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This March, Art League of Hilton Head will present Secret Gardens of the Low Country, a lush and immersive exhibit featuring paintings in acrylic paint, charcoal, watercolor and mixed media by acclaimed artist Judy Blahut. The exhibit will be on view March 3 through April 3 at Art League Gallery, with an opening reception on Wednesday, March 4, from 5–7 p.m. The reception is free and open to the public.
Inspired by the layered beauty of the Lowcountry landscape, Blahut’s work invites viewers into intimate garden spaces both cultivated and wild, where color, movement, and light intertwine. Drawing influence from artists such as Henri Matisse and Georgia O’Keeffe, Blahut’s paintings balance expressive color with fractured forms, distilling nature to its essential forms and emotional resonance.
To help viewers better understand her work, Blahut is holding an in-depth artist talk on Wednesday, March
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11, 10:30-11:30am, and an artist demo on Wednesday, March 18, 10:30-11:30am. Both events are free and open to the public.
“I want to draw the viewer to the incredible flora that is everywhere on our island. Everything from a home garden to the maritime forest and the seaside dunes,” says Blahut. “I love the tangled mess that happens in the understory of a planted environment. My paintings are about the movement of the plants and the way that light ignites the colors. I believe it is a life skill to see the beauty in the mess.”
Formally trained with a BFA from Syracuse University, Blahut has been painting nearly her entire life. Though her subject matter has evolved over the years, her distinctive style remains constant, an expressive visual language shaped by observation, emotion, and a lifelong devotion to painting.
WHAT:
Secret Gardens of the Low Country: Paintings by Judy Blahut
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WHEN:
Exhibit: Tuesday, March 3 through Friday, April 3, 2026. Art League Gallery is open Monday-Saturday 10am-4pm, and Sunday, 12-4pm.
Reception: Wednesday, March 4, 5-7pm. Enjoy refreshments and meet the artist. Free and open to the public.
Artist Talk: Wednesday, March 11, 10:30-11:30am. Learn more about Judy’s work and her process. Free and open to the public.
Artist Demo: Wednesday, March 18, 10:30-11:30am. Watch Judy paint live while discussing her process. Free and open to the public.
WHERE:
Art League Gallery is located mid-island inside Arts Center of Coastal Carolina, 14 Shelter Cove Lane, Hilton Head Island, 843.681.5060.
ABOUT ART LEAGUE OF HILTON HEAD:
Art League of Hilton Head is the only 501(c)(3) nonprofit visual arts organization on Hilton Head Island with a synergistic art gallery and teaching Academy.
Art League Gallery features local artwork in all media created by more than 200 member artists. All artwork on display is for sale and exhibits change every month. Located mid-island at 14 Shelter Cove Lane, inside Arts Center of Coastal Carolina, next to the box office, Art League Gallery is open every day, Monday through Saturday from 10am – 4pm and Sunday from 12 – 4pm, plus 90 minutes prior to all Arts Center Performances.
Art League Academy welcomes artists and students in all media at all skill levels, including true beginners. Taught by professional art educators, students can choose from many art classes and workshops in most media. Art League Academy is located at 106 Cordillo Parkway. The Academy Manager’s office hours are Monday & Friday, 10am – 2pm.
“Inspiring visual arts for our community and its visitors through exhibitions, education and partnerships” is Art League of Hilton Head’s mission.
For more information, call 843.681.5060 or visit www.ArtLeagueHHI.org, follow Art League of Hilton Head on Facebook, Instagram, or connect on LinkedIn.
