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Our July Spotlight is shining brightly on Michael Montillo!
Our featured photographer is known for his bright, crisp, and colorful images captured in both St. Mary's County and beyond. Click here for the full story of Michael's artistic journey. This series is in partnership with The Southern Maryland Chronicle.
Find a list of all past/present featured artists on our website.
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2023 Community Art Interest Survey | |
We want to hear from you! St. Mary's County Arts Council would like to provide more opportunities for our residents to engage "hands-on" with the arts. Help us create a community arts center program with the activities YOU want to do! One participant will be selected at random to win a prize! Click here to access the survey. | |
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2023 SMCAC Scholarship Winners | |
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Congratulations to the St. Mary's County Arts Council Scholarship Recipients for 2023! These graduating seniors were selected for excellence in their artist disciplines. Visit our website to learn more about future grant and scholarship opportunities.
- Eliza Eschenbrenner, Theatre Arts, Chopticon HS
- Katelyn Freese, Visual Arts, St. Mary's Ryken HS
- Matthew Hayden, Performing Arts, St. Mary's Ryken HS
- Lily O'Neill, Visual Arts, St. Mary's Ryken HS
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2023 Kay Daugherty Awards | |
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Through shining peer recommendations and a Review Committee from St. Mary’s County Arts Council, two outstanding local art teachers have been selected for the Kay Daugherty Arts Educator Award! Find the full article here. The recipients chosen for 2023 are:
- Megan Czechanski-Giannuzzi, Leonardtown Middle School, Band Director
- Sarah Tyson, Chesapeake Public Charter School, Art Instructor
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Call for Art "All About the Ducks"
22660 Washington St, Leonardtown, MD
Submit now thru July 1st
Enter your duck-themed art at the St. Mary's County Gallery & Gift Shop! The submission period closes on July 1st. This show will run for the month of August. Details are available here.
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Call for Art - 2023 Art Walk Contest
22660 Washington St, Leonardtown, MD
Submission period opens at noon on July 1st
We are seeking submissions for our annual Art Walk contest! The art will be placed in various shops around town for the month of September. Find full submission and contest details here. General Art Walk event information is available here.
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2023 River Concert Series
47645 College Dr, St. Mary's City, MD
Friday evenings at 7 PM from June 23 thru July 21
St. Mary’s College of Maryland, along with the Chesapeake Orchestra and its Music Director Jeffrey Silberschlag, are proud to announce the dates for the 2023 River Concert Series! Learn more here. Sponsored in part by SMC Arts Council.
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Into the Woods
21744 South Coral Drive, Lexington Park (Three Notch Theatre)
June 30 thru July 23
James Lapine and Stephen Sondheim take everyone's favorite storybook characters and bring them together for a timeless, yet relevant, work. Learn more here. Also check out the NTP podcast!
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COSMIC Symphony's Young Artist Competition
Apply by July 1st
Are you a young artist? Have you applied to the COSMIC Symphony's Young Artist Competition yet? Southern Maryland's only community orchestra wants YOU to win a chance to perform a solo with them PLUS receive a $250 cash prize! Apply here by July 1st!
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Artist Education Opportunity!
Learn from local mural artist experts how to apply and land public art projects! The workshop will be at the Yellow Line Art Studios in Leonardtown from 6:30 to 8:30 PM on August 21, 22, and 23. A $25 deposit is due at the time of registration and will be reimbursed upon completion of the workshop. Learn more and register here. Photo by Jaimie Naluai.
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Patuxent River Naval Air Museum | |
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Film on the Flight Line
22156 Three Notch Rd, Lexington Park, MD
July 1 from 7:30 to 9:30 PM
The museum will show short films including historic naval aviation documentaries such as The Battle of Midway, exclusive content from their film collection, and classic cartoons like Popeye to bring in the July Fourth weekend. Details/ticket info available here. Be sure to check out the Photography Exhibit by the St. Mary's County Camera Club while you are there! There will be a Q & A with the artists about their photography experiences on July 22nd at 1 PM.
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Annmarie Sculpture Garden & Arts Center | |
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Beyond the Horizon: Explorations of Landscape
13470 Dowell Road, Solomons, MD
Now thru August 27th
The artists featured in the exhibit explore the natural world in new and innovative ways, often pushing the boundaries of traditional landscape art. Click here for full details about this fabulous show!
(Painting by Nicole Stewart, Travel Down the Road)
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International Mid-Atlantic Drum Camp
Registration is open. Spaces are limited!
This immersive, overnight camp is for drummers ages 9 to 22. Spend five days working with the best drummers and educators in the world! Camp dates are July 16 to July 20. Find full details and registration information here. Sponsored in part by SMC Arts Council.
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Jazzy First Friday
Various locations in Leonardtown
July 7 from 10 AM to 8 PM (times vary per business)
Shops/art galleries/restaurants will be open for extended hours, additional info will be announced on the First Friday Facebook page! Check out the Visit Leonardtown MD website as there are many other events around town beyond those listed here.
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Audience Participation Drum Circle
Grassy area adjacent to SMC Arts Council
July 7 from 5 to 6 PM
Our seasonal Drum Circle with SoMar Drummers returns! All ages & skill levels welcome! Bring an instrument or borrow one. Details here.
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SMC Arts Council Gallery & Gift Shop
22660 Washington St, Leonardtown, MD
Open July 7 from 11 AM to 8 PM, Opening Reception 5 to 8 PM
Our new community art show Wonders of the Sea runs for the features a variety of work by local guest artists! Meet the artists in person at our Opening Reception. Click here for event details.
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Old Jail Museum & Visitor Center
41625 Courthouse Dr, Leonardtown, MD
July 7 from 10 AM to 7 PM
Take a tour of this fascinating historical site (and also the Visitor Center!). Details here or call 240-925-3427. FREE admission!
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New Art Show at the North End Gallery
41652 Fenwick St, Leonardtown, MD
Opening Reception July 7 from 5 to 8 PM
The one woman show Forest Light: The Art and Adventures of Suzanne Shelden explores Suzanne's love of nature and captures the beauty of locations around the world that she has visited. Learn more at the NEG website and also on Facebook.
Pictured: acrylic painting of woodlands scene by Suzanne Shelden
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Live Music at the Port of Leonardtown (POL) Winery
23190 Newtowne Neck Rd, Leonardtown, MD
July 7 from 5:30 to 8:30 PM
Live music with Jason Mitchell and food truck with Gatos Tacos! See the POL Facebook page & Event Calendar for details. Also view artwork by Sam Boles as a collaboration of the Arts Council with the winery!
Pictured: The Beans by Sam Boles
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The Yellow Line - American Gnomes and Pop-up Homes
22715 Washington St, Leonardtown, MD
July 7 from 6:30 to 8 PM
Get patriotic with the Yellow Line's American Gnome and create your own pop-up campsite for 4th of July-ish fun! Details are available here. The class fee is $20.
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Potomac Jazz & Seafood Festival
July 7th thru 9th
The weekend features live music, jazz brunches, cruises, parties & more! The main event is at St. Clements Island Museum on Saturday with jazz entertainment all weekend in Leonardtown. Festival details available here. The Eric Byrd Trio will be playing a free concert on Friday from 5-7 PM at Leonardtown Square. Learn more about events in Leonardtown at: www.visitleonardtownmd.com
Sponsored in part by SMC Arts Council.
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Southern MD Traditional Music & Dance | |
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SMTMD Contra Dance
37497 Zack Fowler Rd, Chaptico, MD
July 8 from 7:30 PM to 9:30 PM, doors open at 7 PM
The evening starts at 7 PM with a half-hour beginner lesson followed by dancing and live music performed by the SOMD Open Band! Learn more here. Photo by Erin Jewell.
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Leonardtown Summer Music Festival
Leonardtown Square
July 15 from 7 to 10 PM
The Town of Leonardtown and the Leonardtown Business Association are proud to present Doc Martin and the Flannels, a premiere tribute band of the 90’s. Learn more here about this free event! Sponsored in part by SMC Arts Council.
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St. Mary's County Recreation & Parks | |
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Summerstock - School of Rock
Great Mills High School
July 21 to 30
Each summer talented actors, singers, dancers, musicians and creators bring stories to life on stage! The 41st annual Summerstock production will feature the School of Rock musical. Find ticket and additional details here. Sponsored in part by SMC Arts Council.
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Community Meeting-Share Your Ideas
21675 S. Coral Dr, Lexington Park, MD
July 19 from 6 to 7:30 PM
Be part of crafting a vision for public art at Lexington Manor Passive Park! Join the St. Mary’s County Arts Council and planning consultants to build upon community ideas about public art that were shared in the Lexington Manor Passive Park Master Plan. Further details available here.
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People and Perspectives with Dr. Richard Bell
44300 Sotterley Lane Hollywood, MD
July 19 at 7 PM (in-person and virtual options available)
Dr. Richard Bell, the author of Stolen, talks about his new book that tells the story of five boys whose courage forever changed the fight against slavery in America. Details here.
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Historic St. Mary's City (HSMC) | |
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World Embroidery Day
47414 Old State House Rd, St. Mary's City, MD
July 29 from 11 AM to 12 PM
Celebrate World Embroidery Day! Learn basic 17th century embroidery techniques and have fun! Details here.
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New Podcast by SoMD Music Scene | |
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Sound Check Episode 4 - Lindsay Digman
Episode 4 features a conversation with Lindsay Digman to talk about her album Mental Health, her inspirations and our own struggles with mental disorders and how we navigate them. Click here to view this fascinating interview by the So. MD Music Scene! Photo by Carla Simpson.
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St. Mary's College of Maryland | |
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Baltimore Symphony Orchestra (BSO)
47855 College Dr, St Marys City, MD
Reserve your tickets today!
The BSO will come to the Nancy R. & Norton T. Dodge Performing Arts Center on August 5th! Concert tickets are available by "Pay What You Wish". Learn more here.
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St. Mary's County Libraries | |
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Photography Show by Frank Roth
23630 Hayden Farm Ln, Leonardtown, MD (Leonardtown Library)
June and July 2023
Come see fabulous photos by Frank Roth at an art show in the brand new gallery located at the Leonardtown Library's Maryland Room. Click here to learn more about Frank and this fabulous exhibit.
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Paintings by Susan Carney
23630 Hayden Farm Ln, Leonardtown, MD (Leonardtown Library)
June and July 2023
A limited-run exhibit of paintings by Susan Carney is on display at the Leonardtown Library. Featured are several larger-than-life works from Susan’s curated collection of favorite art pieces. Learn more here.
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Travel to Italy: Photos by Sierra Ridley
21677 FDR Blvd, Lexington Park, MD (Lexington Park Library)
June and July 2023
Sierra Ridley will be the featured artist at a new photography show at the Lexington Park Library Gallery. Come see her beautiful images of Italy! Click here for additional details about this exhibit. All library shows listed above are supported by St. Mary's County Arts Council.
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Maryland State Arts Council (MSAC) | |
Maryland Arts Directory
The Maryland Arts Directory is a free online platform that showcases the work of Maryland’s artists and arts organizations. Artists, arts-related organizations, and arts businesses can create a free Arts Directory profile to highlight their work and offerings.Click here for full details.
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Local Summer Arts Programs | |
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Are you looking for creative classes, workshops, or camps for the kids this summer? Click on the titles to learn more about these fun options!
ADLYEA Learning Center - Leonardtown (digital to traditional art learning)
Camp Creation - at Camp Maria in Leonardtown (ages 7-14, sessions in July and August)
St. Mary's County Recreation & Parks - summer camp offerings at various locations
The Yellow Line - Leonardtown (classes and workshops for children and teens)
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Click on links in blue for locations, times, and details!
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CALLS FOR ARTISTS/VENDORS!
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Connect w/ us on social media!
#smcartscouncil @smcartscouncil
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The St. Mary's County Arts Council is funded by a grant from the Maryland State Arts Council, an agency of the Department of Business & Economic Development,
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**Please note: BEST EFFORTS are given for accuracy, at times changes are made by event producers, see links provided re: updates and/or cancellations.
Open hours: Wed thru Sat from 11 AM to 4 PM
Extended summer hours on Fridays: 11 AM to 6 PM (8 PM on First Fridays)
22660 Washington St., Leonardtown, MD 20650 (physical address)
PO Box 1310, Leonardtown, MD 20650 (mailing address)
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