Celebrating 50 years of Creative Community 

An exhibition showcasing Frederick Artists

Exhibiting July 3-26 @ Artspiration (915 Tollhouse Ave, Frederick)

Reception July 18 RSVP via Eventbrite

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

Check out the online catalogue here.

FAC’s Creative Hive Happy Hour

Tuesday, September 15th 5-7pm @ Elks Haven

Join the Frederick Arts Council for our next Creative Hive Happy Hour on Tuesday, September 15, from 5–7 PM at Elks Haven! Connect with fellow artists, creatives, and arts supporters while enjoying great conversation, expanding your network, and celebrating Frederick’s vibrant creative community.

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Frederick Arts ICONS

Nominate a Frederick ICON

Call for Artists 

Ballenger Creek Trail Pedestals, Frederick, MD 

Deadline July 24th, 11:59p

See Full Ballenger Creek Guidelines

Submit Via SlideRoom

FAC’s Art in the Park With the Frederick Keys

Harry Grove Stadium, Frederick, MD 

The Frederick Arts Council will once again host the popular community event Art in the Park along with the Frederick Keys at Harry Grove Stadium. Art in the Park 2026 will take place on Friday, August 14th, 7pm, at the Frederick Keys’ game.

Want to join as a plein air painter? Email info@frederickartscouncil.org to reserve your spot

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Black-Eyed Susans: Fifty Years of Creativity in Bloom– 

Lusmerlin Lantigua Selected for Public Art Installation

The FAC selected Lusmerlin Lantigua to design the Black-Eyed Susans that will be displayed across various locations in Frederick County.

Lantigua’s winning submission includes 500 individual, metal-stamped Black-Eyed Susans. The number holds deep symbolic weight: 10 flowers for every year the Council has fostered creativity and cultural stewardship in Frederick.

The flowers from the installation will be available for purchase at $40 a piece. They are currently available for preorder on GiveButter.com 

For more information about Lantigua and her other projects please visit LUSMERLIN – Lusmerlin: Performance art and abstraction

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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

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.

Live music by the FCC Music Department and savory, hand-crafted hors d’oeuvres, local DJ, dancing, and decadent desserts provided by the talented FCC culinary program. Enjoy a full evening open bar including beer, wine, champagne, and nonalcoholic beverages.

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