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Y Arts Center Located in scenic Downtown Frederick, The Y Ausherman 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.

🎨🔬🧵 FALL 2 CLASSES ARE HERE AT YAAC! 🍂Looking to learn something new, get creative, or explore a new hobby? The Y Ausher...
10/08/2026

🎨🔬🧵 FALL 2 CLASSES ARE HERE AT YAAC! 🍂

Looking to learn something new, get creative, or explore a new hobby? The Y Ausherman Arts Center has something for everyone this Fall 2 session!

✨ S.T.E.A.M. Ahead! 🔬🚀
A fun, hands-on adventure in Science, Technology, Engineering, Art & Math for young explorers!
📅 Thursdays | 5:30–6:30 PM
👧🧒 Ages 7–12

🎨 Intro to Watercolor Painting 🖌️
Explore your artistic side and discover the beauty of watercolor painting!
📅 Wednesdays | 7 PM

🧵 Stitch Together: A Beginner’s Sewing Adventure 🪡
Learn the basics of sewing while creating something special together!
📅 Thursdays | 5:30–6:30 PM
👨‍👩‍👧 Adult & Child (Ages 6+)

📍 Y Ausherman Arts Center
115 East Church Street, Frederick, MD

🙌 YMCA members and future members are welcome! Whether you’re trying something for the first time or looking to build new skills, we’d love to have you join us!

🔗 Registration is open! Hit the LINK IN OUR BIO to sign up today!

10/01/2026

❄️🎨 CALLING ARTISTS AND MAKERS!

Frederick Arts Council and the Y Ausherman Arts Center are looking for local artists to participate in our Winter Artist Market!

Sell your original artwork and handmade goods! ☃

Interested in participating? Apply now through the link below!
https://frederickartscouncil.slideroom.com/ #/login/program/91163

09/30/2026

The Frederick Military Museum of the 20th Century is displaying artifacts, memorabilia, and recorded interviews in Gallery 115 now through November. Open during building hours 🪖🎖️

09/23/2026

🎷 “We got the jazz, we got the jazz!” 🎶

Live music is coming to the Y Ausherman Arts Center (YAAC) this fall! Join us in Studio A for three incredible nights of jazz and live performance:

🎹 October 2 | 7:00 PM — Quentin Walston
🎹 October 24 | 7:00 PM — Jake Hart + John Hart
🎹 November 14 | 8:00 PM — Marilyn Crispell Solo Piano

Mark your calendars and come experience live music at YAAC!

09/21/2026

Join us this Friday for The YAAC Show! 🎙️🎶

🎟️ FREE ADMISSION for Y Members! Come join the fun! 😎

Special Guests: Laila Jadallah- Manager of Arts and Culture for the Office of the Mayor of The City of Frederick 🎭

Musical Guests: terance.auleta.music - Instrumental Guitarist 🎸

🐂
It’s not a podcast!

Join us Friday night for the YAAC Show at the Y Ausherman Arts Center, 6:30 PM in Downtown Frederick!The YAAC Show is ou...
09/09/2026

Join us Friday night for the YAAC Show at the Y Ausherman Arts Center, 6:30 PM in Downtown Frederick!
The YAAC Show is our bi-weekly, late-night–style talk show celebrating creativity + community, featuring local artists, performers, and cultural innovators through interviews, performances, and lively conversation. It’s where creativity takes center stage.
🎟️ Tickets: Free for Members | Free for non-members this week as part of the YMCA's Welcoming Week!
Reserve online: https://bit.ly/YAACshow or grab yours free at the door!
Come hang out, support local talent, and kick off your weekend with us 🙌

Did you know you can celebrate your child’s birthday at the Y?From splashing in the pool and playing their favorite spor...
09/09/2026

Did you know you can celebrate your child’s birthday at the Y?

From splashing in the pool and playing their favorite sports to creating art, dancing, cooking, gaming, and even an outdoor adventure at Camp West Mar, the YMCA has birthday party options for all kinds of interests!
Choose from:
• Fun Zone Parties
• Gym & Sports Parties
• Pool Parties
• EZone Gaming Parties
• Art Parties
• Kids Cooking Parties
• Camp West Mar Parties
With options available at several YMCA of Frederick County locations, we can help make your child’s next birthday fun, active, and memorable.

Ready to start planning? Contact [email protected] for more information.

09/04/2026

And just like that… WE’RE BACK! 🎙️🎶

Dewey and “Ricole” uh… Nick are back in effect for Season 2 of The YAAC Show!

Join us next Friday, 9/11, as we kick off a brand-new season filled with great conversations, live music, special guests, and plenty of surprises.

Season 2 starts NOW. See you at The YAAC Show! 🎤🔥

🎟️ FREE ADMISSION for Y Members! Come join the fun! 😎

Special Guests: Sasha Carrera of the film Spinsters

Musical Guests: Chevre Band (Psychedelic Roots Rock) ☀️

🐂
It’s not a podcast!

08/29/2026

🎬☀️ The YAAC Show crew may be on summer break, but we’re definitely not sitting still! 😄

While we count down to Season 2 this September, we’ve been getting out into the community and finding fun ways to spend our summer! 🌞🎨

In this clip, videographer, editor, actor, and certified late-night aficionado Nick breaks down why late-night-style talk shows still matter. 🎥🎙️

And more importantly… why you should get off the couch and experience one LIVE. 😏

The YAAC Show is BACK for Season 2!

📅 Friday, September 11
🎬 Season Premiere
📍 Y Ausherman Arts Center

Come see what happens when late night comes to Frederick. 🌙✨

See ya there!

08/21/2026

🎬☀️ The YAAC Show crew may be on summer break, but we’re definitely not sitting still! 😄

While we count down to Season 2 this September, we’ve been getting out into the community and finding fun ways to spend our summer! 🌞🎨

In this clip, our Stage Manager, Sarah, shares photos and videos from her adventures through the great states of New England! Lighthouses and lobsters for the win! 🦞🌊⚓️😄

📺 Be sure to follow along as we share weekly Summer Vacation! Updates leading up to the new season. You never know where the YAAC Show crew will pop up next! 😎🎥

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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

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