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The Charleston Artist Guild Gallery is pleased to announce Elizabeth Agresta as its Featured Artist for the month of November. Her show, Blue Hour Drift, will feature expressive abstract landscapes.A Charleston-based painter from a family steeped in the creative arts, from Japanese ceramics and kimono design to photography, writing, and poetry, Elizabeth blends traditional training at Silvermine Art with contemporary studies at The Art Students League of New York. Drawing on the immediacy of plein air painting and the depth of introspective meditation, she transforms overlooked moments into vivid, emotionally resonant works. [...]

The Charleston Artist Guild Gallery will feature the exhibit, "Here and There" highlighting a diverse collection of work from featured artist Fran J. Davies that reflects her lifelong passion for art, travel, and spirit of creative exploration. "Sierra Daybreak" Originally from the New York City area, Davies earned a BFA in Illustration from Syracuse University and built a successful career as a Creative Director in advertising. In 2018, she moved to Charleston and began focusing on a more personal and intuitive art practice. "Idling Ibises" Working across oil, acrylic, pastel, collage, and abstraction, Davies embraces experimentation and discovery, allowing each piece to evolve organically. Here [...]

The Charleston Artist Guild Gallery is excited to present "Whimsical", a new exhibition by Featured Artist Valentina Messina. This charming body of work offers viewers a chance to see how Messina's Italian roots and eye for forgotten paper ephemera come together in each piece. [...]

The Charleston Artist Guild Gallery is proud to present "Big Skies" a new exhibition by Featured Artist Alia Kroos. This compelling body of work showcases Alia’s latest paintings in pastel and oil, centered on expansive, dynamic skies set above serene landscapes. This collection has quietly evolved in Kroos’ studio, reflecting her long-standing fascination with the expressive power of the sky. [...]

The Charleston Artist Guild Gallery presents Marsh and Sea an exhibition of paintings by Jen Spaker celebrating the light, atmosphere, and simple pleasures of time spent by the water. Spaker, a painter of over 20 years, works primarily in oils and draws inspiration from the coastal beauty of the South Carolina Lowcountry. [...]

The Charleston Artist Guild Gallery presents "Skies, Trees, Water, and Fields", a new exhibition of original paintings by artist Alison MacLeod. Alison is the featured artist for the month of June 2026. [...]

The Charleston Artist Guild Gallery presents "Coastal Colors", by Julie Byrd Diana, an acrylic painter and photographer based in John's Island, South Carolina. Largely self-taught, her work has earned acceptance into juried gallery exhibitions and art festivals across South Carolina, Florida, and Indiana, along with multiple awards in both disciplines. Her impasto impressionist style features heavy acrylic application with palette knife and brush, marked by bold texture, vibrant color, and iridescent accents. While Lowcountry scenes are a frequent inspiration, her subject matter spans well beyond the region. "Hunting Island Lighthouse" Julie is an active juried member of the Charleston Artist Guild Gallery, Edisto [...]

The Charleston Artist Guild Gallery presents "Art that Dares to Dream", a solo exhibition by Charleston artist Nancy DeMore, on view throughout April 2026. This new collection brings together DeMore’s expressive portrait work—bold, symbolic, and deeply rooted in the emotional language of the Lowcountry. [...]

The Charleston Artist Guild is proud to announce Claudia Interrante as its Featured Artist for March. Her exhibition, "The Art of Pouring Water", will present a captivating collection of her latest works exploring movement, fluidity, and the unexpected beauty created through poured acrylic techniques. [...]

The Charleston Artist Guild (CAG) Gallery invites the public to celebrate wildlife art during the Art Walk on Friday, February 6, with the opening reception of its February exhibition, "Into The Wild". [...]