Upcoming Events

The Frederick Arts Council celebrates 50 years of creative community by showcasing Frederick Artists in an exhibit 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

Basketball Jersey Contest

Reception February 19th, 5p Register here

YAAC 115 E Church St, Frederick


During the reception, the winning jersey design will be announced.

The winning jersey will be worn during the May 30th game.

Submissions from all ages were accepted throughout the fall. Jersey design contestants are posted along the second floor of the YAAC at 115 E Church St.

The jersey with the most votes will be worn by the team at an upcoming game, the winning artist receiving $125.

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.

Where Energy Meets Matter

Gallery 115

YMCA Ausherman Art Center @ 115 E Church St

Artist Talk & Reception January 17th, 3-5p

Nov 20- Feb 20


Where Energy Meets Matter invites artists to explore the dynamic interplay of art and science, celebrating the cutting-edge research and innovation happening at the Frederick National Laboratory for Cancer Research and throughout Frederick. This exhibition seeks work that captures the essence of energy and matter—whether through explorations of physics, biology, or the unseen forces that shape our universe.

Where Energy Meets Matter Catalogue

See the gallery and price sheet 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) by purchasing 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