Because our website calendar doesn't like events that last more than a day and often fails to display them properly, we're going to keep a running list of ART EXHIBITIONS & EVENTS right here with "Artie," the paint-splattered pooch as our mascot. Scroll through to see ongoing displays at our local galleries, followed by special art events we have listed by date.
Artie
ONGOING AT THE GALLERIES
BRUNSWICK
Brunswick-Glynn County Library - 208 Gloucester Street
The art of local artist Keira James of KZCreations, is currently on display and available for viewing during normal library hours. Opening Reception during the Brunswick Art Loop - First Thursday Gallery Groove from 5-7 pm, June 5.
Kenny Nobles Photography/Creative Frameworks Frame Shop - 1302 Gloucester Street
Landscape and nature photography by Kenny Nobles on display in the gallery.
Historic Ritz Theatre - Wilcox Gallery - 1530 Newcastle Street
June Exhibit: June 3-27 - Georgia Artists with Disabilities Touring Exhibit
Sponsored by the Pilots Club of Metro Atlanta and the Brunswick Pilot Club, this annual touring exhibit features the work of artists from all over the state in a variety of media, including painting, photography, clay pottery, mosaic, textiles, and other fine art media. Opening Reception during the Brunswick Art Loop - First Thursday Gallery Groove from 5-7 pm, June 5.
Gallery hours are Tuesday-Friday 9 a.m. to 5 p. m. and during performances and events. Admission to all art exhibits in The Wilcox Gallery at the Ritz Theatre is free. For more information about the exhibit or to find complete details about upcoming shows, please contact Golden Isles Arts and Humanities at (912) 262-6934, info@goldenislesarts.org or visit www.goldenislesarts.org.
SoGlo Art Gallery - 1413 Newcastle Street
June Exhibit - The colorful and poignant abstract works of Venezuelan artist, Edwardo Quintana. Opening Reception during the Brunswick Art Loop - First Thursday Gallery Groove from 5-7 pm, June 5.
SoGlo Gallery hours are Wednesday through Friday from 11am to 5:30pm, Saturday from 11am to 4pm, or by appointment. For more information, contact the gallery by phone/text at 912-230-1042 or visit SoGloGallery.com
ST. SIMONS ISLAND
Anderson Fine Art Gallery - 3309 Frederica Rd.
Works on display in Anderson Fine Art Gallery include an outstanding group of professional and emerging artists and offers landscapes, still life, and some non-representational works. Seasonal exhibitions complement their curated core collection of paintings and sculpture.
Normal gallery hours are 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Tuesday through Saturday or call 912.634.8414. For more info, visit andersonfineartgallery.com
Anderson Studio Gallery - 100 Sylvan Drive, Suite 170
Anderson Studio Gallery, formerly known as the Artists Annex, located right around the corner from Anderson Fine Art Gallery, is now a remodeled gallery, featuring pop-up exhibits and is the location for the many workshops hosted by Anderson Fine Art Gallery. These workshops have been held for more than 15 years and are taught by professional artists from across the country who come to the island to instruct fellow painters. Students travel year-round to attend the studio and plein air workshops. Full workshop schedule can be found at workshopsonstsimonsisland.com and attached below. Artist Sherry Egger also offers private instruction by appointment in the studio.
ArtTrends Gallery - 3305 Frederica Road
ArtTrends Gallery's 10th Anniversary Exhibition, "THREE VISIONS," featuring new works by ArtTrends artists Trish Rugaber, Ella Cart, and Dottie Clark runs through June 28.
Open Tuesday through Saturday, 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. or by appointment. For more information, visit arttrends.gallery, call 912.268.4761, or email artists@arttrends.gallery.
Glynn Visual Arts - 106 Island Drive
Through June 6: ANIMALS AND US - Ella Cart, Bettina Dickson Rusher, and Ken Wallin
ANIMALS AND US is a Immersive Art Exhibition featuring works by Ella Cart, Bettina Dickson Rusher, and Ken Wallin. The exhibition will feature a captivating mix of artistic mediums alongside live animal ambassadors, chaperoned by the Jekyll Island Conservation Authority. Through this innovative blend of art and nature, the exhibition creates a dynamic environment designed to both engage and inform visitors of all ages.
Coming in June:
June 10-July 11 - BALANCE AND GROWTH - featuring Bold Acrylic Abstracts and Bronze Cold Cast Sculptures by contemporary artists Beth Sale and Brian Junghans. Sale, a painter from Athens, GA, uses symbols and geometry to create boldly colorful acrylic abstracts that represent human connections across time and distance. Junghans, from Norcross, GA, works in bronze cold cast sculpture to portray self-identity and a wide array of human emotion. These artists have not previously exhibited together.
Sale holds a Master of Fine Arts from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill and an undergraduate degree in arts from the University of Georgia. Sale has experience as a professor, was Director of Art Galleries at the University of North Georgia, and Curator at the Lyndon House Arts Center in Athens. Her works coming to GVA portray the usage of time and space, with “do-lists as bubbles of possibility for our lives.”
Junghans is originally from Madison, WI, and attended the University of Wisconsin, Madison. His sculptures began getting attention in Atlanta, GA in the mid 1990s after an article by Creative Loafi ng, a long-standing publication devoted to creatives and experiences in Atlanta. His expressive sculptures have shown in various galleries, art shows, and libraries in the Atlanta and the metro area.
BALANCE AND GROWTH is free and open to the public. Visitors are invited to meet the artists at an Opening Reception on Thursday, June 12, 5:30 - 7:00 p.m.
Normal Hours of Operation: 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Tuesday — Saturday. Admission is free. 912-638-8770 glynnvisualarts.org
Golden Isles CVB Welcome Center - Live Oak Shop - 529 Beachview Drive
Nestled within the Golden Isles Welcome Center, the Live Oak Shop is a thoughtfully curated gallery boutique celebrating the natural beauty and timeless charm of the Golden Isles. Featuring original works, as well as matted and framed prints by acclaimed local and regional artists, the collection captures the landscapes, light, and coastal spirit of the Golden Isles. Whether you're a seasoned collector or seeking a meaningful memento, the Live Oak Shop offers elegant, artful expressions of place.
Coming in June - Saturday, June 28, celebrate the opening of Glenda Cason's summer fine art show, featuring never-before-seen orginal works on canvas inspired by the Golden Isles. The exhibition will be on view through July 28.
Regular hours are Monday - Saturday 9:00am - 5:00pm; Sunday 12:00pm - 5:00pm
Hotel Simone - 1200 Ocean Boulevard
Suzy Dmetruk is the current Artist in Residency at Hotel Simone in partnership with Glynn Visual Arts (GVA). Suzy is abstract painter from St. Simons Island who brings the vibrant colors and textures of coastal Georgia to life in her work. With a background in Art Education and a love for global travels, Suzy's creativity knows no bounds. Come meet the artist and explore her stunning pieces at a reception at Hotel Simone on Thursday, April 10, from 5-7pm.
Her beautiful works will be on display at Hotel Simone through June 2025.
Suzy Dmetruk HS Show
Julep Gallery - 269 Redfern Village and now upstairs at Dutchmans Casual Living
A colorfully curated new art gallery in Redfern Village on St. Simons Island. Everyone is welcome to visit. Open 11am-5pm Tuesday-Friday and 11am-3pm Saturday.
Wallin Gallery - 3360 Frederica Road
Original abstract artwork by Ken Wallin on display at his studio. By appointment only.
JEKYLL ISLAND
Jekyll Island Art Association - Goodyear Cottage - Historic District
June 1-30
The June Gallery Show at Goodyear Cottage for Jekyll Island Arts Association is CROSSROADS, a distinctive exhibition of paintings, sculptures, and ceramics by Suzy Dmetruk, Justine Ferreri and Sibel Alpasian. Opening Reception is Sunday, June 1 from 1-3pm. Meet the artists and ask them about their artwork. Beverages and snacks provided - the general public is welcome.
Gallery hours are noon - 4:00 p.m. Monday-Friday and 10:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. Saturday & Sunday. Admission is free.
ART EXHIBIT OPENINGS, FESTIVALS & EVENTS
JUNE
Sunday, June 1
Jekyll Island Arts Association hosts an Opening Reception from 1-3pm at Goodyear Cottage for CROSSROADS, a distinctive exhibition of paintings, sculptures, and ceramics by Suzy Dmetruk, Justine Ferreri and Sibel Alpasian. Meet the artists and ask them about their artwork. Beverages and snacks provided - the general public is welcome.
Thursday, June 5
The Brunswick Art Loop, First Thursday Gallery Groove returns in June. The Brunswick Art Loop showcases downtown galleries and specialty shops featuring new exhibits, opportunities to meet the artists, light refreshments and more. A map will be made available to assist patrons on their journey, as each month there may different galleries and shops joining in. Patrons are encouraged to follow the Loop beginning at stop number 1 – Kenny Nobles Photography featuring landscapes and nature of Southeast Georgia, and ending at stop number 10 – Makers Brunswick, where you can shop, create and connect. Or go a little wild and start at number 10 and end at number 1 – just don’t miss all the stops in between! The other stops this month include: Rummage, the upscale retail shop with over 300 pieces of art; Biron Tea Factory, artfully sharing samples of their teas; Social Butterfly with artisan works and more; the Wilcox Gallery in the Historic Ritz Theatre opening the Annual Georgia Artists with Disabilities Touring Exhibit; the Brunswick Library featuring the work of Jeira James of KZ Creations; Gallery “B” with fine art photography by Chris Slack, and SoGlo Art Gallery introducing Venezuelan artist, Edwardo Quintana and his colorful, poignant abstract works.
Friday, June 6
Stop by the COMMUNITY IN COLOR Art Show - A Collection for Downtown Brunswick at 1419 Newcastle Street during First Friday. Works by artists Emily Stewart, Nancy Avery and Ester Deen will be on display and available for purchase from 5:00-8:00 p.m.
Saturday, June 7
The Golden Isles Welcome Center on St. Simons Island hosts Jennifaye Singleton for a Gullah-Geechee Storytelling & Signing Event from 1:00-3:00 p.m. Through her beautifully woven sweetgrass baskets, handcrafted dolls, and books, Jennifaye passes down the lessons of her ancestors. Meet the artist, hear her stories, and discover the traditions that have been preserved for generations. There are two separate storytelling sessions with capacity limited to 20 individuals, based on reservations: Session 1: 1:00 p.m. - 2:00 p.m. and Session 2: 2:30 p.m. - 3:30 p.m. Sessions are free but seats must be reserved via EventBrite HERE.
Thursday, June 12
Glynn Visual Arts hosts an Opening Reception for BALANCE AND GROWTH, an exhibit of Bold Acrylic Abstracts and Bronze Cold Cast Sculptures by contemporary artists Beth Sale and and Brian Junghans in the Portman Gallery from 5:30 - 7:00 p.m.
Saturday-Sunday, June 14-15
Crafts in the Village returns to Postell Park on St. Simons Island. Shop up to 70 artists and crafters offering coastal art, decor, jewelry, pottery, furniture, photography, hanging chairs, specialty food, skincare, candles, soaps, glass art, bird houses, wearables & more. Vendors on site 10am-5pm Saturday and 10am-4pm Sunday.
Monday, June 16
The Live Oak Shop in the St. Simons Welcome Center hosts a Jewelry Artist Demonstration from 11:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. This is a special live demonstration by local jewelry artist Kenia Ciraulo, known for her stunning handmade pieces crafted with genuine Golden Isles sea glass and beach glass from the Great Lakes. From earrings and necklaces to bracelets and ornaments, each item Kenia creates is one-of-a-kind and tells a story of the coast. Come watch Kenia work her magic in person, learn about her creative process, and browse her beautiful coastal-inspired collection. This is a great chance to support a local artist and take home a unique piece of the Golden Isles! Free event but seats can be reserved on EventBrite HERE.
