Leonardtown Art Walk

Annual Arts & Entertainment Celebration

The St. Mary’s County Arts Council and the Town of Leonardtown hosts an annual Art Walk in September. This event celebrates the Leonardtown’s Arts & Entertainment District designation.

Each year our local artists are encouraged to submit artwork to be displayed in all of the businesses around Leonardtown. Our Art Walk contest is an exciting opportunity to view artwork 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 in 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 for your ballot to be stamped.

This call for art is now closed!

Deadline for Submissions: July 29, 2025 (may close earlier once 25 pieces are accepted) *25 pieces have been accepted as of July 15, 2025.

Opening Reception: First Friday, September 5, 2025

Exhibit Run Dates: September 2025

  • By completing this form below you are agreeing to the guidelines listed on the website as well as providing permission for the use of images of your work for marketing and promotional purposes.

  • Only one entry may be submitted per person. Artists may be residents of St. Mary’s, Calvert, or Charles counties.

  • This contest is for artists ages 18 and up. Our Youth Art Month show is featured every March.

  • Wall art must not exceed 30" in any direction, including the frame. Wall art must have a sawtooth hanger or wire on the back for hanging. Sculptures will be considered on a case-by-case basis.

  • All pieces must be family-friendly.

  • Only wall art submissions will be considered for this contest. Other pieces, such as sculptures, will be considered on a case-by-case basis.

  • A $10 Art Walk fee is due at the time of delivery of the art piece.

  • Questions? Email: gallery@smcart.org

Fun Festivities include:

Vote on Your Favorite Art Piece

  • On September's First Friday of the month, the St. Mary's County Arts Council will provide attendees with an Art Walk Ballot. This ballot includes all the participating businesses where you can find each art piece to vote on your 3 favorites.

    The 2025 ballot will be released by late August. Link to follow.

  • 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

  • The Town of Leonardtown will host a free music event in the square for everyone to enjoy!

    Details for September 5th TBA!

  • 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

  • We invite all artists to come out and set up their easels and paint anywhere around the square! Questions? Email us at: info@smcart.org