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Mission Statement
The mission of the Frederick Arts Council is to be the primary catalyst for the arts and arts opportunities in Frederick County.
About Us
The Arts are vital to the quality of life you enjoy in Frederick County. Whether you're engaged in the arts as an audience member, patron, educator, or artist, the Frederick Arts Council (FAC) is your arts ally. Our purpose is to foster an environment where the arts may flourish in our community through grants and scholarships, arts advocacy, and links to essential resources.
The Frederick Arts Council serves as the umbrella arts organization for Frederick County, Maryland. We are a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization that builds a better community through the arts through programs, services, activities, and events.
The Frederick Arts Council does not discriminate against any person on the basis of any characteristic described in Section 508 of the Rehabilitation Act or on the basis of political opinion or affiliation in any of its policies, procedures or practices and prides itself on maintaining a facility that is accessible to all. From time to time, FAC may host programs such as workshops and lectures off site and will consider reasonable requests for accommodations if submitted to our offices two weeks in advance of this program or activity.
Recent News
Meet and Greet with Artist Esperanza Alzona and FAC Artist Studios Open House
Visit the Frederick Arts Council’s Gallery located at 1 N Market Street in the heart of Downtown Frederick between 1-4pm during First Saturday, November 4th, for a meet-and-greet with artist Esperanza Alzona as she introduces her new…
Read More »The Frederick Arts Council Awards $50,000 To Local Arts Organizations
The Frederick Arts Council announces that it has awarded $50,000 in Create and Activate Now (C.A.N.) Recover awards to arts organizations throughout Frederick County. The FAC has awarded subgrants to the following local arts organizations: Choral…
Read More »The Frederick Arts Council Announces The 29th Annual Frederick Festival Of The Arts
Frederick, MD - Carroll Creek Park will once more transform into an art and craft lover’s paradise during the 29th Annual Frederick Festival of the Arts with Craft Marketplace. The free, outdoor event takes place June 10th – 11th from 10…
Read More »Frederick Arts Council Opens Artist Studios Space and Gallery at Downtown Frederick Square Corner
Frederick, MD - The Frederick Arts Council announced that it has leased and will open a new artist studios complex with gallery space in the heart of downtown Frederick. The new arts spaces are to be located in the historic former BB&T Bank…
Read More »Frederick Arts Council Now Accepting Applications For Artist Recovery Grant As Part Of The American Rescue Plan Awarded By Frederick County
The Frederick Arts Council is pleased to announce they are now accepting applications from individual artists for grants as a recovery initiative in partnership with Frederick County to help the arts and cultural sector recover from the pandemic.…
Read More »Frederick Arts Council Announces New Mural At Mccutcheon’s Apple Products Building By Artist Michael Rosato
Frederick Arts Council (FAC) announces the completion of a new large-scale mural on the side of the McCutcheon’s Apple Products building on South Wisner Street in downtown Frederick, MD, by artist Michael Rosato. The mural, visible from East…
Read More »Frederick Arts Council Announces Opening of Khanh H. Le Exhibition, ‘Making Memories While We Wait,’ at Frederick's New Art Center
Frederick, MD – Frederick Arts Council (FAC) announces the April 11th opening of a new large-scale exhibition by artist Khánh H. Lê on the 2nd floor of its 5 E. 2nd Street Art Center. The exhibit, entitled "Making Memories While…
Read More »Frederick Arts Council Unveils New Mural In Lobby Of New Spire Stages Theatre In Downtown Frederick
The Frederick Arts Council recently unveiled a new mural which has been painted and is now being displayed in the lobby of the New Spire Stages Theatre in Downtown Frederick, MD. The mural was designed and painted by artist Leila Eguino and funded…
Read More »Frederick Arts Council To Receive $200,000 Grant From Frederick County To Go To Individual Artists As Part Of The American Rescue Plan
FREDERICK ARTS COUNCIL TO RECEIVE $200,000 GRANT FROM FREDERICK COUNTY TO GO TO INDIVIDUAL ARTISTS AS PART OF THE AMERICAN RESCUE PLAN County COVID-19 relief funding will be re-granted to individual artists in Frederick community [Frederick,…
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