FREDERICK, Md., March 6, 2026 — The “Celebrating 50 Years of Creative Community” exhibit will be on display from February 9 to April 10, 2026, at the Annapolis Treasury Building, hosted by the Comptroller’s Office.

Artists from across Frederick County are marking the 50th anniversary of the Frederick Arts Council by sharing their unique perspectives and contributions to the local arts scene.

“We’re thrilled to commemorate this important milestone for the Frederick Arts Council with an exhibition featuring artists who have a profound effect on our community. The FAC will keep supporting artists through this celebratory project, offering various chances to highlight the arts’ influence. We’re deeply thankful to everyone who has taken part and continues to make our community incredibly lively,” stated Louise Kennelly, Executive Director of the Frederick Arts Council. “Looking back on the last 50 years only fuels our excitement for what’s ahead. We extend our gratitude to Comptroller Brooke Lierman for her strong support of the arts.”

A reception is scheduled for March 17 from 5 to 7 PM, giving attendees a chance to engage in creative discussions with artists and arts enthusiasts. Light refreshments will be served, and the event is free—just register via Eventbrite.

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The exhibit is at the Annapolis Treasury Building, 80 Calvert Street, Annapolis, MD 21403. A virtual version of the show is accessible at >Programs> Celebrating 50 Years of Creative Community.

Participating artists: Esperanza Alzona, Melissa Avera-Cook, Marc Bolea, Goodloe Byron, Gary Carver, Noah Chiles, Colleen Clapp, John Connors, Cheryl Dapsauski, Patricia Dobbin, Thomas Dorsz, Joseph Craig English, Yemi Fagbohun, Suzanne Feldman, Luc Fiedler, Valarie Frank, Todd Gardner, Sarah Hempel-Irani, Thomas Hornyak, Juliet Hossain, Margaret Huddy, Beckie Laughlin, Alexis Dominique Limpiado, Matt Long, Christina Lund, Christopher Madden, Sheryl Massaro, Julie Maynard, Christine Mayo, Andrea McCluskey, Jan McIntyre-Creager, Carol Meisner, Antonio Tobias Mendez, Aynex Mercado, Christine Merry, Lee Newman, Ludmilla Oliver, Liana Owad, Karen Peacock, Donna Quesada, Lori Rounds, Ann Schaefer, Ellen Olson Schippert, Lisa Sheirer, Janet Siefert, Yuganti Shirodkar, Helen Smith, Dan Stouffer, Christine Stovall, Michelle Venable, Richard Weiblinger, Harriet Wise, Homer Yost, and Ronald Young.

About the Frederick Arts Council

The Frederick Arts Council supports a dynamic, unified arts community for Frederick County residents. The organization cultivates a space where the arts thrive by providing grants, scholarships, advocacy, and connections to key resources. FAC oversees major programs including Sky Stage, the Frederick Festival of the Arts, Art in the Park, the Public Art Initiative, and Frederick County’s Arts in Education grants. For additional details about the Frederick Arts Council, visit .

SOURCE Frederick Arts Council