FAC’s New Record Label Debuts at Sky Stage

Inaugural Release from local Frederick

Singer/Songwriter Libby Knight

October 30th, 7pm

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On October 30, the Frederick Arts Council launches Good People, its new record label dedicated to supporting local artists. The inaugural release features 14-year-old Frederick singer-songwriter Libby Knight, who will celebrate the occasion with a live performance at Sky Stage.

Retro/Ricole will guide the evening as MC, bringing energy and personality to this special night of music and community. Enjoy other special guest performances throughout the evening as well.

Merch available at release party and FAC website after label drops

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Photo credit of Libby: Marcus Cleveland

Album cover art: Goodloe Byron

 

FAC’s 50th Anniversary Gala 

Saturday, November 7th @ 6pm

Join the Frederick Arts Council in Celebrating 50 Years of Creative Community with a spectacular anniversary gala through a total immersion art experience with a black-eyed susan theme!

Enjoy a variety of dishes throughout the evening’s performances and program catered by Renaissance Chef with vegetarian options. Several star performances leading up to headlining performance by American Idol Superstar Rae Boyd. Close out the evening with dancing accompanied by a local DJ, and decadent desserts provided by the talented FCC Hospitality, Culinary & Tourism Institute (HCTI).

Enjoy this full evening open bar including beer, wine, prosecco, and nonalcoholic beverages.

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Call for Artists: End of the Year Holiday Card Design

Deadline: November 1st, 11:59pm

The Frederick Arts Council invites artists to submit original designs for our End-of-Year Holiday Card!

Share your creativity and help us celebrate the season with a unique design that reflects the spirit of the arts in Frederick. Submissions are due November 1 at 11:59 p.m.

Apply via Slideroom

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    Black-Eyed Susan 50th Anniversary Commemorative Flower

    Take home a piece of original art and invest in Frederick’s creative future.

    Celebrate the Frederick Arts Council’s 50th Anniversary with an original, handcrafted metal Black-Eyed Susan, designed by Lusmerlin as part of Black-Eyed Susans: Celebrating Fifty Years of Creativity in Bloom. Each flower is $40 and is available for preorder, with pickup at the Frederick Arts Council offices at 115 E. Church St. once the public art installation is completed at the end of the year.

    Celebrate the full 50th Anniversary experience with the Commemorative Kit, featuring the metal Black-Eyed Susan, beeswax card, wispy yellow cloud, and a commemorative packet of Black-Eyed Susan seeds.

    Purchases support the ongoing work of the Frederick Arts Council and help ensure a thriving creative community for years to come.

    Preorder on GiveButter.com 

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    Frederick Arts ICONS

    Nominate a Frederick ICON

    Nominate a person or project to be featured as a FAC ICON, a part of FAC’s 50th year, highlighting the arts in Frederick. An Arts Icon is a person or event that made a significant contribution to the Frederick arts eco-system in past 50 years.
    Submit a Nomination

    Frederick-Gaithersburg-Bethesda Ranked Among the Nation’s Leading Arts-Vibrant Communities for Ten Years!

    SMU DataArts 2025

    Frederick-Gaithersburg-Bethesda ranked #24 in the nation

    Ranking #24 in arts vibrancy for 2025, Frederick-Gaithersburg-Bethesda is also recognized for 10 years of being among the nation’s leading arts-vibrant communities, according to @SMUDataArts. To our artists, cultural organizations, and everyone who champions the arts here: this recognition belongs to you—thank you for all that you do.
    https://culturaldata.org/arts-vibrancy-2025 #ArtsVibrancy2025

    The FAC awarded recovery grants to individual artists and arts organizations

    Flip through the publication here.