La Petite Gallerie, the intimate little art gallery on Calhoun Street in Bluffton SC, is celebrating its 10th year anniversary with a party and year-long Grand Giveaway! The birthday party will take place on February 14 from 3 – 7 pm, coinciding with the Old Town Bluffton Art Walk. Enjoy bubbly prosecco, divine chocolate, and be a part of a grand art giveaway by the six owner artists. 

“As a thank you to our community and customers for making our little gallery a grand success,” says Murray Sease, one of the gallery’s artists, “we will be giving away a piece of art every other month for a year, beginning with a piece of Wally Palmer’s stunning bas relief sculptures.Simply sign up at the party on the 14th – or anytime during February and March – for the chance to win Palmer’s beautiful ‘Egrets. The process will be repeated every other month for a year – 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

“Egrets” by Wally Palmer

concensus of the artists involved, including Lauren Arsenault, Bill Winn, Sue Grilli and Mary Burrell, along with Palmer and Sease. 

”It is quite an accomplishment to have a small business such as ours not just survive, but thrive!” says Sease. “We have certainly had challenges since our founder Peggy Duncan opened the doors in February of 2015.” 

La Petite Gallerie artists

There have been ups and downs in the economy to say nothing of the Covid setback. Duncan, La Petite Gallerie’s galvanizing force, was a well-known artist who had been involved in starting up at least two other successful galleries in our little town. She had a knack for joining talented people of like minds to make magic happen. She was lucky enough to be friends with Babbie Guscio who had available space to rent in her 100 plus year old building that houses The Store. The quaint little side space, with the addition of a tiny red desk and walls chuck full of unique and original art, make La Petite Gallerie a very special place indeed. It includes a lovely garden space which showcases outdoor art and is a perfect spot for music and parties. There have been a few changes in the owner/artist line-up over the years. Sadly, Peggy is no longer with us, and several of the original artists have moved on, but La Petite Gallerie has always been a strong group of talent. The artists work together in harmony to offer varied and sought-after art, and friendly and knowledgeable service.  

Come celebrate with the artists and friends on Friday, February 14 with wine and sweets, view Wally Palmer’s ‘Egrets,’ and sign up for the chance to win!

La Petite Gallerie is located at 56 Calhoun Street, Bluffton. www.lapetitegallerie.com