November Issue 2008

Aiken / North Augusta

Lee-Johnston Originals and Art, 401 W. Martintown Rd., on the courtyard of the North Hills Shopping Center, Suite 10, North Augusta. Ongoing - Featuring hand-produced fine and decorative art, ranging from limited-edition photographic prints to hand-stitched quilts, by local and regional artists, including: Nancy B. Smith, R.R. Frazier, and Joni-Dee Ross. The gallery also carries books and original greeting cards. Hours: Tue.-Sat., 10am-6pm or by appt. Contact: 803/8198533.

Southern Moon Pottery, LLC, 310 Richland Ave., Aiken. Ongoing - Gallery and working studio, featuring handcrafted pottery in porcelain, earthenware, stoneware and raku by local, regional & national ceramic artists as well as works by Mary Grant and Donna Proctor, potters and owners. Evening & Day classes available. Hours: Mon.-Sat., 10am-5pm & by appt. Contact: 803/641-2309 or at (www.southernmoon.net).

The Artists' Parlor, 126 Laurens Street, N.W., Aiken. Ongoing - Featuring fine American crafts and art objects. Hours: Mon.-Sat., 9:30am-5:30pm. Contact: 803/648-4639.

Wild Hare Pottery, 1627 Georgia Avenue at the corner of Alpine Avenue, N. Augusta. Ongoing - Featuring handcrafted pottery in porcelain, earthenware, stoneware, and raku by David Stuart. Hours: M-F, 10am-5pm. (Call ahead.) Contact: 803/279-7813.

Anderson

Brushstrokes, 1029 S. McDuffie St., Anderson. Ongoing - Uniquely painted furniture, faux finishes and original artwork featuring the works of Pamela Tillinghast Sullivan. Hours: Mon.-Tues. or by appt.; Wed.-Fri., 10am-5:30pm. Contact: 864/261-3751.

Hughes Twins Art Gallery, 147 Powell Road, Anderson. Ongoing - Featuring works by Donnie, Ronnie, & Amanda Hughes. Hours: by appt. only. Contact: 864/225-7533 or at (www.HughesTwins.com).

Beaufort Area

Art & Soul, 917-B Bay St., Old Bay Marketplace, Beaufort. Ongoing - Featuring works by local and regional artists including paintings, jewelry, pottery, photography, wood and more. Artists represented include: Marlies Williams, Mary Grayson Segars, Bill Mead, Mary Ann Riley, Mary Jane Martin, Kelly Davidson, Eric Horan, Charles DeLoach and Ronnie Riddle. Hours: Mon.-Sat., 10am-5:30pm or by appt. Contact: 843/379-9710 and e-mail at (artandsoul@islc.net).

Bay St. Gallery, 719 Bay St., Beaufort. Ongoing - Offering original works focusing on many different aspects of what is best about the Lowcountry and celebrating the beautiful fragility of this unique wetlands area. A variety of media, oil, acrylic, pastel, printmaking and sculpture sensitively interprets and conveys the essence of coastal SC. Artists include Jim Draper, Susan Graber, Lana Hefner, Mandy Johnson, Susan Mayfield, Marcy Dunn Ramsey, and Taylor Nicole Turner. South Carolina's finest collection of sweetgrass baskets compliments the other works. Hours: Mon-Sat., 11am-5pm. Contact: 843/522-9210 or at (www.baystgallery.com).

Charles Street Gallery, 914 Charles Street, @ Charles & Greene Street, Beaufort. Ongoing - Located in a lovingly restored building, we offer custom framing and handcrafted furniture, and feature exhibits by local artists. Hours: Mon.-Fri., 10am-6pm & Sat., 10am-3pm. Contact: 843/521-9054 or at (www.thecharlesstreetgallery.com).

Four Winds Gallery & Market, 709 Bay Street, Beaufort. Ongoing - Featuring a collection of sacred art brought directly from the studios of artists from around the world. Genres include, iconography, weavings, paintings, carvings, folk art, ceramics and jewelry. Also featuring  a selection of exceptionally well-designed handicrafts from global cooperatives. Browse the Gallery and relax in the connecting Four Winds Cafe and Bakery. Hours: Mon.-Sat., 10am-6pm. Contact: 843/379-5660 or at (www.fourwindstraders.com).

Frame of Mine, Food Lion Shopping Center, A6, Lady's Is. Ongoing - Featuring limited edition prints, originals & reproduction prints by local, regional & national artists. Hours: Tue-F, 10am-6pm; Sat., 10am-5pm. Contact: 843/521-9403.

House of Ahhs!, 1109 Boundary St., directly across from the Boys and Girls Club, Beaufort. Ongoing - Featuring original Gullah and Lowcountry art and custom framing. Hours: Mon.-Sat., 10am-5pm. Contact: 843/379-1800 or e-mail at (houseofahhs@hargray.com).

I. Pinckney Simons Galleries, 711 Bay St., Beaufort. Ongoing - Featuring a collection of 30 artists presenting original sculpture, paintings, photography, and jewelry. Also exhibiting fine lowcountry basketry, and stainless steel wildlife sculpture. Hours: Tue.-Fri., 11am-5pm; Sat., 11am-3pm, and by appt. Contact: 843/379-4774 or at (www.ipsgallery.com).

Indigo Gallery, 809 Bay St., Beaufort. Ongoing - Featuring a gallery of fine art, including a unique selection of paintings by local and regional artists. Represented are: Sandra Baggette, Alison Crossman, Gloria Dalvini, Janet Mozley, and Polly Swenson. Also: Peter Pettegrew, Kelley Sanford & Liz Reitz. Fine custom framing is also available. Hours: Mon.-Sat., 10am-5pm. Contact: Janet Deaton 843/524-1036.

Linda Kirsten Cole Studio/Gallery, Pleasant Point, Lady's Island, Beaufort. Ongoing - Featuring landscapes and florals in bold colors. Hours: by appt. Contact: 843/322-0279 or at (www.lindakirstencole.com).

Longo Gallery, 103 Charles Street, Beaufort. Ongoing - Featuring new works including paintings, collages and constructions by Eric Longo & sculptures by Suzanne Longo. Hours: Mon.-Sat., 10am-5pm. Contact: 843/522-8933.

Ly Bensons Gallery & Studio, 211 Charles Street, Beaufort. Ongoing - Featuring the exhibits,"The Gullah/African Link" and "Out of Africa," featuring rare Shona Verdite sculptures by various artists from Zimbabwe, Africa, and original photographs by Gullah photographer and gallery owner Rev. Kennneth F. Hodges. Also, an array of antiques, batiks, and artworks for the discerning collector. Hours: Mon.-Sat., 10am-5:30pm. Contact: 843/525-9006 or at (www.lybensons.com).

Rhett Gallery, 901 Bay St., Beaufort. Ongoing - Featuring prints and paintings of the Lowcountry by four generations of artists, wildfowl carvings by William Means Rhett, antique prints & maps, Audubons, and Civil war material. Hours: Mon.-Sat., 9am-5:30pm; Sun. 11am-2pm. Contact: 843/524-3339 or at (www.rhettgallery.com).

Rhett & Sons Gallery, 847-A Sea Island Pkwy., St. Helena Island. Ongoing - Featuring prints and paints of the Lowcountry by the whole Rhett family. Hours: Mon.-Sat., 10am-5pm & Sun., 11ish-2ish. Contact: 843/838-1339.

Sandra Baggette Garden Studio/Gallery, 1908 Lenora Drive, Port Royal. Ongoing - Original paintings by Sandra Baggette. Hours: by appt. Contact: 843/522-8911 or on the web at (www.sandrabaggette.com).

Schrock Studio, 505 Mystic Drive W., Beaufort. Ongoing - Featuring a large collection of original watercolors and limited edition prints by Doris M. Schrock depicting Gullah traditions & Low Country themes. Hours: call for appt. Contact: 843/524-0257 or at (www.islc.net/~schrockmcgee/).

Shipman Gallery, 904 Bay Street, Beaufort. Ongoing - Featuring a large collection of originals & prints in varying styles and mediums by local artist, Barbara Shipman. Hours: Mon.-Sat., 10am-5pm. Contact: 843/524-7722.

Susan Graber Studio, 805 London Avenue, Port Royal. Ongoing - Featuring oil portraits by commission by Susan Graber. Hours: By appt. or chance. Contact: 843/524-4353.

The Craftseller, 818 Bay St., Beaufort. Ongoing - Featuring unique works by American artists in pottery, jewelry, metal, glass, textiles, wood, painting and kaleidoscopes. Hours: Mon.-Sat., 10am-6pm and Sun., noon-4pm. Contact: 843/525-6104 or at (www.craftseller.com).

The Gallery, 802 Bay St., Beaufort. Ongoing - Original contemporary creations including oil on canvas, bronze, stone, and ceramic sculpture, acrylic & ink on paper, and works in glass, wood and photography. Hours: Mon.-Sat.,11am-5pm, or by appt. Contact: 843/470-9994 or at (www.thegallery-beaufort.com).

Belton

Carlene Shuler Brown Gallery, 3605 Old Williamston Road, Belton. Ongoing - Original watercolor paintings and prints by Carlene Shuler Brown. Also acrylic collages and paper collages using stained papers, oriental papers and lace papers by Carlene Shuler Brown. Commissioned paintings Painting and drawing classes are offered. Custom framing is offered also. Hours: Mon.-Fri., 10am-5pm or by appt. Contact: 864/225-3922 or at (www.fortunecity.com/victoria/verona/506/).

Bluffton

Four Corners Framing,1263 May River Rd., Bluttton. Ongoing - Featuring one of the finest collections of custom frame choices in the area with experienced staff to handle the most unusual, or rare pieces with museum quality work.Original oils by Kelly Graham,fine limited edition art,custom mirrors and assorted gifts. Hours: Mon.-Fri., 10am-5:30pm & Sat. by appt. Contact: 843/757-8185.

Pluff Mudd Art, 27 Calhoun St., Bluffton. Ongoing - Featuring works by Lynda K. Potter, Pat Gardiner, Sue McFarland, Sara Tiffany, Emily Wilson, May Reisz, Diane Dean, Kelly Graham, Lillian Heward, Betty Hintz, Vickie Jourdan, Mary Althoff, David Knowlton, Marilyn McDonald, John Diamond, Danny Lozano, and Steve White. Hours: Mon.-Sat., 10am-5pm. Contact: 843/757-5590.

Preston Pottery Studio, 10 Church Street, Bluffton. Ongoing - Featuring above average pottery since 1973 by Jacob Preston. Hours: Tue.-Sat., 10am-5pm. Contact: 843/757-3084.

The Gallery At Palmetto Bluff, (by Morris & Whiteside Galleries) 15 Village Park Square, Bluffton. Ongoing - Featuring a wide selection of contemporary American representational painting and sculpture including works by Ken Auster, Elaine Coffee, Kim English, Michael Harrell, Milt Kobayashi, Jim Lamb, Dan McCaw and Michelle Torrez. Of special note is the gallery's collection of outdoor bronze sculpture by Jane DeDecker, Sandy Proctor, George Lundeen and Sandy Scott. Hours: daily, 11am-5pm and by appt. Contact: call Lauren Rogers, Gallery Director at 843/706-5999.

Camden

Dovetails, 645 Rutledge Street, Camden. Ongoing - Featuring custom bench crafted furniture by Jim Rose. Each piece is made by hand to the client's specifications. Jim works in a variety of woods including heart pine, walnut, cypress, maple, and cherry. Jim also works in exotic woods form South America and Africa. Visitors can watch individual pieces of furniture being built. Every piece has its own personality and becomes an instant heirloom. Hours: Mon.-Sat., 10am-5pm or by appt. Contact: 770/330-5000 or 803/446-3124.

Rutledge Street Gallery, 508 Rutledge St., Camden. Ongoing - Featuring original works of art from regional and national artists including Clara Blalock, Elizabeth Barber, Anne Bivens, Yong Chu Chang,  Marjorie Greene, Joyce Hall, Seth Haverkamkp, Carrie Payne, John Pototschnik, Bob Ransley, Dennis Snell, Maci Scheuer, and many more. Chinese Antique Furniture Pieces. Hours: Tue.-Sat., 11am-5pm. Contact: 803/425-0071 or at  (www.rutledgestreetgallery.com).

The Artists' Attic, 930 S. Broad St., look for the maroon striped awning, Camden. Ongoing - Featuring a cooperative open studio and gallery shared by nine professional artists working in various mediums, including Margaret Bass, Libby Bussinah, Ginny Caraco, Dot Goodwin, Marta M. Tomosy - Herman, Linda King, Gia Marie, Lea McMillan and Lynn Wilson. Commissions are accepted, and art classes are offered after school & privately. Hours: Mon.-Fri., 10am-4pm, by chance or by appt. Contact: 803/432-9955.

Charleston

Broad Street, Charleston. Nov. 7, 2008, 5-7pm - "First Fridays on Broad," featuring an artwalk with the following galleries: Ellis-Nicholson Gallery, Hamlet Fine Art, Edward Dare Gallery, COCO VIVO, Rivendell Woodworks and Gallery, Mary Martin Fine Art, John Carrol Doyle, Spencer Galleries, Ella Walton Richardson Fine Art, and Martin Gallery. Contact: Stephanie Hamlet at 843/722-1944 or Jeannette Nicholson at 843/722-5353.

Downtown Charleston, Nov. 7 & 8 - "Tenth Fine Art Annual," presented by the Charleston Fine Art Dealers' Association and the Charleston Art Auction. Events include: Nov. 7, 5pm - gallery openings at CFADA member galleries; Nov. 8, 9am - "Painting in the Park," artists from the galleries paint works that will be sold later that day; Nov. 8, 11am - "The Fifth Annual High School Art Competition," a platform for young talented artists to showcase their unique works; Nov. 8, 6pm - "Third Annual Charleston Art Auction and Gala Reception," at the Renaissance Charleston Hotel. Galleries include: The Audubon Gallery, Ann Long Fine Art, Carolina Galleries, Charleston Renaissance Gallery, Coleman Fine Art, Corrigan Gallery, John Carroll Doyle Art Gallery, Ella Walton Richardson Fine Art, Helena Fox Fine Art, Horton Hayes Fine Art, Martin Gallery, Robert Lange Studios, Smith-Killian Fine Art, The Sylvan Gallery, and Wells Gallery. For more information on the event or on CFADA, visit (www.cfada.com).

French Quarter area downtown Charleston, Dec. 5, 5-8pm - The French Quarter Gallery Association's ART WALK. The over 30 member galleries of the association will welcome visitors with light refreshments and the opportunity of meeting many of the represented artists. "Walkers" may begin at any of the association galleries and pick up an Art Walk rack card with a map. The ART WALKs take place in Mar., Apr., May, June, Oct. & Dec. For info check out (www.FrenchQuarterArts.com).

African-American Gallery, 43 John Street, across from the Visitor's Center, Charleston. Ongoing - Featuring artists on a local, regional and international level. Gallery Chuma, Ongoing - "African American Works on Paper," featuring master artists Jacob Lawrence and Romare Bearden, as well as renowned artist Jonathan Green. Hours: Mon.-Sat., 10am-6pm.; Sun., 1-6pm. Contact: 843/722-8224.

Alkyon Arts and Antiques, 120 Meeting Street, Charleston. Ongoing - Featuring fine art paintings and sculpture. Hours: Mon.-Fri., 11am-4pm. Contact: 843/937-0616.

Ann Long Fine Art, 54 Broad Street, Charleston. Ongoing - Classical Realism ­ still life, figurative work, landscapes and sculpture. The work represented by the gallery spans two generations of contemporary artists trained, in the most prestigious ateliers in Florence, Italy, to use the classical, realist techniques of European Old Master artists: oil paintings and drawings by Ben Long, as well as his studies for fresco; including Charleston artist Jill Hooper's still lifes and recent figure work; and many works by teachers of the Florence Academy, including its founder Daniel Graves. Also, represented are the figurative monotypes from the estate of deceased German Modernist Otto Neumann (1895 ­ 1975). Hours: Tue.-Sat., 11-5pm and by appt. Contact: 843/577-0447 or at (www.annlongfineart.com).

Artizom Framing & Gallery, 334 E. Bay Street, Suite J, Charleston. Ongoing - Featuring the contemporary artwork of John R. Duckworth, and Stewart Young. Hours: M.-F., 10am-7pm; Sat., 11am-5pm and Sun. by appt. Contact: 843/723-3726 or at (www.artizom.com).

Bird's I View Gallery, 119-A Church St., Charleston. Ongoing - Featuring originals and prints of bird life by Anne Worsham Richardson. Hours: Mon.-Sat., 10am-5pm. Contact 843/723-1276, 843/766-2108 or at (www.anneworshamrichardson.com).

Blue Heron Glass, 1714 Old Towne Rd., Northbridge Shopping Center near T-Bonz Steak House, Charleston. Nov. 7 - Dec. 24 - "Fused Glass from the Sea and Shore," featuring works by warm glass artist Gene Morrison. Ongoing - Whether by commissioning an exquisite stained glass panel for home or office, stocking up on hard-to-find supplies for the glass artist, or selecting the perfect gift, Blue Heron Glass is truly a place where light and color blend through imagination. We offer a wide variety of classes. Hours: Tue.-Fri., 10am-6pm, & Sat., 10am-3pm.Contact: 843/769/7299, or at (www.blue-heron-glass.com).

Carolina Clay Gallery, Freshfields Village, 565 Freshfields Dr., Johns Island. Ongoing - Presenting the largest collection of handbuilt pottery and clay sculpture in Charleston and the Lowcountry. We feature over 100 potters renowned for their beautiful designs, glazes and quality. Only the work of potters from Penland, NC, Seagrove, NC, Asheville, NC and other areas of NC and SC are here. Also available are other fine crafts from the Carolinas including the wonderful, whimsical humansize copper Frogs of Charles and Zan Smith. The Gallery has been described as a very unique and fun shopping experience, great for everyone including designers and decorators. Hours: Mon.-Sat., 10am-8pm & Sun., 11am-6pm. Contact: 843/243-0043 or at (www.carolinaclaygallery.com).

Carolina Galleries, 106-A Church St., Charleston. Ongoing - Featuring works by early 19th and 20th century Southern artists and The Art of the Charleston Renaissance, including works by Alfred Hutty, Alice Smith, Anna Heyward Taylor, and Elizabeth O'Neill Verner, as well as works by contemporary artists, Stephen Scott Young, Stephen Chesley, Craig Crawford, Johnson Hagood, John Burmeister, Julyan Davis, Tom McNickle, Philip Juras, and Gary Grier. Hours: Mon.-Sat., 10am-5pm, or by appt. Contact: 843/720-8622 or at (www.carolinagalleries.com).

Carolina Antique Maps and Prints LLC, 91 Church St., Charleston. Ongoing - Featuring Antique Maps and Prints from the 16th to the 19th century. Hours: Tue.-Sat., 11am-5pm or by appt. Contact: 843/722-4773 or at (www.carolinaantiqueprints.com).

Charles II Art Gallery, 2 Queen Street, just off East Bay, behind Cypress Restaurant, Charleston. Ongoing - Featuring international, national and regional artists. Artists represented come from Belgium, Britain, Germany, Russia, and Colombia. Offering brightly colored landscapes and florals, jazz and bluesy musical genre, city-scapes, cool urban night, nude figurative, abstract and new Charleston works. Collectors will find a variety of styles and subjects from traditional landscapes to contemporary abstracts, all of the highest quality. Artists include: Michael Flohr, Henry Asencio, Mark Keller, Shelia McCoy Hamilton, Fred Jamar, Marina Bare, Herman Gayle, Susanne Kampmann, William Armstrong, W.B. Thompson, Julia Klimova, and Jose Manuel Patino. Photography on paper and canvas by Robin Smith and Marc Epstein. Hours: Mon.-Sat., 10am-5:30pm and by chance. Contact: 843/577-7101 or at (www.charles2.com).

Charleston Crafts, 87 Hasell Street, (behind Sticky Fingers) across from the Charleston Place municipal parking garage, Charleston. Nov. 1 - 30 - "It's the Most Wonderful FIND of the Year!," featuring artists Caroline Sandlin, a down-to-earth jeweler and Jill Carway, known for her functional pottery. Ongoing - A group of SC Fine Craft artists showcasing a blend of contemporary and traditional craft media plus photography. Hours: daily, 10am-5:30pm. Contact: 843/723-2938 or at (www.CharlestonCrafts.org).

COCO VIVO interior and fine art for relaxed living, Gallery Row, 25 Broad St., Charleston. Ongoing - Featuring works by Tony van Hasselt, aws, Mitch Billis, Patricia Roth and Roger Milinowski. Also representing jewelry designer Betty Holland and photographer Sandy Logan. Hours: Mon.-Sat., 9:30am-5:30 & Fri. till 8pm. Contact: 843/720-4027 or at (www.coastandcottage.com).

Coleman Fine Art, 79 Church Street, Charleston. Nov. 7 - Dec. 6 - "CONVERGENCE: Five Artists Paint New Orleans," featuring works by John Cosby, Marc R. Hanson, Joseph Paquet, George Strickland, and Mary Whyte. Ongoing - Featuring original works by John Cosby, Marc Hanson, Joseph Paquet, George Strickland, and Mary Whyte. Hours: Mon. 10am-4pm & Tue.-Sat., 10am-6pm or by appt. Contact: 843/853-7000 or at (www.colemanfineart.com).

Cone 10 Studios and Clay Gallery, 285 Meeting St., (between George and Society Sts.), Charleston. Through Nov. 30 - "Porcelain and Paintings," featuring works by Susan Gregory. Ongoing - A working clay studio with 16 members and gallery exhibiting member's work. We also offer classes in beginning to intermediate wheel throwing and clay sculpture. Hours: Mon.-Sat., 11am-5pm & Sun., 1-5pm. Contact: 843/853-3345 or at (www.cone10studios.com).

Corrigan Gallery, 62 Queen Street, Charleston. Nov. 3 - 30 - "Mid-River," featuring new works by Lese Corrigan. The new series celebrates the views of water and sky from the Charleston area's bridges with a post-impressionistic sensibility and a reverence for nature and life's transitory states. Ongoing - Contemporary fine art including paintings, photography, prints and sculpture. Now showing works by Manning Williams, Candice Flewharty, Gordon Nicholson, Mary Walker, Paul Mardikian, Gene Speer, Richard Hartnett, Kevin Bruce Parent, John Moore, JD Cummings, Kristi Ryba, Sue Simons Wallace, Daryl Knox, Lynne Riding, Lese Corrigan and Richard (Duke) Hagerty. Located in the heart of the downtown historic district of Charleston's French Quarter. Artist at work on location - work in progress to be viewed. Hours: Mon.-Sat., 10am-5pm or by chance & appt. Contact: 843/722-9868 or at (www.corrigangallery.com).

Courtyard Art Gallery, 149 1/2 East Bay Street, Charleston. Through Nov. 30 - "Vanishing Vistas," featuring works by Mary Ann Bridgman. Ongoing - Featuring works by Helen K. Beacham, Sandra J. Booker, Mary Ann Bridgman, Beverly Brunswig, Wilma Cantey, Linda Churchill, Christine Crosby, Christopher Crosby, J. Carol Gardner, Elaine Hruska, Judy Jacobs, Steve Jacobs, Tug Mathisen, Yvonne Rousseau, Coleen Stoioff, Tom Tremaine, and Amelia Whaley. Hours: Mon.-Sat., 10am-5pm & Sun. noon-5pm. Contact: 843/723-9172 or at (www.courtyardartgallery.com).

Curran Gallery, 12 Exchange St., Charleston. Ongoing - Featuring two generations of fine art from Carol Ann Curran, and son, Kevin Curran. At the gallery you can view original paintings, limited edition prints, and portraits. The styles range from Carol Ann's contemporary impressionism, to Kevin's detailed landscapes, and a variety of pieces he calls "pop illustration." The gallery is located in historic "South Of Broad," behind the Old Exchange Building. Hours: Mon.-Fri. 10am-5pm & Sat., noon-5pm and by chance. Contact: 843/722-4440 or at (www.currangallery.com).

Deb Budak - Contemporary Artist Studio, 1359 Ellison Run Charleston. Ongoing - Featuring contemporary art in oils by Deb Budak. Hours: Mon.-Fri., 11am-4pm.Contact: 843/762-7794 or at (www.deborahbudak.com).

Dobbin Gallery, 177 Church Street, Charleston. Ongoing - Showcasing original works by nationally acclaimed artists: James M. Sulkowski, Natalie Reed , Guido Petruzzi, and Tim Liess. Also featuring works by local artists, Alice Ann Dobbin, Vincent Bobo and others. Custom sculpture and wall fountains by Chase Andrew Winfield. Palatte knife paintings by Ruth Cox. Works include oils, watercolors, and limited edition prints. Hours: Gallery: Mon.-Tue., 10am-6pm and Thur.-Sat., 10am-8pm. Contact: 843/579-9725 or at (www.dobbingallery.com).

Dobbin Gallery, in Freshfield's Village, situated between Kiawah and Seabrook Islands, Johns Island. Ongoing - The gallery offers a wide range of artistic styles and subjects by local and nationally recognized artists including Deborah Pellock, Craig Reynolds, Jose Candia and Colleen Wiessmann. Wildlife enthusiasts will enjoy one of the areas largest selections of original bird paintings by featured artist, Alice Ann Dobbin. In addition to original oil paintings, the gallery offers limited edition giclees on canvas, watercolors, lithographs, fine porcelain, sculpture and one-of-a-kind jewelry creations. Hours: Mon.-Thur., 10am-6pm and Fri.&Sat., 10am-8pm. Contact: 843/579-9725 or at (www.dobbingallery.net).

Pat Weaver

Dog & Horse, Fine Art and Portraiture, & Sculpture Garden (formerly Dog Art Dealer/Horse Art Dealer), 106-B Church St. Charleston. Through Nov. 1 - "THE HUNT," featuring over 20 of the gallery's locally, regionally and nationally recognized artists will contribute paintings that are simply beautiful or a cherished find for the serious collector. Ongoing - The gallery features dog paintings, horse paintings, pet portraits, sculpture, and dog prints. Canine artists include; Monica Acee, Marty Whaley Adams, Barrie Barnett, Anita Baarns, Joy Kroeger Beckner, Ron Burns, Beth Carlson, Robert Christie, Constance Coleman, Lese Corrigan, Meredith Dwyer, Trophy Frederick, Roger Henry, Noel Hoffman, Brad Reuben Kunkle, Delaney McDonough, Murray Muldofsky, Rachelle Oatman, Nancy Pellatt, Louise Peterson, Faith Cameron Semmes, David Terry, Robert Zakanitch, and Pat Weaver. Equine artists include; Lynn Daley, Beth Evans, Henry Koehler, Booth Malone, Fay Moore, Sandra Oppegard, Andrea Steiner, Larry Wheeler, and Valarie Wolf. Dealer, Jaynie Milligan Spector, has selected artists from across the country that represents the highest quality of art and are painting dogs in a 21st Century style. Hours: Mon.-Fri., 10am-5pm & Sat., 11am-5pm. Contact: 843/577-5500 or at (www.dogartdealer.com).

East Bay Garden Gallery, 114 E. Bay St., in Coates Row, near Rainbow Row, Charleston. Ongoing - Artist and owner, W. Hampton Brand provides a unique and more complete "Charleston experience" with his art. His primary subject is the significant architecture and beautiful historic buildings of our city. For those who seek the ultimate Charleston keepsake - he puts his art on the increasingly rare artifacts of historic roofing slate and old handmade Charleston brick. In addition to his art, you're invited to browse among the eclectic garden finds in the courtyard including old gates, statuaries, pottery, unique iron pieces and so much more. Hours: Mon.-Sun., 9am-2pm. Contact:  843/958-0490 or 843/327-6282.

EC Bell Studio, 439-B, Upper King Street. Second Floor, Charleston. Ongoing - The working art studio of E.C. Bell. Enjoy a relaxed environment and while admiring over one hundred contemporary figure and landscape paintings. The Studio often invites select contemporary artists to show work. Hours: daily noon-5pm. Contact: 843/460-5187 or at (www.bellemuse.com).

Edell Art Gallery, 27 1/2 State Street, Charleston. Ongoing - Featuring watercolor prints and originals by Josie Van Gent Edell. Hours: daily 10am-5pm or by appt.; closed Wed. & Sun. Contact: call B.J. at 843/722-8580 or at (www.josieedell.com).

Edward Dare Gallery, 31 Broad Street, between Church & State Sts., Charleston. Through Dec. 31 - "Carolina on My Mind," featuring new works in oil by Patricia Madison Lusk. Ongoing - Featuring a variety of original works by established artists who have studied with masters of their fields. Painting styles include abstracts, figurative works, landscapes and architectural pieces. In addition to the broad range of paintings, this gallery also offers an exquisite collection of photography, select jewelry, unique works in wood, contemporary porcelain and figurative sculpture. Featuring paintings by Jim Darlington, Beth McLean, Leslie Pratt-Thomas, Ann lee Merrill, Roberta Remy, Rich Nelson, Anita Louise West, Kathy Sullivan, Michael Patterson, Madeline Dukes, Douglas Grier, Sally Cade, Roberta Remy, Holly Reynolds, and Patricia Madison Lusk. Hours: Mon.-Fri., 11am-5pm, & Sun. by appt. Contact: 843/853-5002 or at (www.edwarddare.com).

Elizabeth Carlton Studio, 85 Wentworth Street, corner of St. Philip and Wentworth St., Charleston. Ongoing - Featuring the whimsical, vibrant and playfully designed pottery of Elizabeth Carlton. Hours: Mon.-Sat., 10am-5pm. Contact: 843/853-2421 or at (www.elizabethcarlton.com).

Ella Walton Richardson Fine Art Gallery, 58 Broad Street, Charleston. Ongoing - Featuring oil paintings by Evgeny & Lydia Baranov, Carl Belfor, John Burton, C. M. Cooper, Hennie de Korte, Lynn Gertenbach, Lindsay Goodwin, Frits Goosen, Karen Hewitt Hagan, Rene Jansen, Stapleton Kearns, Gloria Mani, Ron Meilof, Janny Meyer, Scott Moore, Craig Nelson, Aleksander Titovets, Lyuba Titovets, Niek van der Plas, Frans van der Wal, Gert-Jan Veenstra and Jove Wang. Photography by Ella Richardson and bronze sculpture by world-renowned Dutch artist Marianne Houtkamp. Hours: Mon.-Sat., 10am-5pm.Contact: 843/722-3660 or at (www.ellarichardson.com).

Ellis-Nicholson Gallery, 1.5 Broad St., Charleston. Ongoing - Paintings by Victoria Platt Ellis, Jeannette Cooper Nicholson, Brian Scanlon and Robert M. Sweeny. Also representing sculptors Alex Palkovich and John Douglas Donehue, Jr.; jewelry designers Rebecca Johnston and Carole McDougal; potter Mary Nicholson and glass blower Michael Barnett. Hours: Mon.-Sat. 11am-6pm or by appt. Contact 843/722.5353 or at (www.ellis-nicholsongallery.com).

Karin Olah
William Halsey

Eva Carter

Eva Carter Gallery, 132 East Bay St., Charleston. Ongoing - Contemporary Fine Art with a focus on Abstraction in Painting, the gallery features regional and nationally acclaimed artists and represents the bold abstract expressionist oil paintings of Eva Carter, the mixed media textile collages of upcoming artist, Karin Olah, and an exclusive collection from the estate of William M Halsey - South Carolina's preeminent modernist. Eva Carter Gallery is celebrating its 10th year of exhibiting modern art in Charleston. Hours: Mon.-Sat., 10am-5pm or by appt. Contact 843/722-0506 or at (www.evacartergallery.com).

Eye Level Art, 50 Queen St., Charleston. Ongoing - A quaint gallery tucked away in
the historic French Quarter featuring contemporary oils and acrylics by local artists. Hours: daily 10am-6pm. Contact: 843/278-2374 or at (www.eyelevelart.com).

Fire & Earth: Fine Pottery, 1417 Ashley River Rd., Charleston. Ongoing - Featuring original work by gallery owner Kris Neal, and the Charleston area's most comprehensive pottery classes. Hours: Mon.-Sat., 10am-6pm. Contact: 843/766-2776 or at (www.fireandearthpottery.com).

Gallery Cornelia, 90 Cannon Street, Charleston. Ongoing - a new fine arts gallery on the Charleston art scene, specializes in nationally recognized African American artists and contemporary women artists. Yvonne Pickering Carter, gallery curator and artist, is Professor Emerita and returned to her hometown, Charleston after a career as Art Professor and Department Chairperson at the University of the District of Columbia She is devoted to bring quality art to the low country. Hours: by appt. Contact: 843/805-8444.

Gaye Sanders Fisher Gallery, 124 Church St., Charleston. Ongoing - Featuring original oil and watercolor paintings by Gaye Sanders Fisher. Hours: Mon.-Sat., 10am-5pm; Sun. 1-5pm. Contact: 843/958-0010 or at (www.gayesandersfisher.com).

Gordon Wheeler Gallery, 180 East Bay Street, Charleston. Ongoing - Original paintings and limited edition prints of golf, lowcountry landscapes and Charleston scenes by Gordon Wheeler. Hours: Mon.-Sat., 10am-6pm; Sun. 11am-4pm. Contact: 843/722-2546.

Hamlet Fine Art Gallery, 7 Broad St., close to the Old Exchange building, Charleston. Nov. 7 - 31 - "Lowcountry Family Connections," featuring works by Charleston artist trio of mother and daughters, Stephanie Shuler Hamlet, Kellie Jacobs and Melinda Lewin. Ongoing - For the savvy collector, we feature original artwork by exclusive award-winning artists, Kellie Jacobs (pastels); Tim Greaves, Melinda Lewin, and Jennifer Black (0ils); Caroline Street Trickey (watercolors); Stephanie Shuler Hamlet (mixed media abstracts); Bill Campbell and Ken Folliet (flambeaux art pottery) and Mark Woodward and Charles Smith (whimsical and realistic sculptures). Hours: Mon.-Thur., 11am-5 pm; Fri.-Sat., 11am-6pm or by appt. Contact: 843/722-1944 or at (www.Hamletgallery.com).

Hatfield II Fine Art, 38 Queen at the corner of Church Street by the Dock Street Theater, Charleston. Ongoing - The gallery strives to present a wide range of styles from our artists, all with incredible talent. We continue to showcase the finest artists, featuring original and commissioned art for the discerning collector. Our current paintings include realists, impressionists, and surrealist with equally wide ranging subjects of expressive landscapes, distinctive figuratives, captured moments and intriguing ideas. Paintings are by Lenore Barnett, Ed Cooper, Marcell Easter, Carolyn Francis, A. Hale Johnson, Nick Mace, Mark Mulfinger, Lou O'Keefe, Margaret Peery, Jeremy Rugge-Price, Peter Scala, Sally Smith, and Diane Tennyson. Hours: Tue.-Sat., 10am-5pm or by appt. Contact: 843/577-7710 or at (www.hatfield2fineart.com).

Helena Fox Fine Art, 12 Queen St., at State & Queen, Charleston. Nov. 7 - 28 - "Another Look," featuring for the first time in his 30 years, drawings by West Fraser. Ongoing - Specializing in representational art, featuring the works by the renowned artist West Fraser, who's long been recognized as the premier interpreter of Charleston's city life, Southern landscape and Plein-air painting from international travel. The Gallery also features fine art by national and international artists: Kenn Backhaus, Christina Bates, John Budicin, Don Demers, Marie Fox, Billyo O'Donnell, Becky Parrish, Edward Rice,Teri Whitner, William Woodward,Wildlife sculptor Kent Ullberg, and custom handcrafted jewelry by goldsmith, Sarah Amos. Hours: Mon.- Sat., 10am-5pm. Contact: 843/723-0073 or at (www.helenafoxfineart.com).

Horton Hayes Fine Art, 30 State St., Charleston. Nov. 6 - 26 - "Recent Travels: New Works by Mark Kelvin Horton". Ongoing - Featuring marshscapes and Lowcountry images of shrimpers, crabbers, clammers, and oyster harvesters in oils and acrylics by Mark Horton. Also works by Nancy Hoerter, Shannon Runquist, Bjorn Runquist and Chris Groves. Hours: M.-Sat., 10am-5:30pm & Sun., 12:30-5pm. Contact: 843/958-0014 or at (www.hortonhayes.com).

Imaging Arts Gallery, 175 King Street, between Clifford and Queen, Charleston. Ongoing - A unique showcase of photography including LeCroy's vastly enlarged leaves, plants, and flowers - a culmination of photography and technology, as they reveal detail and color that is beyond the reach of the unaided eye. The fine art photography contains a selection of cityscapes, black and whites, international architecture, and others. Unique framed pieces that combine 19th century daguerreotypes, ambrotypes, and tintypes with enlarged images will delight history enthusiasts. LeCroy's photographs are additionally on exhibit at the New York Hall of Science, New York. Hours: Mon.-Sat., 10am-6pm & Sun., 2-5pm. Contact: 843/577-7501 or at (www.imagingarts.com).

Julia Santen Gallery, 188 King Street, Charleston. Ongoing - Offering original vintage poster art, encompassing the Belle Epoque, Art Nouveau, Art Deco and Contemporary eras. Hours: open mostly, closed sometimes and by appt. Contact: 843/534-0758 or at (www.juliasantengallery.com).

Kensington-Stobart Gallery, 165 King St., across from the Charleston Library Society, Charleston. Through Nov. 14 - Featuring an exhibit of new works by Peggy Duncan. Ongoing - Featuring original oil paintings and limited edition prints by John Stobart. Estate art and regional Charleston artists' exhibits will be showcased on a continuously rotating basis. Hours: Tue.-Sat., 10am-5pm. Contact: 843/937-8560 or at (www.kensingtonstobart.com).

Lime Blue, 62-B Queen Street, in Blink!'s old space, Charleston. Ongoing - Featuring works by Susan Avent, Mary Edna Fraser, Matt Overend, Lynn Riding, Mary Walker, and Jeff Kopish. Hours: Wed.-Sat., 10am-5pm. Contact: 843/722-1983 or at (www.shoplimeblue.com).

Lowcountry Artists LTD, 148 E. Bay St., Charleston. Ongoing - Featuring works by Norma Morris Ballentine, Dawn Caldwell, Rick Dean, Lynda English, Lynne Hardwick, Rana Jordahl, Anne Hightower-Patterson, Joni Purk, Bonnie Stabler, and Jackie Wukela. Hours: Mon.-Sat., 10am-5pm & Sun. 1-5. Contact: 843/577-9295 or at (www.lowcountryartists.com).

Mary Martin Gallery of Fine Art, 39 Broad St., Charleston. Ongoing - Featuring original works by artists of national and international acclaim including: Jean-Claude Gaugy, Ed Klink, Martin Eichinger, Doug Freed, Chad Awalt, Randall Lagro, Gwen Fox, Amy Guion Clay, Charles Savoie, Kirsten Moran, Robin Daniels, Barbara Westwood, Sydney Lynch, Richard Pankratz, and Michael J. Downs. Hours: Mon.-Sat.,9:30am-6 pm & Sun.,11:30am-5pm. Contact: 843/723-0303 or (www.marymartinart.com).

Martin Gallery, 18 Broad Street, ground floor of the Peeople's Building, corner of Broad and State Streets, Charleston. Ongoing - Featuring paintings by Mitch Billis, Kathleen Billis, Italian master Imero Gobbato, William Crosby, Christopher Schink, Jennifer Spencer, Jared Clackner, and Gilles Charest; sculpture by Leo Osborne, Claire McArdle, and James R. Pyne; and photography by Michael Kahn. Also, offering select jewelry and glass art by America's best artisans, featuring custom designs by acclaimed master goldsmith Glade Sarbach Davis. Hours: Mon.-Sat., 10am-6pm; Sun., 1-5pm & by appt. Contact: 843/723-7378 or at (www.martingallerycharleston.com).

Corrie McCallum
William Halsey

McCallum - Halsey Gallery and Studios, 20 Fulton St., Charleston. Ongoing - Featuring a changing mix of work by two of the southeast's foremost artists, Corrie McCallum and William Halsey. Including paintings, graphics, and sculptures for the discerning collector. Hours: by appt. only. Contact: 843/723-5977 or at (www.halseyfoundation.org).

Meggett Fine Art, 4770 Hwy. 165, Suite B, Meggett. Ongoing - Featuring paintings of figures, still lifes, architecture, and landscapes by CC Phillips and photography by Christopher Gamble. Hours: Tue.-Sat., 11am-6pm. Contact: 843/889-9966.

Nina Liu and Friends, 24 State St., Charleston. Ongoing - Group show by gallery artists. Hours: Mon.-Sat., 10am-5pm & Sun., noon-5pm. Contact: 843/722-2724.

One of a Kind Art & Fine Craft Gallery, 74 N. Market Street, Charleston. Ongoing - Featuring unique arts and crafts from over 400 American artists, including many local artisans. Hours: Sun.-Thur., 10am-10pm & Fri.&Sat, 10-11pm. Contact: 843/534-1774.

People, Places, & Quilts, 1 Henrietta Street, Charleston. Ongoing - Featuring fabric, books, patterns, notions, quilts and Folk Art. Hours: Mon.-Sat., 10am-5pm. Contact: 843/937-9333 or at (www.ppquilts.com).

Plum Elements, 161 1/2 King St., across from the Library Society and to the left of the Unitarian Church walk entrance, Charleston. Main Gallery, Through Nov. 22 - "Spirit Houses," featuring mixed assemblage by Carol Owen. Through Dec. 31 -"No.822 Assembly Required," featuring painting and mixed assemblage by Bobbi Kittner. Ongoing - Stephen Addiss - ink paintings and calligraphy, both traditional and contemporary styles; KANAZAWA Kazuhiro and Miwa of Maruoyaki - Robots, porcelain boxes, and functional ware; KONOMI Ryosuke of Zozogama - porcelain abstract sculpture; Gary Geboy - B&W environmental portrait photography; Julie Goldstein - wood cut prints; Marc Maiorana - metal sculpture and functional work; Mayumi Oda - contemporary silkscreen; SHIMADA Shinpei - contemporary, hand blown glass designs; Lisa M. Shimko - acrylic paintings of birds; Aija Sterns - gouache paintings of marsh and moon; Jere Smith - hand-crafted contemporary furniture; SUEISHI Masashi of Tokyu Kobo - traditional stoneware vessels; and TOSHIKATA Mizuno - collection of woodblock prints from his 1890's seri2es, "Thirty-six Images of Beauty". Hours: Mon.-Sat.,10am-6pm; Wed. from noon; Thur. until 7pm, and by appt. Contact: 843/727-3747 or e-mail at (info@plumelements.com).

Raymond Clark Gallery, 307 King Street, Charleston. Ongoing - Featuring the works of over 100 regional & national artists working in every medium. Hours: Mon.-Sat., 10am-6pm. Contact: 843/723-7555.

Rebekah Jacobs Gallery, 169-B King St., Charleston. Ongoing - Focusing on Southern artists and photographers who have powerful visions of the land of their birth supported by an advanced mastery of their media. The gallery maintains an accelerated exhibition schedule, non-media specific, which features one-person and group shows throughout the year. Hours: Tue.-Sat., 10am-5:30pm or by appt. Contact: 843/937-9222 or at (www.rebekahjacobgallery.com).

Rhett Thurman

Rhett Thurman Studio, 241 King St., Charleston. Ongoing - Featuring original works by Rhett Thurman in conjunction with The Sylvan Gallery. Hours: by appt. only. Contact: 843/577-6066.

Rivendell Woodworks & Gallery, 29 Broad Street, Charleston. Ongoing - SC's only Arts & Crafts period design gallery.  The gallery offers handcrafted solid hardwood furniture in quartersawn white oak or American black cherry made by contemporary craftsmen using traditional joinery techniques and hand rubbed finishes. Styles include designs inspired by Stickley, Greene & Greene, Frank Lloyd Wright, and other Arts & Crafts period architects and artisans. Rivendell specializes in Craftsman and Mission style furnishings and accessories. Gorgeous period design textiles in patterns by Wm. Morris, May Morris, Frank Lloyd Wright, etc. are available in pillows, bedspreads, runners, placemats and throws. Also - American art pottery, hand woven, hand knotted Arts & Crafts design rugs, art tiles, jewelry, framed art, lithographs by Anita Munman and botanical or wildlife quartz composite plaques by Norm Lewellen. Hours: Mon.-Sat., 11am-6pm & Sun., 1-5pm. Contact: 843/723-9474 or at (www.rivendellwoodworks.com).

Robert Lange Studios , 151 East Bay Street, (next to McCrady's Restaurant) Charleston. Nov. 7 - 27 - "Where Petals and Rain Fall Contemporary Narratives by Artist Nathan Durfee". Ongoing - Featuring works by Robert Lange, Alan Hall, Wade Lawrence, Tiffany Maser, and John Duckworth. Hours: Mon.-Sun., 11am-7pm. Contact: 843/805-8052 or at (www.robertlangestudio.com).

Ship Shapes Maritime Arts Center, 360 Concord St., Suite 103, Fountain Walk (next to the SC Aquarium) Charleston. Ongoing - Offering marine art, abstract original paintings by Diane Scher, and fine ship models. Hours: call for hours. Contact: 843/324-0900 or e-mail at (shipsgallery@aol.com).

Smith-Killian Fine Art, 9 Queen Street, corner of Queen & State Streets, Charleston. Nov. 7 - 21 - "Streets and Structures," featuring new works by Jennifer Smith Rogers, who focuses her attention on the architecture and avenues of Charleston. Ongoing - Featuring original works by Betty Anglin Smith, Jennifer Smith Rogers, Tripp Smith, Shannon Smith, Kim English, Susan Romaine and Darrell Davis, sculptor. Hours: Mon.-Sat., 10am-5pm & Sun. 1-5pm. Contact: 843/853-0708 or at (www.smithkillian.com).

Sovereign Hound Gallery, 272-B Meeting St., corner of Meeting & Society Sts., Charleston. Ongoing - Specializing in original art with a strong emphasis on animal and nature related subjects. Offering a large selection of bronze sculpture by internationally recognized artists, Brian Arthur and Loet Vanderveen. Also featuring: oil paintings of Lowcountry marshes by Henry Von Genk; black & white dog portraits by Natalie Cartner; dog collars/leashes by Kimpton; as well as boutique items such as pewter, hand-blown glass, lamps and Raku pottery. Hours: by chance or by appt. Contact: 843/577-8588 or at (www.sovereignhound.com).

Spencer Art Gallery I, 55 Broad St., in historic French Quarter district, Charleston. Nov. 7 - 14 - "Etcetera, etc., etc.," featuring an annual exhibit of works by gallery artists/owners Jerry and Cathy
Spencer. Nov. 21 - 28 - "9th Annual Little
Picture Show," showcasing small works by all gallery artists. Ongoing - Offering the works of over 35 award winning artists in a delightfully eclectic mix of subject matter, styles, and media. Hours: Mon.-Sat., 10am-5pm. Contact: 843/722-6854 or at (www.spencerartgallery.com).

Spencer Art Gallery II, 57 Broad St., in historic French Quarter district, Charleston. Nov. 7 - 14 - "Natural Perspective II," offering new and recent additions to the 'nature series' by Jan Sasser.Nov. 21 - 28 - "9th Annual Little Picture Show," showcasing small works by all gallery artists. Ongoing - Offering the works of over 35 award winning artists in a delightfully eclectic mix of subject matter, styles, and media. Hours: Mon.-Sat., 10am-5pm. Contact: 843/723-4482 or at (www.spencerartgallery.com).

The Audubon Gallery, 190 King St., Charleston. Ongoing - "Charleston's only gallery for the Natural History and sporting art enthusiast!" Locally owned, the gallery specializes in the golden age of natural history (1700-1900), emphasizing John James Audubon, one of Charleston's most highly regarded artist. Here, you will find a tour-de-force of Audubon's "Birds of America" as well as other highly acclaimed natural history art. A sportman's paradise with a large selection of antique wildfowl decoys, collectibles, nostalgic paintings, prints of days afield and favorite hunting dogs. We offer museum-quality framing and conservation services for works of art on paper to protect and present your most treasured pieces. Hours: Mon.-Sat., 10am-5pm or by appt. Contact: 843/853-1100 or at (www.audubonart.com).

The Brizard Studio, one King Street, Suite 404, Charleston. Ongoing - Original fine oil paintings by Robin Brizard, award-winning impressionist artist. Hours: by appt. only, call 843/577-0964.

The Charleston Renaissance Gallery, 103 Church Street, at St. Michael's Alley, Charleston. Ongoing - Showcasing nineteenth century oil paintings, works on paper and sculpture of the American South. Hours: Mon.-Sat., 10am-5pm. Contact: 843/723-0025 or at (www.fineartsouth.com).

The Gallery at Freshfields, 130 Gardeners Circle, Suite 120, Johns Island. Ongoing - Featuring works by Linda Fantuzzo, William McCullough, Clint Herring, Philip Moulthrop, Jane Harper Hicklin, Dan Ostermiller, William Dunlap, Carol Hetzel, Terry DeLapp, and works representing the American South. Hours: Mon.-Sat., 10am-6pm. Contact: 843/768-8788 or at (www.freshfieldsgallery.com).

The Pink House Gallery, 17 Chalmers Street, Charleston. Ongoing - Florals, landscapes, wildlife and a full line of Charleston scenes, featuring the works of Alice Stewart Grimsley, Nancy Wycoff Rushing and Alexandria H. Bennington. Also - Decorative hand-painted birdhouses by Marsha Blandenburg & representing Ravenel Gaillard's enduring Lowcountry artwork. Hours: Mon.-Sat., 10am-5pm. Contact: 843/723-3608.

The Silver Puffin, 329 King Street, across from Bob Ellis Shoes, Charleston. Ongoing - Featuring unique American and International arts and crafts with emphasis on the work of local artisans. Hours: daily, 10am-6pm. Contact: 843/723-7900 or at (www.silverpuffin.com).

The Sylvan Gallery, 171 King Street, Charleston. Nov. 7 - 25 - "Scott Burdick: Drawings and Paintings," featuring works from Travels. Ongoing - Featuring 20th & 21st Century traditional and representational paintings and sculpture. Featuring works by: Cyrus Afsary, Carolyn Anderson, William "Bill" Berra, Scott Burdick, Nancy Bush, Frank DiVita, Glenna Goodacre, John Austin Hanna, Doug Higgins, William Kalwick, Ramon Kelley, Linda Kyser-Smith, Kent Lemon, Huihan Liu, Sue Lyon, Karol Mack, Eric Michaels, Anthony Palliser, Kate Palmer, Joan Potter, W. Stanley "Sandy" Proctor, Paul Strisik, Sonya Terpening, Barry Thomas, Curt Walters, and Wayne E. Wolfe. Hours: Mon.-Fri., 9am-5pm; Sat., 10am-5pm; & Sun., 11am-4pm. Contact: 843/722-2172 or at (www.thesylvangallery.com).

Katherine Dietzel DuTremble

Waterfront Gallery, 215 East Bay Street, Charleston. Through Nov. 30 - Featuring works by Katherine DuTremble. Ongoing - The Lowcountry's largest member-owned gallery. Featuring original works of art in oils, pastels, watercolors, hand-tinted photography, monotypes as well as lithographic prints by artists from throughout the state, including: Tami Cardnella, Susan Colwell, Sudie Payne Daves, Joann Davis, Dixie Dugan, Katherine DuTremble, Vicki Gates, Bob Graham, Margaret Hall Hoybach, J. Michael Kennedy, Daryl Knox, Morgan Kuhn, Paula Lonneman, Bill Oplinger, Amelia Rose Smith, Karen Vournakis, Colleen Wiessmann and Detta Cutting Zimmerman. Also glass by Herman Leonhardt, pottery by Scott Haines and turned wood by Greg Kirkland. Hours: Mon.-Sat., 11am -5pm & Sun.,noon-5pm. Contact: 843/722-1155 or at (www.waterfrontartgallery.com).

Wells Gallery, 125 Meeting St., Charleston. Nov. 7 - 21 - Featuring works by plein-air impressionist George Pate and world renowned watercolorist Earl B. Lewis. Ongoing - Featuring original works by regular gallery artists: Marty Whaley Adams, David Ballew, Joseph Cave, Dan Cooper, Claire Farrell, Bill Gallen, Gary Gowans, Gary Grier, David Goldhagen, Russell Gordon, Glenn Harrington, E.B. Lewis, Whitney Kreb, Kate Long, Brad Lorbach, George Pate, Sue Stewart, Karen Larson Turner, Alex Zapata. Hours - Mon.-Sat., 10am-6pm. Contact: 843/853-3233 or at (www.wellsgallery.com).

Wells Gallery at The Sanctuary, at The Sanctuary on Kiawah Island, about 30 minutes from Charleston, in Kiawah's newest and most luxurious resort. Ongoing - Featuring a selection of paintings, jewelry and sculptures of some of the Lowcountry's finest artists, Betty Anglin Smith, Shannon Smith, Jennifer Smith Rogers, George Pate, Glenn Harrington, Gary Gowans, Karen Larson Turner, Kim English, Felice Killian, Grainger McKoy and Darrell Davis. Hours: Mon.-Sat., 10am-8pm & Sun., 10am-6pm. Contact: 843/576-1290.

Columbia Area

Congaree Vista area of Columbia. Nov. 20, 2008, 5-10pm - "23nd Annual Vista Lights Celebration". The Vista's signature open house kicks off the holiday season with a night of culture, cuisine and artistic performances.More than 60 galleries, shops, restaurants, bars and entertainment venues will open their doors for the evening to showcase holiday treasures, followed by the annualtree lighting ceremony with Mayor Bob Coble. To learn more about the Vista Guild, call 803/269-4965 or at (www.vistacolumbia.com).

Alicia Leeke Fine Art Studio, 3821 Edinburg Rd., Columbia. Ongoing - Featuring original acrylic cityscapes, abstracts, monotypes, and drawings on canvas and fiber. Giclee's on canvas and paper also available. Hours: by appt. only. Contact: 803/429-5456 or at (www.alicialeeke.com).

ArtShack Gallery & Supplies, 2701-A Rosewood Dr., Columbia. Ongoing - A great selection of outstanding original artworks by local Columbia area artists in all media as well as a small selection of specialty art supplies. Area artists include Jeff Weese, Lauri Spinner, Coy Durham, Lendel Robinson, Paula Bowers, NS Designs, Alexandra White, Karl Oglesby, Ron Ferg, Jeff Zeigler, Laguna de Montana, Richard & Gay Vogt, Melissa Crooks, Eppie Dent, Patrick Knicely, Melony Stuckey, Heyward O'Cain, Steven P Marlow and many more. Art Classes available for all ages through the Odyssey Art Center in the back Studio. Hours: Tue.- Fri., 10am-6pm & Sat., 10am-4pm. Contact: 803/799-9409 or at (www.artshackgallery.com).

Bella Vista Art & Framing, 705 Gervais St., downstairs of City Market Antiques, Columbia. Ongoing - Featuring original works of art of varied national artists, regional artists ,vintage art, antiquarian engravings and etchings, original photography. Also a Mort Kunstler dealer and large selection of SC artists ,giclees, and limited edition prints. And, offering a full service custom framing shop featuring professional, quality framing at below industry prices. Hours: Tue.-Sat., 10am-5:30pm. Contact: 803/765-0808 or e-mail at (bellavistaart@bellsouth.net).

Blue Sky

Blue Sky Gallery, Five Points, 733 Saluda Avenue, Columbia. Through Nov. 29 - "Seven Moons Over Edisto," and other new work by Blue Sky. Ongoing - Featuring the work of Columbia artist, Blue Sky. Hours: Wed.-Sat., 11:30am-5:30pm or by appt. Contact: 803/779-4242 or at (www.blueskyart.com).

Van Martin

Cameo Art Gallery, 805 Meeting St.,W. Columbia. Ongoing - Featuring original works by Trish Arnold, Leanne Kelley Badeaux, Al Beyers, Boris Buzkij, R.E. Connely, Helen Fried, Charles Harpt, Jean McWhorter, Debbie Martin, Van Martin, Lee Monts, Steven Webb and pottery by Peter Alsen. Hours: Mon.-Fri., 9am-5pm & Sat. by appt. Contact: 803/796-6910 or e-mail at (cameoartgallery@bellsouth.net).

Cameo Print Gallery, 807 Meeting St.,W. Columbia. Ongoing - Featuring limited edition prints by Jim Booth, Phillip Crowe, Ray Davenport, Jack Deloney, Ray Ellis, Mario Fernandez, Jim Harrison, G. Harvey, Cha Hyong, Van Martin, John Stobart and Bill Stroud. Hours: Mon.-Fri., 9am-5pm & Sat. by appt. Contact: 803/796-6910 or e-mail at (cameoartgallery@bellsouth.net).

Carol Saunders Gallery, 922 Gervais St., Columbia. Ongoing - Featuring fine art objects and works by local artists, including Mana Hewitt, Stephen Chesley, Carol Pittman, Mike Williams, Laura Spong, Heidi Darr-Hope, Judy Hubbard, Jeri Burdick, Clay Burnett, and Eddie Bryan. Hours: M-F, 10am-5:30pm; Sat., 11am-5pm. Contact: 803/256-3046.

City Art, 1224 Lincoln Street, Columbia. Main Gallery, Through Nov. 8 - "South Carolina: An Interpretive Survey," featuring photographic works by Columbia artist, Ed Shmunes. Nov. 13 - Dec. 13 - "Personal Interpretations," featuring works by Brian Rego. Ongoing - Featuring works by Jane Aldridge, Jim Arendt, Randolph New Armstrong, Penny Baskin, Robbie Bell, Kimberly Betchman, Tarleton Blackwell, Angela Bradburn, Betty Bramlett, Kathy Casey, Yvette Cummings, Anne Cunningham, Ray Davenport, Bob Doster, Claire Farrell, Amy Fichter, Tim Floyd, Michael Fowler, Vanessa Grubbs, Amy Goldstein- Rice, Randy Hanna, Shelley Hehenberger, Carol Icard, Bill Jackson, Jan Kransberger, Robert Lyon, Aimee Matthews, Esther Melton, Doug McAbee, Fred McElveen, Dale McEntire, Randall McKissick, Marge Loudon Moody, Bruce Nellsmith, Heather Noe, Nicholas Oleszczuk, Ann Hightower - Patterson, Leslie Pierce, Marguerite Palmer, Scotty Peek, Carol Pittman, Sylvia Ady-Potts, Alex Powers, Brian Rego, May Reisz, Rebecca Rhees, Tom Risser, Peggy Rivers, Virginia Scotchie, Sherry Silvers, J. Michael Simpson, Walt Simpson, Ed Shmunes, Robin Smith, Tom Supensky, Nancy Thompson, Tom Thompson, K. Wayne Thornley, Teri Tynes, Robert Urban, Wendyth Wells, Sam Wilkins, and Katarina Zaric. This represents a rare opportunity to view a very wide range of acclaimed SC artists at one time. City Art features three distinct gallery spaces. A complete fine artists supply store is located on the lower level. Fine custom designer framing is available at City Art. In addition the Gallery is often host to a variety of events hosted by rental clients. City Art is a wonderful space to enjoy and purchase original art, art supplies, fine framing, take art classes and have wedding receptions, etc. Hours: Mon.-Thur., 10am-6pm; Fri., 10am-5pm; & Sat., 11am-3pm. Contact: 803/252-3613 or at (www.cityartonline.com).

Finleaf Gallery, 2323 Devine Street, Columbia. Ongoing - Featuring original artwork by local and regional artists, whose work has been hand-selected for display in our gallery. Hours: Tue.-Fri., 10am-5:30pm & Sat., 11am-3pm. Contact: 803/254-8327 or at (www.finleaf.com).

Fontenay Fine Art, Antiques and Oriental Rugs, 2716 Devine St., Columbia. Ongoing - Featuring antique and contemporary fine art in our gallery of fine rugs and antiques. We now offer full-service framing. Hours: Tue.-Fri., noon-5pm & Sat., 10am-6pm. Contact: 803/254-1352 or at (www.fontenayondevine.blogspot.com).

Gallery 80808, 808 Lady Street, Columbia. Through Nov. 4 - "Fish and Guts," featuring works by Wentworth Tradd. Nov. 6 - 11 - "American Portraits," featuring works by Melinda Register and Clayton Bozard. Nov. 13 - Dec. 2 - "Vista Studios 2008 Fall Exhibition". Ongoing - Featuring exhibits by artists of the Vista Studios and occasional guest exhibitions. Vista Studio artists: Ethel Brody, Pat Callahan, Stephen Chesley, Pat Gilmartin, Jeff Donovan, Heidi Darr-Hope, Robert Kennedy, Susan Lenz, Sharon C. Licata, Michel McNinch, Laura Spong, David Yaghjian and Don Zurlo. Hours: Mon.-Fri., 11am-3pm, by appt. or chance. Contact: 803/252-6134 or at (www.gallery80808vistastudios.com).

Rob Shaw

Havens Framemakers and Gallery, 1616 Gervais St., Columbia. Ongoing - Exhibiting paintings by local artists: Jamie Blackburn, Diane Gilbert, Betsy Havens, Rob Shaw, Steven Whetstone, James E. Calk and others. Featuring an extensive collection of handcarved museum quality frames. Art and frame restoration. Hours: Mon.-Fri., 9:30am-6pm; Sat., 10am-5pm. Contact: 803/256-1616 or at (www.havensframemakersandgallery.com).

HoFP, 2828 Devine Street, Columbia. Ongoing - Featuring original works of art from around the world and around the corner. Hours: Mon.-Fri.,9am-5:30pm; Sat.,10am-5pm, & by appt.. Contact: 803/799-7405 or at (www.hofpgallery.com).

I. Pinckney Simons Galleries, 1012 Gervais St., Columbia. Ongoing - Fine antique and contemporary exhibitions of paintings, sculpture, jewelry, and basketry by regional and international artists. Hours: Tue.-Fri., 11am-5pm; Sat. 11am-3pm, & by appt. Contact: 803/771-8815 or at (www.ipsgallery.com).

if ART Gallery, 1223 Lincoln St., Columbia. Ongoing - Featuring works by Leo Twiggs, Mike Williams, Carl Blair, Tom Stanley, Virginia Scotchie, Tonya Gregg, Peter Lenzo, Jeff Donovan, David Yaghjian, Anna Redwine, John Monteith, Christine Tedesco, Brown Thornton, Paul Yanko, Laura Spong, Steven Chapp, Katie Walker, Edward Rice, Aaron Baldwin, Bill Jackson, Herb Parker, Dorothy Netherland, Eric Miller, Mary Gilkerson, Matt Overend, Kim Keats and Phil Garrett. The gallery also carries work by Dutch artist Kees Salentijn, German artists Reiner Mahrlein, Roland Albert and Klaus Hartmann, and Washington color field painter Paul Reed. Hours: Mon.-Fri., 11am-7pm & Sat., 11am-5pm. Contact: 803/238-2351 or e-mail at (wroefs@sc.rr.com).

John Miranda's South Carolina Artists Gallery, Dutch Square Mall, next to Belk, 421 Bush River Rd., Columbia. Ongoing - Featuring pastel portraits, pastel paintings and prints by John Miranda, as well as other works by SC artists. Also - Featuring a large selection of works by Erica Hoyt, including Charleston prints, colleges of South Carolina and numbered reproduction prints. Hours: Mon.-Sat., 10am -9pm & Sun. 12:30pm-6pm. Contact: 803/750-6750.

Lewis & Clark Gallery, 1221 Lincoln Street, Columbia. Ongoing - Featuring work by Clark Ellefson and other contemporary artists. Hours: Mon.-Fri., 9am-6pm; Sat., 9am-3pm & by appt. Contact: 803/765-2405 or at (www.lewisandclarklamps.com).

Lynne Burgess Studio, Five Points, 2065 Blossom St., # 204, corner of Blossom & Harden, Columbia. Ongoing - Featuring works by Lynne Burgess. Hours: by appt. only. Contact: 803/748-9400.

Michael Story Studio/Gallery, 116 Brook Trout Ct., Lexington. Ongoing - Featuring traditional landscapes in oil & pastel by Michael Story. Giclee & reproduction prints. Hours by appt. only. Contact: 803/356-4268 or at (www.michaelstory.com).

Mouse House, Inc., 2123 Park St. (historic Elmwood Park), Columbia. Ongoing - Featuring original fibers and mixed-media artwork by Susan Lenz. Also offering a wide selection of antiquarian prints and beveled mirrors. Hours: during the festival, Mon.-Fri., 9:30am-5pm & some Sat., 10am-2pm. Contact: 803/254-0842 or e-mail at (mouse_house@prodigy.net).

Noble's Fine Art Gallery, 3300 Forest Drive, Columbia. Ongoing - Featuring African-American art, originals, giclees, serigraphs, and lithographs. Portrait artist available. Artists featured include: Jim Wider, Tyrone Geter, John W. Jones, Alice Simmons Bing, Keith Tolen, Lori Starnes, and Carl Crawford. Also high quality African sculptures and handmade baskets. Hours: Tue.-Fri., 11am-6pm; & Sat., 10:30am-5pm. Contact: 803-790-5892 or e-mail at (Cnoble3300@netzero.net).

One Eared Cow Glass Gallery & Studio, 1001 Huger St., (just up the street from the old location) Columbia. Ongoing - Handblown glass by Tommy Lockart & Mark Woodham, including perfume bottles, ornaments, vases, sculpture, bowls, and paperweights, in all price ranges. Hours: Mon.-Fri., 8am-5pm & Sat., 10am-4pm. Contact: 803/254-2444.

Portfolio Art Gallery, Five Points area, 2007 Devine St., Columbia. Ongoing - Featuring the work of local, regional & national artists. Hours: Mon.-Sat., 10am-6pm. Contact: 803/256-2434 or at (www.portfolioartgal.com).

Prompt Designs Art Gallery, 3041 N. Main St., near where the train trussel crosses Main St., Columbia. Ongoing - Featuring original oils and giclees by Porter O'Brien Dodd. Hours: Mon.-Sat., 10am-6pm. Contact: 803/252-2927 or e-mail at (promptdesigns@bellsouth.net).

Rita Smith Gallery, Richland Mall, diagonally across from Barnes & Noble on 1st level, Columbia. Ongoing - Featuring originals and prints, portraiture, crafts, glass work and hand-made jewelry. Hours: Mon.-Sat., 10am-9pm & Sun., 12:30-6pm. Contact: 803/790-0328.

Peter Lenzo

Southern Pottery Workcenter & Gallery, 2771 Rosewood Dr., across from Publix and next to Rosewood Market, Columbia. Ongoing - Featuring pottery works by Ken Baskin, Donna Craven, Jeremy Davis, Kim Ellington, Bruce Gholson, Samantha Henneke, David Hooker, Rocky Lewycky, Peter Lenzo, Karen Newgard, Mark Peters, Ron Philbeck, Virginia Scotchie, Gay Smith, David Stempfle, Ben Truesdale and Mike Vatalaro. Also - Offering adult and youth pottery classes. Hours: Tue.-Fri., 11am-5pm & Sat., 10am-5pm. Contact 803/251-3001 or at (www.southernpottery.org).

The Gallery at DuPRE, 807 Gervais St., DuPRE Building, in the Vista, Columbia. Ongoing - Featuring works by members of the Artists Round Table in a variety of media. Hours: Mon.-Fri., 9am-6pm or by appt. Contact: Gallery Curator, Byers Greer at 803/546-1143 or at (www.dupregallery.com).

The Gallery at Nonnah's, 928 Gervais Street, Columbia.Ongoing - Featuring works by artists, Edie Biddle, Michel McNinch, Ingrid Carson, Jan Fleetwood, Bonnie Goldberg, Marcia Murray, Jennie Branham and Betty Mandell in various media. Hours: Lunch: M.-F., 11:30am-2pm; Evenings: M.-Th., 5-11pm; F., 5pm-12:30am; Sat., 6pm-12:30am. Contact: 803/779-9599.

The Great Frame Up, 252-M Harbison Blvd., Columbia. Ongoing - Original works by Edie Biddle and Suzanne Amodio. Variety of work by local and regional artists. Giclee and serigraph reproductions on paper and canvas from some of the world's most collectible artists. Dealer for Somerset House Publishing, Gregory Editions / Washington Green Fine Art, Historical Art Prints and others. Specialists in custom framing. Hours: Mon.-Sat., 10am-7pm. Contact: 803/407-2156 or at (www.columbiasc.thegreatframeup.com).

The Hive Studio and Gallery, 3310 Harrison Rd., across from Zesto just off Forest Dr., near Richland Fashion Mall, Columbia. Ongoing - Featuring exuberant watercolors by Betty Rivers; soft and emotional mixed media by Martha M. T. Herman; spirited equestrian photography by Tina W. Brown; sculpture by Jessica Barnes Smith, Elizabeth M. Barnes and Darlene Doerr; ceramics by Sonya Wilkins and Janice Sczescy. Also, offering classes ages 5-adult in a variety of mediums. Hours: Tue.-Fri., 1pm-6pm and by appt. Contact: 803/467-4112 or at (home.sc.rr.com/hivestudio/).

Vista Art & Frame, 1752 Airport Blvd., Cayce. Ongoing - Featuring paintings of the South by Stephen O. Gunter. Hours: M.-Thur., 10am-6pm; Fri., 10am-4pm; & Sat., 10am-2pm. Contact: 803/794-7252 or at (www.vistaart.com).

ALTERNATE ART SPACES - Columbia
Swanson's Deli, 1332 Main St., 7B in the Arcade Building near the corner of Main & Washington Sts., Columbia. Through Nov. 28 - "Landscapes," featuring works by local Columbia artist Beverly Stidham. Hours: Mon.-Fri., 11:30am-2:30pm. Contact: Jan Swanson at 803/360-6794.

Conway

Throughout Historic Downtown Conway, 1st Sat. of each month - Featuring an Art Walk where the many galleries have special exhibits, live music, wine and light refreshments. Hours: 10am-5pm. Contact: call any of the galleries listed below.

Art by Marina, 909 Norman Alley, historic district, Conway. Ongoing - Featuring the original work of artist Marina Hearle as well as other American and European artists. Marina works in acrylic, oil and watercolor and is known for her use of vibrant color in both abstract and impressionistic styles. Also to be found in the gallery is a collection of glass and pottery, jewelry handmade in St. Petersburg, Russia and unique sports collectibles including autographed uniforms, photos and Leroy Neiman LE serigraphs. Hours: Mon.-Fri., 10am-4pm & Sat. 10am-3pm. Contact: 843/488-4097 or at (www.marinasfineart.com).

GIfU ART XCHANGE, 1017 Fourth Ave., Conway. Ongoing - Featuring works by resident artists Bill Strydesky, Sharon Willick, Robert Lukey and Tony Adkins. Hours: Tue.-Sat., 10am-5pm or by appt. Contact: 843/267-4477 or at (www.thinkartgallery.net).

Pop's Glass Station, 911-A Norman Alley, in an historic livery stable, Conway. Ongoing - Pop's is an open-air gallery and glass educational studio dedicated to raising the awareness of the visual arts in Conway and Horry County, SC. Hours: Tue.-Sat., 10am-4pm. Contact: 843/248-4527 or at (www.popsglass.com).

The Painted Banana,1020 Fourth Ave., between Main and Laurel St., Conway. Ongoing - This art boutique carries original oil and acrylic paintings by owner/artist Carla Tyree, exquisite wooden bowls and sculptures out of exotic foreign woods, bright clay sculptures and figurines, pop art for the retro at heart, whimsical ceramic pieces, hand painted furniture and glassware, metal fish tables, handmade jewelry and soaps. Other services offered are custom and personalized gifts, murals, art classes and web design. Hours: Mon., 10am-5pm, Tue.-Fri., 10am-6pm, & Sat., 10am-3pm. Contact: 843/488-4597 or at (www.thepaintedbanana.com).

Denmark

Jim Harrison Gallery, One South Main Street, intersection of Main Street and Highway 78, Denmark. Ongoing - Featuring works by Jim Harrison including original paintings, limited edition prints and a variety of unlimited edition reproductions, bronzes, etchings and other collectible items from Harrison in his more than thirty-year career as an artist. Hours: Tue., Thur., & Fri., 11am-5pm and Wed. & Sat., 11am-3pm. Contact: 803/793-5796 or at (www.jimharrison.com).

Florence

Lynda English Gallery-Studio, 403 Second Loop Rd., Florence. Ongoing - Featuring works by local and regional artists in a variety of media. Hours: Mon.-Fri., noon-5pm and by appt. Contact: 843/673-9144.

Running Horse Gallery (Feather Pottery & Interiors, LLC) 928 Old Wallace Gregg Road, Florence. Ongoing - Featuring ceramic works by Sasha and Tari Federer. Their artwork is one-of-a-kind, hand crafted, using an array of firing techniques and surface decoration. Hours; 10am-6pm daily, but call first. Contact: 843/992-2178 or e-mail at (featherpottery@earthlink.net).

Fort Mill

EJM Studios,150 BW Thomas Dr., Ste 113, off Gold Hill Rd., right before Tega Cay in Fort Mill. Ongoing - Featuring a small studio showing the original watercolors of Elizabeth McRorie. Also offering workshops and classes in watercolor, and drawing. Hours:Tue. & Thur., 3-6:30pm and by appt. Contact: 704/641-9107 or at (www.ejmstudios.com).

Georgetown

Prince George Framing Co., 805 Front St., Georgetown. Ongoing - Featuring superior custom framing, a broad selection of quality prints and posters and great customer service. Hours: Mon.-Fri., 10am-5pm & Sat., 10am-2pm. Contact: 843/527-8413 & e-mail at (frameit@princegeorgeframing.com).

The Georgetown Art Gallery, 705 Front Street, Georgetown. Ongoing - Original works and prints by 20 artists, including: Mimi Beaver, Ann Boone, Mike Bowers, Agnes Boyle, Nancy Bracken, Barbara Bush, Dottie Dixon, Susan Duke, Phyllis Graham, Dian Hammett, Mark Hilliard, Gail Joley, Audrey McLeod, Myrna McMahon, Hal Moore, Drummond Murdoch, Sue Rutherford, Roy & Carol Smith, Susan Tiller and Nancy van Buren. Hours: Mon.-Sat., 10am-5pm. Contact: 843/527-7711.

Waterfront Gallery at Harborwalk Books, 723 Front Street, Georgetown. Ongoing - Featuring the works of Nancy Bourne Agner, Doris Athey, Bruce Chandler, Elsie Ellington, Lib Ferdon, Dian Hammett, Lu Hook, Dot Nichols, Bobbie Owens, and Don Stih. Hours: M-F, 10am-5:30 pm; Sat. 10am-5pm & Sun., noon-3pm. Contact: 843/546-8212.

Greenville Area

Greenville, 15-mile radius of downtown Greenville. Nov. 1 & 2, 2008 - "7th Annual Greenville Open Studios," featuring a self-directed studio tour featuring 106 of Greenville's visual artists at work in their studios presented by the Metropolitan Arts Council. The tour will feature area artists with studios during the free weekend event. Hours: Sat., Nov. 1, 10am-6pm and Sun., Nov. 2, noon-6pm. Contact: 864/467-3132, or at (www.greenvillearts.com/openstudios.html) or at (www.greenvillearts.com).

Downtown Greenville - "First Fridays," featuring a gallery crawl presented on the first Fri, of the month from 6-9pm. Visit galleries throughout the downtown area. For info: (www.fristfridaysonline.com).

Parking Lot of Village Studios and Gallery, 1278 Pendleton Street, Greenville. 2nd Sat. of each month, 9am-1pm - "Second Saturday Art Market," featuring original art and organic produce. Contact: Shane Bryant at 864/325-4233.

Art Crossing at River Place, 300 River Street, @ S. Main, next to the Reedy River, Greenvile. Ongoing - This site includes 14 artists' studios including: Kelly Lynch Studio & Gallery, Suite 101, call 864/313-9330; Vitti Tile & Pottery, Suite 103-A, call 864/905-6309 or (www.vittitile.com); AK Design, Suite 103, call 864/313-8787 or
(www.alkeiser.com); Standridge Studio/Gallery, LLC, Suite 107, call 864/414-5700 or (www.ricstandridge.com); Studio of Michael McDunn, Suite 112, call 864/242-0311 or at (www.mcdunnstudio.com); Savage Art Studio and Gallery, Suite 109-B, call 864/221-2323; Studio Crimson, LLC, Suite 111, call 864/787-9367; and Lexique Studios Jewelry Design, Suite 109-A, e-mail at (lexiquestudios2@bellsouth.net). Hours: various times call ahead. Contact: See info above.

Artists Guild Gallery of Greenville, 200 N. Main St., Greenville. Nov. 1 - 30 - Featuring works by Bailie. Ongoing - Featuring an artist-owned gallery including works in a variety of media by: Arthur Adams, Laura Buxo, Gerda Bowman, Pat Cato, Laura Dahl, Pam DeWitt, Kathy DeBose, Edith McBee Hardaway, Chris Hardwick, Jennifer Henderson, Kevin Henderson, Randi Johns, Dani Kuhn, Cynda LuClaire, Pegi Newton, John Pendarvis, Garry Turpin, David Waldorp.  Other activities include art demos, classes and workshops. All the members work in the gallery. Hours: Mon.-Sat.., 10am-6pm., First Fri. til 9pm., Sun., 1-5pm.Contact 864-239-3882 or at (www.artistsguildgalleryofgreenville.com).

Catherine Hayes Art + Sculpture - Gallery at Laurel Creek, 121 Cleveland St., Greenville. Ongoing - Specializing in European Fine Art, representing an array of accomplished European and American artists. The gallery promotes the original artworks of current artists, to make unique works of art accessible to private and commercial clients, and to foster cultural and artistic exchange through a mix of styles and medium from traditional to contemporary. Hours: Tue.-Fri., 10am-5:30pm & Sat., 10am-4pm. Contact: 864/271-7723 or at (www.catherinehayesart.com).

Charlie Pate Gallery, 11 Lois Ave., Greenville. Ongoing - Featuring original oil and pastel paintings by Charlie Pate, as well as drawings, prints and bronze sculpture. Pate's art is all representational. Hours: Mon.-Fri., 10am-5pm. Contact: 864/430-5967.

Christopher Park Gallery, 608-A South Main Street, Greenville. Ongoing - Offering handmade and humorous art by North and South Carolina artists. Hours: Tue.-Fri., 10am-6pm & Sat., noon-6pm. Contact: 864/232-6744 or at (www.christopherparkgallery.com).

New Location
Daly Designs Gallery, 421 S. Main St., Greenville. Ongoing - The gallery continues to show many local artisits who work in various mediums, and has expanded to include art from other areas. Liz Daly-Korybski creates jewelry from glass in her on site studio, and other artists can be seen creating in the gallery as well. Hours: Tue.-Thur., noon-6pm; Fri., noon-9pm; Sat., noon-9pm; & Sun., 1-5pm. Contact: 864/325-4445 or at (www.dalydesigns.com).

New Location
Doug Young Studio and Gallery, 12-A Lois Ave., Greenville. Ongoing - Featuring representational sculptures by Doug Young. Hours: Mon.-Fri., 10am-5pm. Contact: 864/430-3130 or at (www.dougyoungstudios.com).

Gallery at Grove, 1312 Augusta St., Greenville. Ongoing - Featuring works by local and regional artists, including originals by local artist Joseph Bradley, Katie Walker, Kate Wofford Ambrose, and Ron Greenlee. Specializing in fine art and unique custom framing designs. Hours: Tue.-Fri., 10am-5:30pm & Sat., 10am-3pm. Contact: 864/235-4935 or at (www.galleryatgrove.com).

Guy Stevens, Gallery/Studio,1263 Pendleton St., Greenville. Ongoing - Featuring original works in oil and watercolor by Guy Stevens. We also offer a collection of limited edition giclée and offset lithograph on paper and stretched canvas as well as hand textured and painted frames. Hours: Mon.-Fri. hours vary call ahead. Contact: 864/235-6748, 864/915-8918 or at (www.TheArtistsBalcony.com).

Leo Twiggs

Hampton III Gallery, 3100 Wade Hampton Blvd., 10 Gallery Center, Taylors. Through Nov. 8 - "Two Halseys: Past and Present," featuring weavings by Louise Halsey, and late works on paper by her father William Halsey, deceased modernist painter from Charleston, SC. Nov. 13 - Dec. 31 - "Leo Twiggs: Targeted Man". Ongoing - works by John Acorn, Dave Appleman, J. Bardin, Clarl Blair, Emery Bopp, Bob Chance, Bette Lee Coburn, Jim Craft, Jeanet Dreskin, Tom Flowers, William Halsey, James Kirby, Darell Koons, Mark Mulfinger, Charles Quest, Ed Rice, Carl Sublett, Leo Twiggs and Phillip Whitley. Hours: Tue.-Fri., 1-5pm; Sat., 10am-5pm. Contact: 864/268-2771 or at (www.HamptonlllGallery.com).

llyn strong, 119 North Main Street, Greenville. Ongoing - featuring the works of over 60 national custom jewelry designers and glass blowers. Hours: Mon.-Sat., 10am - 5:30pm. Contact: 864/233-5900 or at (www.llynstrong.com).

Mary Praytor Gallery, 26 So. Main Street, Greenville. Ongoing - Exhibit of gallery artists include; Scott Belville, Judy Jones, Kent Ambler, Stephen Dell, Spela Brencic, Jack Burgess, Margaret Dyer, Ashley Norwood Cooper, Jonathan Fenske, Dobee Snowber, Jim Heiser, Mary Walker, Ken Page, Mark Mulfinger, and Mark Anderson. Hours: Tue.-Sat., 9am-5pm; Thur.& Fri. evenings & Sun. afternoons by appt. Contact: 864/235-1800.

Michael McDunn Gallery of Fine Art, 741 Rutherford Rd., Greenville. Ongoing - Original works by local and national artists. Hours: Mon.-Fri., 10am-5pm, or by appt. Contact: 864/242-0311 or at (www.mcdunnstudio.com).

Midtown Artery, 718-A So. Main St., in Historic West End, Greenville. Ongoing - Featuring original modern and abstract paintings by Andre Desjardins, Henjki Pudjianto, James Leonard, Anita Lewis, Eugenia Mangra, Kate McCavitt, Gita Peek, Niki Sands, Yogendra Sethi, Martina Shapiro, Taylor Anne Smith, Ric Standridge, Victoria Stewart and Lisa Wilson. Hours: Tue.-Sat., 11am-7pm. Contact: 864/232-0018 or at (www.midtownartery.com).

Olde Towne Galleries, 1300 Laurens Road, Greenville. Ongoing - A fine art gallery featuring works by local, regional and international artists, including watercolor landscapes and florals by Judy Sahm, Celtic landscapes by Donna Nyzio, pottery by Veronica Inman, photography and hand-woven linens and garments by Gail Gray and Russian Gzhel ceramics and handpainted boxes. Hours: Tue.-Sat., 10am-5pm. Contact: 864/235-5592.

Ric Standridge Gallery, 1021 S. Main St., Greenville. Ongoing - We feature a continuing series of Standridge paintings and individual artist exhibitions as well as theme and invitational shows by artist from all geographic regions. We represent a diverse group of artistic styles of painting, sculptures and preeminent glass collection. Hours: Tue. & Thur., 10am-4pm or by appt. Contact: or at (www.ricstandridge.com).

Sea Island Gallery, 115 Pelham Road, Pelham Court Shopping Center, Greenville. Ongoing - Original SC & southwest paintings by Douglas Grier, raku pottery by Tim Tyler, oils on paper by Betsy Bayne and a wide selection of prints by many artists. Hours: Tues. - Fri., 10am - 5:30pm; Sat., 10am - 4pm. Contact: 864/271-2007.

Solteria Studios, 255 A St., located in the Poe Mill section, Greenville. Ongoing - Featuring studio spaces for 18 local artists specializing in photography, pottery, painting, 3-D, fiber, fused glass, drawing and mixed media.Solteria Studios offers classes,workshops,and shows while being a working studio for the artists. Hours: 6-9pm the 1st. friday of each month and by appt. Contact: Tresa Lyle 864/232-9158 or at (www.solteriaatpoe.com).

The Great Frame Up, 404-H Harrison Bridge Rd., Simpsonville. Ongoing - Featuring fine art paintings and mixed media by local artist Pat Cato, digital color photography of the Carolina's by Cathy Jarchow. Great selection of framed prints and reproductions. Custom Framing with an Edge! Hours: Mon.-Fri., 10am-6pm & Sat., 10am-4pm. Contact: 864/228-8103 or at (www.greenville.thegreatframeup.com).

Village Studios and Gallery, The Village of West Greenville, 1278 Pendleton St., two story yellow brick building on corner of Pendleton St. and Lois Ave., Greenville. Ongoing - We have 10 studios and the Gallery exhibits the art of these artists plus that of the other artists in the Village of West Greenville (Pendleton Street Arts District) The exhibit is ever changing and at any time there may be pottery, sculpture, paintings (oil and acrylic), realistic, abstract, expressionistic, batik, portraits, and framed assemblage. Hours: by appt. only. Contact: 864/295-9278 or at (www.villageartstudios.com).

ALTERNATE ART SPACES - Greenville
Snap Shot Gallery, inside Snap Shot Cafe, 110 Poinsett Hwy., corner of Poinsett & Rutherford Rd., across from Shaw Pharmacy in the old Auld Hardware building, Greenville. Ongoing - Featuring photography by local and regional artists. Hours: Mon.-Sat., 7am-11pm. Contact: 864/254-9114 or at (www.snapshotcafe.net).

Greenwood

Frame-Up!, 114 Overbrook Drive, Greenwood, SC. Ongoing - Featuring prints and framing by Carl Brock and others. Hours: Mon.-Sat., 9am-9pm. Contact: 864/980-4441 or 864/223-6420.

Hilton Head Island

America. Oh, Yes!, 1540 Fording Island Rd., #15 Bridge Center, Hilton Head Island. Ongoing - Featuring the work of over 250 self taught, visionary and folk artists and over 5,000 works of art for the beginning collector to the serious collector. Great gift items too! Hours: M.-Sat., 11am-4pm or by appt. Contact: 843/757-0088 or at (www.americaohyes.com).

Camellia Art, 8 Pope Avenue, Hilton Head Island. Ongoing - Featuring custon framing and art gallery with works by Marge Agin, Evelyn B. Ballentine, Vickie Ebbers, Cassandra M. Gillens, Kelly Graham, Ben Ham, Brucie Holler, Bill Little, Louanne Laroache, Lynn Parrott, Laurie McIntosh, Brian Vaughn, and Martha Worthy. Hours: Mon.-Fri., 8:30am-5:30pm & Sat., 9am-1pm. Contact: 843/785-3535.

Fastframe, 95 Matthews Dr., unit A-6, Hilton Head Island. Ongoing - Featuring original work in oils, acrylics, pastels, water colors, and gouache, by David Randall and a variety of local artists. Also a broad mix of limited editions, prints and posters also available. Hours: Mon.-Fri., 10am-6pm & Sat., 10am-5pm. Contact: 843/342-7696 or at (www.fastframe.com).

Island Ideas Gallery, The Fresh Market Shoppes, Wm. Hilton Pkw., Hilton Head Island. Ongoing - Serving the Lowcountry since 1986. Representing local, regional and national artists in a wide variety of media. Extensive selection of prints, posters, photography, and giclee reproductions. Vast selection of framing matreials. Offering fine art giclee reproduction services with state-of-the-art equipment. Hours: Mon.-Fri., 8am-6pm & Sat., 8am-4pm. Contact: 843/842-6261 or e-mail at (rstevenson@hargray.com).

Morris & Whiteside Galleries, 807 William Hilton Parkway, Suite 302, Hilton Head Is. Ongoing - Presenting a broad collection of 19th and 20th century representational American paintings and sculpture. Landscapes, still lifes, genre scenes, figures and historical subjects by many of America's leading representational artists, impressionists and expressionists are available for discriminating private, corporate and institutional collectors. Hours: M-F, 9am-5pm; Sat., 10am-3pm or by appt. Contact: 843/842-4433 and at (www.morris-whiteside.com).

Picture This Gallery, 124 Arrow Rd., Suite 5, at the intersection of Arrow and Target Rd, just off Sea Pines Circle, Hilton Head Island. Ongoing - Proprietor and artist-in-residence Mira Scott has created an outstanding, imaginative gallery space to showcase her eclectic selection of works by artists including: Mary Heuer, Kevin Lawless, Barbara Bothwell, Jim Schulz, Rose Edin, Roy Rupy, Rhonda Fantozzi, Ann Light, James Herrmann, Guido Petruzzi, Sheri Farbstein, Sissy, Lisa Shimko, Jeffrey Louis Fitzharris, Laura Hill, Catherine West Olivetti, Alexis Kostuk, Butch Hirsch, J. K. Crum, Archie McRee, and Laura Mostaghel. Hours: Mon.-Fri., 10am-5pm; Sat., 9:30am-12:30pm & by appt. Contact: 843/842-5299 or e-mail at (bozena@hargray.com).

Pink House Gallery, 1503 Main Street Village,, Hilton Head Island. Ongoing - Featuring original art work of regional and nationally known artists; plus unique handcrafted gift items. Also, the best selection of prints and posters in the area. Hours: Mon.-Fri., 10am - 6pm & Sat., 10am-5pm. Contact: 843/681-5169.

Smith Galleries, at the Village at Wexford, Hilton Head Island. Ongoing - Featuring fine art crafts, paintings and furniture. Hours: M-F, 10am-6pm; Sat., 10am-5pm. Contact: 843/842-2280 or at
(www.smithgalleries.com).

The Red Piano Art Gallery, 807 William Hilton Parkway, Suite 302, Hilton Head Is. Ongoing - Specializing in late 19th, early 20th c. American paintings, lowcountry, regional and nationally known contemporary artists. Hours: M-F, 9am-5pm; Sat., 10am-3pm or by appt. Contact: 843/785-2318 or at (www.redpianoartgallery.com).

Lancaster

Bob Doster

Bob Doster's Backstreet Studio, Gallery, & Garden, 217 E. Gay St., at the intersection of White St. & Gay St., one and one half blocks east of Main St., Lancaster. Through Nov. 30 - Featuring works by Rick Bischoff. Ongoing - Featuring works by award winning sculptor Bob Doster, along with changing exhibits of local, regional, and national artists working in all mediums. Hours: by appt only. Contact: 803/285-9190 or at (www.bobdoster.com).

Landrum Area

Red Clover Gallery, 214 Rutherford St., (main street of downtown) Landrum. Ongoing - Dedicated to presenting the work of outstanding fine artists from the Upstate, the Blue Ridge, and beyond. Hours: Tue.-Sat., 11am-5pm. Contact: 864/457-3311 or at (www.redclovergallery.com).

Latta

Frames and Things, 112 E. Main Street, Latta. Ongoing - Featuring Imperial Russian bone china, exceptional gold trimmed lacquer boxes, Soviet propaganda posters, rare Russian Orthodox Icons and Avant Garde drawings. Hours: Tue.-Sat., 8am-6pm. Contact: 843/752-9319 or e-mail at (letstalk@carolina.net).

Lexington

Mary Elliott Williams' Studio, 1044 Hope Ferry Rd., Lexington. Ongoing - Precious Faces, artworks mainly in pastel and oil, commissions accepted. Hours: by appt. Contact: 803/356-0381 or at (www.artistsofthesouth.com).

Sandlapper Art & Frame, 711 E. Main St., Suite M, downstairs in Lexington's Historic Old Mill, Lexington. Ongoing - Offering custom picture framing and fine art sales.  Also handmade gifts such as pottery, jewelry, metal art, etc. The store has a very "coastal" flair but all mediums and subjects are exhibited. Hours: Tue.-Fri., 10am-6pm; Sat., 10am-3pm; & by appt. Contact: 803/785-4278 or at (www.sandlapperart.com).

Lyman

Creative Hands Artisan Center, 107 Highway 29, 2 miles east of Greer or I-85 exit 66, 3miles west, Lyman. Ongoing - Featuring the works of over 90 artisans in an 8,000 sq. ft. space. Hours: Mon.-Sat., 8:30am-8pm. Contact: 864/949-9144 or at (www.CreativeHandsArt.com).

Marietta

Duff Mountain Furniture Company, 190 Duff Mt. Road, Marietta. Ongoing - Featuring hand-crafted furniture by Robert Garrett, member of The Furniture Society and The Southern Highland Craft Guild. Hours: by appt. only. Contact: 864/836-3816 or at (www.robertgarrett.net).

Meggett

Meggett Fine Art, 4770 Hwy. 165, Suite B, Meggett. Ongoing - Featuring paintings of figures, still lifes, architecture, and landscapes by CC Phillips and photography by Christopher Gamble. Hours: Tue.-Sat., 11am-6pm. Contact: 843/889-9966.

McClellanville

Dorothy Doubleday

Sassafras, 816 Pinckney Street, McClellanville. Ongoing - Celebrating our fifth year in the beautiful, historic village of McClellanville, featuring fine craft made in the Carolinas and beyond. Spectacular pieces in clay, stone and metal. And there's always new "art to wear" in the clothing room. We have specialized for over three decades in promoting the work of new/young talent. Hours: Mon.-Sat., 10am-5pm. Contact: 843-887-4460.

Mt. Pleasant - Isle of Palms - Sullivan's Is.

Accent Framing & Gallery, Mt. Pleasant Sq., 1440 Ben Sawyer Blvd., Suite 1104 next to the BiLo., Mt. Pleasant. Ongoing - Original art by many of the Lowcountry's best artists featuring Martin Ahrens, Fletcher Crossman, Lynn Salkeld, Charles Parnell and Shea Fowler. Hundreds of prints and photographs in stock. We also offer painting lessons by master artists. Hours: M.-F., 10am-6pm & Sat., 10am-4pm. Contact: 843/884-5828.

Adele's Pottery Studio & Gallery, 1659 Middle St., Sullivan's Island. Ongoing - Featuring wheel thrown & hand-built clay works by Adele Deas Tobin. Also offering classes for children and teens. Pottery on the wheel Sept.-May. Hours: daily, 11am-5pm & by appt. Contact: 843/883-9545.

Artist on Fire, 320 W. Coleman Blvd., in the Shops of Mt. Pleasant, Mt. Pleasant. Nov. 14 & 15 - "Through the Eyes of A Child," featuring an exhibition of new abstract paintings by Alex Radin alongside the drawings of his four year old daughter that inspired the show. Hours: 2-9pm each day. Contact: 843/270-3137 or at (www.artistonfire.com).

Artwerx Framing & Galleria, The Plaza @ Park West, Mt. Pleasant. Ongoing - Featuring a unique, one-of-a-kind collection of original artwork, prints, giclees, hand painted gifts, custom mirrors, hand blown glass lamps, and hand made jewelry by local artists such as Greg Drexler, Susan Hauser, Will Helger, Steve Neff, Richard Rose, Michael Story, and photographer Lea Dales. Also - Professional, on-site custom framing, as well as a space for gifts. Hours: Mon.-Fri., 9am-6pm & Sat., 10am-4pm. Contact: 843/971-4643.

Billie Sumner Studio, Mt. Pleasant. Ongoing - Featuring original contemporary paintings and monotypes by Billie Sumner. Hours: by appt. only. Contact: 843/884-8746 or at (www.billiesumner.com).

Complements Gallery, 630 Johnny Dodds Road, Mt. Pleasant. Ongoing - Featuring pottery by Mary Jeffries. Hours: Mon.-Sat., 10am-5pm. Contact: 843/881-4035.

Karen's Korner, Gateway to the Beach center,1405 Ben Sawyer Blvd., near CVS, Mt. Pleasant. Ongoing - Offering high quality custon framing, originals and prints by Charlynn Knight, Carol McGill, Sabine Avacalade, Kevin Curran, and Carol Ann Curran. Photography by Scott Henderson, Marc Epstein, as well as pottery, stained glass and other fine art objects. Hours: Mon.-Sat., 10am-6pm. Contact: 843/971-4110 or at (kbkorner@bellsouth.net).

Mickey Williams Gallery, 724 So. Shelmore Blvd., suite 101, between I'on and BiLo, Mt. Pleasant. Ongoing - Featuring paintings by Mickey Williams. Hours: by chance or appt. Contact: 843/849-7200 or at (www.mickeywilliams.com).

Notable Photos Shop & Gallery, in the Courtyard of The Common, 217 Lucas St., Mt. Pleasant. Ongoing - Original photographic images by Vicki Stone and Sharon Bohn. They are usually found with camera in hand enjoying the special beauty of Charleston, SC's Lowcountry. Stone is drawn to the drama of the sky and allure of the sea. Bohn has a special eye for Charleston's distinctive architectural features. Together, they are Notable Photos. They offer photographs (color and b&w), and photo note cards.  Hours: Mon.-Sat., 10am-5pm. Contact:  843/856-9722 or (www.notablephotos.com).

Pleasant Framing & Art, 1909 Hwy. 17N., Sweetgrass Shopping Center near the IOP connector, Mt. Pleasant. Ongoing - Featuring works by local and national artists including paintings, pottery, jewelry, and photography. Artists represented include Roxanne Lewis, Linda Doust, Jill St. Amand, Beverly Prevost, Susan Moore, Angie D'Elia, Jackson McDonald, Peter Ingrassalino, Rebecca Tolk, Joy Brown, and Gazie Nagle. Local prints, posters, and more. Professional custom framing available. Hours: Mon.-Sat., 10am-6pm. Contact: 843/849-3616.

Sandpiper Gallery, 2019C Middle Street, beside Sullivan's Restaurant & US Post Office, Sullivan's Island. Ongoing - Featuring a distinctive selection of fine art, including oils, watercolors, acrylics and linocuts by local and regional artists. Functional pottery and art pottery, raku, original designed jewelry, sculpture, glass, mobiles, photography & unique one of a kind home furnishings, all created by established and emerging local and regional artists including Ann lee Merrill, Roberta Remy, Rich Nelson, Anita Louise West, Douglas Grier, Kathy Sullivan, Michael Patterson, Madeline Dukes. Custom framing available. Hours: Mon.-Fri., noon-7pm & Sat., noon-5pm. Contact: 843/883-0200 or at (www.sandpipergallery.net).

Shem Creek Art Gallery, Shops of Mt. Pleasant, 320-C West Coleman Blvd., Mt. Pleasant. Ongoing - Featuring a diverse selection of original contemporary paintings and limited edition prints by Billie Sumner, Tate Nation and Tammy Papa, as well as oil paintings by Will Hegler and woodcut prints by Kent Ambler. Hours: Tue. - Fri., 11am-4pm & Sat., noon-4pm. Contact: 843/884-9283 or at (www.shemcreekartgallery.com).

Steven Jordan Gallery , Peach Orchard Plaza, 423 West Coleman Blvd, Mt. Pleasant. Ongoing - Featuring originals and prints by Steven Jordan. Hours: Mon.-Fri., 10am-6pm & Sat., 10am-7pm. Contact: 843/881-1644 or at (www.stevenjordan.com).

The Treasure Nest, 1055 Johnnie Dodds Blvd., Hwy. 17 frontage road., Crickentree Village, Mt. Pleasant. Through Nov. 30 - "Lowcountry IV - New Works by Karen Burnette Garner". Ongoing - Featuring over 700 hand-painted oils and 1,000 frames at wonderful quality and truly superb value. Works by highly accomplished artists from the Southeast, US National, and International locales. Offering a great variety of subjects including: Lowcountry marschscapes, beachscapes, wildlife, boats, bridges and architecture; other US and European landscapes, cityscapes, and harbors; as well as still lifes, abstracts and much more. Hours: Mon.-Sat.,10am-6pm & Sun., 1-5pm. Contact: 843/216-1235. or at (www.treasurenestartgallery.com).

Utonga Gallery, 113 Pitt Street, Mt. Pleasant. Ongoing - Featuring Zimbabwean stone sculptures, authentic tribal art, basketry, Batik wall-hangings, African artifacts, Kuba cloth, jewelry and beadwork. Hours: Mon.Fri., 10am-5pm & Sat., 10am-1pm. Contact: 843/216-7686 or at (www.utonga.com).

Myrtle Beach / Grand Strand

Art Nouveau Gallery & Teaching Studio, 9626 N. Kings Hwy., in the Galleria Shopping Center, Myrtle Beach. Ongoing - A fine art gallery showcasing over 30 premiere regional and national artist's original artwork, giclee prints, sculpture and ceramics. The gallery offers art studio classes taught by professional artists. Now accepting artist submissions and student registration for 2008. See rules for artist submissions on our website or contact the gallery. Hours: Mon.-Sat. 10am-5pm. Contact: 843/449-6202  or at (www.artnouveaugallery.com).

Collectors Cafe & Gallery, 7726 North Kings Highway, Hwy. 17 and 78th Avenue, Myrtle Beach. Ongoing - 5,000 square foot gallery featuring local and regional artists. Hours: Regular cafe hours. Contact: 843/449-9370.

E. Pinckney Framing & Gallery, 38th Ave N. and By-pass 17 (right next to the BiLo), Myrtle Beach. Ongoing - Features the works of local artists Bruce Chandler, Sue Coley, Susan Duke, David Utterback and others. Hours: Mon.-Fri., 10am-6pm & Sat., 10am-5pm. Contact: 843/448-5900.

Howard Gallery, 532 West Broadway St, Myrtle Beach. Ongoing - Featuring original works by local artists and a good selection of prints & posters. Also offering a large selection of mats & mouldings for custom framing. Hours: Mon.-Fri., 9:30am-5:30pm. Contact: 843/626-3118.

Riemer Gallery, Art & Custom Framing, 7721 Kings Hwy., Northwoods Plaza, Myrtle Beach. Ongoing - Fine prints & original works. Hours: M.-Sat., 10am-5:30pm. Contact: 843/449-2991.

The Loft, at The Howard Gallery, 532 West Broadway St, Myrtle Beach. Ongoing - Featuring an exhibit of paintings by artists Carol Belcher, Sue Colley, Millie Doud, Judy O'Brien, Elaine Bigelow, Joanne Ross and Jan Wurst, with photos by Suzanne Gaff and jewelry by Kelly Mezzalelle, all local artists. In addition, the gallery features many minature paintings, cards and small items as well as matting and framing. Hours: Mon.-Fri., 9:30am-5:30pm.Contact: 843/626-3118 or at (www.myrtlebeach-art.com).

ALTERNATE ART SPACES - Myrtle Beach
Chapin Park, 1400 Kings Hwy and 16th Ave. N., Myrtle Beach. Nov. 8&9, 2008, 10am-4pm - "36th Annual Art in the Park - Show & Sale," sponsored by Waccamaw Arts and Crafts Guild. We will have over 60 artists from the Southeast with about 20 of those artists from our local area. Typical art will include Paintings, Woodworking, Photography, Jewelry, Fabric, Glass, Metal, Pottery, Leather and Stone. For info call JoAnne Utterback, 843/446-7471 or at (www.artsyparksy.com).

North Charleston/Goose Creek

Artistic Spirit Gallery, 10 Storehouse Row, The Navy Yard at Noisette, North Charleston. Ongoing - Featuring original visionary artwork by people who are driven to produce as a form of self-expression or release.In addition to pieces by long departed anonymous artisans, work by Southern folk artists and contemporary visionaries such as William LaMirande, Casey McGlynn, Davy Marshall, Ed Larson, Alfred Eaker and Jerome Neal are featured. Hours: by appt. only. Contact: 843/579-0149 or at (www.artisticspiritgallery.com).

CSA Galleries Inc., 5605 Rivers Ave., Gas Light Square, North Charleston. Ongoing - Featuring a full-service art gallery, gift and collectible store featuring a wide array of historically-oriented art, clothing, glassware, gifts, music, videos, books, re-enactor gear, collectibles, music boxes, and gourmet foods. Our special emphasis is on Old South and War Between the States items and prints. Authorized dealer for Don Troiani, Mort Kunstler, John Paul Strain, Dale Gallon, Bradley Schmehl, Keith Rocco, Don Stivers, Rick Reeves, Dan Nance, Bob Graham, Michael Gnatek, Tom Freeman, William McGrath, G. Harvey, Gary Roberts, Robert Summers, and other fine artists. Hours: Mon.-Sat., 10am-7pm. Contact: 843/747-7554 or at (www.csagalleries.com).

Jen Snyder Design Gallery, 1050-B E. Montague Ave., above Aunt Bea's in Old North Charleston. Ongoing - Featuring mixed media contemporary paintings by Jen Snyder. Hours: Mon.-Fri., 10am-2pm or by appt. Contact: 843/568-7635 or (www.jensnyderdesignart.com).

Wild Goose Gallery, 119-H North Goose Creek Blvd., Goose Creek. Through Nov. 21 - Featuring black and white photographs of the Naval Shipyard by artist Barrie Hinson of Goose Creek, and watercolor and gouache scenes of natural settings around town by artist Aija Sterns, also of Goose Creek. Ongoing - The gallery carries original art by primarily local and regional artists, pottery, and some unique hand-crafted gift items, as well as some limited edition prints. We also create etched glass and mirror designs, and do custom framing. Hours: Tue.-Sat., 10am-6pm. Contact: 843/553-6722.

Pawleys Island, Litchfield & Murrells Inlet

Art Works, Litchfield Exchange, 2 miles south of Brookgreen Gardens, behind Applewood's House of Pancakes, Pawleys Island. Ongoing - Featuring original work by 60 local artists in regularly changing displays. Paintings by Judy Antosca, Elaine Bigelow, Nancy Bracken, Ruth Cox, Mary Dezzutti, Dottie Dixon, Ernest Gerhardt, Susan Goodman, Kathleen McDermott, Hal Moore, Martha Radcliff, Nancy Van Buren, Nancy Wickstrom, Jane Woodward and others, as well as works in mixed media by Gwen Coley, Millie Doud, Sue Schirtzinger and Savana Whalen, clay by Rhoda Galvani, Scott Henderson, Elizabeth Keller, Jan Rhine, Oscar Shoenfelt and Caryn Tirsch, wood by John King and Johnny Tanner, bronze by Leez Garlock and Gayle Cox Mohatt, stained glass by Royal Elmendorf, painted glassware by Nancy Grumman, and gullah fabric art by Zenobia. Hours: Mon.-Sat., 10am-6pm. Contact: 843/235-9600 or at (www.classatpawleys.com).

Bernie Horton Gallery, at the Village Shops, Hwy. 17, just south of the Hammock Shops, Pawley's Island. Ongoing - Featuring oil paintings by Bernie Horton. Hours: Mon.-Sat., 10am-5:30pm or by appt. Contact: 843/237-3100  or at (www.berniehortongallery.com).

Blue Flame Art Glass Studio & Gallery, Litchfield Exchange, located 2 miles south of BrookGreen Gardens, behind Applewood Pancake house, Pawleys Island. Ongoing - Featuring lampwork glass beadmaking, glass sculpture, one-of-a-kind jewelry designs by Heather Samson. Also featuring original artworks & prints by local artists, including: painting, photography, pottery and woodworking by: Marcia Macie-Hill, Barnie Slice, Marley Adams, Judy O'Brian, Joseph Anthony, Marley Adams, Ann Dowling, Pat Shirtzinger, Rhea Lowe, Rita Reuschle, Scarlette Smith, Glenda Taylor, Elise Elvington, Keith Ostrowski, Dottie Dixon, Ken Gates, Pat Singletary, Roger Davis, Lisa Elvington, Rich Hamilton, Richard Deegan, Kip Mcullough, Wendy Wagner, Chad and Heather Samson. Hours: Mon.-Sat., 10am-9pm. Contact: (www.blueflameart.net).

Blue Parrot Gallerie, 71A Da Gullah Way, Pawleys Island. Ongoing - Specializing in exquisite original art for the most discriminating taste including glass, jewelry, wall art, sculpture, kaliedoscopes, wood boxes, stemware and clocks. We also provide interior design service. Hours: Tue.-Fri., 10am-5pm & Sat., 9am-4pm. Contact: 843/237-1444.

Betsy Havens ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Jim Calk

Calk Havens Gallery, at the Village Shops, Hwy. 17, just south of the Hammock Shops, Pawley's Island. Ongoing - Featuring oil paintings by Betsy Havens and Jim Calk. Hours: Mon.-Sat., 10am-5:30pm or by appt. Contact: 843/237-3100  or at (www.calkhavensgallery.com).

Drawing the Line, gallery of art, Litchfield Exchange, 2 miles south of Brookgreen Gardens, Pawleys Island. Ongoing - Displaying original artwork by local and regional artist such as Jim Nelson, Betsy MacDonald, Jack Braun, Charlie Miller, Bill Kalil, Rich and Jolyn Kuhn, Mary Frances, Rick Lawler, and many others. Hours: Mon.-Fri., 10am-5pm. Contact: 843/455-0336.

Ebb & Flow Art Co-op, 4763 Hwy. 17, across from Thomas Supply, right before the Wachesaw Rd. intersection, Murrells Inlet. Ongoing - a new art gallery in Murrells Inlet that boasts a hefty array of local talent. The gallery features many different mediums from established artisans who have been working in the area for years as well as fresh new talent, including works by Gaston Locklear, Lee Arthur, Chuck May, Adrian Dorman and Keels Culberson Swinnie. Hours: Tue.-Sat., 10am-5pm. Contact: 843/446-7076 or e-mail at (kellykeels@aol.com).

The Art Box Studio & Gallery, 70A Da Gullah Way, Pawleys Island. Ongoing - Original fine art crafts. Workshops and ongoing classes available in a wide variety of media.A selection of framing materials and art supplies for the professional and beginning artist. Original art by studio artists Jeffri Chandler, Jean Hanna, and Garland Jones. Commissions accepted. Hours: Mon.-Fri., 10am-5pm & Sat., 10am-2pm. Contact: 843/235-0036.

The Cheryl Newby Gallery, 11096 Ocean Hwy 17., in The Shops at Oak Lea, Pawleys Island. Through Nov. 8 - "Joseph Cave - New Works from 2008". The exhibit includes twelve new oils by the well-known painter who resides in Georgetown, SC. Ongoing - Representing Sigmund Abeles, Ellen Buselli, Ray Ellis, Joseph Cave, Laura Edwards, Claire K. Farrell, Kathy Metts, and Mike Williams; also sculptors Gwen Marcus and Catherine Ferrell. A large inventory of original antique natural history prints and engravings by Mark Catesby, John J. Audubon, John Gould, and others. Also original antique maps and charts from the 16th through the 19th centuries. Hours: Tue-Sat., 10am-5:30pm. Contact: 843/979-0149 or (www.cherylnewbygallery.com).

Waccamaw Nature Photography Centre, 13089 Ocean Hwy., Building D-1, behind the Mayor's House Restaurant, Pawleys Island. Ongoing - Featuring the photographic works by Mark Hilliard and Sean Thompson. Hours: Tue.-Fri., 11am-5pm & Sat., 10am-4pm. Contact: 843/467-0774 or at (www.WaccamawNaturePhotography.com).

Rock Hill

Gallery 5, a contemporary artspace, 131 East Main Street, Suite 506 on fifth floor, downtown Rock Hill. Ongoing - Representing award-winning American artists, over 40 from 18 states, including paintings, sculpture, glass, ceramics and functional art. Hours: by appt., call 803/985-5000 and e-mail at (galleryfive@comporium.net).

Gallery Up, 201 E. Main St., 2nd floor of the Gettys Center, Rock Hill. Through Oct. 17 - "Hominy, Paintings by Kevin Morrissey". Ongoing - Featuring original work by local and regional artists and a custom frame shop service. Hours: Mon.-Fri., 10am-5pm and 2nd & 4th Sat., 11am-4pm. Contact: 803/980-5355 or at (www.galleryup.com).

The Frame Shop and Gallery, 570 N. Anderson Rd., Rock Hill. Ongoing - Offering original fine art, limited edition prints and posters as well as custom framing services. Hours: Mon.-Sat., 10am-5pm. Contact: 803-328-8744.

Seneca

Patina on the Alley, 114 Ram Cat Alley, Seneca. Ongoing - Featuring limited edition prints, giclees, originals, pottery and sculptures by local and regional artists such as Beti Strobeck, Wanda Heffelfinger, Gale McKinley, Diana Pursch, Fran Humphries, Paul Frederick, Connie Lippert, Kate Krause, Karen Dittman, Sue Grier, Bob Doster, and Brandy Weiner. We also have baskets by Pati English and Nancy Basket. Photography by Jack Kates, Carl Ackerman, Dede Norungolo, and Witt Langstaff. Also the working studio of Michael Brown. Hours: Tue.-Sat., 11am-6pm. Contact: 864/888-1110 or at (www.patinaalley.com).

The Arts Company, 125 N. Townville St., Seneca. Ongoing - Representing the work of over 100 local, regional, and national artisans in the spacious 2,500 sq. ft. display floor. Hours: Mon.-Fri., 10am-5:30pm & Sat., 10am-4pm. Contact: 864/882-0840 or at (www.artscomp.com).

Spartanburg

Downtown Spartanburg. Nov. 20, 5-9pm - "Art Walk Spartanburg". Held on the 3rd Thur, of every month art galleries and art spaces in downtown Spartanburg will open their doors. Participating are: Spartanburg Art Museum, Hub-Bub's Showroom, Carolina Gallery, Myst Gallery, Artery, The Crescent Gallery and the Martha Chapman Gallery, at Wofford. For more information call 864/585-3335 or visit (www.carolinagalleryart.com).

Art & Frame Gallery, 108 Garner Road, Spartanburg. Ongoing - Featuring works by local artists, custom framing and art supplies. Hours: Mon.-Sat., 10am-5pm. Contact: 864/585-3700.

Carolina Gallery, 145 W. Main Street, Spartanburg. Through Nov. 29 - Featuring an exhibit of paintings by Guido Migiano. Ongoing - Featuring fine art originals and reproductions by local, national and international artist including Linda Cancel, Jim Creal, Daniel Cromer, Scott Cunningham, Trey Finney, Isabel Forbes, Bonnie Goldberg, Carol Beth Icard, Robert LoGrippo, Hamed Mahmoodi, Virginia Scribner Mallard, Alan McCarter, Joan Murphy, Keith Spencer, Connie Winters and many others. Hours: Tue.-Thur., 10:30am-6pm; Fri., 10:30am-8:30pm & Sat., 11am-4pm and by appt. Contact: 864/585-3335 or at (www.carolinagalleryart.com).

Creals Studio and Gallery, Suite 950, Montgomery Building, 187 N. Church St. , Spartanburg. Ongoing - Featuring works by Jim Creal. Hours: by appt. only or chance. Contact: 864/597-0879 or e-mail at (jimcreal@mindspring.com).

Mayo Mac Boggs Studio, 1040 Seven Springs Road, Spartanburg. Ongoing - Limited edition bronze tablets, steel sculpture and computer graphics. Hours: by appt. only. Contact: 864/579-2938 or at (www.myartweb.com).

Myst Gallery, 154 W. Main St., on Morgan Square, Spartanburg. Ongoing - Featuring art with an edge of innovation, focusing on abstract, surreal and expressive works. Representing Jamie Blackburn, Andrew Blanchard, Betty Bramlett, Jane Doyle, Jack Farmer, Patricia Cole-Ferullo, Bonnie Goldberg, Amy Goldstein-Rice, Heidi Hayes, Carol Beth Icard, Jill Jones, Dale McEntire, Gary Poole, Teresa Prater, Jim Rabby, Alix Refshauge and Howard Solomon. Hours: Tue.-Wed., 11am-4pm and Thur.-Sat., 11am-8:30pm. Contact: 864/515-0083.

The Crescent Gallery, 172 East Main St., Suite 150, just above Morgan Square, near the BB&T building, Spartanburg. Ongoing - Featuring traditional fine art from regional artists spanning from Asheville, NC, to the SC coast. Hours: Tue.-Wed., 10:30am-6pm; Thur.-Fri., 10:30am-8:30pm; and Sat., 11am-6pm. Contact: Rogers Brandt at 864/582-7122.

Summerville

Art Central, Ltd. Gallery, 130 Central Ave., Summerville. Through Nov. 30 - "Shadows & Shapes," featuring works by Bette Lu Bentley-Layne.  Ongoing - Featuring fine art originals, reproductions, one-of-a-kind jewelry and photography by local award winning artists. Representing Helen K. Beacham, Bette Lu Bentley-Layne, Mary Ann Bridgman, Renee Bruce, Lila Gray Cauthen, Victoria Platt Ellis, Judy Jacobs, Alexandra Kassing, Sarah Allums Kuhnell, Yvonne L. Rousseau, June Sullivan, Kathleen Wiley and Detta C. Zimmerman. Featuring consignment artists Alison McCauley (clay works) and Guenter Weber (carved walking sticks). Hours: Mon.-Sat., 10am-5pm. Contact: 843/871-0297 or at (www.artcgalleryltd.com).

Imperial Framing & Specialities, 960 Bacons Bridge Road, Palmetto Plaza, Summerville. Ongoing - Featuring works by Lowcountry artists. Hours: Mon.-Fri., 10am-6pm & Sat., 10am-2pm. Contact: 843/871-9712.

People, Places, & Quilts, 129 W. Richardson Avenue, Summerville. Ongoing - Featuring fabric, books, patterns, notions, quilts and Folk Art. Hours: Mon.-Fri., 10am-5:30pm and Sat., 10am-5pm. Contact: 843/937-9333 or at (www.ppquilts.com).

The Finishing Touch, 100 S. Main St., Suite A, Summerville. Ongoing - Featuring original art, fine crafts, framing and interior design by appt. Hours: M.-Sat., 10am-5pm. Contact: 843/873-8212.

Sumter

Artists Colony of Sumter, 7 So. Main Street, Sumter. Ongoing - Featuring original works in a variety of media by Dennis Snell, Jacqueline Knoblock, Michelle Macias, Kay Rhoads, Bill Smith and Susan Kolpack. Hours: Mon.-Fri., 10am-4pm & Sat., 10am-2pm. Contact: 803-778-9699.

The Art Shop, 672 Bultman Drive, Sumter. Ongoing - Featuring originals, limited edition prints, pottery, stained glass, furniture, framing & print making. Hours: Tues.-Sat., 10am-5:30pm. Contact: 803/773-2268 or 481-0884.

The Framery, 507 South Wise Drive, Sumter. Ongoing - Specializing in design and custom framing. Also, featuring works by local and regional artists. Hours: Mon.-Fri., 9:30am-6pm and Sat., 9:30am-3pm. Contact: 803/469-9555.

Walterboro

Joanna Angell

SaJa Gallery, 501 E. Washington St., Walterboro. Ongoing - Working studio of ceramic artist Joanna Angell, and featuring works in painting, print, and clay by Sarina and Joanna Angell and art cards by Marsha Johnson. New work monthly.  Hours: by appt. or chance. Contact: 843/549-9717 or at (www.sajagallery.com).

Winnsboro

Red Tree Gallery, 143 S. Congress St., next to the Dog and Cow Eatery, before the courthouse and town clock, Winnsboro. Ongoing - Featuring works by Linda Dye with work by other regional and local artists including paintings, pottery, jewelry, wearable art, etc. Hours: Wed.-Fri., noon-7pm and Sat., noon-5pm. Contact: 803/348-4885 or e-mail at (redtree@chestertel.com).

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