The Delaplaine Arts Center is a full-service nonprofit arts center located in historic downtown Frederick, Maryland, along the beautiful Carroll Creek Park. The center features 7 galleries with rotating exhibitions showcasing the work of local and regional artists, as well as a Gift Gallery offering handmade items. The Delaplaine also offers a wide variety of art classes for both adults and youth.
Visitors praise the center's fantastic community art gallery, where the artwork rotates frequently, offering a good collection of pieces from artists of all ages and abilities. The space is quiet and not overcrowded, making it a perfect stop during a stroll along the Carroll Creek walkway. The on-site gift shop sells prints and other affordable items, allowing visitors to support the featured artists.
The Delaplaine is described as a "fantastic community art center" with excellent, cutting-edge works displayed alongside more traditional pieces, including youth art. The center's location along the Carroll Creek pedestrian walkway connects it to several local breweries and restaurants, creating a delightful Frederick experience. Visitors are encouraged to donate or become members to support this valuable community asset.
The Delaplaine has also received praise for its event hosting capabilities. Reviewers have highlighted the center's excellent service, flexibility, care, and creativity in hosting events such as retirement parties, high school reunions, baby showers, and birthday parties. The pricing is described as affordable, and the overall experience as amazing.
We don't get to Frederick very often from our home in Georgia, but we never miss this amazing gallery, school, and gift shop when we do. Loved the current exhibits a few days before an out-if-this-world fundraising gala.
September 2026
The show local artists work. They have a small station where you can learn a particular artist's style and draw a pic and hang it if you'd like that - great for kids!
July 2026
Great exhibits and a little shop of artisan items for sale.
