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Frederick, MD – The Frederick Arts Council Presents “Celebrating 50 Years of Creative Community”, an exhibition at the Artspiration art gallery featuring more than 50 Frederick Artists
The “Celebrating 50 Years of Creative Community” exhibition will run July 3rd through July 26th, 2026 and will feature many of the same artists from the Annapolis Treasury Building exhibition earlier this year.
In celebration of the Frederick Arts Council’s 50th anniversary, participating artists from across Frederick County present works that reflect their unique interpretations of and contributions to the region’s vibrant arts community.
“The Frederick Arts Council’s 50th anniversary is an opportunity to celebrate not only our history, but also the remarkable artists whose creativity continues to shape our community. This exhibition honors the diverse voices and talents that have helped Frederick’s arts scene flourish while reaffirming our commitment to supporting artists for generations to come.” said Louise Kennelly, Executive Director of the Frederick Arts Council.
A reception will take place on July 18th from 3-5p providing an opportunity for creative conversation with artists and arts supporters. Light food and beverages will be available. The event is free, please register on Eventbrite.
Eventbrite Link: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/artist-reception-for-artspiration-exhibition-tickets-1992934427521?aff=oddtdtcreator&keep_tld=true
The exhibition is located at the Artspiration art gallery, 915 Toll House Avenue, Frederick MD 21701.
Participating artists: Daniel Absi, Esperanza Alzona, Melissa Avera-Cook, Marc Bolea, Gary Carver, Noah Chiles, Cheryl Dapsauski, Patricia Dobbin, Thomas Dorsz, Yemi Fagbohun, Suzanne Feldman, Luc Fiedler, Valarie Frank, Sarah Hempel-Irani, Thomas Hornyak, Juliet Hossain, Margaret Huddy, Beckie Laughlin, Alexis Dominique Limpiado, Matt Long, Christina Lund, Sheryl Massaro, Julie Maynard, Christine Mayo, Andrea McCluskey, Jan McIntyre-Creager, Christine Merry, Lee Newman, Ludmilla Oliver, Liana Owad, Karen Peacock, Donna Quesada, Kisha Reid, Lori Rounds, Ann Schaefer, Ellen Olson Schippert, Lisa Sheirer, Janet Siefert, Yuganti Shirodkar, Helen Smith, Dan Stouffer, Christine Stovall, Michelle Venable, Richard Weiblinger, Paula Rubin-Wexler, Ira Wexler, Homer Yost, and Ronald Young.
Public art enriches communities and transforms shared places into meaningful places that inspire connection. The FAC vision is a Frederick where public art connects residents and visitors, expresses an authentic and unique sense of place, drives economic prosperity through creativity, and advances a culturally inclusive and empowered future.
For more information about our public art master plan visit FAC-Master-Plan-2018-WEB.pdf
About the Frederick Arts Council
The Frederick Arts Council invests in a vibrant and cohesive arts community for the people of Frederick County. The organization fosters an environment where the arts flourish in the community through grants and scholarships, arts advocacy, and links to essential resources. FAC is responsible for large-scale programming such as Sky Stage, Frederick Festival of the Arts, Art in the Park, the Public Art Initiative, and Frederick County’s Arts in Education grants. For more information about the Frederick Arts Council, visit www.frederickartscouncil.org.