Cover-SantaThe Beaufort Art Association, 913 Bay Street, Beaufort,SC, is proud to announce its Annual Holiday Show and Boutique, open now through January 9, 2016. An opening reception will be held Friday, December 4th from 5 – 7:30 pm. Refreshments will be served.

This is the Art Association’s only all member gallery effort for the year. General members will be hanging with regular gallery members in a show sure to be festive and varied.

Many of the general members are well known in the Lowcountry and will unveil their latest creations at this show. It is an excellent opportunity for locals and visitors to view the best in Lowcountry art and jewelry.

In conjunction with the Member Show, the Art Association is once again sponsoring a Holiday Boutique. This popular holiday shopping tradition includes original art cards, handmade ornaments, jewelry and lots of other exciting original Christmas artisan crafts. Known for its reasonably priced holiday inventory the boutique is a must for art lovers in the Beaufort area.

The Beaufort Art Association is the oldest ongoing Art and Art Education organization in Beaufort County. Created in 1956 to further Fine Art and Art Culture and training in the Beaufort, the BAA has played an integral part in establishing Low Country Artists for 59 years. You are guaranteed to enjoy this exhibit.

(The painting above, “Blue Window Santa,” is on our cover. It’s the work of BAA artist Kathleen Borzacchini.)