Mattawoman Creek Art Center

06/19/2026

Wishing everyone a thoughtful and uplifting Juneteenth. Mattawoman will be open for our regular gallery hours.

Mattawoman Creek Art Center, inside Smallwood State Park
Hours: Fri–Sun, 11–4

06/18/2026

Celebrate Father’s Day at Mattawoman!

Looking for a peaceful and meaningful way to spend Father’s Day? Bring Dad out to Mattawoman Creek Art Center for a relaxing day surrounded by art, nature, and fresh air.

🖼️ Explore the gallery — enjoy our current exhibit and discover inspiring work from local artists.
🛍️ Visit the Gift Shop — it’s full of handmade treasures, cards, pottery, and one‑of‑a‑kind goodies. You might find the perfect something to take home!
🌳 Enjoy the park — take a beautiful walk through Smallwood State Park and soak in the scenery.
🍽️ Pack a picnic — we have picnic tables right outside, perfect for a quiet Father’s Day lunch.

📍 Mattawoman Creek Art Center inside Smallwood State Park
5565 Upham Place, Marbury, MD 20658
🕚 Open Friday–Sunday, 11–4
(Park gate fee waived during gallery hours)

Bring Dad, bring the family, and enjoy a day filled with creativity and calm. 💙

06/16/2026

Artist Trick of the Day:
When your art isn’t cooperating… turn it upside down.
Literally.
Your brain sees it differently, and suddenly the magic shows up.
Try it and tell us if it works for you.

Mattawoman Creek Art Center, inside Smallwood State Park, Marbury, MD
Hours: Fri–Sun, 11–4 See less

06/14/2026

Ever wonder how artists make a single raindrop look so real? It’s all about soft blues, bright highlights, and a tiny touch of shadow. Start with a light base shape, add a streak of color for depth, then finish with those crisp little reflections that make the drop glisten. A simple technique, a beautiful effect — try one the next time you paint at Mattawoman.

For a full step‑by‑step guide, visit: debasreedeyart.com/how-to-paint-water-drops-with-acrylics.

Mattawoman Creek Art Center, inside Smallwood State Park
(gate fee waived during gallery hours)
Hours: Fri–Sun, 11–4

Debasree Dey Art How to Paint Water Drops with Acrylics - A Step-by-Step Tutorial

06/13/2026

Another little peek inside the gallery — the walls are glowing with color, texture, and stories from our current show. Every corner feels alive with creativity, and there’s always something new to notice when you wander through. Come enjoy the art, the quiet, and the inspiration waiting at Mattawoman Creek Art Center this weekend.

Mattawoman Creek Art Center, inside Smallwood State Park
(gate fee waived during gallery hours)
Hours: Fri–Sun, 11–4

06/12/2026

Our doors open at 11 today!

Visit the Featured Artist Gallery to see the work of Frances E. Taylor, whose watercolors and pastels reflect her Moyaone Reserve roots and her love of color, form, and the natural world. Her show ranges from botanicals to landscapes and abstractions — a beautiful glimpse into her artistic vision.

Location: Mattawoman Creek Art Center, inside Smallwood State Park, Marbury, MD
Gallery Hours: Friday–Sunday, 11–4

06/11/2026

Raffle Winner!
Congrats to Linda S., winner of the Little Red Oyster House raffle drawn during our June 7 reception! Thank you to everyone who bought tickets or supported the fundraiser — your generosity helps keep Mattawoman’s programs thriving. We’re grateful for this wonderful community and all who make events like these such a success.

06/10/2026

Announcing Our Award Winners!
Congratulations to the winners of the 32nd Annual Open All‑Media Juried Exhibition:

🥇 First Place — Stephen Dennin
🥈 Second Place — Patricia McGrath
🥉 Third Place — Harold Kyle

Juror Ruth Lozner shared thoughtful insights on each selected piece, making the celebration even more special.

🌸 A big thank‑you to the Charles County Garden Club for their beautiful floral interpretations inspired by the artwork — they added such a vibrant touch to the show.

The exhibition is open through July 12.
🕚 Hours: Fri–Sun, 11–4
📍 Mattawoman Creek Art Center, inside Smallwood State Park (gate fee waived during gallery hours)

Come enjoy the art while it’s on view!

06/10/2026

ArtsFest is this Saturday! We hope everyone can come out and enjoy this fantastic event!

06/06/2026

Our show reception is tomorrow!
Join us as we celebrate the opening of the 32nd Annual Open All‑Media Juried Exhibition. At 1 PM, juror Ruth Lozner will announce this year’s award winners. Lozner is an accomplished artist, educator, and former department chair whose work has been exhibited in museums and galleries throughout the region.

🕒 Reception: Sunday, June 7 • 1–4
📍 Mattawoman Creek Art Center, inside Smallwood State Park, Marbury, MD

And don’t forget to grab your Little Red Oyster House raffle tickets online before the drawing — MattawomanArt.org.