Author: Margaret Evans

The University hosts the second annual Celebrate the Arts Festival, featuring keynote speaker West Fraser. The University of South Carolina Beaufort encourages to the community to celebrate the exemplary artistic achievements of junior and senior high school students at the second annual Celebrate the Arts festival taking place at the Historic Beaufort campus on Friday, March 23.  Eminent artist West Fraser will open the awards ceremony with his keynote address at 1:00 pm.

Establishing itself as an international platform for artists to demonstrate their creativity and talents, the Art Revolution Taipei (A.R.T.) is launching its second edition this month, presenting 1500 pieces of artworks by 227 artists from 37 countries. Many are highly respected, world-renowned artists, such as Philippe Pasqua. Pasqua was recently honored as the French Best Artist 2011 – this will be his premiere exhibition in Taiwan.

A leader is defined as a person in a position of authority who is the example that influences a group of people towards the achievement of a goal. Local portrait artist, Brenda Singleton has made Black leaders in Beaufort County the subject of her latest portrait project. This project, “The Black Leaders of Beaufort County Portrait Project” features several influential African Americans in our community.

BAA Spring Show combines new technologies with time-honored traditions. Daffodils are blooming, alligators are returning, and the thermometer made a few mad dashes towards 80 degrees. That means it’s time for the Beaufort Art Association’s 51st Annual Spring Show and Sale.

Looking for a creative way to celebrate St. Patrick’s Day? Head to downtown Beaufort from 5 to 7:30 p.m. on Saturday March 17th and revel in glorious artwork. The Guild of Beaufort Galleries is hosting its Spring Art Walk, and it’s perfectly timed to kick off your evening’s festivities.