Join us every Wednesday to meet the St. Mary’s County Arts Council staff, local artists, friends of the council, and others!

Bring a project in progress to work on or just stop by to say hello!

If you don’t have a current project, we have easy art kits available for purchase plus free activity options.

Bring your favorite beverage and snacks (there are several coffee spots within easy walking distance).

Pets are welcome!

An RSVP via email is appreciated but not required.

Free parking is available on Washington St., behind our building, and other public lots.

We look forward to seeing you soon!

Questions? Email gallery@smcart.org.

The 44th production of Summerstock returns to Great Mills High School with eight showtimes across two weekends this summer: July 17-19 & July 24-26!

Purchase tickets here: https://tinyurl.com/RP-Summerstock

(This event is sponsored in part by St. Mary’s County Arts Council, through grant funding from the Maryland State Arts Council and donations from our other supporters.)

The 44th production of Summerstock returns to Great Mills High School with eight showtimes across two weekends this summer: July 17-19 & July 24-26!

Purchase tickets here: https://tinyurl.com/RP-Summerstock

(This event is sponsored in part by St. Mary’s County Arts Council, through grant funding from the Maryland State Arts Council and donations from our other supporters.)

The 44th production of Summerstock returns to Great Mills High School with eight showtimes across two weekends this summer: July 17-19 & July 24-26!

Purchase tickets here: https://tinyurl.com/RP-Summerstock

(This event is sponsored in part by St. Mary’s County Arts Council, through grant funding from the Maryland State Arts Council and donations from our other supporters.)

The 44th production of Summerstock returns to Great Mills High School with eight showtimes across two weekends this summer: July 17-19 & July 24-26!

Purchase tickets here: https://tinyurl.com/RP-Summerstock

(This event is sponsored in part by St. Mary’s County Arts Council, through grant funding from the Maryland State Arts Council and donations from our other supporters.)

The Chesapeake Orchestra and its Music Director Jeffrey Silberschlag, and St. Mary's College of Maryland are proud to announce dates for the 2026 River Concert Series.

A Southern Maryland tradition now in its 27th season, this family-friendly music festival, and winner of two Governor’s Awards for Arts, Tourism, and Community Economic Development, is held on the St. Mary’s College Townhouse Green every Friday evening from 7 to 9 PM (grounds open at 5:30 PM) from June 19 through July 24, 2026.

Concerts are FREE of charge and open to the public!

Click here for full details and for info about the featured performers of the week.

(Through grant funding from the Maryland State Arts Council and donations from supporters, we are a proud sponsor of this event!)

It's back! The Cedar Point Federal Credit Union 2027 Calendar Photo Contest is officially open!

SoMD Photography is excited to announce the return of the 2027 Cedar Point Federal Credit Union Calendar Photo Contest! For the second consecutive year, Cedar Point Federal Credit Union, SOMD Photography, Full Frame Foundation, and St. Mary's County Arts Council are proud to partner together to showcase the talent of creatives throughout Southern Maryland.

We are inviting Southern Maryland residents of all ages and skill levels to submit images that celebrate the spirit, landscapes, wildlife, and communities of St. Mary's, Calvert, and Charles counties throughout the seasons. From the first blooms of spring, the warmth of a summer sunset, vibrant colors of fall, or the peaceful beauty of winter, show us what makes Southern Maryland special to you.

How to Enter:

Email: contests@somdphotography.org

Complete required registration form.

Submit up to five images.

Submission deadline: July 24, 2026 at 11:59 p.m.

Entry Requirements:

Open to all residents of Southern Maryland.

Photos must be captured within Southern Maryland.

Images should be submitted in JPEG format.

Minimum image size: 1200 x 1800 for printing.

Maximum: 5 photo submissions per participant.

Images should be a 4:3 ratio (landscape orientation).

Other ratios may be subject to cropping.

Winning Prizes & Recognition:

$200 cash prize awarded to cover image.

Displayed in all six CPFCU branch locations.

Displayed at St. Mary’s County Arts Council Gallery.

Calendars distributed throughout Southern MD.

Work seen by thousands of community members.

Photos professionally printed and mounted.

Promoted via social media platforms.

Need help preparing or submitting your images? No problem! Our team is happy to assist with sizing, resolution, or any other questions you may have. Simply email contests@somdphotography.org.

This continued partnership represents a shared commitment to supporting the arts, recognizing local talent, and creating meaningful opportunities for photographers throughout Southern Maryland. Together, we're not just creating a calendar, we're celebrating the people, places, and stories that make our region so special! We can't wait to see what you capture this year.

Join us every Wednesday to meet the St. Mary’s County Arts Council staff, local artists, friends of the council, and others!

Bring a project in progress to work on or just stop by to say hello!

If you don’t have a current project, we have easy art kits available for purchase plus free activity options.

Bring your favorite beverage and snacks (there are several coffee spots within easy walking distance).

Pets are welcome!

An RSVP via email is appreciated but not required.

Free parking is available on Washington St., behind our building, and other public lots.

We look forward to seeing you soon!

Questions? Email gallery@smcart.org.

The 44th production of Summerstock returns to Great Mills High School with eight showtimes across two weekends this summer: July 17-19 & July 24-26!

Purchase tickets here: https://tinyurl.com/RP-Summerstock

(This event is sponsored in part by St. Mary’s County Arts Council, through grant funding from the Maryland State Arts Council and donations from our other supporters.)

The 44th production of Summerstock returns to Great Mills High School with eight showtimes across two weekends this summer: July 17-19 & July 24-26!

Purchase tickets here: https://tinyurl.com/RP-Summerstock

(This event is sponsored in part by St. Mary’s County Arts Council, through grant funding from the Maryland State Arts Council and donations from our other supporters.)

The 44th production of Summerstock returns to Great Mills High School with eight showtimes across two weekends this summer: July 17-19 & July 24-26!

Purchase tickets here: https://tinyurl.com/RP-Summerstock

(This event is sponsored in part by St. Mary’s County Arts Council, through grant funding from the Maryland State Arts Council and donations from our other supporters.)

Visit the Patuxent River Naval Air Museum for a fun-filled Family Day! Enjoy hands-on activities, explore exciting exhibits, and make memories with the whole family.

Children age 12 and under get in FREE during the event! Regular admission fees apply for other attendees.

Perfect for all ages — discover the wonder of flight and naval aviation history.

Find us at our table and participate in a fun art activity!

Click here to visit the museum’s website and learn more about this event.

The 44th production of Summerstock returns to Great Mills High School with eight showtimes across two weekends this summer: July 17-19 & July 24-26!

Purchase tickets here: https://tinyurl.com/RP-Summerstock

(This event is sponsored in part by St. Mary’s County Arts Council, through grant funding from the Maryland State Arts Council and donations from our other supporters.)

UPDATE: This event is canceled due to poor air quality.

The Chesapeake Orchestra and its Music Director Jeffrey Silberschlag, and St. Mary's College of Maryland are proud to announce dates for the 2026 River Concert Series.

A Southern Maryland tradition now in its 27th season, this family-friendly music festival, and winner of two Governor’s Awards for Arts, Tourism, and Community Economic Development, is held on the St. Mary’s College Townhouse Green every Friday evening from 7 to 9 PM (grounds open at 5:30 PM) from June 19 through July 24, 2026.

Concerts are FREE of charge and open to the public!

Click here for full details and for info about the featured performers of the week.

(Through grant funding from the Maryland State Arts Council and donations from supporters, we are a proud sponsor of this event!)

Join us every Wednesday to meet the St. Mary’s County Arts Council staff, local artists, friends of the council, and others!

Bring a project in progress to work on or just stop by to say hello!

If you don’t have a current project, we have easy art kits available for purchase plus free activity options.

Bring your favorite beverage and snacks (there are several coffee spots within easy walking distance).

Pets are welcome!

An RSVP via email is appreciated but not required.

Free parking is available on Washington St., behind our building, and other public lots.

We look forward to seeing you soon!

Questions? Email gallery@smcart.org.

The Chesapeake Orchestra and its Music Director Jeffrey Silberschlag, and St. Mary's College of Maryland are proud to announce dates for the 2026 River Concert Series.

A Southern Maryland tradition now in its 27th season, this family-friendly music festival, and winner of two Governor’s Awards for Arts, Tourism, and Community Economic Development, is held on the St. Mary’s College Townhouse Green every Friday evening from 7 to 9 PM (grounds open at 5:30 PM) from June 19 through July 24, 2026.

Concerts are FREE of charge and open to the public!

Click here for full details and for info about the featured performers of the week.

(Through grant funding from the Maryland State Arts Council and donations from supporters, we are a proud sponsor of this event!)

Join us every Wednesday to meet the St. Mary’s County Arts Council staff, local artists, friends of the council, and others!

Bring a project in progress to work on or just stop by to say hello!

If you don’t have a current project, we have easy art kits available for purchase plus free activity options.

Bring your favorite beverage and snacks (there are several coffee spots within easy walking distance).

Pets are welcome!

An RSVP via email is appreciated but not required.

Free parking is available on Washington St., behind our building, and other public lots.

We look forward to seeing you soon!

Questions? Email gallery@smcart.org.

The St. Mary’s County Arts Council Gallery & Gift Shop will be closed on Saturday, July 4th for the holiday. Regular hours will continue the following week.

Please email gallery@smcart.org to contact us. Thank you!

UPDATE: Canceled for July 3 due to extreme heat. Be sure to catch the July 10, 17, or 24 concerts!

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The Chesapeake Orchestra and its Music Director Jeffrey Silberschlag, and St. Mary's College of Maryland are proud to announce dates for the 2026 River Concert Series.

A Southern Maryland tradition now in its 27th season, this family-friendly music festival, and winner of two Governor’s Awards for Arts, Tourism, and Community Economic Development, is held on the St. Mary’s College Townhouse Green every Friday evening from 7 to 9 PM (grounds open at 5:30 PM) from June 19 through July 24, 2026.

Concerts are FREE of charge and open to the public!

Click here for full details and for info about the featured performers of the week.

(Through grant funding from the Maryland State Arts Council and donations from supporters, we are a proud sponsor of this event!)

Join us for the Opening Reception of “Scenic Summer” on First Friday, July 3, 2026, from 5 - 8 PM at St. Mary’s County Arts Council Gallery & Gift Shop!

This show features works by our gallery artists in summertime themes!

Artwork will be on display for the month of July.

Address: 22660 Washington St, Leonardtown, MD 20650

Questions? Email gallery@smcart.org
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Join us every Wednesday to meet the St. Mary’s County Arts Council staff, local artists, friends of the council, and others!

Bring a project in progress to work on or just stop by to say hello!

If you don’t have a current project, we have easy art kits available for purchase plus free activity options.

Bring your favorite beverage and snacks (there are several coffee spots within easy walking distance).

Pets are welcome!

An RSVP via email is appreciated but not required.

Free parking is available on Washington St., behind our building, and other public lots.

We look forward to seeing you soon!

Questions? Email gallery@smcart.org.

The St. Mary’s County Arts Council Gallery & Gift Shop will be closed on Saturday, June 27th. Regular hours will continue the following week.

Please email gallery@smcart.org to contact us. Thank you!

The Lexington Park Business Association hosts entertaining performances from various cultures, an array of activities, interactive crafts, children's games, and more at the Community, Culture & Cuisine event!

Food lovers will enjoy cuisines from around the world including jerk chicken from Jamaica, potatoes from Ireland, and everything in between!

Join us on Saturday, June 27, 2026 from 11 AM to 4 PM to celebrate the breadth of the world's cultures right here in Lexington Park! Learn more here.

Sponsored in part by St. Mary’s County Arts Council in partnership with the Lexington Park Business Association, Cedar Point Federal Credit Union, and Devonshire - a Perfect Events Company.

The Chesapeake Orchestra and its Music Director Jeffrey Silberschlag, and St. Mary's College of Maryland are proud to announce dates for the 2026 River Concert Series.

A Southern Maryland tradition now in its 27th season, this family-friendly music festival, and winner of two Governor’s Awards for Arts, Tourism, and Community Economic Development, is held on the St. Mary’s College Townhouse Green every Friday evening from 7 to 9 PM (grounds open at 5:30 PM) from June 19 through July 24, 2026.

Concerts are FREE of charge and open to the public!

Click here for full details and for info about the featured performers of the week.

(Through grant funding from the Maryland State Arts Council and donations from supporters, we are a proud sponsor of this event!)

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!

An 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.

Juneteenth is a National Holiday commemorating and celebrating the end of slavery in America - a day of reflection, a day of renewal, a pride-filled day. It is a day for all Americans to come together to reflect on our past as a nation, celebrate the African American experience, and begin to build a brighter future together.

Visit the Unified Committee for Afro-American Contributions website to learn more about this FREE event including vendor and exhibitor opportunities.

Sponsored in part by St. Mary’s County Arts Council. Find us at our table!

The Chesapeake Orchestra and its Music Director Jeffrey Silberschlag, and St. Mary's College of Maryland are proud to announce dates for the 2026 River Concert Series.

A Southern Maryland tradition now in its 27th season, this family-friendly music festival, and winner of two Governor’s Awards for Arts, Tourism, and Community Economic Development, is held on the St. Mary’s College Townhouse Green every Friday evening from 7 to 9 PM (grounds open at 5:30 PM) from June 19 through July 24, 2026.

Concerts are FREE of charge and open to the public!

Click here for full details and for info about the featured performers of the week.

(Through grant funding from the Maryland State Arts Council and donations from supporters, we are a proud sponsor of this event!)

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!

An 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.

Join us for the Maryland 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!”