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!

THANK YOU to our Fundraiser Sponsors!

$2,500 - Aloha Title Sponsor - Patuxent Dental

$1,500 - Taste the Islands Sponsor - anonymous

$1,000 - Islands Experience Sponsor - TruHome Roofing and Restoration

$1,000 - Islands Experience Sponsor - Color & Light Society of Southern MD

$500 - Hibiscus Sponsor - Brian Jordan for Congress

$250 - Island Sponsor - Askey, Askey & Associates, CPA, LLC, Fenwick St. Books, Barbara Bershon & Lisa Grossman

Sponsorship packages are still available!

Join us for Art-Making!

Saturday, May 9, 2026 from 12 - 4 PM

Participate in one of our year-long Re:Bloom community art-making events with local artist Eric Clark Jackson of Bay Fibers Studio.

These are FREE events open to all ages! Art skills are not required.

Location: Lexington Manor Passive Park (21675 So. Coral Dr, Lexington Park, MD 20653) Questions? Email director@smcart.org

Spotlight on the Arts!

Jamarie Bush
May 2026

Our monthly Spotlight shines brightly on a multi-talented caricature artist, illustrator, graphic designer, and small business owner! Find Jamarie on YouTube for free drawing tutorials and lessons!

Galleries

  • Charlotte Hall Library

    April & May - John Edison Sr.

  • Leonardtown Library

    April & May - Kathleen Ball

  • Lexington Park Library

    April & May -Jami Faith (Elsewise Art)

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

    February thru April - Bernard Matus

  • Port of Leonardtown Winery

  • SMCAC Gallery & Gift Shop

    April - St. Mary’s Ryken High School National Art Honor Society

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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