Art's A Ball Public Art Project
Date - 7/1/08 - 8/15/08
Location - Various Locations
Contact - 301-662-4190
The Frederick Arts Council in collaboration with the Frederick Keys will sponsor a public art project entitled “Art’s a Ball!”, which will feature 1,000 artist-decorated baseballs on display throughout the community.  The baseballs will be put on public display at various locations in Frederick County from July 1 to August 15, 2008.  “Art’s a Ball!” will culminate at the 2nd annual Art in the Park night, scheduled for August 29th at Harry Grove Stadium.  The baseballs will then be auctioned off or sold outright, with proceeds going to benefit the arts in Frederick County.  Professional, amateur, student, and celebrity artists are being engaged in this community-wide initiative.

Photography Exhibit: Juichi: 11 Images from Nihon
Date - 7/1/08 - 7/31/08
Location - Cultural Arts Center of Frederick County
Contact - 301-662-4190

Shashinka Ichiban will be displaying photographic images from Japan during the month of July at the Cultural Arts Center.  The title of the show is “Juichi: 11 Images From Nihon.”  The photographs were taken in at least four cities across the land of the rising sun, representing the diverse nature of the country, including cultural, historical, and topographical.  The images were taken during two separate trips to Japan and will represent how a critical point of development in life can affect the development of an artist later in his career.  An opening reception will take place on Saturday, July 5th from 5:00-7:00 p.m. as part of First Saturday Gallery Walk.  Otherwise, the gallery is open Monday through Friday from 10:00-4:00 p.m. and at other times by special appointment.

Arts & Entertainment District Forum
Date - 7/25/08
Location - Holiday Inn Ft. Detrick
Contact - 301.662.4164

For its July Business Outlook Series, the Frederick Chamber of Commerce will welcome several special guest panelists for a presentation on Arts & Entertainment Districts. Find out how these designated areas impact economic development in Frederick and the entire State of Maryland.  Panelists include Frederick Arts Council executive director Shuan Butcher, Downtown Frederick Partnership executive director Kara Norman, and Cumberland A&E coordinator Andy Vick.  A representative from DBED has also been invited.  The presentation begins at 8:00 a.m. followed by a brief question & answer period. Arrive early (anytime after 7:30 a.m.) to enjoy networking opportunities and a complimentary continental breakfast, provided by the Holiday Inn.

Once Upon A Mattress
Date - 7/25/08 - 8/3/08
Location - Jack B. Kussmaul Theatre , Frederick Community College
Contact - 240) 315-3855

The Fredericktowne Players are performing this production on July 25, 26, August 1, 2, and 3, 2008. Music by Mary Rodgers. Lyrics by Marshall Barer. Book by Jay Thompson, Dean Fuller
and Marshall Barer. If you thought you knew the story of "The Princess and The Pea," you may be in for a walloping surprise! Did you know, for instance, that Princess Winnifred actually swam the moat to reach Prince Dauntless the Drab? And was it a pea at all that caused the princess a sleepless night? Carried on a wave of wonderful songs, by turns hilarious and raucous, romantic and melodic, this rollicking spin on the familiar classic of royal courtship and comeuppance provides for some side-splitting shenanigans. Chances are, you'll never look at fairy tales quite the same way again.  Go to www.fredericktowneplayers.org for more information. 

Frederick Artist Market
Date - 7/27/08
Location - Cultural Arts Center of Frederick County
Contact - 301-662-4190
The Frederick Artist Market is a monthly event that features the work of up to 25 local artists, including jewelry, pottery, art, photography, and other hand-crafted items.  The event, which is free to attend and open to the public, runs from 1:00-5:00 p.m..  In celebration of the Buy Local Challenge which coincides with the date of this event, local wineries will also be on hand for wine sampling and to promote the Frederick Wine Trail.  For more information, contact the Frederick Arts Council at 301-662-4190 or via email at info@frederickartscouncil.org.

Frederick Artist Market
Date - 8/24/08
Location - Cultural Arts Center of Frederick County
Contact - 301-662-4190
The Frederick Artist Market is a monthly event that features the work of up to 25 local artists, including jewelry, pottery, art, photography, and other hand-crafted items.  The event, which is free to attend and open to the public, runs from 1:00-5:00 p.m..  Artists interested in participating should contact the Frederick Arts Council.  For more information, contact the Frederick Arts Council at 301-662-4190 or via email at info@frederickartscouncil.org.

2nd Annual Art in the Park
Date - 8/29/08
Location - Harry Grove Stadium
Contact - 301-662-4190
The Frederick Arts Council will host the second annual Art in the Park night in conjunction with the Frederick Keys baseball game.  Throughout the game, the arts will be celebrated and highlighted through performances and hands-on art activities.  In addition, the Art's a Ball! project will come to a close with an auction of some of the 1,000 artistically-decorated baseballs that were on public display from July 1 to August 15 throughout Frederick.

Frederick Fashion Week 2008
Date - 9/18/08 - 9/20/08
Location - Cultural Arts Center of Frederick County
Contact - 301-662-4190
Frederick Fashion Week is back for the second year!  A cocktail reception will be held Thursday, September 18th from 7 - 10pm and fashion shows will be held Friday, September 19th and Saturday, September 20th from 7 - 11pm.  Stay tuned for updates on this signature event hosted by ArtNext.  For more information, call the Frederick Arts Council at 301-662-4190 or email Jenifer Dobbins at jdobbins@frederickartscouncil.org

Frederick Artist Market
Date - 9/28/08
Location - Cultural Arts Center of Frederick County
Contact - 301-662-4190
The Frederick Artist Market is a monthly event that features the work of up to 25 local artists, including jewelry, pottery, art, photography, and other hand-crafted items.  The event, which is free to attend and open to the public, runs from 1:00-5:00 p.m..  Artists interested in participating should contact the Frederick Arts Council.  For more information, contact the Frederick Arts Council at 301-662-4190 or via email at info@frederickartscouncil.org.

Frederick Artist Market
Date - 10/26/08
Location - Cultural Arts Center of Frederick County
Contact - 301-662-4190
The Frederick Artist Market is a monthly event that features the work of up to 25 local artists, including jewelry, pottery, art, photography, and other hand-crafted items.  The event, which is free to attend and open to the public, runs from 1:00-5:00 p.m..  Artists interested in participating should contact the Frederick Arts Council.  For more information, contact the Frederick Arts Council at 301-662-4190 or via email at info@frederickartscouncil.org.

Holiday Artist Market
Date - 11/28/08
Location - Cultural Arts Center of Frederick County
Contact - 301-662-4190
This special Frederick Artist Market is held on Frosty Friday (the Friday after Thanksgiving) instead of the usual Fourth Sunday of the month in honor of the holiday season.  This event will feature the work of up to 25 local artists, including jewelry, pottery, art, photography, and other hand-crafted items.  The event, which is free to attend and open to the public, has extended hours from 10:00-6:00 p.m..  This month's event will be the last of the season as the event will take a short break over the winter months.  Artists interested in participating should contact the Frederick Arts Council.  For more information, contact the Frederick Arts Council at 301-662-4190 or via email at info@frederickartscouncil.org.