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.
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. Free admission.
See map above
Be Sure To Attend Our Festival Kick-off Cocktail Party June 12th
5:00-7:30p @ 7th Sister (228 N Market St, Frederick).
Purchase Tickets and Complete Details Here
FAC is seeking artists to submit literary works for a literary magazine publication. Short stories, poems, and essays are accepted. Artists must be Frederick residents. Submissions will be evaluated based on literary merit, creativity, and originality. Works must be original to the artist submitting the work. Artists will receive a stipend for their work up to $500.
The publication is part of FAC’s Series of Anniversary Celebrations: Fifty Years of Creative Community.
Application open June 10- June 30, 2026
Deadline July 9th, 11:59p
See Full Ballenger Creek Guidelines
Submit Via SlideRoom
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. Sneak Peek HERE
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
Previously displayed at the Annapolis Treasury Building Feb 9- April 10
This exhibition will be displayed at Artspiration in July- Stay tuned!
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
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
Carousel figures were generously donated by the Frederick Keys.
Pick up and shipping options available. Shipping is an additional cost.
Flip through the publication here.
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