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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

    Call for Artists 

    Dairy Maid Mural, Frederick, MD 

    Deadline June 5th, 11:59p

    See Full Dairy Maid Mural Guidelines

    Submit Via SlideRoom

    Festival of the Arts Kick-off Party 

    June 12th, 5-7p @ 7th Sister (228 N Market St)

    Join us in a kick-off cocktail party for the Festival of the arts as part of the Frederick Arts Council’s Fiftieth Anniversary series of celebratory events!

    Enjoy savory hors d’oeuvres, enticing cocktails and creative conversation in the beautiful atmosphere of 7th Sister Restaurant and Garden. Live music played by talented local acoustic musician Terance Auleta.

    Silent auction items by the local artist community available.

    Show your support for our vibrant artist community by selecting the ticket option of sponsoring an artist to join the fun! Are you an artist looking to be sponsored? Send an email to info@frederickartscouncil.org with your website or example of your work to be placed on the list. Confirmation of your sponsorship will be made via email.

    Ticket includes one beverage voucher

    FAC’s Frederick Festival of the Arts

    June 13th and 14th (10a-5p), 2026

    Carroll Creek Linear Park

    Carroll Creek Linear Park will once more transform into an art and craft lover’s paradise during the 32nd Annual Frederick Festival of the Arts with Craft Marketplace.

    This free, outdoor event takes place June 13th – 14th  from 10 am to 5 pm both days. The celebrated annual event features local and visiting fine artists and craft artisans in a prestigious showcase encompassing fine jewelry, exquisite works of art, and hand-crafted apparel and décor.

    Consider Becoming a Sponsor

    Celebrating 50 years of Creative Community 

    An exhibition showcasing Frederick Artists

    Previously displayed at the Annapolis Treasury Building Feb 9- April 10

    This exhibition will be displayed at Artspiration in July- Stay tuned!

    Check out the online catalogue here.

    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

    Celebrate 2026 (and FAC’s 50th anniversary)

    Purchase a calendar featuring carousel horses refurbished by local artists!

    Purchase Calendar

    Carousel figures were generously donated by the Frederick Keys.

    Pick up and shipping options available. Shipping is an additional cost.

    Thank you for another wonderful Sky Stage season!

    The FAC awarded recovery grants to individual artists and arts organizations

    Flip through the publication here.