Author: Margaret Evans

Travel with artist Thomas Hanlon on a Lowcountry Excursion this September at Art League Gallery. Hanlon began painting at age 12 with mentor Edwin Havas, AWS, and has continued to be a working artist for most of his career. Hanlon and his wife traveled the United States from 1989-2015 selling his works at festivals and fine art shows.        This exhibit stems from Hanlon’s childhood of going on Sunday family trips to anywhere and everywhere. Each newfound place became a new subject to paint. “There has always been joy for me in recognizing powerful compositions revealed in naturally occurring situations,” states Hanlon. Now a Lowcountry resident, Hanlon knows you do not have to travel far to find inspiration. 

Peggy Ellis returns to Art League Academy to teach Creating Oil Paintings that Glow. In this workshop, you will learn how to trust your creative instincts and allow the process to guide you. Discover how to channel passion into your paintings by using special techniques with brush and palette knife.

It’s an exciting time for Beaufort Art Association. Over 15 years ago the Beaufort Art Association Gallery opened its doors on Port Republic Street, then moved to the EIlliott House on Bay Street, and finally the present storefront location at 913 Bay Street. To encourage, support and provide opportunities for the artistic growth of its members is the main purpose of BAA. With that in mind Beaufort Art Association Gallery welcomes all member artists to exhibit, whether an established, professional artist or just emerging. By doing this BAA contributes to the Beaufort community with aesthetic and educational experiences in the visual arts.