Discover the Arts!
in St. Mary’s County
Read about the latest arts-related news, community events, opportunities for artists, Leonardtown First Friday updates, & more!
TOWN HALL MEETING
All are invited to join us on March 11th!
We want to hear from YOU, our community members!
What types of arts-related programs and initiatives would you like to see?
How can St. Mary’s County Arts Council best serve our artists and community as a whole?
Learn more about St. Mary’s County Arts Council and meet our staff members at this informal meeting.
2026 Community Survey
We want to hear from YOU - St. Mary’s County Residents!
Please complete this short 5 minute (or less) anonymous survey by March 31, 2026.
Survey responses will help us with future planning to better serve artists and the community.
Congratulations to our three finalists from the 2026 Wine Label Contest!
1st Place - Off Dry White (Cynthia Martin-Brennan)
2nd Place -The Tributary in Spring (Spencer Riddile)
3rd Place - The Essence of Southern Maryland (Geraldine Gancayco)
POL Wine Label Contest Winners
Spotlight on the Arts!
Veronika Neto
February 2026
Our Spotlight on the Arts shines brightly on Veronika Neto, a multi-talented graphic designer, illustrator, muralist and more!
Galleries
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Charlotte Hall Library
February & March - Joi Lowe
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Leonardtown Library
February & March - Grace Hahn (youth artist)
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Lexington Park Library
February - Animals of the Serengeti
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MedStar St. Mary's Hospital (E.R.)
February thru April - Bernard Matus
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Port of Leonardtown Winery
February - Carol Davis
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SMCAC Gallery & Gift Shop
February - featuring SMC Gallery Artists
We Appreciate Your Support
The Arts play a fundamental role in shaping and strengthening our community's culture, education & economic development. Please consider making a tax-deductible contribution to help support our programs!
Click HERE to make a one-time or recurring donation. Find us on benevity, Candid, and on the PayPal Giving Fund!
Our Valued Sponsors:
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The St. Mary's County Arts Council is funded in part by a grant from the Maryland State Arts Council, (MSAC), an agency dedicated to cultivating a vibrant cultural community where the arts thrive. We also rely on support from our corporate sponsors and individual donors in order to bring quality arts programs, scholarships, public art initiatives, and much more to St. Mary’s County.
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