Every two months, the Beaufort Art Gallery presents the work of a different featured artist and changes over the art exhibited by members. Please see below the current featured artists and the upcoming featured artists throughout the year.
In addition, the Beaufort Art Association hosts a satellite gallery at the Lowcountry Medical Center. The exhibiting art works in this gallery changes every six months.
During the months of November and December, an all-member show is held, allowing general members to exhibit one piece; exhibiting members may exhibit two pieces
62nd Annual BAA Spring Art Show, "Unveiled"
Plans for Beaufort Art Association’s 62nd Annual Spring Show, its largest art exhibit and largest fundraiser of the year, are underway! This year’s show, "Unveiled," will be held at Old Bay Marketplace Loft and Rooftop (917 Port Republic Street) in Downtown Beaufort March 10th to March 13th. Local Beaufort County artists ( BAA members, nonmembers, budding high school artists) will present their finest works for exhibit and sale. Oil, acrylic, watercolor, pastel, mixed media, photography, clay, wood, glass, metal, fine art jewelry and more will be displayed. Monetary prizes in several categories will be awarded.
Spring Show Update
We are excited to announce that Amiri Farris, interdisciplinary artist, educator, university professor, and Artist Laureate of the
Technical College of the LowCountry has accepted the position of Judge for
BAA’s 62nd Annual Spring Show!
Mr. Farris received his MFA from Savannah College of Art and Design, has taught numerous courses in painting and design, and has judged major fine arts competitions and exhibits nationally. His vibrant, layered works celebrate Gullah-Geechee heritage, the LowCountry, and cultural storytelling.
In conjunction with judging Beaufort Art Association’s Spring Show,
Amiri Farris will conduct a Professional Art Development Workshop, open to the public,
“Preparing Artwork for Exhibition & Competition” on Saturday, March 7th, 2026, from 10am - 12pm at Technical College of the
LowCountry’s Beaufort Campus. Building 2 921 Rd. on the Technical College campus.
From Amiri Farris:
“This workshop is designed for artists who want to elevate their work and confidently submit to juried exhibitions, art competitions, and professional opportunities. Participants are encouraged to bring existing artwork, works in progress, and questions specific to their practice. This class
will include discussion, examples, guided writing exercises, and individualized feedback.”
Space is limited to 40 participants (registration in advance only) with payment accepted at the door ($75 cash or check to Beaufort Art Association) with a portion of the proceeds to benefit BAA.
Please register today! Registration Deadline: March 1st.
Contact BAA Spring Show Co-Chairs Anne Short (anneshort13@gmail.com) or Traci Walter
(jollypigpottery@gmail.com) for questions and to register
Featured Artist for March/April 2026
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Penny Beesley
"Out of the Dark - Into the Light"
Opening Reception March 6th, 5-8 pm
Gallery of the Beaufort Art Association, 913 Bay Street, downtown Beaufort, under the black awning.
Working mostly in mixed media, I begin with the looseness and motion of abstract painting layered with some collage elements and then mark making. My initial approach is spontaneous and intuitive. I begin by gathering a selection of paint colors and papers often inspired by the environment I live in. I like to work in a series of three to five structures – either canvas, panel or paper. I will begin by energizing the surface without thought, only motion, and as shapes and design come together, I pause, listen to music, walk away for a while, then return. When something interesting happens, I interact again with other processes to bring cohesion and closure. Sometimes it takes a long time!
Featured Artist for 2026
May - June
Frank Gorman
Opening Reception
May 1st 5:00 - 8:00 pm
Gallery of the Beaufort Art Association, 913 Bay Street, downtown Beaufort, under the black awning.
Born in Chicago, he attended the University of Illinois and studied abroad in France. He has lived/worked as a commercial architect in over 35 states and 20 countries. Now retired, he is an artist/painter living in South Carolina. He began painting in 1964 and has painted over 240 canvases in acrylics and oils since 2020, selling over 100 paintings. He regularly visits local beaches and low country waterways, searching for inspiring landscape perspectives.
He has been Featured Artist in four shows, has won awards from the Beaufort Art Association and Light Space & Time International Art Gallery. He is former President of the Beaufort Art Association, and shows his work in galleries, businesses, state parks, restaurants, and museum gift shops in the Beaufort/Savannah SC area.
Featured Artist for 2026
July -August
John Meckley
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Opening Reception
July 3rd, 5:00 - 8:00 pm
Gallery of the Beaufort Art Association, 913 Bay Street, downtown Beaufort, under the black awning.
John has lived in the Low Country for 17 years He paints mostly Low Country Marsh Scenes. You can view his art in the Gallery and purchase one of his Original Oil Paintings.
Featured Artist for 2026
September - October
Lisa Tupper
Opening Reception September 4th 5:00 - 8:00 pm
Gallery of the Beaufort Art Association, 913 Bay Street, downtown Beaufort, under the black awning.
Working mostly in mixed media, I begin with the looseness and motion of abstract painting layered with some collage elements and then mark making. My initial approach is spontaneous and intuitive. I begin by gathering a selection of paint colors and papers often inspired by the environment I live in. I like to work in a series of three to five structures – either canvas, panel or paper. I will begin by energizing the surface without thought, only motion, and as shapes and design come together, I pause, listen to music, walk away for a while, then return. When something interesting happens, I interact again with other processes to bring cohesion and closure. Sometimes it takes a long time!
My maternal grandparents met in art school in Chicago. I grew up watching and admiring my grandmother painting. I am a retired Obstetrician/Gynecologist. I now thoroughly enjoy oil painting, which is joyful and relaxing. I am particularly fond of birds and find the beauty of Beaufort inspiring. My husband, Stan, and I sailed to Beaufort. We fell in love with it and never left.
Featured Artists for 2026
November - December
All member show
"The Best of Beaufort Art"
Opening Reception November 1st, 5:00 - 8:00 pm
Gallery of the Beaufort Art Association, 913 Bay Street, downtown Beaufort, under the black awning.