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127 S Carroll St
Frederick, MD 21701 United States Get Directions
301.228.9816
https://www.frederickbookarts.org/
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Opening Reception of “Duality” a Collaborative Between the Frederick Book Arts Center and NOMA Gallery Exhibition

Frederick Book Arts Center 127 S Carroll St, Frederick, MD, United States

Flesh and spirit, within and without, the concealed and the revealed— DUALITY is a part of nearly every aspect of our lives, and part of many an artist’s work. DUALITY can be straightforward, representing two opposing extremes— or it can convey the idea that apparent opposites are complimentary parts of a wholly new entity. For […]

Print Day in May at the Frederick Book Arts Center

Frederick Book Arts Center 127 S Carroll St, Frederick, MD, United States

Celebrate Print Day in May with Frederick Book Arts Center! Print Day in May is an annual, international celebration of printmaking that takes place every first Saturday in May. This event marks the conclusion of our exhibition from visiting artists Ray Nichols and Jill Cypher in the main gallery. “Lead Graffiti: Printed Slowly and Patiently […]

Artist Talk @ Frederick Book Arts Center with Lead Graffiti

Frederick Book Arts Center 127 S Carroll St, Frederick, MD, United States

The main element of the exhibition will be the 133 broadsides Lead Graffiti produced for their Tour de Lead Graffiti project, following each stage and rest day of the Tour de France from 2011–2015. Their work has been published in the pages of “Sports Illustrated,” and has been shown in various configurations in exhibitions, including […]

Artist Talk with Carol Moore @ Frederick Book Arts Center – Handmade Artist Books

Frederick Book Arts Center 127 S Carroll St, Frederick, MD, United States

Printmaker and Frederick Book Arts Member Carol Moore has kicked off 2025 with a selection of 14 fine art journals, all with hand felted wool covers inspired by her original prints inside! Carol will be at Frederick Book Arts Center on Saturday, April 5 to discuss her journals and what she hopes they will bring […]

Author Talk with Mike Tidwell @ Frederick Books Arts Center

Frederick Book Arts Center 127 S Carroll St, Frederick, MD, United States

Please join us Wednesday, April 2 from 6:30-7:30 pm at the Frederick Book Arts Center for an evening with author Mike Tidwell. Mike will discuss his new novel The Lost Trees of Willow Avenue, which shares his perspective of the impacts of climate change on his own street near Washington D.C. Following his presentation, Mike […]

Fire in Ice First Saturday at Frederick Book Arts Center

Frederick Book Arts Center 127 S Carroll St, Frederick, MD, United States

While you’re exploring downtown Frederick during the Fire in Ice Festival, take a break from the cold and join us for our open house! At 1pm, Xavier Byrdlee and Eric Groff will demonstrate several methods of printmaking and invite you to print your own editions on the etching press! Learn a brief history of block […]

The Steampunk Soirèe @ Frederick Book Arts Center

Frederick Book Arts Center 127 S Carroll St, Frederick, MD, United States

The Frederick Book Arts Center in partnership with Brain Dead Live bring you the only spooky season "Steampunk Soiree" in Frederick, Maryland! You can expect live music, costume contest, prizes, printmaking on our vintage presses, set design, and light projections. This will kick off our end-of-year fundraising efforts and will directly support FBAC and our […]

Artist Talk with Printmaker Carol Moore @ Frederick Book Arts Center

Frederick Book Arts Center 127 S Carroll St, Frederick, MD, United States

Join us on October First Saturday for an artist talk with award winning and local printmaker, Carol Moore. She will share examples of her works and explain her hand-coloring technique that she developed to add detailed colors to her prints. As an added bonus Carol will demonstrate how she activates her hand-colored prints on an […]

October Themed Fun @ Frederick Book Arts Center

Frederick Book Arts Center 127 S Carroll St, Frederick, MD, United States

Pumpkin Jack is back for another Halloween season! Print your own vintage-inspired paper doll on our 1950's Vandercook proof press! Suggested pay by donation ($5). While supplies last! Other fun activities in store for First Saturday: Artist talk with Carol Moore - 1:30 - 2:30 Free candy Wingding keepsake Tours Local handmade art in our […]