Public Invited to Celebrate Youth Poetry Exhibition at City Hall
Hope and Resilience in the Face of Climate Change
The City of Frederick Arts and Culture Department invites the community to join us for the opening reception of the February Art in City Hall exhibition, Hope and Resilience in the Face of Climate Change, featuring poetry by local youth.
The opening reception will be held on Wednesday, February 4, 2026, from 5:00 to 6:00 PM at Frederick City Hall, located at 101 N. Court Street, Frederick, MD 21701. The event is free and open to the public.
The exhibition showcases winning entries from the 2026 Climate Summit Poetry Contest and highlights youth voices reflecting on climate change through themes of hope, resilience, and community. During the reception, contest winners will be announced, and selected poems will be read aloud.
The exhibition is co-curated by Andrea Baker, Jillian MacMaster, and Lisa Sheirer.
You can view the exhibition from February 3 through February 28, 2026, during regular City Hall business hours, Monday through Friday from 8:00 AM to 4:30 PM, as well as during select City meetings and special events.
About the 2026 Climate Summit
Local Solutions to Global Challenges
The 2026 Climate Summit is co-sponsored by Mobilize Frederick and Hood College and will take place on Friday, February 27, and Saturday, February 28, 2026, at Hood College in Frederick, Maryland.
The annual summit brings together speakers, exhibitors, leaders, students, and community members to advance local climate solutions. It is the oldest—and one of the largest—climate solutions events in Maryland.
More information and tickets are available at:
2026 Summit Overview | Mobilize Frederick
About Mobilize Frederick
Mobilize Frederick advances local solutions to the climate emergency to strengthen community resilience, equity, health, and economic vitality.
Learn more at:
About Us | Mobilize Frederick