Uncorked & Unveiled: Island Edition
St. Mary's County Arts Council Fundraiser
Silent Auction Preview
Join us Thursday, May 21, 2026!
Purchase your ticket soon for Uncorked & Unveiled: Island Edition in benefit of St. Mary’s County Arts Council and our many community programs, public art projects, scholarships, and more.
St. Mary’s County Arts Council has partnered with the Port of Leonardtown Winery for the 2nd Annual Wine Label Design Contest! The brand new Cloud Nine wine is an amazing dry Sauvignon Blanc blend with citrus notes and features a label created by Cindy Martin-Brennan. Meet Cindy at our fundraiser, which is also the official launch of this wonderful new wine!
A limited number of tickets are available. This is an all-ages event with non-alcoholic options available for the 21 and under attendees. Enjoy live entertainment with DJ Nani of Mahalo Entertainment, caricatures by Cadillac Cartoonz, delicious food from The Front Porch, wine from the Port of Leonardtown Winery, a live and silent auction, and more!
See the images below for a preview of our auction items. Please note that some images are cropped for the online gallery. Purchase your ticket to see the art in person and bid on your favorite piece!
Silent Auction Artwork
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Tuscan Vineyard Pour
Denise Benedik
Handcrafted stained glass art (16 × 20”) that brings the warmth and timeless romance of the wine country into your home.
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Orange Rhapsody
Sabine Dillingham
Mixed Media Jewelry (earrings 1.75 × 3”, pendant 1.5 × 3.5”)
A one-of-a-kind set featuring vividly colored cork veneer and Swarovski beads.
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Petals of Paradise
Jeanine Harrington
A vibrant watercolor series celebrating the beauty of the islands through four iconic flowers.
Each piece captures the delicate movement, color, and individuality of its bloom while coming together as a harmonious collection.
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Floral Centerpiece
Sarah Houde
Handcrafted stoneware created by local artist Sarah Houde!
Sarah creates claywork inspired by nature and the marine environment.
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Sunlight Peony
Yanhui Kuang
Chinese Ink on Xuan Paper - 16 × 30”
A vibrant ink and color work on rice paper, created during the Year of the Horse.
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Off Dry White
Cynthia Martin-Brennan
Framed Canvas Print - 10 × 10”
First Place Winner - 2026 Port of Leonardtown Winery Label Contest!
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Moon Over Sacred Mountain
Bernard T. Matus
Digital Art/Limited Edition Framed Print - 26 × 20”
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Sunset Cruising
Pat Morrison
Linocut & Tempera - 16 × 20”
This design will be available soon on t-shirts and stickers as a fundraiser for St. Mary’s County Arts Council!
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Carolina Oyster Catcher
Bea Poulin - Fine Art Photography
Often seen along coastal beaches, the Carolina Oyster Catcher dodges waves searching for dinner.
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Diamond Milking Stool
Richard Preston
Handcarved Wood - 12 × 9”, 15” tall
Fine woodwork crafted of Douglas Fir seat, Brazilian Cherry Inlay & Crepe Myrtle
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Abstract Thoughts
M.I. Rolape
Fused Glass Wall Sculpture - 8 × 17.5”
A fused glass work created with multiple layers of clear and colored glass.
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Sunset on the Wicomico
Frank Roth
Original Photo - 15 × 12”
The beauty of Maryland captured by local artist Frank Roth of Brialmont Photography.
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Regatta at Breton Bay
Nicole Stewart
Archival Print - 24 × 20”
A gorgeous view of Breton Bay during the local regatta races!
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Some of My Favorite Things
Sigrid Stiles
Oil - 17 × 19”
Sigrid created this piece as a tribute to some of her favorite things!
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Sandy Point Skipjack Race
Glenn Thompson
Framed Photograph on Canvas - 24 × 18”
Captured from the deck of the Skipjack Staley Norman featuring the Thomas Clyde under full sail!
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"Drop In & Try It" - Pottery Class
Elemnt Ceramics
A seat at a popular pottery class at a welcoming studio offering classes for all skill levels.
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Kneaded Bakery - Baking Class Package
Enjoy a fun culinary experience in Leonardtown with up to three of your friends!
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Resist Dyed Textiles Class Package
Two tickets for a hands-on workshop w/ Eric Jackson on Saturday, May 30th!
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Timeless Transfers - $100 Gift Certificate
Good towards any home video/photo/slide digitalization which covers approximately 5 full-length tapes or 200 photos.
Preserve your memories with care with Timeless Transfers!
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Discover Asheville Travel Package
A fabulous stay at the Hilton Asheville Biltmore Park for two people for 3 days and 2 nights!
Includes a $500 Biltmore gift card toward admission to the Biltmore House & Gardens, including dining, activities and a red wine and chocolate tasting
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New Orleans Travel Package
4 days/3 nights accommodations at the Omni Royal Orleans Hotel!
Includes a demonstration class at the New Orleans School of Cooking. Free concierge reservation service for all packages! -
New York States Finger Lakes Travel Package
4 days, 3 nights accommodations at the Black Sheep Inn and Spa in a queen-bedded room.
Complimentary tastings at five award winning partner producers around Keuka Lake.
4-hour guided Luxury Excursion to all partner producers. And much more!