The Frederick Festival of the Arts is a juried two-day fine arts festival along Carroll Creek Linear Park in downtown Frederick! The event attracts thousands of visitors and features over 100 artists from across the country, beer & wine garden, food vendors, and artist demonstrations. Ample parking is available and pets on leashes are always welcome.
Residents and visitors will have the opportunity to meet each artist and to discover the inspiration and process behind each creation during the two-day event.
FESTIVAL AT-A-GLANCE:
- Juried, first-class outdoor art gallery showcasing local and national artists
- Original handmade artwork
- 100+ national artists and craft artisans
- Artists hand-selected by independent panel of expert judges from hundreds of applicants
- All artists on site for duration of festival
- Vast array of artistic media including paintings, sculptures, photography, ceramics, glass, wood, handmade jewelry, collage, mixed media
- Full green market and craft festival
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 the Frederick Festival of the Arts, Sky Stage, Frederick Public Art Initiative, FA Artist Studios, Art in the Park, and Arts in Education grants. For more information about the Frederick Arts Council, visit www.frederickartscouncil.org
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 the Frederick Festival of the Arts, Sky Stage, Frederick Public Art Initiative, FA Artist Studios, Art in the Park, and Arts in Education grants. For more information about the Frederick Arts Council, visit www.frederickartscouncil.org