Horses on Parade

Carousel pieces refurbished by local artists are displayed in various locations of downtown Frederick  prior to the September 24 Cocktails & Carousels event in which they will be auctioned off. Find them all!

Can’t wait to place a bid? Visit our online auction today.

Come to the event

 

The Frederick Arts Council is holding a fall fundraiser to support arts programming throughout the County. Cocktails & Carousels will feature talented local musicians, a live auction of one-of-a-kind refurbished carousel horses, a silent auction of select carousel related artwork, delightful signature cocktails and beverages, exquisite hors d’oeuvres and a chance to connect with the local creative community. Join us in celebrating the arts in Frederick!

5:30-6:30 Unique signature cocktails, hors d’oeuvres, Silent auction of carousel-themed paintings

6:30-7:30 Welcome, FAC Highlights, Live Auction of Carousel Horses decorated by local artists

7:30-8:30 Cocktails continued and completion of silent auction

For purchase of auction art: cash, checks, credit cards accepted.

To avoid paying the ticketing processing fee, please pay by check and we will complete your registration(Frederick Arts Council, mail to: 115 E Church St, Frederick, MD 21701)

Reach out the info@frederickartscouncil.org for other payment options.

Two options for ticket purchase here:

Individual tickets are $100 + processing fee of 8.55.

If you select the $500 Arts Aficionado Sponsorship you receive 2 tickets with a seated table during the event, logo included on event signage and advertisements, company logo with link on FrederickArtsCouncil.org and the opportunity to display a horse at your location prior to the event. We will follow up with you for attendee names and logo should you select this option.

Purchase Eventbrite Tickets

To make an additional donation: https://www.paypal.com/donate/?hosted_button_id=ER28WWH23BG84

Purchase Your Tickets to the Event

Place a bid on a carousel figure decorated by a local artist! Click here

Admire all carousel horses, silent auction artists and sponsors HERE!

Cocktails & Carousels Sponsorship Packet

Map of carousel horses displayed throughout downtown Frederick here


Upcoming Events

Community Arts Development (CAD) Grants

Deadline: Sept 12, 11:59p

CAD Grants are intended for arts nonprofits and other nonprofits doing arts programming in Frederick County.

Apply via SlideRoom

Learn about CAD Grants, see application links, and check if your organization is eligible here.

 

Photo: Frederick Book Arts Center, 2025 CAD Grantee

The FAC awarded recovery grants to individual artists and arts organizations

Flip through the publication here

The FAC has asked City Candidates to submit their statements on the importance of the arts. Click each name for their response.

Mayor

Ronald A. Beattie (D)

 Michael O’Connor (D)

Tom Trott (R)

City Council at Large

Jennifer Dougherty (D)

Donna Kuzemchak (D)

Kelly Russell (D)

Derek Shackelford (D)

Libby Taylor (D)

City Council District 1

Katie Nash (D)

City Council District 2

Cesar Díaz (D)

City Council District 3

Peter Brehm (D)

David Schmidt (D)

City Council District 4

S. Scott Lasher (D)

Fredy Ventura (D)

Joe Adkins (R)

City Council District 5

Sarah Hempel Irani (D)

Ryan Trout (D)

Rob Callahan (R)