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!

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!

Click the button below to read more. Sign up here for our e-newsletter for updates about this and other future events!

Art Walk 2026
Call for Host Businesses

Open to all businesses located within the Leonardtown Arts & Entertainment District!

Sign up to host a piece of art for the Art Walk event!

Sponsorship opportunities are also available!

Spotlight on the Arts
August 2026

Our monthly feature shines brightly on DJ Spinnit & Katrina from Soundwavexperience! Join them at an upcoming Latin Dance Night event!

Este mes resaltamos a DJ Spinnit y Katrina de Soundwavexperience! ¡Acompáñalos en la próxima Noche de Baile Latino!

Galleries

  • Charlotte Hall Library

    August & September - Claire Brooks (paintings)

  • Leonardtown Library

    August & September - Harriet Gossett (multi-media)

  • Lexington Park Library

    August & September - Ceandra Scott (photography)

  • MedStar St. Mary's Hospital (E.R.)

    August thru October - Yanhui Kuang (paintings)

  • Port of Leonardtown Winery

    August - Aicy Karbstein (paintings)

  • SMCAC Gallery & Gift Shop

    August - Beneath the Waves

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!

Click HERE to make a one-time or recurring donation. Find us on benevity, Candid, and on the PayPal Giving Fund!

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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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