Leonardtown Art Walk
Annual Arts & Entertainment Celebration
St. Mary’s County Arts Council and the Town of Leonardtown host an annual Art Walk every September. This event celebrates Leonardtown’s Arts & Entertainment District designation.
Local artists submit their work for display in businesses in the downtown Leonardtown area. The Art Walk contest is an exciting opportunity to view work across a wide range of media and styles, with generous prizes for the winners!
Stop by any of the businesses on the map during September, pick up a ballot, get the ballot stamped at three different locations, and select your three favorite pieces of art! You can select art from ANY of the businesses as long as you visit at least three different locations.
Opening Reception: First Friday, September 4, 2026, from 5-8 PM at St. Mary’s County Arts Council
Contest/Exhibit Run Dates: September 2026
Contest Prizes: First place - $100 Cash Prize, Second Place - $75 Gift Card for a local shop (TBA), Third Place - $50 Gift Card for a local shop (TBA)!
We also have gift cards for two lucky voters, drawn at random!
Are you an artist interested in being part of the Art Walk event? See the Call for Art button below!
Are you a business located in the Leonardtown Arts & Entertainment District? See the button below to sign up to host a piece of art!
Benefits include your business listed on the Art Walk map and ballot, increased foot traffic/visitors, and beautiful art displayed for the month of September! A donation of $25 per business is kindly requested to support this event. A link is on the sign up form.
Fun Festivities include:
Vote for Your Favorite Art Pieces!
Art Events
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The Town of Leonardtown will host a free music event in the square for everyone to enjoy!
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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

