The FAC Art Center is a newly renovated, converted church building at 5 East Second Street in Downtown Frederick. Our historic building not only houses resident organizations, public art projects, exhibitions, and offices, but also serves as an affordable venue for our member artists and organizations to hold events,exhibitions, and performances. The FAC Arts Center is a cultural hub and anchor point for the arts in Frederick County.
The FAC Art Center functions as a place for the community to engage in public art both inside and outside the building and complements the FAC Public Art Initiative.
Tuesday- Sunday 11a-5p
Closed Monday
The first floor includes the FAC Shop, information about FAC members, and resident organizations such as Endangered Species (theatre) Project. The first floor also features rotating exhibitions in partnership with local artists and arts organizations.
The upcoming exhibition is titled INKED, a juried group show of art related to the practice of tattooing from local and regional artists. Application closes July 24, apply now on SlideRoom!
Past Installations
Comfort March – June 2023
The Salon: Winter Showcase and Artist Market November 2022- February 2023
Infinite Growth May- September 2022
Flat File Holiday Showcase Nov 2021-Feb 2022
Barn Exhibit Art Center Works June-Sept 2021
FAC’s second floor gallery houses rotating exhibitions, public art initiatives, concerts, and events.
Stay tuned for our next exhibition.
Past Installations
Apply to show in the 2nd floor exhibition space or other FAC gallery spaces here.
The third floor houses the FAC Creative Lab, a studio and workspace free and open to the public. FAC invites artists and creatives to utilize the drawing tables, easels, armchairs, and to enjoy the library of artist books, artist editions, and monographs. The Creative Lab is free and open to the public during FAC Art Center hours of operation.
Art Center Rental Form https://forms.gle/dFNpEdb5ChSD3QCP9
Art Center Event Request Form: Art Center Event Request Form