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Purchase your tickets today!
Join us on June 5th to celebrate the 15 year anniversary of Port of Leonardtown Winery’s tasting room, meet artist Bernard T. Matus (winner of our recent wine label contest), enjoy live music, wine, food, and a silent auction all whilst supporting SMC Arts Council! Click here to learn more.
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Our April Spotlight shines brightly on Jasmine Sade Moore! Jasmine is a pottery artist, small business owner of ELEMNT Ceramics studio located in Park Hall, Maryland, and also a U.S. Air Force veteran.
Click here to read the full article. This monthly feature is an online publication in partnership with The Southern Maryland Chronicle.
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Dreamscapes (SMC Arts Council Gallery & Gift Shop)
Submit now until midnight on April 2nd!
Dreamscapes is a whimsical art show about dreams! This show runs for the month of May 2025. Artists from St. Mary's, Calvert, and Charles Counties are eligible to enter. Click here for additional information.
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Shrek - the Musical
25390 Colton Point Rd, Morganza (Chopticon High School)
April 4 - 6
Purchase your tickets soon for this fabulous musical presented by Chopticon High School students! Find additional details here.
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Jazz Concert
Nancy R. & Norton T. Dodge Performing Arts Center
April 4 from 7 - 8:30 PM
This FREE concert features percussion faculty members Glenn Paulson and Sara Zhu exploring the music of Duke Ellington, Milt Jackson, Miles Davis, Hoagie Carmichael, and more! Find additional details here.
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Leonardtown First Friday Events
April 4
Shops, art galleries, and restaurants will be open for extended hours. Find more info on the First Friday Facebook page. Check out the Visit Leonardtown MD website for info about the day's events!
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Superhero Community Art Show
22660 Washington St, Leonardtown, MD
Opening Reception April 4 from 5 - 8 PM
Meet illustrator Michael Munshaw and check out the new art show at the St. Mary's County Arts Council Gallery & Gift Shop! Find details here.
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Audience Participation Drum Circle
22660 Washington St, Leonardtown (SMC Arts Council)
April 4 from 5 - 6 PM
Our popular drum circle returns for 2025! Bring your drum or borrow one. No skills required! All ages are welcome. Learn more here.
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Old Jail Museum & Leonardtown Visitor Center
41625 Courthouse Dr, Leonardtown, MD
April 4 from 10 AM - 7 PM
Take a tour of this fascinating historical site and also the Visitor Center! Learn more here or call 240-925-3427. FREE admission!
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North End Gallery - Enchanting April
41652 Fenwick St, Leonardtown, MD
Opening Reception April 4 from 5 - 8 PM
Enchanting April is a NEG group show which also introduces the watercolor paintings of new member Terri Beck. Find details at the gallery's website and Facebook page. This show runs from April 1 - 27.
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Port of Leonardtown Winery
23190 Newtowne Neck Rd, Leonardtown, MD
April 4 from 5:30 - 8:30 PM
Enjoy music with Monkey Business and dinner from Heidi's Eats & Sage's Treats! See the POL Facebook page and event calendar for details. View and purchase artwork by Edward Young III during the month of April!
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Drum Set Showcase
22695 Washington St, Leonardtown (The Rex Theater)
April 5 from 12 - 4 PM
Drummers ages 7-18 have a unique opportunity to perform live on stage! This event is free to attend. Find details here.
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Fenwick St. Books
41665 Fenwick St, Leonardtown, MD
Six book signings in April!
Sign up for the Fenwick St. Books newsletter for details and event news!
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2nd Friday Social at SMC Arts Council
22660 Washington St, Leonardtown, MD
April 11 from 1 - 2 PM
This is an hour designed to create connections! Bring your favorite beverage and your current art project if you like. Click here for additional information. No need to RSVP. Just stop by to see us!
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First Landing Wine & Arts Festival
38370 Point Breeze Rd, Coltons Point, MD
April 12 from 10 AM - 5 PM
Enjoy wine, art, live music, food, children's activities & much more! Learn more here or call 301-769-2222.
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Contra Dance (Caller Caroline Barnes)
37497 Zack Fowler Rd, Chaptico, MD
April 12 from 7:30 - 9:30 PM (beginner's workshop at 7 PM)
Enjoy live music by the SOMD Open Band and an evening of dancing! Visit the SMTMD website for details. Photo by Greg Penk.
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Healing Arts Program - Glass Mug Etching
Hand Craft Studio (Hollywood, MD)
April 27 from 2 - 4 PM (note - this is a new date instead of 4/13)
The Healing Arts Program offers a safe and supportive environment for women veterans to gather and participate in the arts. Click here for additional information. Sponsored in part by SMC Arts Council.
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Youth Vendor Event
23976 Point Lookout Rd, Leonardtown (near the fairgrounds)
April 19 from 9 AM - 4 PM
This NEW market is hosting a youth vendor event! Learn more here.
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People & Perspectives - Matthew Neff
44300 Sotterley Lane, Hollywood, MD
April 23 from 7 - 8:30 PM
Join this very special FREE event featuring Matthew Neff from the Calvert Marine Museum! Details available here.
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Unnecessary Farce
21744 South Coral Dr, Lexington Park, MD
April 25 - May 11
An embezzling mayor is supposed to meet with his accountant at a cheap motel room. Two undercover cops, waiting in the room next door, try to catch the meeting on video as confusion & chaos ensue! Learn more here.
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Le Nozze di Figaro
44800 Oak Crest Dr. California, MD (R/C Lexington Exchange Movies 12)
April 26 at 1 PM
Conductor Joana Mallwitz makes her Metropolitan Opera debut leading an extraordinary cast in Mozart’s comic masterpiece. Click here for theater and ticket information and here to visit the Metropolitan Opera website.
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International Dance Day 2025
Leonardtown Square
April 26 from 6:30 - 8:30 PM
This event will be full of performances and mini dance lessons the whole family will enjoy! Learn more here.
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The Collector of the Impossible: Peter Wood!
20254 Colton Point Rd, Coltons Point (Potomac Gardens)
April 26 from 7 - 8 PM
Peter’s interactive show feels like stepping into a cabinet of curiosities, filled with supernatural paintings, mysterious elixirs, mind-reading devices & more. Proceeds support the St. Mary's County Museums! Details here.
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A Night on Broadway
Nancy R. & Norton T. Dodge Performing Arts Center
April 27 at 3 PM
COSMIC Symphony and The Newtowne Players are coming together for COSMIC’s thrilling season finale concert! This FREE performance will include selections from Wicked, The Phantom of the Opera, Chicago, and much more! Click here for details. Sponsored in part by SMC Arts Council.
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Now accepting film submissions!
The Southern Maryland Film Festival returns for 2025! Be sure to submit your film by June 21st for this very special event! Learn more here.
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Art Exhibit - Moments in Nature
21677 FDR Blvd, Lexington Park, MD
April & May
View a stunning art show by Joi Lowe, Damien Wilkinson, & Pamela Callen! Click here for the library's hours of operation.
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Art Exhibit by Edward Young III
23630 Hayden Farm Ln, Leonardtown, MD
April & May
Stop by the library to see a brand new art exhibit by Edward Young III of eayiii - Testimonial Arts. Click here to view the library's open days and hours. The library exhibits are supported by SMC Arts Council.
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Opportunities for Artists
Explore MSAC grants and opportunities available to independent artists! Click here to view info about grant and program guidelines for full details about eligibility, application submission, requirements, and more.
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Click on "LINK " for locations, times, and details!
- Call for Artists - The Magnolia Market at Serenity Farm - Benedict, MD - LINK
- Call for Artists - 6th annual USA Miniprints for Peace and Justice 2025 - LINK
- Call for Artists - sculptural public art installation - Gaithersburg - deadline 4/18- LINK
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Call for Artists - logo design for The Road to Freedom Trail - deadline 4/18 - LINK
- Call for Youth Artists - School Safety Art Showcase - deadline 6/13 - LINK
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Call for artists/vendors/animated films for the Southern MD Art Convention - LINK
- Boyden Gallery - visit this amazing gallery located at St. Mary's College of MD - LINK
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Corteau Winery - wine, music, trivia and more! (Mechanicsville) - LINK
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Historic St. Mary's City - workshops, special events, tours & more! - LINK
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Homespun Coffee House - acoustic musicians invited to play! - 4/25 Chaptico - LINK
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Maryland Volunteer Lawyers for the Arts - lectures, seminars & more! - LINK
- Maryland Writers' Association - dedicated to writing in all its forms! - LINK
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Patuxent River Naval Air Museum - exhibits, special events, & more! - LINK
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Potomac Gardens - concerts, trivia, special events & more! (Coltons Point) - LINK
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Rex Theater - concerts, comedy shows, & more! (Leonardtown) - LINK
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SoMD Music Scene - an awesome podcast featuring local musicians - LINK
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Southern Maryland Bluegrass Concert Series (Prince Frederick) - LINK
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St. Maries Choral Arts - learn about choir opportunities! - LINK
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St. Mary's County Dept. of Aging & Human Services - classes & more - LINK
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St. Mary's County Recreation & Parks - classes, special events, & more - LINK
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The Gesso - assistance w/ guiding teens toward their college dreams - LINK
Art Classes & Workshops!
- Crafts N Stitches - classes, events, and custom treasures in Leonardtown - LINK
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ELEMNT Ceramics - new pottery studio in Park Hall - LINK
- Elsewise Art - studio in Leonardtown - adult art classes - LINK
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Hand Craft Studio - workshops, special events, & much more! (Hollywood) - LINK
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PaxSpace - a member-operated community makerspace - LINK
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St. Mary's County Arts Council is funded by a grant from the Maryland State Arts Council,
the St. Mary's County Government, and also through generous donations and memberships from individuals and coporations.
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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 AM to 4 PM.
11 AM to 8 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)
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