Call for Art
Submission Deadline:
Wednesday, October 15, 2025 at 4:00 PM
Artwork Guidelines:
Up to two submissions allowed per artist. Artist must be a resident of St. Mary’s, Calvert, or Charles County.
Art may be of any medium.
Art must not exceed 4” in any direction.
Canvas pieces do not need to be framed. All sides of unframed canvas pieces must be painted.
Sculpture pieces must be able to stand alone, or a suitable display system must be provided.
Artists of all ages are encouraged to participate. The submission form must be signed by a parent/guardian if the artist is under the age of 18.
ALL art must be of a family-friendly nature suitable for all audiences.
Elsewise Art and St. Mary’s County Arts Council reserve the right to accept or decline submissions per their discretion.
An image of your art is required for the submission form. Submission grants permission for the SMC Arts Council and Elsewise Art to use the image for marketing and promotional purposes.
All submissions must be made online via the artist application form.
Payment Schedule:
This show falls in our Fourth Quarter Payment Schedule. Payment for any pieces sold during this show will be processed by January 15, 2026. A mailing address and phone number are required for check processing.
The gallery commission is 30% of the sale price. The artist will receive 70%.
St. Mary’s County Arts Council will handle the processing of sales tax collected at the time of purchase.
Artist Application Form
Gallery Reception:
First Friday, December 5, 2025 from 5 - 8 PM
Show Duration:
Friday, November 14 - Saturday, December 20, 2025
Show Location:
St. Mary’s County Arts Council Gallery & Gift Shop
22660 Washington St., Leonardtown, MD 20650
Questions? Email Jami at: elsewiseart@yahoo.com or text 503-569-0250.
Special event on First Friday, October 3rd!
You have an opportunity to create your Tiny Art Show piece on site at Elsewise Art from 5 - 7 PM! A variety of free mediums will be available. Location: 22660 Washington St, Room 204, Leonardtown, MD (upstairs from St. Mary’s County Arts Council).
No need to RSVP, just show up! Questions? Email Jami at elsewiseart@yahoo.com.