Discover the Arts!

in St. Mary’s County

Read all about the latest arts-related news, community events, opportunities for artists, Leonardtown First Friday updates, updates from our Gallery & Gift Shop, and more!

Thank you to all who participated in the Art Walk!

The 2025 Leonardtown Art Walk Contest has been an amazing opportunity to view local art at different locations around Leonardtown.

  • Our winners will be announced on Monday, October 6th!

  • We have fabulous prizes for the top three artists (selected by popular vote) and three lucky voters (selected by random draw)!

 Spotlight on the Arts!

Jennifer Galloway
October 2025

Our Spotlight on the Arts shines brightly on Jennifer Galloway, owner of Swords & Spoons located in California, Maryland! Jennifer is a visual artist, gamer, writer, and much more! See the link below for her feature in The Southern Maryland Chronicle.

Galleries

  • Leonardtown Library

    October 2025

  • Lexington Park Library

    October 2025

  • MedStar St. Mary's Hospital

    August - October 2025 - Art by Tamila Theall

  • Port of Leonardtown Winery

    October 2025 - Artwork by Linda Craven

  • SMCAC Gallery & Gift Shop

    October 2025 - Harvest of Art

Upcoming Events

 We Appreciate Your Support

The Arts play a fundamental role in shaping and strengthening our community's culture, education & economic development. Please consider making a tax-deductible contribution to help support our programs!

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The St. Mary's County Arts Council is funded by a grant from the Maryland State Arts Council, (MSAC), an agency dedicated to cultivating a vibrant cultural community where the arts thrive. The MSAC provides financial support and technical assistance for nonprofit organizations, units of government, and many other services for Maryland artists.

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