Y Arts Center

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.

05/29/2026

… Part 2 of “Meet The YAAC Show.” 🎬

For the season finale promo, our upcoming interview guests SilverVox stepped behind the camera and helped us capture the “excitement”. In this clip, Jill explains how she somehow manages to keep it all together 😅👏, Sarah starts questioning what Season 2 is about to put everybody through 😬🎬, and Dewey prepares for the chaos the only way he knows how… with a little self-motivation straight out of the Steve Martin, Martin Short & Chevy Chase playbook 😂🎭✨

Meanwhile, Nick is over here teaching Late Night 101 like the semester just started 📺☕🎤 while Robin is mic checking like a certified GOAT MC 🎙️🐐🔥

30 minutes to go ⏱️😬

Today, May 29th 📅
Doors at 5PM 🚪
Show starts at 5:30PM 🎤

Musical guests B4WE8 🎶

Special guest Jeff Madsen of Frederick Magic Theater & Lounge 🪄 and YMCA School of Dance 🩰

Free for Y Members 🙌

Thank you to Roy Ghim of The Frederick News-Post for interviewing and featuring us in today’s edition of 72 Hours: Frede...
05/28/2026

Thank you to Roy Ghim
of The Frederick News-Post for interviewing and featuring us in today’s edition of 72 Hours: Frederick Liner Notes 🎶📰

The YAAC Show
📅 Friday, May 29
🕜 5:30PM
💵 $10
🆓 for Y Members

Ecstatic Dance
📅 Sunday, May 31
🕜 1:30PM
💵 Suggested Donation: $10

Wave theory isn’t just for physics; it’s also a useful way to think about Frederick’s music ecosystem. The scene tends to move in cycles, with collective musical energy cresting and

05/26/2026

“Meet The YAAC Show.” 🎬

For the season finale promo, our upcoming interview guests SilverVox stepped behind the camera and helped us capture the “excitement”. In this clip, Dewey breaks down his role as host while Ricole explains what it means to be the music director, band leader, house DJ, and of course… the official “roll the tape” guy.

And in other important office news… The YAAC Show is now home to the locally famous A Distant Star painting. 🖼️✨

Things get a little tense around here, stay tuned. 👀

Friday, May 29th 📅
Doors at 5PM 🚪
Show starts at 5:30PM 🎤

Musical guests B4WE8 🎶

Free for Y Members 🙌

In observance of Memorial Day, all YMCA Facilities will be CLOSED on Monday, May 25. We honor and remember those who mad...
05/24/2026

In observance of Memorial Day, all YMCA Facilities will be CLOSED on Monday, May 25. We honor and remember those who made the ultimate sacrifice for our country.

05/20/2026

✨ A recap of our FRI • 5/15 Show! 🛼 🧠 🌞

🎬 Catch the full episodes of The YAAC Show on our YouTube page @ YMCA of Frederick County, MD!

🔗 Hit the link in our bio to watch now 👀✨

Thank you to Frederick Roller Derby and Braindead Live! for being our talk guests 🎙️ and Nimrod’s Sun for being our musical guests 🎶

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

FRI • 5/29 (Season Finale)
💃
🗣️ (Non-Profit Organization)
🎵 (Electronic)



🎬 IT’S NOT A PODCAST!

🙂

05/19/2026

Creativity is taking over the second floor 🎨✨

Our Kids Art Gallery will be on display upstairs in a few weeks, featuring amazing artwork created by our talented young artists. Stop by during operating hours to check out the creativity, imagination, and hard work on display throughout the gallery!

In anticipation, check out this video clip of our sidewalk gallery 👀

We’re so proud of these young creatives and can’t wait for everyone to see their work 💛

05/09/2026

✨ Let go. Move freely. Connect deeply. ✨

Join us at The YAAC for an afternoon of Ecstatic Dance — a judgment-free space to move, release, and recharge through music and community 💃🕺🌿🎶

📍 The YAAC
📅 Sunday, May 31
🕜 1:30PM
💵 Suggested Donation: $10

No choreography. No experience needed. Just bring yourself, comfortable clothes, and an open spirit ✨

Come dance, vibe, and be present with us 💫 MoveYourBody CommunityHealing

05/08/2026

Join us next Friday, 5/15 for The YAAC Show! 🎙️🎶

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

Special Guests: Frederick Roller Derby 🛼 and Brain Dead Live! 🧠😵 (Event Promotors)

Musical Guests: Nimrod’s Sun (Alternative) ☀️

🐂
It’s not a podcast!

05/07/2026

✨ A recap of our FRI • 5/1 Show! 🌸 🎶 🥙 🤩

🎬 Catch the full episodes of The YAAC Show on our YouTube page @ YMCA of Frederick County, MD!

🔗 Hit the link in our bio to watch now 👀✨

Thank you to Steve Chu of EKIBEN and The Frederick Mom for being our talk guests 🎙️ and The Frederick Children’s Chorus and Pitz Quattrone for being our musical guests 🎶

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

FRI • 5/15
🗣️ frederick.roller.derby
🗣️ .dead.live (Event Promotions)
🎵 (Alternative)

FRI • 5/29 (Season Finale)
🗣️ (Non-Profit Organization)
🎵 (Electronic)



🎬 IT’S NOT A PODCAST!

🙂

Join us Friday night for the YAAC Show at the Y Ausherman Arts Center, 5:30 PM in Downtown Frederick!🎬 This week’s speci...
05/04/2026

Join us Friday night for the YAAC Show at the Y Ausherman Arts Center, 5:30 PM in Downtown Frederick!
🎬 This week’s special guest: The Frederick Mom, Local Influencer
👩‍🎤Talent Guest: Members of the Frederick Children's Choir
🎶 Musical guest: Pitz Quattro, Didgeridoo Performer
⭐Celebrity Guest: Steve Chu, Chef & Owner of Ekiben

🎟️ Tickets: Free for Members | $10 for non-members
Reserve/buy online: https://bit.ly/YAACshow or grab yours at the door!
Come hang out, support local talent, and kick off your weekend with us 🙌

Address

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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