Support The Arts in our community!

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By supporting the Arts Council you are helping to lay the foundation of a thriving arts scene in St. Mary's County. When we look around the state, we witness the crucial role played by The Arts as a catalyst for economic development. 

The Arts are beneficial to our county on many levels. Events, music, dance, and visual art in our community improve the quality of life for our residents and provide another reason to visit St. Mary's County.

Pay online:

Use the payment form on this page.

Pay by check:

Please make your check payable to St. Mary’s County Arts Council and send to our mailing address:

St. Mary's County Arts Council
P.O. Box 1310
Leonardtown, MD 20650

NEW 2025 Corporate Sponsorship incentives!

  • Silver Sponsors - donate $250 and receive shoutouts in our media sources!

  • Gold Sponsors - donate $500 and have your logo hosted on the home page of our website for one year and receive shoutouts in our media sources!

  • Platinum Sponsors - donate $1,000 or more and receive the benefits above plus a gift card with a value of 10% of the donation. This card may be used at our Gallery & Gift Shop where you will find unique, locally sourced paintings, prints, pottery, jewelry, greeting cards, and much more!

Donations are tax-deductible according to current rules and laws. St. Mary’s County Arts Council is a non-profit 501(c)(3) organization.

Why give?

We have successfully strengthened the art local community with our programming. We have been able to assist with funding for art non-profits, provide more opportunities to our local artists, and connect the community with the arts.

Arts Education Funding

Bringing art programs and performances in local schools, enriching students' education through creativity and self-expression. Ensuring that the arts remain a vital part of their learning experience.

Artist Directory

A valuable resource that connects local artists with the community. This directory fosters collaboration, increases visibility, and creates economic opportunities for artists while enriching our county.

Art Scholarships

These scholarships help young creatives follow their passions, gain valuable skills, and contribute to the future of the arts in our community.

Re-Granting & Sponsorships

Provide re-granting and sponsorships to local non-profit arts organizations. These funds help sustain programs, events, and initiatives that enrich our community.

Leonardtown Arts & Entertainment District

Fund programs within the Leonardtown Arts & Entertainment District. These programs bring art to public spaces, support local artists, and make the arts accessible to all.

Public Art

Help bring public art to life in our community. These installations transform everyday spaces into vibrant, creative landmarks that spark conversation and celebrate local culture.

Local Gallery Spaces

Maintain local gallery spaces in our office gallery, libraries, and other community locations. These spaces provide artists with economic opportunities to showcase their work and engage the public.

Organizations We Support

Our Sponsors

Click on the images to learn more about our valued sponsors!

Silver Sponsor - $250

Gold Sponsor - $500

Platinum Sponsor - $1,000 or more

Our Donors

DeAnn Adler
Christina & Frank Allen
Kathleen Ball -Art by Kathleen Ball
Brandy Blackstone - Brandy Blackstone Art
Christine Bergmark
Jim & Barbara Bershon
Adam Bradley
Michael & Cheryl Brown
Lauren Brumbach Fine Art
Brittany Buckler
Corn Crib Studio (in memory of Karen Vaughn)
Pamela Callen
Misty Cantu
Donna Carley-Tizol - Art By Donna Carley-Tizol
Susan Carney - Susan Carney Art Lizzie Click - artist
Jani Combs
JDH Remodeling Linda Craven Marie-Anne Crowe
Amy Davis
Wednesday Davis - Catmospheres
Holly Dilatush - Tonglen Art Sabine Dillingham - Studio Sabine Karen Doherty John K. Edison - artist
Jack Elliott
Jennifer Falkowski
Reena Fernandez Billy FItzgerald - Fitzgerald Realty & Auctioneers
Marie Franklin
Jose Luis Gines - Woodworker
Lisa Gillespie
Susie Glauner
Cynthia Gonzalez
Harriet Gossett
Lisa Grossman
Barbara Hak - Occasionally Round Pottery
Iris Hall-Willey Will Hamilton
Lonnie Hampton - Lonnie’s Creations Maria Haugaard - The Art Therapy Studio
David Higgins - The Southern Maryland Chronicle
Bert Hindman - Memories Photography Todd Humphreys - Humphreys Accounting & Tax Service
Carolyn Huff
William Hunter Pamela Joyner
Michael Judd
Aicy Karbstein - Karbstein Art Gallery
Christopher & Heidi Kaselemis
Robert Kyle Folk Art
Samuel Lane
Herbert M. & Naomi R. Leavitt Family Charitable Trust
Cindy Martin-Brennan
Deb McClure - The McClure Agency
Patricia McGrath
Laschelle McKay
Susan McNeill Shannon Morgan
Pat Morrison
Michael Munshaw - M Square Design
Rachel Nabers Aris Nazarova - Nazarova Consulting Julia Nichols
Brandon Nichalson/Instru-Mental
Jack Nutter - Nutter Photography
Marianna Nystrom- Marianna’s Watermedia
Michael O’Shields - Geek Burning
Nancy Owens
Karl Pence
Ann & Richard Preston Diane Preus - artist
Bob & Eula Prine
Karen Pulliam
Gene RayBould - artist 
Lauren Rivers - Prosperity Yoga
Mary Ida Rolape - Creek Side Art
Jim Rose - Residential Plus Real Estate Services
Madelyn Rose - Art by Madelyn Rose
Frank Roth - Brialmont Photography
Elizabeth Samworth Christine Senese
Suzanne Shelden - Paintings & Drawings by Suzanne
Nancy Sheridan - Glass Oasis Jill Smithson Donna Steward & Family
Nicole Stewart - N. Stewart Studio
Sigrid P. Stiles - Sigrid Stiles Art
Mark & Robyn Strayer
Kerra Talbot
Emelie Thomas & Family Jennifer Tickle
Scott Tippett - murd3rBIRD
Toyota of Southern Maryland
Heidi Vause (in memory of Karen Vaughn)
Sue Veith
Caitlin Wakefield
Lauren Ward - Artist
Katie Watts Fran Wilde & Family
Kimberly & Dean Westcoat
Toni Wolf
Conner Wolfe