Celebrating our 45th Year!

Since 1979 the Frederick County Art Association has been committed to encouraging artistic growth and exposure within its membership and to promoting community interest and participation in the visual arts. The FCAA led a grassroots campaign to bring a first-class visual arts center to Frederick. The Delaplaine Visual Arts Education Center opened in 1986 with the help of early members of the FCAA.

The Frederick County Art Association celebrates its members' diverse interest in the visual arts. Artists from students to casual recreational painters, emerging artists to skilled professionals come together to show their latest work in a wide variety of styles and media. Oil and acrylic paintings are presented along with drawings, watercolors, photographs, ceramics, collage, mixed media, and conceptual paper constructions. From traditional to contemporary and representational to abstract, members share their unique visions.

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Our member meetings meet at the Delaplaine Arts Center main meeting room every 2nd Monday of the month.

FCAA invites members and prospective members to our monthly meetings, which take place January-May and October-December each year; we take the summers off during the busy art show season. Our FCAA events page displays the monthly meeting dates and speakers once scheduled -- generally the second Monday of the month from 6:30-8:30 pm. The first part of the meeting is reserved for socializing and networking, with the program usually beginning around 7:00 pm. The program consists of a guest speaker, art demo or critique.

Upcoming events

2025 Members Exhibit at the Delaplaine

4 Jan 2025 • 40 South Carroll St., Frederick MD

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By joining FCAA, you become a part of one of the longest-running arts communities in the Frederick, MD area. You'll get to participate in our shows and educational opportunities and network with friendly and like-minded fine artists.

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