
This submission period is now closed.
Join us for the Opening Reception on First Friday, April 4th from 5 - 8 PM!
Enter your superhero themed art! This theme is up to interpretation by the artist. This show is also a fundraiser for Foundation 4 Heroes!
Submission Period Closes:
Wednesday, March 5, 2025 by 11:59 PM (or once 40 pieces are accepted).
Artwork Guidelines:
Up to two entries may be submitted per artist. Artist must be a resident of St. Mary’s, Calvert, or Charles County. Each entry must be submitted separately.
Art must not exceed 24” in any direction nor be excessively heavy.
For shelf-type items such as pottery, jewelry, and greeting cards we have an “as space available” policy depending on the number of submissions.
Jewelry items should be accompanied by an appropriate display holder.
All wall art must be framed and ready to hang either with a wire (must not be visible above piece) or a saw-tooth hanger.
Canvas pieces do not need to be framed but still require either a wire or saw-tooth hanger. All sides of unframed canvas pieces must be painted.
Sculpture pieces must be able to stand alone, or be with a display system
ALL art must be of a family-friendly nature suitable for all audiences.
Notification Timeline:
Our team will review submissions as they are received. Allow up to 5 business days for review. An email will then be sent re: acceptance status. If accepted, the email will have a link to schedule delivery of the art between now and March 22nd.
Payment Schedule:
This show falls in our second quarter payment schedule. Payments will be processed by July 15, 2025.
The gallery commission is 30% of the sale price and will be donated to the Foundation 4 Heroes. The artist will receive 70% of the sale price. Artwork may be labeled as NFS (not for sale) if it is for display only.
Gallery Reception:
First Friday, April 4, 2025, from 5 PM - 8 PM
Show Duration:
April 1 - 30, 2025
Show Location:
St. Mary’s County Arts Council Gallery & Gift Shop
22660 Washington St. Leonardtown, MD 20650
If you have any questions, please email the Gallery Manager: gallery@smcart.org