Leonardtown Art Walk
Annual Arts & Entertainment Celebration
The St. Mary’s County Arts Council and the Town of Leonardtown hosts an annual Art Walk every September. This event celebrates the Leonardtown’s Arts & Entertainment District designation.
Each year, our local artists submit artwork to be displayed in businesses around Leonardtown. The Art Walk contest is an exciting opportunity to view work created locally in a wide variety of media and styles, with generous prizes awarded to the winners!
Stop by any of the businesses featured on the map during the month of September, pick up a ballot, get the ballot stamped at three different locations, and select your three favorite pieces of art! You can select the art from ANY of the businesses as long as you visit at least three different locations.
Deadline for Submissions (THIS CALL FOR ART IS NOW CLOSED): July 29, 2025, or earlier once 25 pieces are accepted.
Opening Reception: First Friday, September 5, 2025
Exhibit Run Dates: September 2025
Fun Festivities include:
Vote on Your Favorite Art Piece
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On the first Friday of September, the St. Mary's County Arts Council launches the Art Walk contest.
The ballot/map includes all the businesses hosting an art piece.
The 2025 ballot will be available by late August. Link to follow.
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A map of Leonardtown will be located on the back of the Art Walk ballot!
Check back here late August to download the Art Walk 2025 Map & Ballot.
Art Events
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The Town of Leonardtown will host a free music event in the square for everyone to enjoy!
Details for September 5th TBA!
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St. Mary's County Arts Council will host an audience participation drum circle from 5 PM - 6 PM.
Bring your own drum or use one of ours!
Plein Air Painters
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We invite all artists to come out and set up their easels and paint anywhere around Downtown Leonardtown! Questions? Email: info@smcart.org