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or at(www.sculptureinthesouth.com).SumterSumter County Gallery of Art, Sumter CountyCultural Center, 135 Haynesworth St., Sumter.Artisan Center Gift Shop - Featuring artobjects from local and regional artists. Hours:Tues-Sat 11-5pm & Sun., 1:30-5pm. Contact:803//775-0543 or at(www.sumtergallery.org).The Über Gallery, foyer of the Nettles Building,USC Sumter, 200 Miller Rd., Sumter. Ongoing- The gallery houses USC Sumter’s permanentcollection of John James Audubon wildlifelithographs. Audubon is known for his dynamicartistry of American birds and wildlife. He createda rich and timeless legacy and set thebar for all wildlife art. Jeremiah Miller muralshang at both ends of the gallery; they are 6ftx 20ft in size and fifteen feet in the air. Hours:Mon.-Thur., 8:30am-8pm & Fri., 8:30am-5pm.Contact: Cara-lin Getty, Director, 803/938-3727or e-mail at (cgetty@uscsumter.edu) or theGallery Assistant, Laurel Jordan at (jordalau@uscsumter.edu).Umpteenth Gallery, Arts and Letters Building,University of South Carolina Sumter, 200 MillerRoad, Sumter. Through Nov. 30 - "SometimesWords Are Not Enough," featuring workscreated by Oncology Patients sharing theirpersonal story of battling a life threateningdisease through their artwork. Participants takepart in the Healing Icons® Project headed upby artist Heidi Dahr-Hope. Hours: Mon.-Fri.,8:30am-5pm. Contact: Cara-lin Getty, Director,803/938-3727 or e-mail at (cgetty@uscsumter.edu) or the Gallery Assistant, Laurel Jordan at(jordalau@uscsumter.edu).Upstairs Gallery, USC - Sumter, second-floorlobby area of the Administration Building, 200Miller Road, Sumter. Through Nov. 5 - "Everythingis Coming Up Poppies!," featuring works byLisa Puryear, who has been painting most of herlife. She began her studies as a child, paintingfirst under Mildred White at the Sumter Galleryof Art. Hours: Mon.-Fri., 8:30am-5pm. Contact:Cara-lin Getty, Director, 803/938-3727 or e-mailat (cgetty@uscsumter.edu) or the Gallery Assistant,Laurel Jordan at (jordalau@uscsumter.edu).William J. Reynolds Gallery, USC-Sumter,Administration Building, 200 Miller Road,Sumter. Ongoing - Featuring paintings ofWilliam J. Reynolds, an ex-military pilot who’spaintings reflect his career. Hours: M-F,8:30am-5pm. Contact: Cara-lin Getty, Director,803/938-3727 or e-mail at (cgetty@uscsumter.edu) or the Gallery Assistant, Laurel Jordan at(jordalau@uscsumter.edu).Travelers RestTrillium Arts Center, 319 South Main St., TravelersRest. Ongoing - Featuring a new exhibitevery 6-8 weeks, a retail area for display andsale of member artists’ work, and an artists’co-op. Hours: Tue.-Sat., 11am-5pm. Contact:864/834-2388 or at(www.trilliumartscentre.org).WalterboroSC Artisans Center, 334 Wichman Street, 2miles off I95, exits 53 or 57, Walterboro. Ongoing- Featuring work of nearly 450 of the SC'sleading artists. The Center offers educationaland interpretive displays of Southern folklife. Itsmission is to enhance the appreciation and understandingof the rich cultural heritage of SouthCarolina. Also - "Handmade: A Celebration of theElements of Craft". Artists and craftsmen from allover the state will sit on the porch of the centercreating their artwork. This event takes placeevery 3rd Sat. of each month 11am-3pm. Hours:Mon.-Sat., 10am-6pm & Sun., 1-6pm. Contact:843/549-0011 or at(www.southcarolinaartisanscenter.org).SC Commercial GalleriesAiken / North AugustaLee-Johnston Originals and Art, 401 W.Martintown Rd., on the courtyard of the NorthHills Shopping Center, Suite 10, North Augusta.Ongoing - Featuring hand-produced fine anddecorative art, ranging from limited-editionphotographic prints to hand-stitched quilts, bylocal and regional artists, including: Nancy B.Smith, R.R. Frazier, and Joni-Dee Ross. Thegallery also carries books and original greetingcards. Hours: Tue.-Sat., 10am-6pm or by appt.Contact: 803/8198533.Southern Moon Pottery, LLC, 239 WoodwardDrive., Aiken. Ongoing - Working studio, featuringhandcrafted pottery in porcelain, earthenware,stoneware and raku by local, regional& national ceramic artists as well as works byMary Grant and Donna Proctor, potters andowners. Evening classes available. Hours: byappt. Contact: 803/646-8170 or(www.southernmoonpottery.com).The Artists' Parlor, 126 Laurens Street, N.W.,Aiken. Ongoing - Featuring fine American craftsand art objects. Hours: Mon.-Sat., 9:30am-5-:30pm. Contact: 803/648-4639.Wild Hare Pottery, 1627 Georgia Avenue at thecorner 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.AndersonBrushstrokes, 1029 S. McDuffie St., Anderson.Ongoing - Uniquely painted furniture, fauxfinishes and original artwork featuring the worksof 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 byDonnie, Ronnie, & Amanda Hughes. Hours: byappt. only. Contact: 864/225-7533 or at(www.HughesTwins.com).Beaufort AreaArt & Soul, 917-B Bay St., Old Bay Marketplace,Beaufort. Ongoing - Featuring worksby local and regional artists including paintings,jewelry, pottery, photography, wood andmore. Artists represented include: Marlies Williams,Mary Grayson Segars, Bill Mead, MaryAnn Riley, Mary Jane Martin, Kelly Davidson,Eric Horan, Charles DeLoach and RonnieRiddle. Hours: Mon.-Sat., 10am-5:30pm orby appt. Contact: 843/379-9710 and e-mail at(artandsoul@hargray.com).Work by Lana HefnerBay St. Gallery, 719 Bay St., Beaufort. Ongoing- Offering original works focusing on manydifferent aspects of what is best about the Lowcountryand celebrating the beautiful fragility ofthis unique wetlands area. A variety of media,oil, acrylic, pastel, printmaking and sculpturesensitively interprets and conveys the essenceof coastal SC. Artists include Jim Draper,Susan Graber, Lana Hefner, Mandy Johnson,Susan Mayfield, Marcy Dunn Ramsey, andTaylor Nicole Turner. South Carolina's finestcollection of sweetgrass baskets complimentsthe 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 offercustom framing and handcrafted furniture, andfeature 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 ofsacred art brought directly from the studios ofartists from around the world. Genres include,iconography, weavings, paintings, carvings,folk art, ceramics and jewelry. Also featuring aselection of exceptionally well-designed handicraftsfrom global cooperatives. Browse theGallery and relax in the connecting Four WindsCafe and Bakery. Hours: Mon.-Sat., 10am-6pm.Contact: 843/379-5660 or at(www.fourwindstraders.com).I. Pinckney Simons Galleries, 711 Bay St.,Beaufort. Ongoing - Featuring a collection of30 artists presenting original sculpture, paintings,photography, and jewelry. Also exhibitingfine lowcountry basketry, and stainless steelTable of Contentswildlife sculpture. Hours: Tue.-Fri., 11am-5-pm; 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, includinga unique selection of paintings by local andregional artists. Represented are: Sandra Baggette,Alison Crossman, Gloria Dalvini, JanetMozley, and Polly Swenson. Also: Peter Pettegrew,Kelley Sanford & Liz Reitz. Fine customframing is also available. Hours: Mon.-Sat.,10am-5pm. Contact: Janet Deaton 843/524-1036.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 CharlesStreet, Beaufort. Ongoing - Featuring theexhibits,"The Gullah/African Link" and "Out ofAfrica," featuring rare Shona Verdite sculpturesby various artists from Zimbabwe, Africa, andoriginal photographs by Gullah photographer andgallery owner Rev. Kennneth F. Hodges. Also,an array of antiques, batiks, and artworks for thediscerning 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 Lowcountryby four generations of artists, wildfowl carvingsby 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).The Craftseller, 818 Bay St., Beaufort. Ongoing- Featuring unique works by Americanartists 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 includingoil on canvas, bronze, stone, and ceramicsculpture, acrylic & ink on paper, and works inglass, wood and photography. Hours: Mon.-Sat.,11am-5pm, or by appt. Contact: 843/470-9994 or at (www.thegallery-beaufort.com).BeltonCarlene Shuler Brown Gallery, 3605 OldWilliamston Road, Belton. Ongoing - Originalwatercolor paintings and prints by Carlene ShulerBrown. Also acrylic collages and paper collagesusing stained papers, oriental papers and lacepapers by Carlene Shuler Brown. Commissionedpaintings Painting and drawing classesare offered. Custom framing is offered also.Hours: Mon.-Fri., 10am-5pm or by appt. Contact:864/225-3922.BlufftonFour Corners Art Gallery and Fine Framing,1263 May River Rd.,Historic District, Bluffton.Ongoing - Featuring works by 12 artists withan especially local flavor.The works are inacrylic,oil, mixed media, pen and ink, potteryand wire sculture.A real treat.We have a finecollection of custom picture frame mouldingsand an experienced staff to work with anythingfrom the unusual to the museum treated piece.Hours: Mon.-Fri., 10am-5:30pm & Sat., 11am-2pm. Contact: 843/757-8185.Maye River Gallery, 37 Calhoun St., Bluffton.Ongoing - Featuring works by: Anne Hakala,Barb Snow, Bobsy Simes, Carrol Kay, DianeDean, Kelly Davidson, Donna Ireton, Jo dye,Joyce Nagel, Cora Rupp, Laura Silberman,Kathy Tortorella, Judy Saylor McElynn, MarciTressel, Susan Knight, Vickie Ebbers, JulieYeager. Hours: Mon.-Sat., 10am-5pm. Contact:843/757-2633 or at(http://www.mayerivergallery.com/).Pluff Mudd Art, 27 Calhoun St., Bluffton. Ongoing- Featuring works by Diane Dean, SteveWhite, Cheryl Eppolito, Vickie Jourdan, LyndaPotter, Marilyn McDonald, David Knowlton,Laura Cody, Ed Funk, Emily Wilson, Jim Renauer,Joan Salob, Caroll Williams, and BettyHintz. Hours: Mon.-Sat., 10am-5pm. Contact:843/757-5590.Preston Pottery Studio, 10 Church Street, Bluffton.Ongoing - Featuring above average potterysince 1973 by Jacob Preston. Hours: Tue.-Sat.,10am-5pm. Contact: 843/757-3084.CamdenDovetails, 645 Rutledge Street, Camden. Ongoing- Featuring custom bench crafted furnitureby Jim Rose. Each piece is made by hand tothe client’s specifications. Jim works in a varietyof woods including heart pine, walnut, cypress,maple, and cherry. Jim also works in exoticwoods form South America and Africa. Visitorscan watch individual pieces of furniture beingbuilt. Every piece has its own personality andbecomes an instant heirloom. Hours: Mon.-Sat.,10am-5pm or by appt. Contact: 770/330-5000 or803/446-3124.Rutledge Street Gallery, 508 Rutledge St.,Camden. Ongoing - Featuring original works ofart from regional and national artists includingClara Blalock, Elizabeth Barber, Anne Bivens,Yong Chu Chang, Marjorie Greene, JoyceHall, Seth Haverkamkp, Carrie Payne, JohnPototschnik, Bob Ransley, Dennis Snell, MaciScheuer, and many more. Chinese AntiqueFurniture Pieces. Hours: Tue.-Sat., 11am-5pm.Contact: 803/425-0071 or at(www.rutledgestreetgallery.com).The Artists’ Attic, 930 S. Broad St., look forthe maroon striped awning, Camden. Ongoing- Featuring a cooperative open studio and galleryshared by nine professional artists workingin various mediums, including Lynn Wilson, DotGoodwin, Ginny Caraco, Margaret Bass, LibbyBussinah, Ann Starnes, Karen White, MidgeBremer, and Lea McMillan. Commissions areaccepted, and art classes are offered afterschool & privately. Hours: Mon.-Fri., 10am-4pm& most Sat., 10am-2pm or by appt. Contact:803/432-9955 or e-mail at (LibbyB@bellsouth.net).CharlestonBroad Street, Charleston. Nov. 4, 5-7pm -"First Fridays on Broad," featuring an artwalkwith the following galleries: Atmah Ja’s Gallery,Bernie Horton Gallery, Ellis-Nicholson Gallery,Hamlet Fine Art, Edward Dare Gallery, COCOVIVO, Mary Martin Fine Art, Spencer Galleries,M Gallery of Fine Art, Ella Walton RichardsonFine Art, and Martin Gallery. Contact: StephanieHamlet at 843/722-1944 or JeannetteNicholson at 843/722-5353 or at(http://www.charlestongalleryrow.com/).Throughout historic downtown Charleston.Nov. 2, 4-5, 2011 - "Thirteenth CharlestonFine Art Annual," Charleston’s premier fine artweekend, hosted by the Charleston Fine ArtDealers’ Association (CFADA). The fine art eventfeatures works from over one hundred nationallyrenowned artists, including paintings, sculptures,glass, mixed media, photography and jewelry.The highlights of the fine art weekend are artopenings at CFADA member galleries, pleinair painting, reception and silent auction andlectures. Proceeds will benefit Charleston CountyHigh Schools’ fine art programs. For more informationon CFADA, please visit (www.cfada.com).Work by Rhett ThurmanWork by William Aiken WalkerDouble Tree Guest Suites, 181 Church Street,Charleston. Nov. 5, at 7:15pm - "6th CharlestonArt Auction," presenting over one hundred importantpaintings, sculpture and vintage prints byliving and deceased artists who are generally associatedwith the South. An illustrated catalogueis available for $25.00 and the entire selection oflots can be viewed online at the auction websiteat (www.charlestonartauction.com). All works willbe available for preview at the hotel from 10amto 7pm, Saturday, Nov. 5, 2011. Collectors whoare unable to attend the sale in person shouldcontact Charleston Art Auction to make arrangementsfor absentee and telephone bidding priorto 5pm on Friday, Nov. 4, 2011. Arrangementsto attend may be made at 843/785-2318 or843/722-2172 or through the website at(www.charlestonartauction.com).Ann Long Fine Art, 54 Broad Street, Charleston.Ongoing - Classical Realism – still life, figurativework, landscapes and sculpture. The workrepresented by the gallery spans two generationsof contemporary artists trained, in the mostprestigious ateliers in Florence, Italy, to use theclassical, realist techniques of European OldMaster artists: oil paintings and drawings by BenLong, as well as his studies for fresco; includingcontinued on Page 46Carolina Arts, November 2011 - Page 45