Society of Bluffton Artists in Bluffton, SC, Announces Winners of “24th Annual Judged Show”

The Society of Bluffton Artists (SoBA) “24th Annual Judged Show” was a huge success. More than 100 artists from around the Lowcountry submitted work for the judged show. Here are all of the winners by category:

Acrylic:
3rd — “Any Which Way” by Mary Sullivan
2nd — “The Boatman” by Dave Dickson
1st — “Contemplation” by Jennifer Rocco Stone

Mixed Media:
3rd — “The Equestrian” by Anne M. Kennedy
2nd — “Out of the Blue” by Vicki Jourdan
1st — “On the Marsh” by Penny Beesley

Oil:
3rd — “Golden Glow” by Dennis Lake
2nd — “Race Day” by Murray Sease
1st — “Jessica” by Kristan Eisenbraun

Photo:
3rd — “I Bow to You My Queen” by Linda Moore
2nd — “Enchanted Forest” by Clyde Lohere
1st — “Owl Always Love You” by Sue Jarrett

Watercolor:
3rd — “Alex in Wonderland” by Mary Ann Putzier
2nd — “Coexist” by Brenda Fallon
1st — “Peony Patterns” by Christy McEvilly

Best in Show:
“Chef David” by LeAnn Kalita

Work by LeAnn Kalita

Honorable Mention:
Acrylic – # 9 – Solitude- by Bill Winn
Oil- # 5 – Summer Shines at the Bluff- by Nancy Dwight
Oil- # 10 – Beauty is Eternal by Pam Davis
Photography- # 7 – Eureka- by Diana Nadanyi
Watercolor- # 5- Resting Mates- Port Royal by Donna Cole
Watercolor- #15- Butterfly Dreams- Cynthia Zeiss

SoBA is the flourishing art hub in Bluffton, SC’s historic District at the corner of Church and Calhoun streets. SoBA offers regular art classes, featured artist shows, exhibitions and more. Please visit (www.sobagallery.com) for a complete calendar of events and other information or call 843/757-6586.

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The 2018 Annual Bluffton Old Town Paint Out Takes Place in Bluffton, SC – Apr. 21, 2018

On Saturday, Apr. 21, 2018, from 10am – 4pm, artists are invited to break out their paintbrushes and sun hats for this fun plein air painting event taking place in Bluffton, SC. The entry fee is $20 in advance and $25 walk up. Registration forms are available at any of the old town art galleries.

You may register in person at Four Corners Framing with cash or check, or online with credit card at sobagallery.com. Artists, check in at the event tent on the corner of Calhoun and Lawrence Streets between 10am and 1pm and then off to paint at one of the picturesque settings in beautiful old town Bluffton. Artists and visitors are invited to gather at the event tent at 4pm for judging, viewing and awards – cash prizes for 1st, 2nd and 3rd place winners.

For more information please visit the Bluffton Arts District facebook page, and (www.sobagallery.com) or call 843/757-8185.

La Petite Gallerie in Bluffton, SC, Celebrates third Anniversary – Feb. 9, 2018

La Petite Gallerie, the intimate little art gallery on Calhoun Street, in Bluffton, SC, is celebrating its three year anniversary in February. There will be a party coinciding with the old town Bluffton Art Walk on Feb. 9, 2018, from 5 – 7pm. Enjoy bubbly prosecco, divine chocolate, and be a part of a grand art giveaway by the seven owner artists.

“We would like to thank our customers and our community for making our little gallery a grand success” says Murray Sease, one of the artists at La Petite Gallerie. “We will be giving away a piece of art each month for seven months, beginning with the original acrylic painting, ‘Hydrangeas,’ by Lauren Terrett. Simply sign up at the party on the 9th – or anytime during February – for the chance to win. The process will be repeated each month following with each of the remaining artists contributing a piece for this grand art giveaway. “This is a fun way to share our art and have a good time with friends” is the concensus of the artists involved including Don Nagel, Margaret Crawford, Bill Winn and Penny Beesley, along with Terrett and Sease.

Work by Lauren Terrett

Come celebrate with the artists and friends on Friday, Feb. 9 with wine and sweets, view Lauren’s beautiful ‘Hydrangeas,’ and sign up for the chance to win!

For further info visit (www.lapetitegallerie.com).

Society of Bluffton Artists in Bluffton, SC, Calls for Entries for “24th Annual Judged Show” – Deadline is Mar. 5, 2018

The Society of Bluffton Artists (SoBA) is reaching out to all local artists for a special call for entries for the “24th Annual Judged Show”, which will take place from Mar. 6-Apr. 1, 2018, at the SoBA gallery, located in Old Town Bluffton, SC.

The opening reception and awards is from 5-7pm, on Mar. 7 at the gallery. Artists are asked to fill out a registration form at the gallery or online at (www.sobagallery.com/24th-annual-judged-show). The Judged Show is open to the first 100 entries. The entry fee is $25 for SoBA members and $35 for non-members.

Artwork should be delivered from 9-11am, on Mar. 5, 2018, at the Center for Creative Arts, next door to the SoBA gallery on Church Street. No entries are accepted after 11am.

The Judged Show will include first, second and third place cash awards in acrylic, mixed media, oil, photography, watercolor and 3D. Rules for entry and other information can be found on the SoBA website.

Nationally acclaimed artist Linda St. Clair will judge the artwork. St. Clair’s paintings are exhibited and collected throughout the nation and worldwide. She is a two-time recipient of the Grumbacher Gold Medal and member of the Society of Animal Artists in New York. Her work is featured in galleries in Sedona, Arizona; St. Helena, California; Beaver Creek, Colorado; Ketchum, Idaho; Hilton Head Island, SC; Washington, DC; Jackson Hole, Wyoming; and her home city of Santa Fe. She has exhibited nationally at The Buffalo Bill Art Show in Cody, Wyoming, The Audubon Artists Annual Exhibition in New York, and The Salmagundi Club in New York. She is represented in galleries throughout the United States.

SoBA is the flourishing art hub in Bluffton’s historic District at the corner of Church and Calhoun streets. SoBA offers regular art classes, featured artist shows, exhibitions and more.

Please visit (www.sobagallery.com) for a complete calendar of events and other information or call 843/757-6586.

Yard Sale to Raise Money for Society of Bluffton Artists in Bluffton, SC – Sept. 16, 2017

The Society of Bluffton Artists (SoBA) is reaching out to members and friends to donate art, art-related supplies or other materials to sell at a yard sale, proceeds from which will benefit SoBA maintenance and programs.

Those interested can bring items to the Center for Creative Arts, the building next to the gallery, after 1pm, Sept. 14, all day Sept. 15 and by 9am, Sept. 16.

The SoBA Yard Sale will take place from 10am to 4pm, Saturday, Sept. 16th at the SoBA gallery, located at 6 Church Street.

SoBA is the flourishing art hub in Bluffton’s historic District at the corner of Church and Calhoun streets. SoBA offers regular art classes, featured artist shows, exhibitions and more.

Please visit (www.sobagallery.com) for a complete calendar of events and other information or call 843/757-6586.

The Society of Bluffton Artists in Bluffton, SC, Presents Fine Art & Fine Wine Fundraiser – Feb. 11, 2017

What better way to celebrate ART and LEARNING than with a festive wine tasting and art auction! The Society is hosting a fundraiser event to benefit SOBA’s Center for Creative Arts which covers adult programs, free after-school programs for local 4-5th graders, events such as the K-5 Childrens’ Art Expo, and scholarships for Bluffton high school students to attend college or universities to work towards art-related degrees.

“Fine Art & Fine Wine” will be held on Feb. 11, 2017, from 5-9pm in the Rotary Community Center at Oscar Frazier Community Park in Bluffton. Tickets are a mere $25 and include the wine tasting, delicious hors d’oeuvres, and the opportunity to bid on great art donated by local artists. Wine will also be available to purchase, by the bottle or the case, from two well-known distributors: Aleph Wines Corporation and Alvintage Wines. Representatives will be in attendance to answer questions and guide the party-goers in their selections. Cheese for the tasting will be furnished by Murray’s Cheese of Bluffton Kroger. Hors d’oeuvres platters will be donated by The Complete Home.

Tickets are available at the SOBA Gallery and from SOBA members each of whom have been given a handful they are responsible for selling.

SOBA is a non-profit organization established to promote a stimulating community environment for the visual arts and assist area students and artists in enhancing their artistic abilities. Help to continue the tradition of sharing the love of art and learning with our community!

For further information call the Society at 843/757-6586 or visit (www.sobagallery.com).

Society of Bluffton Artists in Bluffton, SC, Announce Winners of “22nd Annual Judged Show”

The Society of Bluffton Artists in Bluffton, SC, is presenting the “22nd Annual Judged Show”, Apr. 4-30, 2016, at the SOBA Gallery.

The Society of Bluffton Artists held its awards presentation and reception on Friday Apr. 8, with a full house of artists and admirers. This year’s judge, Christina Chastain, is a multifaceted artist and proactive leader in arts education from Lancaster, SC. The awards, presented in seven categories, were as follows:

BEST OF SHOW – Anita Stephens – “A Breezy Morning”, oil

Work by Mary Ann Putzier

Watercolor
1st Place – Mary Ann Putzier – “Color Me Summer”
2nd Place – Lorraine Mullaney – “Snowdrops”
3rd Place – Pat Wilund – “Ok, Who Knows How To Row?”

Work by Dennis Lake

Oil
1st Place – Dennis Lake – “Color Burst”
2nd Place – Judy Drummond – “Blue Sky Breaking”
3rd Place – Ken Bullard – “Cloudy”

Work by Stephen Moscowitz

Acrylic
1st Place – Stephen Moscowitz – “Roseatte Spoonbill”
2nd Place – Frank Pinto – “Midnight Star”
3rd Place – Joan McKeever – “Lobster Buoy Garden”

Work by Clyde Lahore

Photography
1st Place – Clyde Lahore – “Pompeii”
2nd Place – Edith Wood – “Broad River Bridge”
3rd Place – Kendra Natter – “Monkey Roots”

Work by Mark Taylor

3D
1st Place – Mark Taylor – “Nautilus Platter”
2nd Place – Jim Zeller – “Norfolk Island Pine”
3rd Place – Lynda Hawley – “My Prince”

Work by Bill Winn

Mixed Medium
1st Place – Bill Winn – “Sunflowers II”
2nd Place – Nancy Ridgeway – “Wandering Through Life”
3rd Place – Mike Nicastre – “Gothic Green”

Work by Cynthia Zeiss

Other
1st Place – Cynthia Zeiss – “Moonglow”
2nd Place – Joan Wykis – “Caladium Crazy”
3rd Place – Mary Sullivan – “Light Odyssey”

A special THANK YOU to our sponsors:

Dick Blick Art Supplies, Palmetto State Bank, Charter One Realty, Stock Farm Antiques, The Barony, Captain Woody’s Restaurant, Pearce Scott Architects, Cocoon, Bluffton Seafood Restaurant, The Cottage Restaurant, Spartina and Fat Patties. These wonderful sponsors along with SOBA’s team of dedicated volunteers, made this a fun and successful show.

The show will be on display through Apr. 30, 2016. Please visit the SOBA Gallery, located at the corner of Church and Calhoun Streets in Old Town Bluffton.

For further information call 843/757-6586 or visit (www.sobagallery.com).

The Society of Bluffton Artists in Bluffton, SC, have Awarded the 2015 Scholarships Awards to Victoria Branagan and Sheldon Smith

The Society of Bluffton Artists in Bluffton, SC, is pleased to announce the 2015 Naomi McCracken Scholarship Awards going to two very talented student artists. Each year SOBA awards scholarships to deserving graduating seniors from Bluffton High School who have been accepted to an accredited art college and plan to major in the visual arts.

Work by Victoria Branagan

The first place winner is Victoria Branagan who will be attending Winthrop University in the fall, studying art with emphasis on fashion merchandising. She says the most influential artist she has studied is Vincent Van Gogh and is inspired to paint with acrylic and mixed media.

Work by Sheldon Smith

The second place award went to  Sheldon Smith who will be studying graphic design at Coastal Carolina University.

These students were judged based on their body of work and interviews with the SOBA scholarship committee. This young lady and gentleman are inspiring and are sure to be successful in their next level of artistic endeavors. Congratulations to them both!

For further info call SOBA at 843/757-6586  or visit (www.sobagallery.com).

Society of Bluffton Artists in Bluffton, SC, Announces Winners of Annual Member’s Show

The Society of Bluffton Artists Annual Judged Member Show held its awards presentation and reception on Friday Mar. 6, 2015, with a full house of artists and admirers at the Society’s gallery in Bluffton, SC. This year’s judge, acclaimed artist and art professor from SCAD, Jeff Markowsky, gave a thoughtful and concise explanation of why each of his choices were made.

The awards, presented in five categories, were as follows:

Work by Judith Ann Wenning

BEST OF SHOW – Judith Ann Wenning – “Lake House”, Watercolor

Work by N. Jack Huddle

Oil
1st Place –  N. Jack Huddle – “Just the Apple”
2nd Place – Cynthia Wood – “I Like That One!”
3rd Place – Joyce Howell Peckham – “Birchwood”

Work by Stephen Moscowitz

Acrylic
1st Place – Stephen Moscowitz – “Three Vessels”
2nd Place – Betsy Schroeter – “Solitude”
3rd Place – Barbara Spencer – “Azalea Walk”

Work by LeAnn Kalita

Watercolor
1st Place – LeAnn Kalita – “The Boatwright”
2nd Place – Mary Ann Putzier – “I’m Thinking”
3rd Place – Lorraine Mullaney – “Iris”

Work by Edith Wood

Photography
1st Place – Edith Wood – “Foggy Morning”
2nd Place – Wes Grady – “La Contess di Nari”
3rd Place – Frank Pinto – “Great Blue”

Work by Julie Felver

Drawing and Other
1st Place – Julie Felver – “Sand Dollar”
2nd Place – Larry Hughes – “Ancient Hawaiian Pictograph”
3rd Place – Celia Pray – “Rippie”

A special THANK YOU to our sponsors: Betty Luntey, Captain Woody’s, Corner Perk, Crazy Crab, Donna Brennan, Gigi’s Boutique, Juliana Kim, Latitudes Wine Bar, Marty Sherman, Palmetto State Bank, Pluff Mudd Gallery, Stock Farm Antiques, The Garden Gate Nursery, The Great Frame Up, and Utrecht. These wonderful sponsors along with organizer Mary Ann Putzier and her team of show volunteers, made this a fun and successful show.

The show will be on display through Apr. 4, 2015. Please visit the SOBA Gallery, located at the corner of Church and Calhoun Streets in Old Town Bluffton.

Call 843/757-6586 or visit (www.sobagallery.com) for more information.

Society of Bluffton Artists in Bluffton, SC, Announces 2014 Naomi McCracken Scholarship Awards

The Society of Bluffton Artists in Bluffton, SC, is pleased to announce the 2014 Naomi McCracken Scholarship Awards going to two very talented student artists. Each year SOBA awards scholarships to deserving graduating seniors from Bluffton High School who have been accepted to an accredited art college and plan to major in the visual arts.

The first place winner is Mirco Cavallarin who is planning a career in graphic design. He will be attending USCB for a year and then will attend Winthrop University.

Maria Garcia is the second place winner. She would like to be a fashion photographer and also plans to attend USCB for a year and then Winthrop.

They were judged based on their body of work and interviews with the SOBA scholarship committee. This young gentleman and lady are inspiring and are sure to be successful in their next level of artistic endeavors. Congratulations to them both!

For further information call the Society at  843/757-6586  or visit (www.sobagallery.com).