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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
