Local Art Exhibits & Events at a Glance-March

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.

ONGOING AT THE GALLERIES

BRUNSWICK

Brunswick-Glynn County Library - 208 Gloucester Street

The art of Linda Shannon, a local painter whose work focuses on the local landscapes and sites of the Golden Isles is currently on display and available for viewing during normal library hours. 

Creative Frameworks Frame Shop and Gallery - 1302 Gloucester Street

Works by local artists and photographers on display in the frame shop’s gallery.

Historic Ritz Theatre - WilcoxGallery - 1530 Newcastle Street

On display March 4-28: PTA REFLECTIONS: ACCEPTING IMPERFECTION

A national program of the PTA that encourages students to create works of art in every form- literature, dance, film, photography, musical composition, or visual art –around the theme Accepting Imperfection. The exhibit features the winning works of Glynn County students awarded at the local and the state level. 

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 Gallery - 1413 Newcastle Street

Paintings by the late Jeanne Szabo, A Retrospective.

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

Southeast Georgia Health System - Horton Gallery, located on Brunswick Campus, adjacent to the Outpatient Care Center

Featured in the Horton Gallery at the Southeast Georgia Health System this month: photography by Michelle Hilton. 

Normal gallery hours: Monday-Friday 9:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m., Saturday 9:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.

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.

On Thursday, March 6, during the St Simons Art Stroll, from 4-7pm, the gallery hosts a Pop-Up show featuring works by Laurel Daniel - 8x10 images and framed size - beautiful figurative beach paintings, perfect for gifts. 

On Friday, March 21, from 4-7pm, the gallery will hold an opening reception for PIGMENT, an exhibition of work by Christopher Groves. This exhibition is both an exploration and celebration to the substance in oil painting that gives us color.

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

Through April 26: “NEW BEGINNINGS” by guest artist Donna Marie Gagliardi. Donna Marie Gagliardi is an award-winning artist working primarily in oils, but also in acrylics, mixed media, “and anything that will make a mark.”  Her compelling portraits and landscape paintings will highlight ArtTrends Gallery’s Spring Exhibition “New Beginnings”, with an opening reception on the evening of the St. Simons Art Stroll, Thursday, March 6, from 4-7 pm. 

Gagliardi earned a BFA in Painting from Syracuse University.  After working briefly as an illustrator, she went on to teach Art and Photography in the public schools of Fairfield County, Connecticut.  She earned a Master’s Degree in Art Education and spent the next three decades inspiring young people to find and connect with the artist within.  Through the years, she has continually expanded her study of art and the creative process by traveling to participate in numerous classes and workshops taught by nationally-acclaimed artists. Gagliardi and her husband recently moved to Fernandina Beach, Florida, where the white sandy beaches and salt marshes are constant sources of artistic inspiration.

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

Nathaniel Thompson - “2 Many Dogs” - February 11 - March 21, 2025

St. Simons Island native Nathaniel Thompson, whose alias is “Doggie on the Spot,” is a young folk artist who creates dog-centric art because, as he states, “I appreciate dogs for what they stand for – making people happy.” For this exhibition, Thompson brings a colorful, upbeat collection of reverse painted glass and tin cut outs.  “The main goal of this exhibition is to make people smile,” said Thompson.

The public is invited to attend an opening reception on Thursday, February 13 from 5:30 - 7pm at Glynn Visual Arts. 

GVA is also proud to host the 2025 National Youth Art Month showcase this month! Opening reception Thursday, March 6, 5:30-6:30p.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 - 529 Beachview Drive

The CVB Welcome Center on St. Simons Island has art by local artists on display and available for purchase in its Live Oak Shop. Regular hours are Monday - Saturday 9:00am - 5:00pm; Sunday 12:00pm - 5:00pm

Hotel Simone - 1200 Ocean Boulevard

Mary Kline is the current Artist in Residency at Hotel Simone in partnership with Glynn Visual Arts (GVA). Her beautiful works will be on display at Hotel Simone through March 2025.

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

March is the month for the Jekyll Island Arts Festival! Visit Goodyear Cottage and the surrounding grounds March 7-9 for juried art show, art demonstrations & more. The cottage will be closed March 1-6 in preparation for the event.

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

Sunday, March 2

Opening Reception for ECLECTIC DIMENSIONS featuring ceramics by John Roberts and paintings by Jennifer Broadus at Goodyear Cottage from 1-3pm. 

Tuesday, March 4

First Tuesday Gallery Showcase - Historic Downtown Brunswick 5-7pm 

Brunswick galleries will be showcasing their respective exhibits with opportunities to meet the artists, enjoy refreshments, and spend the evening in a relaxed and inviting atmosphere from 5 to 7pm.

Thursday, March 6

The St Simons Art Stroll will take place between 4-7pm. Visit participating galleries to see new exhibits and meet artists. Anderson Fine Art Gallery is hosting a Pop-Up show featuring works by Laurel Daniel - 8x10 images and framed size - beautiful figurative beach paintings, perfect for gifts. ArtTrends Gallery hosts the opening reception for “New Beginnings” by guest artist Donna Marie Gagliardi. Ken Wallin will be showing new works that are part of his "Finding My Animal Spirit" series at Wallin Gallery. Julep Gallery in Redfern Village offers lite bites & sips while you view works by more than 30 artists in their gallery. 

Glynn Visual Arts hosts an Opening Reception for the the National Youth Art Month showcase from 5:30-6:30pm.

Friday, March 7-Saturday, March 9 

The 50th Anniversary Jekyll Island Arts Festival takes place at Goodyear Cottage. Juried art show, art demonstrations & more.

Saturday, March 15 - Sunday, March 16

More that 50 amazing artists & makers will be set up in Postell Park on SSI for a special 3-day Crafts in the Village market. Vendors will be on site Friday noon-5pm, Saturday 10am-5pm, and Sunday 10am-4pm.

Friday, March 21

Anderson Fine Art Gallery will hold an opening reception for PIGMENT, an exhibition of work by Christopher Groves, from 4-7pm. This exhibition is both an exploration and celebration to the substance in oil painting that gives us color.