January 2024 e-newsletter | |
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Our January Spotlight shines brightly on Jeff Gagliano!
We have spotted Jeff many a time at the St. Mary’s County Fair and also at Suttler Post Farm! He spends countless hours donating his time and talents. Click here for the full spotlight story. This series is in partnership with The Southern Maryland Chronicle. Find a full list of our featured artists on our website.
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Fiery Hues - February Community Art Show
22660 Washington St, Leonardtown, MD
Deadline to register: January 20 at 3 PM
Enter your red-themed art for our upcoming in-house February 2024 show at our Gallery & Gift Shop! Details available here.
A portion of all sales will be donated to the Leukemia and Lymphoma Society. The Opening Reception will be on 2/2/24.
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Maryland Citizens for the Arts (MCA) | |
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Maryland Arts Day 2024
Join us on February 13th from 8 AM to 2 PM! Spend the day in Annapolis networking with colleagues from around the state at the largest annual gathering of arts professionals in Maryland. Visit the MCA website to learn more. The registration link is available here.
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Tulagi Place Mural - Donations Appreciated!
The mural will be on the south-facing wall of the Three Notch Theatre in Lexington Park and will commemorate the rich history of Tulagi Place. Tax-deductible donations of any amount are very much appreciated! Learn more here.
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Since 1996, the U.S. District Court for the District of Maryland, Southern Division (Greenbelt), has been an unexpected, but quite welcoming venue for large-scale art shows. An exhibit featuring works of local artists is on display now thru January 2024. Details here. | |
College of Southern Maryland | |
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Drum Circle Class - Leonardtown Campus
22950 Hollywood Rd, Leonardtown, MD
Register today!
Do you miss our seasonal First Friday Drum Circles?! Sign up for classes with Sheila Klotz. Sessions are on Mondays, 7-8 PM, from 1/8 thru 3/4. Learn more here. PC:Jenn Dorsey.
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Maryland State Arts Council (MSAC) | |
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Information Session: Grants for Artists
January 3 from 3 - 4 PM (online)
Learn about the MSAC Grants for Artists program which supports working and living expenses for Maryland's independent artists. Topics will include informatiion about program details, application updates, and strategies. Click here to visit the MSAC website for additional info and to register.
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Dark Road
21130 Great Mills Rd, Great Mills, MD (Great Mills High School)
January 4 at 7 PM
When Greta, a young girl living in Nazi Germany, reads that the nearby women's concentration camp is hiring guards, she sees it as a chance to find her place in the world and provide for her sister Lise. Kind-hearted Lise is shocked at what her sister becomes. This powerful drama is presented by the Great Mills High School International Thespian Society. Additional details are available here.
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January First Friday
Various locations in Leonardtown
January 5 from 10 AM - 8 PM (times vary per business)
Shops, art galleries, and 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 will be many other events around town beyond those listed below!
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Old Jail Museum & Leonardtown Visitor Center
41625 Courthouse Dr, Leonardtown, MD
January 5 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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All Things Art Pop Up at the North End Gallery
41652 Fenwick St, Leonardtown, MD
Opening Reception January 5 from 5 - 8 PM
Join the NEG for the opening of their new art show! This show runs from Jan 2-14. The gallery will be closed for the rest of Jan for housekeeping. Learn more at their website and on Facebook.
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Live Music at the Port of Leonardtown Winery
23190 Newtowne Neck Rd, Leonardtown, MD
January 5 from 5:30 - 8:30 PM
Enjoy live music with Doc Lohn and delicious dining from the Scratch Mobile Kitchen food truck at the Port of Leonardtown Winery! Visit the POL Facebook page and see their website event calendar for details.
View artwork by Jon Petr the month of January as a collaborative exhibit between the Arts Council and Port of Leonardtown Winery!
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The Yellow Line - Winter Wonderland
22715 Washington St, Leonardtown, MD
January 5 from 6:30 - 8 PM
Projects include wooden key chains ($10/ea), button machine ($5 for 3), & snowflake watercolors ($10/ea). Learn more here.
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NABUCCO
44800 Oak Crest Rd, California, MD (Lexington Exchange Movies)
January 6 at 12:55 PM
Ancient Babylon comes to life in this classic Met staging of biblical proportions. Daniele Callegari conducts Verdi’s exhilarating early masterpiece, which features the ultimate showcase for the great Met Chorus, the moving “Va, pensiero”. Click here to learn more about this production and here for theater information and ticket details.
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2nd Friday Social at SMC Arts Council
22660 Washington St, Leonardtown, MD
January 12 from 1 - 2 PM
This is an informal hour designed to create connections! Bring your favorite beverage and your current art project if you like. Click here for additional information. Invite a friend or two!
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Southern MD Traditional Music & Dance | |
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Contra Dance & Ice Cream Social
37497 Zack Fowler Rd, Chaptico, MD
January 13 from 7 - 9:30 PM
The evening starts at 7 PM with a half hour beginner’s dance workshop followed by live music with the SOMD Open Band dancing. Learn more here. Photo by Erin Jewell.
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St. Mary's College of Maryland | |
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20th Annual Martin Luther King Jr. Prayer Celebration
47645 College Dr, St. Mary's City, MD (Campus Center - Great Room)
January 15 - breakfast at 6:30 AM, program from 8 - 10 AM
All are invited to this special celebration! The breakfast is $15 (payable at the door). The program starting at 8 AM is FREE. Learn more here.
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Maryland Small Business Development Center | |
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Crafting Success: Business Planning Strategies For Artists
Jan 17 from 4 - 5 PM (online)
Explore the art of crafting personalized business plans, gain insights into Intellectual Property (IP), contract navigation, and legal structures. This is a FREE class! Learn more about this training event and register here.
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St. Mary's County Museums | |
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Appraiser Fair at St. Clement's Island Museum
38370 Point Breeze Rd, Coltons Point, MD
January 27 from 10 AM - 3 PM
Visit with expert appraisers as they determine the value of your prized possessions. Click here for details or call 301-769-2222.
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St. Mary's County Libraries | |
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Leonardtown Library Gallery
23630 Hayden Farm Ln, Leonardtown, MD
December 2023 & January 2024
Jami Faith of Elsewise Art is a multi-media artist specializing in bright and colorful POSCA pen paintings and more! Click here to view the library's open hours.This show is supported by SMC Arts Council.
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Lexington Park Library Gallery
21677 FDR Blvd, Lexington Park, MD
December 2023 & January 2024
This collaborative photography exhibit features work by Bert Hindman (left) of Memories Photography and Jack Nutter (right) of Nutter Photography! Special guest Mancil Gray also has select images included! Click here to view the library's open hours.This show is supported by SMC Arts Council. Photo of Jack credited to Jeff Gagliano.
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Happy Two-Year Anniversary!
Check out Sound Check, a podcast hosted by SoMD Music Scene focusing on local artists from the SoMD community. Click here for the list of episodes.
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Rebirth
Nancy R. and Norton T. Dodge Performing Arts Center (St. Mary's College of Maryland)
March 2 at 3 PM
Come to a FREE concert on March 2nd featuring the winners of the Young Artist Competition! Details here. Tickets are available now for the March 3rd concert in Harwood, MD. Sponsored by SMC Arts Council.
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Click on links in blue for locations, times, and details!
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Annmarie Sculpture Garden & Arts Center - sculpture garden, special events & more!
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Arts4All Singers - an inclusive choir and all are welcome to join!
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Boyden Gallery - general info and listing of events - St. Mary's College of Maryland
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Call for Artists - two sculptural bus shelters in the heart of Downtown Hyattsville
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Call for Artists - Bel Air Police Department Public Art Project in Bel Air, MD
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Call for Artists - Greater Baybrook Alliance, several sites on Hanover St (Baltimore)
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Call for Artists - Pikesville Community Mural (paid residency)
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Call for Artists - Twinbrook Community Center Annex Mural, Rockville, MD
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calvART Gallery - special events, pop-up shows, Calls for Artists & more!
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Chesapeake Choral Arts Society - choral arts concerts hosted in Southern Maryland
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Children's Theater of Southern Maryland - classes, productions, workshops, & more!
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Historic Sotterley - educational programs, special events, & much more!
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Historic St. Mary's City Community Book Club - email icford@smcm.edu for details
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HomeSpun CoffeeHouse Open Mic - for acoustic musicians of all skill levels! Jan 26
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JAMS - Joy, Art, Music Sessions - free monthly event - dinner, music & more!
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Maryland Volunteer Lawyers for the Arts - lectures, seminars, clinics & more!
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Mike Trujillo Music - Open Mic Nights and Karaoke Nights hosted by Mike!
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New Beginnings - news/classes/events from the Dept. of Aging & Human Services
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Patuxent River Naval Air Museum - exciting exhibits, special events, and much more!
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Patuxent Voices - Southern Maryland's premier women's a capella choir
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PaxSpace - community makerspace, visit their website for full details.
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Southern MD Bluegrass Series - new concert series organized by Jay Armsworthy
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St. Maries Choral Arts - check their website for concert and audition information!
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St. Mary's College of Maryland - listing of all events
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St. Mary's County Museum Division - listing of information for all museums
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St. Mary's County Recreation & Parks - classes, programs, & much more!
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Student Art Contest - Your Art, Our Earth poster competition for Earth Day 2024
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Teaching Artist Academy - opportunity for artists to join a paid training program
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The Rex Theatre - concerts, comedy shows, and more!- Leonardtown
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The Yellow Line - art classes, special events, pop-up shops & more! - Leonardtown
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Connect w/ us on social media!
#smcartscouncil @smcartscouncil
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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.
Open hours: Wed thru Sat from 11 AM to 4 PM, extended hours until 8 PM on First Fridays.
Email us at: info@smcart.org or call (240) 309-4061
Our Gallery & Gift Shop will be closed Dec. 24th thru Jan. 6, 2024 for the Winter Holidays and also for the painting of our gallery. Our staff will be working remotely.
22660 Washington St., Leonardtown, MD 20650 (physical address)
PO Box 1310, Leonardtown, MD 20650 (mailing address)
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