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Starting at $30, the Sunset Cruising designs (by Pat Morrison) are printed locally on high quality t-shirts and available in both crew and v-neck styles in sizes from medium to 2XL.

Custom shirts are available upon request in the size, color, and style of your choice. Proceeds from the shirts and stickers benefit St. Mary's County Arts Council programs and initiatives.

Our 2026 newsletters feature the winners of the Cedar Point Federal Credit Union (CPFCU) 2026 Calendar Contest, made possible by a partnership between CPFCU, SoMD Photography, St. Mary's County Arts Council, and Full Frame Foundation. October photo by Jesse Parsons.

Stop by the St. Mary's County Arts Council Gallery & Gift Shop at 22660 Washington St., in downtown Leonardtown, for a FREE calendar!

Tiny ART Show 2026

Artists of all ages and of all levels are encouraged to submit a 4”x4” or smaller (including frame) piece of art for this year's Tiny ART Show. Art may be of any medium. The show runs from November 18 to December 19. Submission deadline is October 28. For complete details and to apply, click here. Show curated by Elsewise Art and presented by St. Mary’s County Arts Council Gallery & Gift Shop.

Carver Community Arts Center & Makerspace

47382 Lincoln Ave, Lexington Park, MD

November 17 from 2:00 - 4:00 PM

We're one month away! The 5,000-square-foot renovation of the east wing of the Carver Recreation Center is almost complete. Save the date to join us for a special Grand Opening Ceremony and Open House! Click here for full details and to learn about their many different offerings and opportunities.

COSMIC Symphony's "The British Are Coming"

Join COSMIC Symphony October 11, at 3:00 PM, for an exciting opening to our 2026-2027 season with “The British are Coming,” featuring solo tubist Jasmine Pigott, at the Nancy R. and Norton T. Dodge Performing Arts Center, St. Mary’s College of Maryland, 47855 College Dr., St. Mary's City, MD 20686.

Click here for more information.

Explore Maryland State Arts Council (MSAC) sponsored grants and opportunities available to independent artists! Click here to view info about grants, program guidelines, and requirement details. The Presenting and Touring program is paused for a full public revision process during FY 2027.

Special events and more. Click on "LINK" for locations, times, and details.

• Analog: Popup Market - artisanal goods, vintage items, & more! Leonardtown - LINK
• Coastal Arts Market - Leonardtown Wharf, see link for dates - LINK
• Corteau Vineyards - wine, music, trivia and more! - Mechanicsville - LINK
• Dinner & a Cruise Series at St. Clement's Island Museum - Coltons Point - LINK
• Drayden African American Schoolhouse Open House - Drayden - LINK
• Griffon's Court Games & Collectibles - games, local art, & much more! - LINK
• Lexington Park Business Association Market Days - last Saturdays April to Oct - LINK
• Maryland Writers' Association - dedicated to writing in all its forms! - LINK
• Nancy R. & Norton T. Dodge Performing Arts Center - St. Mary's City - LINK
• Potomac Gardens - concerts, trivia, special events & more! - Coltons Point - LINK
• Public Art Across Maryland (MD State Arts Council) grants are now available! - LINK
• Rex Theater - concerts, comedy shows, & more! Leonardtown - LINK
• SoMD Music Scene - a podcast featuring local musicians - LINK
• Southern Maryland Bluegrass Concert Series - LINK
• Southern Maryland Smooth Steppaz - join a soulful line dancing group! - LINK
• Talk of the Town Toastmasters (the art of public speaking!) - Lexington Park - LINK
• The Gesso - assistance w/ guiding teens toward their college dreams - LINK
• Southern Maryland Traditional Music and Dance - LINK
• Kurt Schlesinger performs at The Taphouse 1637 - LINK
• Soundwavexperience's Latin Dance Night: Ferocity After Dark - LINK
• Myles Deep Band performs Saturday at 60th Annual U.S. Oyster Festival - LINK

Art classes, workshops, & makerspace.

• Bubbles Bzzz - Pottery Cafe - ceramic painting in Lexington Park - LINK
• Crafts N Stitches - classes, events, and custom treasures in Leonardtown - LINK
• ELEMNT Ceramics - new pottery studio in Park Hall - LINK
• Elsewise Art - studio in Leonardtown - LINK
• Freedom Palette - mobile art workshops for all ages & skill levels - LINK
• Hand Craft Studio - workshops, special events, & much more in Hollywood - LINK
• Keepin' It Local - art classes, collectibles, crafts & more in Morganza! - LINK
• Kocen Arts Center - classes & more! - Arts Council of Calvert County - LINK
• Leonardtown Library - makerspace, see link for hours & equipment list - LINK
• Lexington Park Library - makerspace, see link for hours & equipment list - LINK
• Lexington Park Library - recurring art classes - see their calendar/schedule! - LINK
• PaxSpace - a member-operated community makerspace - LINK
• Port of Leonardtown Winery - glass blowing, line dancing, painting, & more! - LINK
• Smash Rx - paint rooms & more! Get messy and make art! - LINK
• SoMar Drummers - classes, workshops, clinics, and more! - LINK
• St. Mary's County Dept. of Aging & Human Services - classes & more - LINK
• St. Mary's County Recreation & Parks - classes, special events, & more - LINK
• Swords & Spoons - games, book clubs, crafts, & more in California - LINK

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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.

Gallery hours: Wednesday thru Saturday from 11:00 AM to 4:00 PM

with extended hours until 8:00 PM on First Fridays.

Email us at: info@smcart.org or call (240) 309-4061.

22660 Washington St., Leonardtown, MD 20650 (physical address)

PO Box 1310, Leonardtown, MD 20650 (mailing address)