SMC Arts Council - Gallery & Gift Shop

08/03/2026

🌾📸 August Gallery – Salt & Soil 📸🌊

Our August gallery theme, Salt & Soil, celebrates the landscapes, traditions, and hardworking spirit that define Southern Maryland. From the quiet beauty of waterfront marshes and weathered docks to rolling farmland, winding back roads, and the hands that cultivate our communities, this collection explores the connection between land and water that has shaped our region for generations.

Take your time exploring the gallery and experience the beauty of Southern Maryland. If a piece speaks to you, many works are available for purchase. Every purchase supports local artists and the nonprofits that help keep art, creativity, and community thriving throughout Southern Maryland.
❤️Featured Creatives:

📷Cynthia Chan
📷Payten Dennis
📷Christopher Isenberg
📷Mary Mangino
📷Barbara Scanlon

📍Location: St. Mary’s County Arts Council Gallery & Gift Shop
📅Exhibit Dates: August 5th, 2026 - August 30th, 2026
⏰Gallery Hours: Wednesday through Saturday from 11 am to 4 pm
💥Leonardtown First Friday: July 7th, from 5 pm to 8 pm

Come out, connect with the work, and celebrate the creatives who have chosen to share a piece of themselves with us.

08/03/2026

Check out our August 2026 newsletter for updates from our gallery, arts-related events in our community, calls for art, our monthly spotlight, Leonardtown First Fridays updates, and much more!

https://conta.cc/4pEWprs

(The featured photo is by Andre Smith of Kinetic Pixelz Photography!)

Email from St. Mary's County Arts Council   August 2026 e-newsletter Our 2026 newsletters feature the winners of the Cedar Point Federal Credit Union (CPFCU) 2026 Calendar Contest, made possible by a

07/31/2026

Too early for winter ❄️? We think not! 😀 Since our handcrafted reindeer sell quickly during the holidays we asked our artist Dick Preston to bring some in early!

Once the holidays are here he gets super busy so we are offering the first round of reindeer in August! We have nine available. Stop by soon!

07/31/2026

07/30/2026

Visit us Wednesday-Saturday from 11 AM to 4 PM! We have ⭐️NEW⭐️ die cut art in by Brittany Buckler. Each piece is unique!

07/29/2026

We sold out but now have more of our popular logo hats! Stop by and see us Wednesday-Saturday from 11 AM to 4 PM. Proceeds from these sales benefit the many community arts-related programs that we support ❤️!

07/13/2026

Apply today to join our team!

7/30/26 - UPDATE - THIS POSITION HAS BEEN FILLED! ANNOUNCEMENTS RE: OUR NEW STAFF MEMBER WILL BE MADE SOON!

We are hiring! Apply today to join our team as the Outreach Coordinator!

www.smcart.org/outreach-coordinator

See the flyer and link above for additional details. This opportunity is open until filled.

07/11/2026

Visit us today, Saturday, July 11th from 11 AM to 4 PM! Check out what’s new 🌟 in our glass display case and more!

07/10/2026