We are now accepting applications!
If you are a youth artist (up to and including age 18) and would like to display your art for the month of March, please register your work using the button below.
One entry per artist.
Artist must be a resident of St. Mary’s, Calvert, or Charles Counties.
Submission Deadline:
Wednesday, February 5, 2025 by 11:59 PM
Gallery Reception:
First Friday March 7, 2025 from 5 - 8 PM
Show Duration:
March 1 - March 31, 2025
Show Location:
St. Mary’s County Arts Council Gallery & Gift Shop
22660 Washington St. Leonardtown, MD 20650
Artwork Guidelines:
Work may not exceed 36 inches in any direction.
Wall art must be framed with a sawtooth or wire hanger. Canvas pieces do not have to be framed but still need either a sawtooth or wire hanger.
Sculpture pieces must come with their own stand and will be considered on a case-by-case basis as our space is limited.
The work will be up for the whole month of March unless purchased by a customer. When a purchase is made, our customers will take their item(s) at the time of sale.
All work must be family-friendly and suitable for viewing by visitors of all ages.
After the show ends, you will be contacted by email from gallery@smcart.org to schedule a time for pick up at the beginning of April. All artwork must be picked up within 30 days of the end of the show.
Apply Today!
If you have any questions or concerns, please email the Gallery Manager at gallery@smcart.org. Your submission will be reviewed by our staff members. If accepted, you will receive an email with a link to make an appointment to bring your art piece in.
All accepted art must be delivered by appointment between February 8th and 22nd during regular gallery hours.
March is Youth Art Month
Youth Art Month (YAM) is an annual observance each March to emphasize the value of art for all children and to encourage public support for quality school art programs.
Established in 1961, YAM provides a forum for acknowledging skills that are not possible in other subjects.
Art Education develops self-esteem, appreciation of the work of others, self-expression, cooperation with others, and critical thinking skills. All of these skills are vital to the success of our future leaders – our children.
Learn more about Youth Art Month here.
Youth Art Month’s purposes are:
to direct attention to the value of art education which develops divergent and critical thinking, multicultural awareness, and technical, communication, and expressive skills.
to increase community, business and governmental support for art education.
to recognize that art is a necessity for the full development of better quality of life for all people.
to expand art programs in schools and stimulate new ones.
to increase community understanding and interest in art and art education through involvement in art exhibits, workshops, and other creative venues.
to provide additional opportunities for individuals of all ages to participate in creative art learning.
to encourage commitment to the arts by students, community organizations, and individuals everywhere.
to recognize art education as a viable component in the total education curricula that develops citizens of a global society.