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!
Town Hall Meeting
All are invited to join us on March 11th! RSVP by March 8th!
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.
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
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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
March - Youth Art Month
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MedStar St. Mary's Hospital (E.R.)
February thru April - Bernard Matus
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Port of Leonardtown Winery
March - Lauren Brumbach
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SMCAC Gallery & Gift Shop
March - Youth Art Month
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:
Add your logo here! Contact us for sponsorship opportunities!
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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