St. Mary's County Arts Council

06/15/2026

A list of upcoming workshops and events

06/15/2026

We have a special message to share for Southern Maryland Educators! (Please contact Cody Hance directly if you have any questions: [email protected])

"Hello Southern Maryland Educators!

As the school year comes to an end, the Southern Maryland Chapter of the Maryland Environmental Literacy Advisory Network (MELAN) would like to invite you to our end-of-the-year celebration!

To congratulate educators for their hard work, MELAN and the Alice Ferguson Foundation will host a gardening event on their campus at Hard Bargain Farm (2201 Bryan Point Road, Accokeek, MD) on Wednesday, June 24, from 10:00 AM to 1:00 PM.

Attendees can expect to share resources, learn about plants, get their hands dirty in the garden, pick out a free native plant (or two), network with others, and enjoy a light lunch!

If you can attend, please wear comfortable walking shoes and appropriate gardening attire! Weather permitting, we plan to spend some of our time outside to connect with our local environment."

Agenda:
Welcome
Garden Education & Activity
Resource Exchange
Looking Ahead
Lunch & Networking

Register here:

Connecting people to the natural world, sustainable agricultural practices and the cultural heritage of their local watershed through education, stewardship and advocacy.

06/14/2026

THE ADDAMS FAMILY MUSICAL! AUDITION ANNOUNCEMENT

THE ADDAMS FAMILY, a comical feast that embraces the wackiness in every family, features an original story and a dilemma that’s every father’s nightmare: Wednesday Addams, the ultimate princess of darkness, has grown up and fallen in love with a sweet, smart young man from a respectable family—a man her parents have never met. And if that wasn’t upsetting enough, Wednesday confides in her father and begs him not to tell her mother. Now, Gomez Addams must do something he’s never done before—keep a secret from his beloved wife, Morticia. Everything will change for the whole family on the fateful night they host a dinner for Wednesday’s “normal” boyfriend and his parents. (From TheatricalRights.com)

In person auditions will be held at the Lexington Park Volunteer Rescue Squad, 21685 FDR Blvd in Lexington Park on Monday, June 29, and Tuesday, June 30, from 5:30-8:30 PM. You only need to attend one audition time slot on one day, either 5:30-7:00 PM or 7:00-8:30 PM. Callbacks will be on Friday, July 3.

We are looking for an energetic and diverse cast of individuals! All roles are open to any actor, regardless of race or gender. You must be at least 12 years old or older to audition.

Please prepare 16-32 bars of music to sing (no more than 2 minutes). An accompanist will be provided. You may also bring a karaoke track with NO voices.

Please dress comfortably, as you will be learning some choreography.

Virtual submissions of the required audition materials will be accepted. Please send all materials/video links to [email protected]. Virtual submissions will be accepted through June 30 at 8:00pm.

Anyone auditioning, whether in-person or virtually, must complete the online audition form and sign up for a specific slot on our website. A full character breakdown with vocal ranges can also be found there. https://www.newtowneplayers.org/auditions.html

For more information or if you have any questions, please email [email protected].

06/14/2026

Last week St. Mary's County Arts Council participated in the Community Stakeholder Engagement sessions held by St. Mary's County Recreation & Parks throughout St. Mary’s County.

They have an important message! Citizen input is vital, especially with the future of arts programming. Share your vision for the arts in our community!

"It was a pleasure engaging with new and returning citizens to learn more about your ideas and goals. We hosted 8 community events in 3 days and greatly appreciate your input to help guide the next 5 years of planning for Recreation & Parks services and programming.

The online platform will be available through early July, so please encourage everyone you know to provide their input for our community’s future."

Link: https://engageberrydunn.mysocialpinpoint.com/st-marys-county-lpprp-update

06/13/2026

🎉 St. Mary’s County Arts Council and the Town of Leonardtown host an Art Walk contest every September! This event celebrates Leonardtown’s designation as an official Arts & Entertainment District in Maryland.

🎨 Local artists are invited to submit their work for display at a downtown businesses for the month of September.

🎨 The Art Walk event is an exciting opportunity to view art in a wide variety of media and styles, with generous prizes awarded to the winners!

Residents of St. Mary's, Calvert, or Charles County may apply. See the link below for full details and guidelines!
www.smcart.org/art-walk-2026-cfa

The submission period closes on July 30th, or once 30 pieces are accepted.

06/13/2026

Call for Vendors!
The 3rd Annual Community, Culture & Cuisine, held in Lexington Park, invites food vendors, product vendors, service providers, small businesses, entrepreneurs, families, friends, and the entire community to be part of this FREE, family-friendly celebration!

📅 Saturday, June 27, 2026
🕚 11 AM – 4 PM
📍 St. Mary’s Square Shopping Center
21600 Great Mills Road, Lexington Park, MD 20653

Hosted by the Lexington Park Business Association and St. Mary’s County Arts Council, Community, Culture & Cuisine celebrates the diverse communities of Lexington Park and beyond through food, entertainment, cultural performances, interactive crafts, children’s games, activities, and more!

Each year, we welcome over 1,000 attendees for a day filled with culture, connection, community, and fun.

🍽 FOOD VENDORS NEEDED!
We are seeking geographically and culturally diverse food vendors to help feed our hungry and thirsty attendees. We can accommodate any food truck size. Food vendor fee: $125.
Please note: We already have lemonade, funnel cake, and Jamaican food vendors, so we are not accepting additional vendors in those categories.

🛍 PRODUCT/SERVICE VENDORS NEEDED!
We are also looking for local vendors, entrepreneurs, and small businesses who would like to sell products or services to the community. Vendors with culturally-focused items are especially encouraged. Product and sales vendor fee: $50.

Whether you want to vend, attend, volunteer, or simply enjoy a beautiful day in Lexington Park, we would love to see you there!
Sign up or learn more at: https://lexba.org/CCC

06/13/2026

06/11/2026

Save the dates for these very special family events!

(These concerts are supported in part by St. Mary's County Arts Council, through grant funding from the Maryland State Arts Council and donations from our other sponsors!)

06/11/2026

Save the date for a special evening with the Filipino-American Association of Southern Maryland! Delicious cuisine, traditional songs and dance, live music, and more!

Hello Fil-Am family and friends,
I hope everyone is doing well. EVERYONE PLEASE MARK YOUR CALENDARS for 11 JULY 2026 for our ANNUAL FIL-AM FIESTA. It will be a great day of camaraderie, dancing and excellent Philippine cuisine. Please notice the information on the flyer to purchase tickets. We hope to see you there.

Sincerely,
Charles & Elsa

06/10/2026

🌊 Summer Camp Staff Wanted! 🌊
Calling all theatre lovers! The Newtowne Players is hiring Camp Counselors, Stage Managers, and Tech Directors for our 2026 summer theater camps! 🎭

Middle School Camp 🐠
August 3-8, 2026 | Finding Nemo JR.

High School Camp 🧜‍♀️
August 10-15, 2026 | The Little Mermaid Jr.

Dive into an unforgettable summer helping young performers bring these beloved stories to life! We need passionate staff for BOTH camps.

Application Deadline: June 26

🔗 See job descriptions and apply HERE:
https://www.newtowneplayers.org/summer-camp-668935.html(opens in new tab)