Photo credits: M. Campbell
For several years, the B.A.A. Gallery has been an integral part of the local art scene, showcasing the diverse talents of local artists in a region of South Carolina noted for its lowland artisans. The historical significance of the Elliot House adds to the Gallery's ambiance, while aesthetically placed lighting that highlights the art enhances its interior design.
Every six weeks, the Gallery presents the work of a different Featured Artist and other exhibits by over 100 Exhibiting Artist Members of the Association.
Sales
All artwork displayed is offered for sale, with part of the proceeds supporting and benefiting the B.A.A., and part going to the artist. The B.A.A. has something right for everyone! Works offered range from original oil paintings, watercolors, photography; both conventional and digital; sculpture, pottery, jewelry, woodcarvings, woven baskets, glassworks and other original handcrafts to prints, note cards and reproductions for the cost conscious.
If you decide to purchase an item you saw at the Gallery, or at one of our Satellite Galleries, please call us at 843.379.2222 or
1001 Bay Street: The G. P. Elliott House
George Parsons Elliott built this house around 1844 and gave it a ‘casa blanca’ appearance with massive pillars rising to the roof-line. The upper verandah was added before the end of the 19th century, giving the house a commanding view over the Beaufort River. Dr. Wm. Jenkins acquired the house before the Civil War. George Holmes and his wife Julia Hazel Holmes purchased it during the Civil War, and Mrs. Holmes lived there until her death in the 1930's. It was a museum for a time, then sold and adapted for office space in the early 1990s.
Entering through the beautiful wrought-iron gate, you leave the hustle and bustle of modern Beaufort behind and sense an old-world richness. The antique roses growing on the railing still soften the view and your senses with their fragrance, and the breeze still rustles through the palmetto. It truly serves as a perfect backdrop for our friendly Featured Artist openings, and we welcome you to browse through the hangings and bins for that “just right” piece of Lowcountry art for your collection.
"Chartered in 1957 to promote community interest and education in the visual arts."
