pm • 26-3-PH02
COST $75 ($50 members)
Digital Black & White Photography (Adults)
Joe Yablonsky
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)
WOODWORKING
Magnetic Wood Shelves (Adults)
Ciarán Lynch
swapping out prints a breeze. Great for any space that needs a touch of charm and flexibility. Tuition includes all supplies.
Saturday, Dec 13 & Sunday, Dec 14 • 1–3 pm • 26-2-WD05
COST $145 ($120 members)
Before Still Life
After Still Life
Teen & Adult CLASSES & WORKSHOPS
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 confirmation. (Estimated maximum cost: $35)
Jan 7–Feb 11 (6 Wednesdays) • 6–8 pm • 26-3-OM01
COST $145 ($120 members)
personal subject matter, then ink and print the block to create
Saturday, Dec 13 • 10 am–4 pm • 26-2-OM14
COST $135 ($110 members)
Eastern European Eggs as Christmas Ornaments (Ages 14 & older)
Joanna
Lohr
Discover the Eastern European art of pysanky, wax-resist egg decoration that can be used to create Christmas ornaments! Traditionally involving the application of hot wax with a stylus, pysanky often features folk designs in geometric, plant, animal, and symbolic motifs. In this afternoon workshop, you will progress through the egg waxing and dyeing process, with instruction that will emphasize proper technique and encourage individual design, to decorate 4 to 6 eggs. All skill levels welcome. Tuition includes all supplies.
Saturday, Dec 13 • 12–4 pm 26-2-OM16
COST $100 ($75 members)
Sunday, Dec 14 • 12–4 pm • 26-2-OM17
COST $100 ($75 members)
Collage for Everyone (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 three-week workshop. Repurpose old paintings and photos as well as your collections of miscellaneous supplies into new 2-D and 3-D work. Supply list will be included with con
Jan 8–Jan 22 (3 Thursdays) • 6–9 pm • 26-3-OM02
COST $150
Teen & Adult CLASSES & WORKSHOPS
OTHER MEDIA
Visual Journals (Ages 14 & older)
David
Modler
Explore image-making and writing processes using mixed-media art materials in a visual journal. In this one-day 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, Jan 10 • 10 am–4 pm • 26-3-OM03
COST $130 ($105 members)
Micro Lino Relief Printmaking (Ages 14 & older)
David
Modler
Explore the wonders of printmaking on a smaller scale while working with small linocut blocks and mini eraser prints. 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, Feb 21 • 10 am–4 pm • 26-3-OM04
COST $130 ($105 members)
We welcome requests for accessibility accommodations such as ASL interpreting for programs and other needs. If you have an accommodation need, please contact us at 301-698-0656 or info@delaplaine.org at least two weeks in advance.
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 cations occur two days before class begins.
YOUTH WORKSHOPS
Messy Mixed Media Morning (Ages 6–8)
Sarah Cairns
Spend the morning getting messy! Experiment with a variety of mediums and tools as you dive into the exciting world of messy art projects. These activities are more than just fun— they are a gateway to learning and imagination. Tuition includes all supplies.
Saturday, Nov 15 • 10 am–12 pm • 26-2-CH04
COST $60 ($50 members)
Scandinavian Star Ornaments (Ages 9–12)
Clustered Spires Quilt Guild
Create a beautiful "quilt" star to be used as an ornament or decoration in this afternoon workshop! This method uses a traditional Scandinavian technique to weave and fold strips of fabric instead of sewing them. Tuition includes all supplies.
Sunday, Nov 16 • 1–3 pm
Sponsored by 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!
JAN 3 • Bilateral drawing with visiting artist Jessie Bunk
FEB 7 • Explore different mark-making techniques and create a work of art inspired by Nonggirrnga Marawili, our winter Artist of Inspiration
MAR 7 • Create your own artist trading cards to trade and collect!
techniques and paper collage!
Collaborative Drawing Games (Ages 9–12)
David Modler
Play a variety of collaborative drawing games with other students to create unpredictable works of art! The Surrealists en Masse and Lynda Barry will be some cultural exemplars discussed while we have fun in this camp focused on process, experimentation, and collaboration.
SATURDAY, JAN 3 • 1–3 PM
Fabric Self-Portrait (Ages 6–8)
Clustered Spires Quilt Guild
Explore the art side of quilting by creating a self-portrait from fabric! This technique uses fusible webbing instead of sewing, allowing your imagination to be the limit. Students should bring a printed close up of their face that can be cut up as needed. Or email a photo to the Instruction Manager in advance for staff to print out for you.
Colorful Wool Snowballs (Ages 9–12)
Milana Borovskaia
Learn the art of shaping soft, colorful, wool fibers into a round, tactile sculpture in this fun, hands-on, and beginner-friendly workshop. You’ll leave with a wool ball as unique as you!
HELEN SMITH
FREE WORKSHOPS FOR KIDS
SATURDAY, FEB 7 • ON THE ROAD AT MYERSVILLE COMMUNITY LIBRARY
8 Harp Pl, Myersville, MD 21773
Ages 6–8 • 1–2:30 pm | Ages 9–12 • 3–4:30 pm
Paper Quilling
Alison Armour
Explore the art of paper quilling! Roll, fold, weave, and shape strips of colorful paper into beautiful pictures and designs.
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! We will be working with colorful wool and felting needles as we learn and practice techniques to create a fuzzy felted 2–D or 3–D work of art!
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.
SECRET ELF WORKSHOPS
SATURDAY, DEC 6
SESSION 1: 1-2:30 PM / SESSION 2: 3:15-4:45 PM
Calling all elves! Join us for another year of one of our most popular children’s programs, Secret Elf Workshop! The best gifts are the ones you make, so travel up to the North Pole (a.k.a. our 3rd-floor studio) to create arts and crafts that you can give as holidays gifts. Space is limited. Registration required at delaplaine.org/instruction/youth-classes. Gift wrapping included! $10 per elf
Nonggirrnga Marawili (1939–2023) was a celebrated artist from the Madarrpa clan of Northeast Arnhem Land in the Northern Territory of Australia. Known for her powerful and innovative bark paintings, larrakitj (memorial poles), and works on paper, Marawili’s art expressed deep connections to ancestral stories, clan law, and the natural world, particularly the sea and lightning that define her coastal homeland.
Artist of Inspiration NONGGIRRNGA MARAWILI
Born on the beach at Darrpirra near Djarrakpi (Cape Shield), Marawili was immersed from birth in the rich cultural and artistic traditions of her people. Her father, Mundukul (also known as Djirrawunu), was a renowned bark painter, and his uence can be seen in her early works. However, she gradually developed a highly individual style that blended traditional iconography with contemporary abstraction.
Marawili worked for many years assisting her husband, the late artist Djutadjuta Mununggurr, before beginning her solo artistic career later in life. Her work gained recognition through Buku-Larrŋgay Mulka Centre in Yirrkala, where she became a leading figure. Her art was deeply rooted in Madarrpa law and the elemental forces of her environment— lightning, water, fire, and rock—often depicted in a distilled, expressive visual language using natural ochres and limited palettes.
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.
FIRST FLOOR
BEGINS NOV 15 • Design a tapestry
BEGINS JAN 15 • Tell a story by drawing a multi-panel comic
BEGINS MAR 15 • Look up! Explore the ceilings of ornate cathedrals and design your own
SECOND FLOOR
BEGINS OCT 15
• Make an oil pastel “painting” of your friends and family, inspired by artist Alice Neel
BEGINS DEC 15
• Create a patterned drawing inspired by Nonggirrnga Marawili, our winter Artist of Inspiration
BEGINS FEB 15
• Explore geometric vs. organic shapes, inspired by artist Nonggirrnga Marawili
Her striking compositions and fearless innovation garnered national and international acclaim. In 2015, she won the Bark Painting Award at the National Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Art Awards, and in 2019, she was a finalist for the prestigious Hadley’s Art Prize. Her work has been exhibited widely, including at the Art Gallery of New South Wales, the National Gallery of Australia, and internationally in the US and Europe.
Despite her success, Marawili remained grounded in her Yolngu identity and cultural responsibilities. Her paintings were not only artistic expressions but acts of cultural continuation, asserting the vitality of Yolngu law in a contemporary context. Nonggirrnga Marawili passed away in 2023, leaving behind a profound legacy as one of Australia’s most important Indigenous artists. Her art continues to inspire new generations and holds a lasting place in the story of contemporary Australian art.
DONORS
All donations listed were received in FY26 (7/1/25–10/15/25)
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+
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+
Mary Mason Hendrickson Memorial Fund at the CFFC
Nora Roberts Foundation
Patrons – $1,000+
Frederick County Art Association
Skip Irwin
Richard J. McIntosh & Nancy Ziegenfus-McIntosh
Nelson & Barbara Palmer
Harry & Debbie Richardson
John P. Wise & Mary Isabel Azrael
Connoisseurs – $500+
Adrian & Laura Davidson
Frederick Art Club
Frederick Camera Clique
Russ & Cindy Poole
Liz Thompson
Enthusiasts – $250+
Frederick Hot Glass Society
Karen Geoffrey
Kathryn Kuranda
Peg & Ian McGreevy
Add Your Name HERE
Donations are used to support educational visual arts experiences for all in our community. You can make a gift to the Annual Fund anytime by completing the form on page 30 or online at delaplaine.org. THANK YOU FOR YOUR SUPPORT!
Dr. Brian McNeill & Kathryn McKenzie
Matt Owens
Promoters – $100+
The Austin Family
Belinda Blue
Susanne Bohrer
Mary Bonen & Robert Perrygo
Dr. Katharine Buki
Wanda Bulkowski-Larsen
Susan A. Cooper
Patsy Davies
Susan M. Davis
Duane & Patricia Doxzen
Kevin & Jeannie Hessler
Melissa Hook
David & Catherine Moreland
Noralie Katsu
Lois Keller-Poole & Terry E. Poole
Natasha Keogh
Nancy McLoughlin
Cam Miller & Marshall Dupuie
As we approach the holiday season and the promise of a new year it is the perfect time to say thank you for supporting local arts over the past year. The Delaplaine is impacting the quality of life for thousands of people through educational and engaging visual arts programs, and that's only possible through the generous support of friends like you.
Sam & Linda Oliver
Albert Price
Scott & Stephanie Richards
Cathy Seibert
Chuck & Katrina Shaffer
Dorothy & Ed Van Steinburg
GALA DONORS
Duane & Patricia Doxzen
Holiday Hayes
Hunt & Joan Hendrickson
John & Meg Menke
Addie Null
Dottie Van Steinburg
IN-KIND DONORS
Richard Hung
Thomas Kapp
Allison Snow
Cindy Stegle
Our efforts to share visual arts opportunities and experiences are even more important now. That’s why we continue to improve on the more than 50 quality exhibitions featuring local and regional artists, 2,000+ hours of engaging classes and workshops in a variety of media for people of all ages and abilities, and dozens of public programs that we offer throughout the year. We remain firmly committed to lowering barriers through things like free gallery admission and programs, and expanding the opportunities we provide to local underserved, at-risk, and marginalized populations through our nonprofit partners (read about our Community Engagement at delaplaine.org). But we can’t do it on our own
Your support is essential. If you haven’t yet contributed to our Annual Fund this year, it’s not too late! Your gift now will help to ensure another year of visual arts programs that make a difference in the lives of individuals and families in our community, because, truly, everyone deserves art. Donate at delaplaine.org or complete the form on page 30 today to make the arts flourish even brighter the year ahead.
From all of us at the Delaplaine—YOUR arts center—thank you for your participation, encouragement, and support!
There was No Place Like the Oz Gala
More than a hundred Delaplaine friends and supporters followed the Dela-brick Road on September 27, 2025 to celebrate our 39th year of bringing visual arts opportunities and experiences to the Frederick region and raise critical funds for our Community Engagement programs. Attendees enjoyed delicious cuisine by Canapés Catering and
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.
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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!
40 South Carroll Street
Frederick, Maryland 21701
301.698.0656
delaplaine.org
AT THE DELAPLAINE
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.
GIFT GALLERY FEATURED ARTISTS
DEC/JAN FEB/MAR
John Kachik
Elayne Rogge
