Local Art Exhibits & Events at a Glance-April-May

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 April 1-25: UP/RECYCLED ART

In the Up/Recycled Art Exhibit students and local artists turn trash into treasure – be it imaginative works of art or creating functional items from a variety of recycled materials including paper, plastic, fabric, wood and more. In collaboration with Keep Brunswick-Golden Isles Beautiful. The exhibit will be on display from April 1-25 in The Millie Wilcox Gallery at the Historic Ritz Theatre. Please note the Gallery Showcase Reception on Tuesday, April 1 will be earlier than usual – from 4-6pm.

May 5-23

Works by the GEORGIA COASTAL ARTISTS GUILD will be on display from May 5-23. Founded in 1983, Georgia Coastal Artists Guild is comprised of over 35 local and regional artists including fine oil, watercolor and acrylic painters, and print makers who display a myriad of work in motifs from traditional to contemporary. Artists in the Guild are recognized for achievement on local, regional and national levels.

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

April Exhibit – Boni Ray Chaney – A Collection of BellaArt Originals. Preview with Cocktail Reception in the gallery on Thursday, April 3 from 5-7pm. Exhibit will be on display through the month of April.

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.

LIGHT & SHADOW, featuring works by Rani Garner & Loren DiBenedetto will open on Friday, April 25 with a Opening Reception from 5-7pm and be on display through May 27. This exhibition brings together the luminous works of Rani Garner and Loren DiBenedetto in a compelling expoloration of contrast and depth. Garner’s landscape paintings capture the ever-changing essense of light, evoking the single perfect moment for the viewer. DiBenedetto complements this with her striking still lifes, where bold compositions and dramatic shadows transform everyday objects into dynamic expressions of form and 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 running through April 26.

“THREE VISIONS” featuring new works by ArtTrends artists Trish Rugaber, Ella Cart, and Dottie Clark will open on Friday, May 2. Come out that evening between 4-7pm for an Opening Reception and the celebration of ArtTrends Gallery’s 10th Anniversary.

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

March 25 – April 25: Laura Dunn – VERDANT RETREAT

Dunn’s work, based on florals and botanicals, is a celebration of nature in bloom and the perfect harbinger of spring. As a child, Laura grew up inside commercial greenhouses, which was her family’s business. Her earliest memories are of flowers that she examined at eye level and of being completely surrounded by hanging ferns. This perspective has stayed with her and is evident in her up-close approach to her paintings.

April 29 – 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.

The Opening Reception for the exhibit will be held at Glynn Visual Arts on Thursday, May 1, from 4:30-7pm. One Hundred Miles will be there with information for the public about our coast and their mission.

Ken Wallin’s Live Painting Demonstration: On April 30 at 6:30pm, Ken Wallin will explore how art can serve as a powerful medium to highlight the bond between nature and the human spirit.

Coastal WildScapes Presentation: On Saturday, May 3, at 10 am, attend an engaging lecture and demonstration focused on the critical importance of our coastal habitats. Amy Schuler, Education Outreach Coordinator at Coastal WildScapes will teach practical tips on attracting pollinators to your garden while supporting ecological balance! Arts projects for the kids are included, and you are invited to take home native seeds to start your own pollinator garden.

Jekyll  Island Conservation Presentation, “Beasts of Prey”: Saturday, May 17, from 3-5 pm. Interpretive Naturalist Ayron Moleen will bring to GVA some of the most interesting and misunderstood wildlife on the Georgia coast: our predators. Learn about the power and misconceptions surrounding  reptiles of the Golden Isles, what to do if you run into one, and details about the extensive research Jekyll Island Authority has done with these unique endemic animals.

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

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.

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

April’s exhibit presented by the Jekyll Island Arts Association is Colorful Creativity, an interpretive exhibition by Julia Lawing (painting) and Georgia Perkinsmiller (ceramics). The exhibit will be on display at Goodyear Cottage from April 1-30, and the Opening Reception will be held on Sunday, April 6 from 1-3pm. 

Coming May 1: Exhibition of works by Debbie Craig (pottery) and Liz Holm (painting). Opening Reception will be held on Sunday, May 4 from 1-3pm. 

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

Tuesday, April 1

First Tuesday Gallery Showcase – Historic Downtown Brunswick 4-6pm 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 5-7pm. This month Golden Isles Arts & Humanities will open the UP/RECYCLED ART EXHIBIT in the Millie Wilcox Gallery at The Ritz Theatre with reception hours 4-6pm. Exhibit will be on display through April 25.

Thursday, April 3

SoGlo Gallery hosts a Preview and Cocktail Reception for the April exhibit featuring A Collection of BellaArt Originals by Boni Ray Chaney from 5-7pm. RSVP 912.230.1042

Saturday, April 5 – Sunday, April 6

Glynn Visual Arts presents ART IN THE PARK at Postell Park on St. Simons Island. This annual fine art festival takes place Saturday April 5 & Sunday April 6 from 10am to 5pm and features works in a variety of media from artists around the country, food, and live art demonstrations.

Sunday, April 6

Opening Reception for Jekyll Island Arts Association’s April exhibit, COLORFUL CREATIVITY, featuring paintings by Julia Lawing and ceramics by Georgia Perkinsmiller at Goodyear Cottage on Jekyll Island from 1-3pm. Exhibit will be on display through April 30.

Thursday, April 10

Meet the Artist Reception at Hotel Simone. Meet GVA artist in residence Suzy Dmetruk and explore her stunning pieces at the hotel from 5-7pm.

Saturday, April 12 – Sunday, April 13

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

Friday, April 25

Anderson Fine Art Gallery will hold an opening reception for LIGHT & SHADOW, an exhibition of work by Rani Garner and Loren DiBenedetto, from 5-7pm. This exhibition brings together Rani Garner’s luminous landscapes and DiBenedtto’s striking still lifes in a compelling exploration of contrast and depth. Exhibit will be on display through May 27.

Wednesday, April 30

Glynn Visual Arts hosts a Ken Wallin Painting Demonstration at 6:30pm as part of the ANIMALS AND US exhibition. Ken will explore how art can serve as a powerful medium to highlight the bond between nature and the human spirit. Free admission.

MAY

Thursday, May 1

The Opening Reception for ANIMALS AND US, an Immersive Art Exhibition featuring works by Ella Cart, Bettina Dickson Rusher, and Ken Wallin will be held at Glynn Visual Arts from 4:30-7:00 p.m. One Hundred Miles will be there with information for the public about our coast and their mission. The exhibition, which runs through June 6, will feature a captivating mix of artistic mediums plus additional special programs throughout the month, including some live animal ambassadors, for an innovative blend of art and nature that creates a dynamic environment designed to both engage and inform visitors of all ages.

Friday, May 2

ArtTrends Gallery will be celebrating their 10th Anniversary with an Opening Reception for THREE VISIONS, featuring new works by Trish Rugaber, Ella Cart and Dottie Clark from 4-7pm. Come raise a glass to a decade of artistic creativity.

Saturday, May 3

Glynn Visual Arts hosts a Coastal WildScapes Presentation at 10am as part of the ANIMALS AND US exhibition. Amy Schuler, Education Outreach Coordinator at Coastal WildScapes will teach practical tips on attracting pollinators to your garden while supporting ecological balance! Arts projects for the kids are included, and you are invited to take home native seeds to start your own pollinator garden. Free admission.

Sunday, May 4

Jekyll Island Arts Association hosts a Meet the Artists Reception at Goodyear Cottage from 1-3pm for May exhibit artists Debbie Craig (pottery) and Liz Holm (painting).

Saturday-Sunday, May 10-11

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.

Saturday, May 17

Glynn Visual Arts hosts the Jekyll Island Conservation Presentation, “Beasts of Prey” from 3-5pm. Interpretive Naturalist Ayron Moleen will bring to GVA some of the most interesting and misunderstood wildlife on the Georgia coast: our predators. Learn about the power and misconceptions surrounding  reptiles of the Golden Isles, what to do if you run into one, and details about the extensive research Jekyll Island Authority has done with these unique endemic animals. Free admission.