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!

Join us for an Island Style party featuring music by DJ Nani of Mahalo Entertainment, a silent auction, caricature drawings by Cadillac Cartoonz, chances to win a cash prize with the 50/50 raffle, delicious food catered by The Front Porch, wine from the Port of Leonardtown Winery, and more! Sponsorship opportunities are available!

2026 Fundraiser Event!

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.

Submit your art work!

Submission Deadline: Friday, April 10, 2026 by 11:59 PM.

Gallery Reception: First Friday, May 1, 2026 from 5 - 8 PM.

Show Duration: Month of May, 2026.

Show Location: St. Mary’s County Arts Council Gallery & Gift Shop
22660 Washington St., Leonardtown, MD 20650

Spotlight on the Arts!

Brian Ganz
March 2026

Our Spotlight shines brightly on Brian Ganz - classical pianist, instructor at St. Mary’s College of Maryland, and creator of the PianoTalks concert series!

Galleries

  • Charlotte Hall Library

    February & March - Joi Lowe

  • Leonardtown Library

    February & March - Grace Hahn (youth artist)

  • Lexington Park Library

    March - Youth Art Month

  • MedStar St. Mary's Hospital (E.R.)

    February thru April - Bernard Matus

  • Port of Leonardtown Winery

    March - Lauren Brumbach

  • SMCAC Gallery & Gift Shop

    March - Youth Art Month

Upcoming Events

 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!

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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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