Events Calendar
Gallery shows and First Friday receptions, events that we are attending and/or sponsoring, plus more!
First Friday Opening Reception - Raining Cats & Dogs Community Art Show
Join us for the Opening Reception on First Friday, June 5, 2026 from 5 - 8 PM at St. Mary’s County Arts Council Gallery & Gift Shop.
Meet the artists, see their work, and meet the kitties too!
The Color & Light Society of Southern Maryland will host a community activity where attendees can paint and glaze mini cat and dog vases to support Feral Cat Rescue of Southern MD.
SUBMISSION INFO:
Artists of all ages from St. Mary's, Calvert, and Charles counties may submit.
30% of all sales from this show will be donated to Feral Cat Rescue of Southern Maryland to help the kitties!
See the link below for the full guidelines. The deadline to apply is May 8, 2026 at 11:59 PM.
www.smcart.org/animals2026
Artwork will be on display at the St. Mary's County Arts Council Gallery & Gift Shop for the month of June. (22660 Washington St, Leonardtown, MD 20650)
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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.
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!
Face Painting by Azul (Free event!)
Join St. Mary’s County Arts Council on First Friday, September 5th, for free face painting by Azul!
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!
Meet & Greet w/ Hayden Williams
Meet entrepreneur Hayden Williams at the reception for our Youth Art Month Art Show!
Sal Icaza - Photography Show
Show Duration: April 1 - 30th 2024
Opening Reception: April 5 from 5 - 8 PM
Meet & Greet: April 5 from 6:45 - 7:45 PM
Drum Circle
Join us on First Fridays for the return of our Audience Participation Drum Circles!
These are free events open to all ages and skill levels. You can bring a drum you own or use one of ours!
Gallery & Gift Shop Ribbon Cutting
Join St. Mary’s County Arts Council and the St. Mary’s County Chamber of Commerce for a special ribbon cutting event in celebration of our new logo and newly refreshed gallery!
Meet our staff and gallery artists! RSVP not required, just stop by and see us!