Events
Below you will find a list of events such as gallery shows, fun activities, and events we are attending!

FREE Musical Presentation!
All are invited for a special musical presentation featuring Dr. Ceylon Mitchell and ensemble Raíces Negras!

¡Presentación musical gratuita!
¡Todos están invitados a una presentación musical especial con el Dr. Ceylon Mitchell y el ensamble Raíces Negras!



Second Friday Social - October 2025
Join us to meet the St. Mary’s County Arts Council staff, local artists, friends of the Council, & others!

Second Friday Social - November 2025
Join us to meet the St. Mary’s County Arts Council staff, local artists, friends of the Council, & others!

Second Friday Social - December 2025
Join us to meet the St. Mary’s County Arts Council staff, local artists, friends of the Council, & others!

Second Friday Social - September 2025
Join us to meet the St. Mary’s County Arts Council staff, local artists, friends of the Council, & others!

Face Painting by Azul (Free event!)
Join St. Mary’s County Arts Council on First Friday, September 5th, for free face painting by Azul!



Art Walk Contest Launches!
The 2025 Art Walk contest runs for the month of September, with an official launch on First Friday, September 5th! Stop by St. Mary’s County Arts Council to pick up your ballot! FInd details here.

Meet & Greet Rosalia Torres-Weiner at St. Inie's Coffee
Meet Rosalia Torres-Weiner of Red Calaca Studio, the artist selected to paint the new mural at the Pax River Village Center (former Millison Plaza). Share your ideas for the design and meet the artist and our staff at St. Inie’s Coffee!
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¡Visítanos y conoce al artista! Conozca a la artista Rosalia Torres-Weiner, de Red Calaca Studio, seleccionada para pintar el nuevo mural en el Pax River Village Center (antigua Millison Plaza). ¡Comparta sus ideas para el diseño y conozca a la artista y a nuestro personal at St. Inie’s Coffee!

Community Meeting w/ Artist Rosalia Torres-Weiner
Join us on August 20th! We would love to hear your ideas for the design for this new mural.

Second Friday Social - August 2025
Join us to meet the St. Mary’s County Arts Council staff, local artists, friends of the Council, & others!



Second Friday Social - July 2025
Join us to meet the St. Mary’s County Arts Council staff, local artists, friends of the Council, & others!

Free Face Painting by Azul
Join us on First Friday, July 4th, from 5 - 7 PM for free face painting by Azul!



Second Friday Social - June 2025
Join us to meet the St. Mary’s County Arts Council staff, local artists, friends of the Council, & others!

Lost in Clovers (acoustic) at SMC Arts Council
A little bit indy with a whole lot of eclectic vibes, Lost in Clovers returns for a one evening only First Friday performance!
St. Mary’s County Arts Council welcomes back Laura and Jake Belmonte for a two hour show full of their unique sounds and instruments (yes, Laura will play the saw)!
Drawing from a synthesis of their Romanian and Filipino roots, our talented duo bring their unique and captivating melodies to each and every show. This is a FREE event!



Special First Friday Hours
Due to our fundraiser event the evening prior, we will be open on First Friday, June 6th for special hours from 3 to 8 PM. Regular hours will continue the following day.
Featured events:
5-8 PM Opening Reception for the Sugar Madness Art Show
5-8 PM Meet & Greet w/ Annise Jefferson (SoMD Sugar Show Co-founder)
6-8 PM Lost in Clovers (acoustic) playing live at St. Mary’s County Arts Council!

2025 SMC Arts Council Fundraiser!
St. Mary’s County Arts Council has partnered with the Port of Leonardtown Winery for the first ever Wine Label Design Contest for the brand new Bubbly Noir wine release. Meet contest winner Bernard T. Matus and celebrate 15 years of Port of Leonardtown Winery’s tasting room, all whilst supporting the St. Mary’s County Arts Council! Enjoy live music with the GrooveSpan Duo, food and beverages, art activities, a silent auction, plus more!
Purchase your ticket soon for our fundraiser event Uncorked & Unveiled in benefit of St. Mary’s County Arts Council and our many community programs, public art projects, scholarships, and more. Find additional details here.



Mandala Coaster Coloring Event
Join us for a fun art activity! Color a coaster and take it home with you!
>$5 donation per coaster.
>All supplies provided.
>Saturday, May 24, 2025 from 1-3 PM (while supplies last).
This event is part of the RenFest SoMD weekend festivities. Learn more here!


Second Friday Social - May 2025
Meet the SMC Arts Council staff, local artists, friends of the Council, & others!




