MedStar St. Mary’s Hospital and the St. Mary’s County Arts Council have unveiled the third installment of their rotating art exhibition in the hospital’s emergency department in Leonardtown, Maryland. The latest exhibit features handsewn art quilts by Washington, D.C. artist Andrea “Andi” Cullins, whose collection “Second Life Quilter” includes intricate fabric mosaics. The quilts will be on display through January 2026, following earlier exhibits of traditional paintings as part of a philanthropy-led initiative to create a more welcoming environment.
This initiative matters because it demonstrates how visual art can be integrated into healthcare settings to improve patient and visitor experience, while also supporting local artists. By rotating exhibitions every three months, the program provides ongoing exposure for regional talent and introduces diverse media—such as quilting—to a hospital audience. It also highlights the role of arts councils in fostering community partnerships that bring art to non-traditional spaces.