Events
Below you will find a list of events such as gallery shows, fun activities, and events we are attending!
Welcome Back Wednesdays (weekly workshops)
Join us every Wednesday to meet the St. Mary’s County Arts Council staff, local artists, friends of the Arts Council, and others!
Bring a project in progress and work in the company of others or just stop by to say hello!
Don’t have a current art project? We have some easy art kits available for purchase.
Also bring your favorite beverage and snacks (there are several coffee spots within easy walking distance).
Pets are welcome!
RSVP via email is appreciated but not required.
Free parking is available on Washington St. and behind our building and other designated public lots.
We look forward to seeing you soon!
Questions? Email gallery@smcart.org.
Valentines for Veterans Card Making
Join Christie Agamaite from Edward Jones, in conjunction with The St. Mary’s County Arts Council, for a fun evening of card making!
This is a free event and all supplies will be provided. The cards will be sent by Christie’s office to soldiers and veterans for Valentine’s Day! No skills needed.
RSVP no later than Tuesday, January 27th by calling 301-690-8130 or email: rylie.farbizio@edwardjones.com.
We look forward to seeing you there!
Gallery Closed January 31
The St. Mary’s County Arts Council Gallery & Gift Shop is closed on Saturday, January 31 as our board and staff members are attending our annual retreat. Regular hours will resume the following week.
2026 Scholarship Fair
Find us at our table at the BECA 2026 Scholarship Fair! Learn about our scholarship opportunity, meet our staff, and ask any questions that you may have!
Learn more about the St. Mary’s County Arts Council Scholarships here.
Welcome Back Wednesdays (weekly workshops)
Join us every Wednesday to meet the St. Mary’s County Arts Council staff, local artists, friends of the Arts Council, and others!
Bring a project in progress and work in the company of others or just stop by to say hello!
Don’t have a current art project? We have some easy art kits available for purchase plus free activities!
Also bring your favorite beverage and snacks (there are several coffee spots within easy walking distance).
Pets are welcome!
RSVP via email is appreciated but not required.
Free parking is available on Washington St. and behind our building and other designated public lots.
We look forward to seeing you soon!
Questions? Email gallery@smcart.org.
Last Day to Submit - Youth Art Month
Submit your artwork for Youth Art Month by 5 PM!
Artists age 18 and under from St. Mary’s, Calvert, and Charles County may enter a piece! Click here for the full guidelines and submission instructions.
Opening Reception - “Let it Snow”
Join us on February 6th from 5 to 8 PM for a special First Friday Opening Reception!
"Let it Snow" is a wintery art show featuring the work of our gallery artists in a wide variety of media. Come meet the artists and our staff members!
Questions? Email our Gallery Manager Melanie at gallery@smcart.org.
Welcome Back Wednesdays (weekly workshops)
Join us every Wednesday to meet the St. Mary’s County Arts Council staff, local artists, friends of the Arts Council, and others!
Bring a project in progress and work in the company of others or just stop by to say hello!
Don’t have a current art project? We have some easy art kits available for purchase plus free activities!
Also bring your favorite beverage and snacks (there are several coffee spots within easy walking distance).
Pets are welcome!
RSVP via email is appreciated but not required.
Free parking is available on Washington St. and behind our building and other designated public lots.
We look forward to seeing you soon!
Questions? Email gallery@smcart.org.
Maryland Arts Day
Maryland Arts Day is the largest annual gathering of arts professionals in Maryland. With more than 500 participants, representing every county in the state and Baltimore City, this statewide arts advocacy event connects artists, educators, administrators, volunteers and trustees with lawmakers from every legislative district in Maryland.
The St. Mary’s County Arts Council staff and board members will be there in support of The Arts in Maryland and its impact on the economic and cultural vitality of the state. Learn more here about Maryland Arts Day!
Welcome Back Wednesdays (weekly workshops)
Join us every Wednesday to meet the St. Mary’s County Arts Council staff, local artists, friends of the Arts Council, and others!
Bring a project in progress and work in the company of others or just stop by to say hello!
Don’t have a current art project? We have some easy art kits available for purchase plus free activities!
Also bring your favorite beverage and snacks (there are several coffee spots within easy walking distance).
Pets are welcome!
RSVP via email is appreciated but not required.
Free parking is available on Washington St. and behind our building and other designated public lots.
We look forward to seeing you soon!
Questions? Email gallery@smcart.org.
Welcome Back Wednesdays (weekly workshops)
Join us every Wednesday to meet the St. Mary’s County Arts Council staff, local artists, friends of the Arts Council, and others!
Bring a project in progress and work in the company of others or just stop by to say hello!
Don’t have a current art project? We have some easy art kits available for purchase plus free activities!
Also bring your favorite beverage and snacks (there are several coffee spots within easy walking distance).
Pets are welcome!
RSVP via email is appreciated but not required.
Free parking is available on Washington St. and behind our building and other designated public lots.
We look forward to seeing you soon!
Questions? Email gallery@smcart.org.
SMCAC Town Hall
We want to hear from YOU! Make your voice heard and meet our staff at this informal Town Hall meeting. RSVP by March 8th!
STEAM Day at Patuxent River Naval Air Museum
Join us and the Patuxent River Naval Air Museum for an exciting day of exploration!
Mark your calendars for Saturday, March 14th, from 10:00 AM to 3:00 PM for a day packed with hands-on fun and discovery! This is the perfect opportunity for students and families to explore the fascinating world of Science, Technology, Engineering, Art, and Mathematics (STEAM).
Explore a variety of interactive exhibits and activities designed for all ages. Whether you're young or just young at heart, there's something for everyone to enjoy!
Children get in FREE during the event with the purchase of adult admission! Click here for details.
Find us at our table to participate in a fun community art project and learn more about St. Mary’s County Arts Council!
2026 Cherry Blossom Festival - Save the Date!
Save the date for the 2026 Cherry Blossom Festival in Lexington Park!
The Annual Cherry Blossom Festival is a free event offering fun for the whole family, featuring a variety of vendors, local community organizations, activities, demonstrations, food trucks, and so much more!
Find the staff and volunteers from St. Mary’s County Arts Council at our table!
Additional details TBA.
Gallery Closed (MD Arts Summit)
Our Gallery & Gift Shop is closed on Wednesday, June 17th as our staff will be at the MD Arts Summit event on June 16th & 17th!
“The Maryland Arts Summit, hosted at Prince George’s Community College Center for the Performing Arts, is a statewide conference presented by and for the Maryland arts sector, which includes, but is not limited to: Arts Advocates, Arts Educators & Teaching Artists, Independent Artists, Arts Organizations, Youth, Community Stakeholders, Arts, and Entertainment Districts, County Arts Agencies of Maryland, Public Artists, Boards of Directors, and Folklife Artists.
It is an opportunity to network, share the fantastic work that is being done across the state, learn about communities different from your own, celebrate the accomplishments of what we as a sector have achieved, and, through dialogue and action, bring to light where systems have fallen short of the support required to help artists and organizations thrive. The Maryland Arts Summit is a place for productive conversations to move the Maryland arts sector forward and ensure its long-term success.Join us there!”
“Shall We Gather” - premiere documentary showing
“Shall We Gather” is a new documentary and musical arts film showing at St. Mary’s College of Maryland (Cole Cinema) on Saturday, January 24th. The 2 PM showing is full but a second showing at 4:30 PM is open! Admission is free but reservations are required. This event is sponsored in part by St. Mary’s County Arts Council. Learn more here.
“What happens when members of two historic rural churches - one traditionally Black and the other traditionally White - gather for dinner and real conversation?”
“In an era of soundbites and shouting, “Shall We Gather” speaks softly and thoughtfully.
What can we all learn from the example of these two small, rural church communities?
Shall we listen? Shall we care?”
Welcome Back Wednesdays (weekly workshops)
Join us every Wednesday to meet the St. Mary’s County Arts Council staff, local artists, friends of the Arts Council, and others!
Bring a project in progress and work in the company of others or just stop by to say hello!
Don’t have a current art project? We have some easy art kits available for purchase.
Also bring your favorite beverage and snacks (there are several coffee spots within easy walking distance).
Pets are welcome!
RSVP via email is appreciated but not required.
Free parking is available on Washington St. and behind our building and other designated public lots.
We look forward to seeing you soon!
Questions? Email gallery@smcart.org.
Welcome Back Wednesdays (weekly workshops)
Join us every Wednesday to meet the St. Mary’s County Arts Council staff, local artists, friends of the Arts Council, and others!
Bring a project in progress and work in the company of others or just stop by to say hello!
Don’t have a current art project? We have some easy art kits available for purchase.
Also bring your favorite beverage and snacks (there are several coffee spots within easy walking distance).
Pets are welcome!
RSVP via email is appreciated but not required.
Free parking is available on Washington St. and behind our building and other designated public lots.
We look forward to seeing you soon!
Questions? Email gallery@smcart.org.
Welcome Back Wednesdays (weekly workshops)
Join us every Wednesday to meet the St. Mary’s County Arts Council staff, local artists, friends of the Arts Council, and others!
Bring a project in progress and work in the company of others or just stop by to say hello!
Don’t have a current art project? We have some easy art kits available for purchase.
Also bring your favorite beverage and snacks (there are several coffee spots within easy walking distance).
Pets are welcome!
RSVP via email is appreciated but not required.
Free parking is available on Washington St. and behind our building and other designated public lots.
We look forward to seeing you soon!
Questions? Email gallery@smcart.org.
Holiday & Winter Closure
The St. Mary’s County Arts Council Gallery & Gift Shop is closed Wednesday, December 24, 2025 thru Saturday, January 3rd for the holidays and our annual winter maintenance.
We will reopen on Wednesday, January 6th and resume our regular hours at that time.
Our staff may be contacted by email during this time period.
General inquiries: info@smcart.org
Executive Director Susie Glauner: director@smcart.org
Outreach Coordinator Wednesday Davis: outreach@smcart.org
Gallery Manager Melanie Dichter: gallery@smcart.org
Extended Thursday Hours for Holiday Shopping!
The St. Mary's County Arts Council Gallery & Gift Shop is open extended hours on Thursdays in December for holiday shopping!
Visit us on December 4th, 11th, and 18th from 11 AM to 7 PM. Support local artists and find unique gifts!
* FREE gift wrapping for items that fit into our totes! Other nearby Downtown Leonardtown businesses will be open late as well.
Follow the SMC Arts Council Gallery & Gift Shop Facebook (www.facebook.com/smcacgallery) and Instagram (www.instagram.com/smcacgallery) to see work created by over 40 local artists!
St. Maries Choral Arts - Home Concert/Community Carol Sing
A festive concert for the holidays and a warm community spirit with St. Maries Choral Arts! Admission is free, donations are gratefully appreciated.
Sponsored in part by St. Mary’s County Arts Council.
Gloria
COSMIC Symphony presents GLORIA, featuring St. Maries Choral Arts! Directed by Will Esterling & Bethany Alvey. FREE event, donations are gratefully accepted.
Sponsored in part by St. Mary’s County Arts Council.
“Yuletide” - Holiday Concert
Join David W. Cook & The Rivers of Harmony for a magnificent evening of music, as they present a one-night only special concert! Featured will be select songs from their Award-Winning album, "Christmas Carols", featuring Howard Blake's beloved Christmas Story, "The Snowman", with a few added songs for a festive celebration!
Tickets are limited and will sell out quickly! Click here to learn more.
Second Friday Social - December 2025
Join us to meet the St. Mary’s County Arts Council staff, local artists, friends of the Council, & others!
Extended Thursday Hours for Holiday Shopping!
The St. Mary's County Arts Council Gallery & Gift Shop is open extended hours on Thursdays in December for holiday shopping!
Visit us on December 4th, 11th, and 18th from 11 AM to 7 PM. Support local artists and find unique gifts!
* FREE gift wrapping for items that fit into our totes! Other nearby Downtown Leonardtown businesses will be open late as well.
Follow the SMC Arts Council Gallery & Gift Shop Facebook (www.facebook.com/smcacgallery) and Instagram (www.instagram.com/smcacgallery) to see work created by over 40 local artists!
Holly Days Extravaganza
The Lexington Park Business Association hosts its third annual Holly Days at the Lexington Park Library on December 6-7, 2025.
Saturday evening features a community Christmas Tree and Menorah Lighting, caroling sing-along, free hot chocolate provided by the Lexington Park Rotary Club, and the possible arrival of someone familiar to children worldwide!
On Sunday, the Holly Days Extravaganza continues indoors with an opportunity for Selfies with Santa, arts and crafts for kids of all ages, and a holiday shopping village featuring local vendors. Find additional details here.
Lexington Park Holly Days - Tree and Menorah Lighting
The Lexington Park Business Association hosts its third annual Holly Days at the Lexington Park Library on December 6-7, 2025.
Saturday evening features a community Christmas Tree and Menorah Lighting, caroling sing-along, free hot chocolate provided by the Lexington Park Rotary Club, and the possible arrival of someone familiar to children worldwide!
On Sunday, the Holly Days Extravaganza continues indoors with an opportunity for Selfies with Santa, arts and crafts for kids of all ages, and a holiday shopping village featuring local vendors. Find additional details here.
St. Maries Choral Arts - Holiday Concert
A collaboration concert of St. Maries Choral Arts with the St. Mary’s Singers from St. Mary’s College of Maryland! This is a FREE event, donations are gratefully appreciated.
Sponsored in part by St. Mary’s County Arts Council.
The Seipp Kasparian Trumpet & Piano Duo
Trumpeter Chuck Seipp and pianist Raffi Kasparian - of "Pershing's Own" elite US Army Band - join forces for an evening of brilliant music.
This concert is part of the Music From Poplar Hill series and is sponsored in part by St. Mary’s County Arts Council. Click here to learn more!
Holiday Music (& more!) w/ Doc Lohn
Join us on First Friday, December 5th from 6 - 7:30 PM for live music with Doc Lohn at the St. Mary’s County Arts Council Gallery & Gift Shop! This is a FREE event!
Shop Local - Holiday Show
Shop Local at the St. Mary’s County Arts Council Gallery & Gift Shop Holiday Show! Visit us to find holiday gifts from over 40 local artists including ceramics, paintings, prints, photography, jewelry, fabric art, greeting cards, and more!
FREE gift wrapping for items that fit into our totes! Meet the artists during our Opening Reception on First Friday, December 5th from 5-8 PM.
Extended Thursday Hours for Holiday Shopping!
The St. Mary's County Arts Council Gallery & Gift Shop is open extended hours on Thursdays in December for holiday shopping!
Visit us on December 4th, 11th, and 18th from 11 AM to 7 PM. Support local artists and find unique gifts!
* FREE gift wrapping for items that fit into our totes! Other nearby Downtown Leonardtown businesses will be open late as well.
Follow the SMC Arts Council Gallery & Gift Shop Facebook (www.facebook.com/smcacgallery) and Instagram (www.instagram.com/smcacgallery) to see work created by over 40 local artists!
Small Business Saturday at St. Mary's County Arts Council Gallery & Gift Shop
Join us and our neighbor shops for special events for Small Business Saturday!
We will be open extended hours from 10 AM - 4 PM. Shop from a wide variety of items at our Gallery & GIft Shop, including paintings, framed photos, prints, jewelry, ceramics, greeting cards, and much more!
FREE gift wrapping for any items that fit into our totes!
FREE small gift with purchase of any amount (one per person)
Closed for the Thanksgiving Holiday
The St. Mary’s County Arts Council Gallery & Gift Shop is closed Wednesday, November 26th thru Friday, December 28th for the Thanksgiving holiday.
We will be open on November 29th from 10 AM to 4 PM for Small Business Saturday!
Closed for the Thanksgiving Holiday
The St. Mary’s County Arts Council Gallery & Gift Shop is closed Wednesday, November 26th thru Friday, December 28th for the Thanksgiving holiday.
We will be open on November 29th from 10 AM to 4 PM for Small Business Saturday!
Closed for the Thanksgiving Holiday
The St. Mary’s County Arts Council Gallery & Gift Shop is closed Wednesday, November 26th thru Friday, December 28th for the Thanksgiving holiday.
We will be open on November 29th from 10 AM to 4 PM for Small Business Saturday!
Second Friday Social - November 2025
Join us to meet the St. Mary’s County Arts Council staff, local artists, friends of the Council, & others!
First Friday Activities - Color & Light Society
Join us and the Color & Light Society for a fun, family-friendly evening of creativity!
Visitors are invited to make their own gift cards using colorful ink stamps—a perfect hands-on activity for all ages. At the same time, enjoy watching a live watercolor painting demonstration in progress.
Activities are from 5–7:30 PM. All materials provided and all ages are welcome to participate!
St. Mary's County Arts Council at SMCM Career & Internship Fair
Are you a student at St. Mary's College of Maryland? Stop by and see us at the SMCM Career & Internship Fair!
Tuesday, November 4 from 10 AM - 2 PM
Michael P. O' Brien Athletics and Recreation Center
Meet our staff, current and former interns, and volunteers! Pick up some swag and learn about St. Mary's County Arts Council, including our future internship opportunities.
