Hilton Head Island is known for its beautiful sunny beaches, world-class golf courses, quintessential island activities, and stunning Lowcountry landscapes that inspire artists from across the globe. Hilton Head is a vibrant cultural destination with a long history and tradition of supporting the arts and home to some of the finest art galleries, Lowcountry markets, art and craft festivals, and public art collections in South Carolina.
Whether you’re an art aficionado and collector, a budding artist, or instilling a lifelong love of art in your kids, Hilton Head Island is a destination that won’t disappoint. Explore the local art galleries, studios and impressive displays of local art placed creatively around the island, take an art class, or simply pursue your artistic talents capturing Hilton Head’s Lowcountry landscapes from your front porch!
You’ll be sure to find a scenic and secluded Lowcountry artist retreat in our collection of luxury Hilton Head Island rentals – and we’ve done the homework for you on how to celebrate the visual arts on Hilton Head Island.
HILTON HEAD ISLAND ART GALLERIES
Art League of Hilton Head
Rotating art exhibits of all mediums, visual arts classes, Arts Center events and cultural performances.
Bo Art Gallery
Artist studio space, collective art gallery, and full spectrum studio (studio/art center for Lowcountry artists with disabilities).
Coastal Discovery Museum Gallery
Current Exhibition – Heart and Soul of the South by the Art Quilters of the Lowcountry.
Endangered ArtS Fine Art Gallery
Original paintings, limited editions, bronze sculptures, glass work.
Nash Gallery
Creative American crafts, glass work, metal work, wood work, ceramics, jewelry. Hosts of the Memorial Day Hilton Head Art Festival at Shelter Cove.
Vivid Art Gallery
Volunteer run gallery that showcases fine art photography printed on canvas and acrylics.
HILTON HEAD ISLAND PUBLIC ART COLLECTION
Humanus
Hilton Head Airport Terminal, 120 Beach City Rd.
Hilton Head’s latest public sculpture installed in 2020 “celebrates the bonds of family, strength, our natural community and the oneness of humanity.”
Artist: Kevin Eichner of Moncure, NC
Carocol
Shelter Cove Community Park, 39 Shelter Cove Lane
An abstract coil shaped sculpture offering a “perspective on the landscape not seen before.”
Artist: John Clement of Brooklyn, NY
Theb: Tally
118 William Hilton Parkway
THEB: Transparent, Hollow, Empty, Boxes!
Artist: Jeff Boshart of Charleston, IL
Charles Fraser
Compass Rose Park, 4 Saint Augustine Place
A classic sculpture of Charles Fraser, founder of Sea Pines, walking an alligator.
Artists: Susie Chisholm of Savannah, GA and Darrell Davis of Arlington, TX
Setting Sun
Coastal Discovery Museum, 70 Honey Horn Drive
A unique and creative sculpture with bright orange radials reflecting the setting sun.
Artist: Tom Holmes of Greely, PA
Sandy Roads
Coligny Beach Park, 1 Coligny Circle
A kinetic sculpture inspired by the scenic trails leading to Hilton Head Island’s award-winning beaches.
Artist: Mark Larkin of Bluffton, SC
Poppies
Veterans Memorial Park, 59 Shelter Cove Lane
An inspiring sculpture of an American veteran clutching poppies, resting on a bench bearing the caption “To all veterans who served that all may be free.”
Artist: Sandy Proctor of Tallahassee, FL
Sail Around
1030 William Hilton Parkway
A colorful sculpture with a bright yellow 16-ft steel sail reflecting the nautical history of Hilton Head Island
Artist: Wayne Trapp of Vilas, NC
Family
Chaplin Linear Park, 662 William Hilton Parkway
Unique kinetic sculptures of a trio of horses made from brass, steel, and wood.
Artist: Jonathan Bowling of Greenville, NC
HILTON HEAD ART FESTIVALS & EVENTS
First Thursdays Art Market at Sea Pines
Year-Round
The Shops at Sea Pines Center host a First Thursdays Art Market from 4pm to 8pm timed perfectly with Hazel Dean’s Thirsty Thursday Wine Tastings.
Hilton Head Crescendo
Hilton Head Crescendo is a month-long celebration of the arts, culture and history of Hilton Head Island, attracting over 10,000 visitors to Hilton Head. Join the artists at Bo Art Gallery for their fantastic Fall Art Festival with music, art, studio tours, food vendors, and a chance to meet the artists.
Historic Bluffton Arts & Seafood Festival
The award-winning Historic Bluffton Arts & Seafood is a fall highlight with Lowcountry oyster roasts, boat tours on the May River, soirees, orchestras and live music, and ending with a fabulous Street Fest and juried art show featuring over 100 artists from across the US.
Coastal Discovery Museum
The Coastal Discovery Museum Art Market, an outdoor fine art and craft sale under the historic live oaks at Honey Horn.
Hilton Head Art Festival at Shelter Cove Harbour & Marina
Kick off summer the right way – a Memorial Day weekend in Hilton Head! The Hilton Head Art Festival presented by Nash Gallery is a two day festival with live bands, dance performances and artwork of every medium, all made in the USA.
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