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!
Special Announcement!
The Carver Community Arts Center & Makerspace is well underway with a 5,000-square-foot renovation, slated for completion in fall 2026!
We are beyond excited to share the Ribbon Cutting date and details about this fabulous new program in Lexington Park!
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Art Walk 2026
Thank you to all who participated in this year’s Art Walk contest.
Stay tuned for voting results.
Spotlight on the Arts
October 2026
The October 2026 Spotlight on the Arts features St. Mary’s County singer/songwriter, Erik Dionne, who is also known as Dog Army. His second full-length album, "Woodwose: Exigence & Exodus," was released this past June and is available for download on Bandcamp and streaming wherever you get your music.
Galleries
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Charlotte Hall Library
October & November - Swati Umare (paintings)
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Leonardtown Library
October & November - Sarita Pandey (paintings)
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Lexington Park Library
October & November - Pat McGrath (paintings)
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MedStar St. Mary's Hospital (E.R.)
August thru October - Yanhui Kuang (paintings)
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Port of Leonardtown Winery
October - Misty Cantu (paintings)
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SMCAC Gallery & Gift Shop
October - A Harvest of Haunts
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:
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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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