Discover the Arts!
in St. Mary’s County
Read about the latest arts-related news, community events, opportunities for artists, Leonardtown First Friday updates, and more!
Make your voice heard!
The St. Mary's County Department of Land Use and Growth Management is collecting input from residents to help shape the county's next strategic plan. This open comment period is the final opportunity to submit feedback. We encourage you to participate asap!
NEW - Paint a Park Program!
Your local business can engage staff by providing them a UNIQUE OPPORTUNITY to create eye-catching art in our community!
A professional artist will lead your employees through a fun creation of a beautiful mural (other art projects may also be available). Painting skills are not required for this paint-by-number style project.
All locations are in St. Mary’s County. This project is in partnership with the St. Mar'y’s County Recreation & Parks department.
Sponsorships are tax-deductible donations per current IRS guidelines.
See below for details about this unique team-building opportunity!
Spotlight on the Arts!
Dr. Bethany Alvey
November 2025
Our Spotlight on the Arts shines brightly on Dr. Bethany Alvey, Artistic Director of St. Maries Choral Arts. Bethany is also a music instructor at Captain Walter Francis Duke Elementary School, where she teaches General Music, Chorus, and Strings. See the link below for her feature in The Southern Maryland Chronicle!
Galleries
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Charlotte Hall Library
November - Jami Faith (Elsewise Art)
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Leonardtown Library
November - 75th Anniversary Celebration
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Lexington Park Library
November 2025 - January 2026 -John Edison Sr.
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MedStar St. Mary's Hospital (E.R.)
November 2025 - January 2026 - Andi Cullins
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Port of Leonardtown Winery
November - Robert “Buzz” Ballard
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SMCAC Gallery & Gift Shop
November - Color & Light Society of Southern MD
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!
Click HERE to make a one-time or recurring donation. Find us on benevity, Candid, and on the PayPal Giving Fund!
Our Valued Sponsors:
Add your logo here! Contact us for sponsorship opportunities!
The St. Mary's County Arts Council is funded in part by a grant from the Maryland State Arts Council, (MSAC), an agency dedicated to cultivating a vibrant cultural community where the arts thrive. We also rely on support from our corporate sponsors and individual donors in order to bring quality arts programs, scholarships, public art initiatives, and much more to St. Mary’s County.
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