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Monday 11am - 9pm Tuesday 11am - 9pm Wednesday 11am - 9pm Thursday 11am - 9pm Friday 11am - 9pm Saturday 9pm - 4pm Sunday 12pm - 4pm

Y Arts Center

Located in scenic Downtown Frederick, The Y Arts Center is home to the Arts & Humanities Department of the YMCA of Frederick County.

Programming includes dance, music, theatre, and a variety of fine and creative arts. Thanks to the Ausherman Family Foundation, this beautiful space is home of the YMCA Arts Center! The large windows and beautiful wood floors bring in and reflect the natural light, making it the perfect home for the YMCA Arts & Humanities Department which includes dance, creative arts, theater, and music.

-Arts &

Humanities Summer Camps. Summer camps for children ages 4-15 including dance, musical theater, and fine arts.

-Arts & Humanities Programming. The Frederick community can explore and express their talents in a healthy and supportive environment for building creative skills. Classes help develop confidence and increased self-awareness as they participate in problem-solving, critical thinking, and attention to detail. Classes include indoor and outdoor arts classes, music, and dance!

-A Maker’s Space. Local artists can teach their expertise on location in large rooms perfect for instruction. 3-D printing and other state-of-the-art technologies will be part of the Maker Space. STEAM (science, technology, engineering, and mathematics) education will be incorporated into the curriculum as well.

-Community Meeting Spaces. The many large rooms and convenient location make it perfect for non-profit organizations, local and regional businesses, parent groups, and other social gatherings.

-Drop-in Arts Programming. With the Y Arts Center conveniently located within walking distance of downtown Frederick, the Y plans to hold “Date Night” drop-in style events. YMCA members will be able to drop off their children for an evening of arts and crafts while they dine downtown.

01/14/2026

🎤✨ Don’t miss The YAAC Show next Friday!

01/12/2026

✨ A recap of our FRI • 1/9 Show! 🎊🎉

Thank you to Salyer for being our guest 🎬 and Silent Old Mtns for being our musical guests 🎶

Here’s a listing of our upcoming guests 👇🎙️🎶

FRI • 1/23
🗣️ Jeff Madsen of
🎵 (Electronic)

FRI • 2/6
🗣️ Rona Mensa, actor and radio personality
🎵 (R&B/Soul/Pop)

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🎬 IT’S NOT A PODCAST!

🙂

01/05/2026

🎟️ FREE ADMISSION for Y Members! Come join the fun! 😄🎉

FRI • 1/9
🗣️ Salyer McLaughlin of Big Picture Media/Boomtown: The Story of Downtown Frederick Docufilm
🎵 Silent Old Mtns. (Indie Rock)

01/02/2026

🔥 The countdown is on — 1️⃣ week until the next show! 🎤🎉

01/02/2026

🎨✨ Ready to unleash your creativity? Our Multi Media Art Class is back, and registration is now OPEN! 🖌️🖼️

Join us for a journey through colors, textures, and imagination. The first class kicks off on 1/8/26 — don’t miss out! 🚀

Sign up today via the Programs link in our bio. 🔗👆

01/01/2026

Happy New Year from all of us at the YMCA! 🎉✨ Wishing you a bright, healthy, joy-filled year ahead. Quick heads-up as you plan your day: all YMCA facilities are closed today so our team can celebrate and recharge. 🥳
We can’t wait to welcome you back tomorrow, see you soon!

12/30/2025

Friendly reminder, YMCA members! 🎉 On New Year’s Eve, we’ll be closing at 2 PM, and we’ll be closed all day on New Year’s Day.

12/22/2025

✨ A recap of our FRI • 12/19 Holiday Show! 🎄🎅✨

Thank you to 72 Film Fest for being our guests 🎬 and B I K E S for being our musical guests 🚲🚲🎶

Here’s a listing of our upcoming guests for January 👇🎙️🎶

FRI • 1/9
🗣️ Salyer McLaughlin of Big Blue Foundation Inc./Boomtown: The Story of Downtown Frederick Docufilm
🎵 silentoldmtns (Indie Rock)

FRI • 1/23
🗣️ Jeff Madsen of Frederick Magic Theater & Lounge
🎵 Zootu (Electronic)

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🎬 IT’S NOT A PODCAST!

🙂

12/22/2025

✨ A recap of our FRI • 12/19 Holiday Show! 🎄🎅✨

Thank you to the 72 Film Fest for being our guests 🎬 and BIKES for being our musical guests 🚲🚲🎶

Here’s a listing of our upcoming guests for January 👇🎙️🎶

FRI • 1/9
🗣️ Salyer McLaughlin of Big Picture Media/Boomtown: The Story of Downtown Frederick Docufilm
🎵 (Indie Rock)

FRI • 1/23
🗣️ Jeff Madsen of
🎵 (Electronic)

⸻

🎬 IT’S NOT A PODCAST!

🙂

12/18/2025

✨ A recap of our FRI • 12/5 SOLD OUT youth show! ✨
Here’s a listing of our upcoming guests for December & January 👇🎙️🎶

FRI • 12/19 — The Holiday Show 🎁
🗣️ Producers of
🎵 (Trip-Hop)

FRI • 1/9
🗣️ Salyer McLaughlin of Big Picture Media/Boomtown: The Story of Downtown Frederick Docufilm
🎵 (Indie Rock)

⸻

🎬 IT’S NOT A PODCAST!

🙂

12/16/2025

Don’t miss this one day sewing class with Dr. ChaCha in person here at Y Arts! Saturday 12/21/25

12/16/2025

Our very first holiday show is approaching — and it’s the final one of 2025! 🎄✨

🗣️ |
🎶 | 🚲🔥

This Friday, 12/19 — doors open at 5:00 PM, and the show begins at 5:30 PM.

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115 East Church Street
Frederick, MD
21701

Opening Hours

Monday	11am - 9pm
Tuesday	11am - 9pm
Wednesday	11am - 9pm
Thursday	11am - 9pm
Friday	11am - 9pm
Saturday	9pm - 4pm
Sunday	12pm - 4pm

Website

https://frederickymca.org/programs/arts-humanities

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