Discover the Arts!
in St. Mary’s County
Read about the latest arts-related news, community events, opportunities for artists, Leonardtown First Friday updates, & more!
Message from Susie Glauner, Executive Director
We are pleased to share our first ever End of Year Impact Report for 2025! We are proud of the connections we made and opportunities we created for The Arts.
We want to thank our sponsors, donors, and program partners for believing in our mission and us. St. Mary’s County Arts Council is dedicated to the pursuit of enabling access to new and ongoing arts programs for all residents of St. Mary's County.
Voting has ended! The winner will be announced on January 28th!
Congratulations to our three finalists from the 2026 Wine Label Contest. Click the link below to view their entries. The winner will be featured on a new white wine to be released by the Port of Leonardtown Winery!
Call for Art - Youth Art Month
Our Call for Art for Youth Art Month 2026 is now open! Artists age 18 and under from St. Mary's, Calvert, and Charles counties are encouraged to submit their work! See the link below for full details.
Deadline to submit is February 6, 2026 at 5 PM!
Spotlight on the Arts!
Adrianna Reloba
January 2026
Our Spotlight on the Arts shines brightly on Adrianna Reloba of Freedom Palette - Art Workshops for All!
Read more at the link below.
TOWN HALL MEETING
All are invited to join us on March 11th!
We want to hear from YOU, our community members!
What types of arts-related programs and initiatives would you like to see?
How can St. Mary’s County Arts Council best serve our artists and community as a whole?
Learn more about St. Mary’s County Arts Council and meet our staff members at this informal meeting.
Galleries
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Charlotte Hall Library
December 2025 & January 2026 - Catie Bonner
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Leonardtown Library
December 2025 & January 2026 - Michael Munshaw
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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
January - Photography by Payten Face
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SMCAC Gallery & Gift Shop
January - open from 11 AM - 4 PM Wed to Sat
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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