The Frederick County Guide Winter 2016 | Page 50

A RT S & L E IS URE DELAPLAINE ARTS CENTER: THREE DECADES OF BRINGING ART TO THE COMMUNITY BY DUANE DOXZEN, DIRECTOR OF DEVELOPMENT & COMMUNICATIONS, DELAPLAINE VISUAL ARTS EDUCATION CENTER Photos courtesy of the Tourism Council of Frederick County The nonprofit arts center was established in the 100-year-old historic Mountain City Mill building along Carroll Creek Park, at the very nexus of the city’s renaissance, merging history, innovative green spaces, renewed economic growth and a thriving arts community. 50 FREDERICK COUNTY GUIDE | WINTER 2016