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About our Gallery

The St. Mary’s County Arts Council Gallery & Gift Shop was established in 2017 with the mission of supporting and promoting local artists.

By offering dedicated space for artists to exhibit and sell their work, we aim to foster a thriving arts community and provide artists with greater exposure.

This program not only enables artists to reach new audiences but also allows local residents and visitors to engage with the artists and purchase unique, locally-made artwork.

Location: 22660 Washington St., Leonardtown, MD 20650 (next to Leonardtown Town Hall)

Open Wednesday - Saturday from 11 AM to 4 PM. Extended hours until 8 PM on First Fridays and for special events.

Email: gallery@smcart.org

Phone: (240)309-4061

2026 Gallery Schedule

Join us for our monthly gallery shows, where local talent takes center stage!

Keep an eye on our Calls for Art for a chance to participate in a Community Art Show (open to gallery members and other local artists)! Calls for Art will be listed below when open.

We host Opening Receptions for our gallery shows on the first Friday of every month, where you can meet the artists, enjoy their work, and connect with our vibrant creative community.

Calls for Community Art Shows

  • Youth Art Month - opens January 8 (closes February 6 at 5 PM) - click here

  • Butterflies & Botanics - opens March 6

  • Raining Cats & Dogs - opens April 5

  • Art Walk 2026 - opens July 3

Interested in joining the Gallery?

Our gallery proudly supports artists from the Tri-County area: St. Mary's, Calvert, and Charles County.

Click on each section below to learn more about our guidelines and process.

Questions? Email our Gallery Manager at gallery@smcart.org or call 240-309-4061. We look forward to connecting with you!

  • Each accepted visual artist is allowed up to one hanging wand of space which is generally:

    • One XL piece (max 36” in any direction)

    • Two large pieces (16x20 or similar)

    • Three medium pieces (11x14 or similar)

    • Four small pieces (8x10, 5x7, or similar)

    Art must not exceed 36” in any direction nor be excessively heavy.

    For smaller shelf-type items such as pottery, jewelry, and greeting cards we have an “as space available” policy which will fluctuate depending on our current inventory.

    Jewelry items must be accompanied by an appropriate display holder.

    All wall art must be framed and ready to hang either with a wire (must not be visible above piece) or a saw-tooth hanger. Sculpture pieces must be able to stand alone, or a suitable display system must be provided.

    ALL art must be of a family-friendly nature.

  • See the form below to complete a short application and upload five images of your artwork.

    Our Gallery Manager will contact you within 2 weeks of the time of your submission.

    If your art is accepted, we will send you a link to make an appointment to bring in your work to be reviewed in person. Final selections of your pieces will be made at that time.

    If your work is not accepted, we will notify you within the same time frame. Usually, artwork is not accepted because we are at capacity for a certain type of media or work is considered to be too similar to current items.

  • Annual Membership Fee: $35 per year for artists to exhibit in the Gallery.

    Renewal: Memberships are renewed annually based on the time of payment.

  • Commission Rate: 70% paid to artist, 30% Gallery commission.

    Payment Schedule: Checks for sales will be mailed by the 15th of the month following the quarterly schedule.


    Quarter 1: January - March (April 15th)
    Quarter 2: April - June (July 15th)
    Quarter 3: July - September (October 15th)
    Quarter 4: October - December (January 15th of the following year)

    Sales Tax: We collect and submit all sales tax.

    Tax Form: If an artist’s commission is $600 or more in a calendar year, a 1099 tax form will be provided.