Call for Artists

Black-Eyed Susans: Fifty Years of Creativity in Bloom–  A Temporary Public Art Installation

Before you apply, read the Complete Guidelines

 Apply via SlideRoom by March 20th, 11:59p

Celebrating 50 years of Creative Community 

An exhibition showcasing Frederick Artists at the Annapolis Treasury Building. 

Feb 9- April 10

80 Calvert St, Annapolis, Md

Check out the online catalogue here.

A reception will take place for this exhibit on March 17th. RSVP here

artist credit: Black-Eyed Susan by Dan Stouffer

Maryland Arts Day 2026

Thanks to all who attended this advocacy event!

Maryland Arts Day is the largest annual gathering of arts professionals in Maryland. With more than 500 participants, representing every county in the state and Baltimore City, this statewide arts advocacy event connects artists, educators, administrators, volunteers and trustees with lawmakers from every legislative district in Maryland. Maryland Arts Day needs your participation to show strong support for the arts in Maryland and its impact on the economic and cultural vitality of the state.  All participants must register via MCA for the event.

Maryland Arts Day 2025 will take place in John’s College in the Francis Scott Key Auditorium, located at 60 College Drive, Annapolis, MD 21401. The event begins at 8am and concludes around 2pm on February 12, 2026.

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.