Audubon Gallery
190 King St.
Charleston, SC 29401
(843) 853-1100 www.audubonart.com
A Charleston destination since 1987, the Audubon Gallery is the only local gallery that specializes in the finest Natural History and Sporting Art from the 17th through the 20th centuries. Here you will find a magnificent selection of Audubon's "Birds of America" as well as other highly acclaimed Natural History Art by Besler, Catesby, Redouté, Gould and others.
Please accept our invitation to visit our gracious lifestyle boutique on Broad. Completely designed around our signature style of relaxed living, you'll find a wonderful combination of elegant, one-of-a-kind jewelry, exquisite fine art, beautiful home furnishings, fine gifts and an absolutely delightful courtyard. "Luxury lives in the details and in the moments." Experience the moment at Coco Vivo.
Edward Dare Gallery
31 Broad St.
Charleston, SC 29401
(843) 853-5002 www.edwarddare.com
Located on historic Broad Street in the heart of the French Quarter of Charleston, S.C., this inviting gallery complete with a courtyard garden features a variety of original works by regionally and nationally acclaimed artists. Painting styles include abstracts, figurative works, landscapes and architectural pieces. In addition to the broad range of paintings, this gallery also offers an exquisite collection of photography, select jewelry, unique works in wood, contemporary glass and figurative sculpture. Whether you are purchasing artwork for your home, your business or expanding your collection, the knowledgeable and friendly staff at Edward Dare Gallery will strive to create an enjoyable art buying experience.
Eva Carter Gallery
132 East Bay St.
Charleston, SC 29401
(843) 722-0506 www.evacartergallery.com
Modern. Intelligent. Thoughtful. Since 1997, Eva Carter Gallery has been providing a refreshing forum for the discerning collector. The gallery focuses on abstraction in painting from both regional as well as nationally acclaimed artists. William Halsey, the vanguard of abstract art in South Carolina, and Eva Carter, an abstract expressionist, are regularly featured. Monthly exhibitions and special invitational shows celebrate the distinctive style of each artist and strengthen an appreciation of fine art in Charleston. Open Mon.—Sat. from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.
The John M. Dunnan Gallery
131 King St.
Charleston, SC 29401
(843) 720-7425 www.johndunnan.com
Innovative and dynamic, the John Dunnan Gallery brings a breath of fresh air to Charleston's contemporary art scene with John's latest charcoal gesture drawings and life-size sculptures of the human figure. Graduating with honors and a BFA from the Corcoran School of Art, today John sits as Chairman for the NCPA and CCA.
The Julia Santen Gallery provides a glimpse of European advertising history in the late 1800s and early 1900s. Covering the walls of the gallery are large splashes of color inviting you to the Moulin Rouge, and offering you champagne, enticing you to Monte-Carlo and brashly selling you cigarette papers.
Kensington-Stobart Gallery
165 King Street
Charleston, SC 29401
(843) 937-8560 www.kensingtonstobart.com
Kensington-Stobart Gallery specializes in the work of preeminent maritime artist John Stobart. We have a large selection of rare, hard-to-find Stobart prints. We also have an extensive inventory of Estate Art by celebrated, well-known artists such as Charles and Emile Gruppe, Jane Peterson, Anthony Thieme, Aldro T. Hibbard and James Gale Tyler. We invite you to visit us at our newest location in Charleston, across the street from the Library Society.
Plum Elements
161 King St.
Charleston, SC 29401
(843) 727-3747 www.plumelements.com
Plum Elements celebrates artful living—finding joy in the every day. Our collection of functional and visual art, as well as thoughtful items for mind, body, and home come from down the street and around the globe. Whether an ascending vase, powerful wood block print or gleaming necklace, Plum Elements features enduring forms with contemporary appeal. Represented artists and artisans include: Mayumi Oda, Lois Raimondo, Julie Goldstein, Kanazawa Kazuhiro, Sueishi Masashi, Konomi Ryosuke, R. Royall Seabrook, Gianna Costas, Michael Moran, Lee Krombholz, Biba Schultz and Marc Maiorana. Open Mon., Tues, Fri. & Sat. 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.; Wed. noon to 6 p.m.; Thurs. 10 a.m. to 7 p.m.; and by appointment.
Shem Creek Art Gallery
320-C West Coleman Blvd.
Mt. Pleasant, SC 29464
(843) 884-9283 www.shemcreekartgallery.com
Shem Creek Art Gallery offers original contemporary works, limited editions and select prints by artists/owners Billie Sumner (watercolors/mixed media, abstracts and monotypes), Tammy Papa (expressive realism in pastels and oils) and Tate Nation (boldly textured nontraditional acrylics), and glass mosaic art by Noel Mays. At least one of the artists is always available in the gallery to welcome you. Located just over the new Ravenel Bridge in the Shops of Mount Pleasant, near Locklear's Restaurant. Open Tues. — Fri., 11 a.m. to 4 p.m., and Sat., 12 to 4 p.m., and gladly by appointment.
Smith-Killian Fine Art
9 Queen St.
Charleston, SC 29401
(843) 853-0708 www.smithkillian.com
Smith-Killian Fine Art is Charleston's gallery for contemporary realism and color. The gallery features works by Lowcountry painter Betty Anglin Smith and her triplets, painters Jennifer Smith Rogers and Shannon Smith, and photographer Tripp Smith. Sculptures in bronze by Darrell Davis and works in oil by Kim English and Susan Romaine are also available. Subject matter ranges from local and European landscapes to architectural works and still life.
Spencer Art Galleries
55 & 57 Broad St.
Charleston, SC 29401
(843) 722-6854 & (843) 723-4482 www.spencerartgallery.com
In Charleston's historic French Quarter, an artist owned and managed gallery with carefully selected affordable very fine art. Over 30 artists: masters, mid-career and emerging. Very fine art in a wide range of media, styles, prices and subject matters. Friendly galleries to visit with knowledgeable artists attending the galleries.
The Sylvan Gallery, located at 171 King St., is a traditional gallery featuring nationally recognized painters and sculptors, including two highly acclaimed Charleston artists. The gallery focuses on 20th- and 21st-century representational art. Many of the artists are members of significant art organizations including the Oil Painters of America and the American Watercolor Society.
Wells Gallery
17 State St.
Charleston, SC 29401
(843) 853-3233
and 1 Sanctuary Beach Drive
Kiawah Island, SC 29455
(843) 576-1290 www.wellsgallery.com
For more than a decade, the Wells Gallery has played a significant role in developing Charleston as a top fine arts destination. The gallery's collection of fine art represents an eclectic group of contemporary artists from across the United States who paint in a variety of styles and subject matters.
Livingston Antiques is one of the largest purveyors of fine antiques in the southeastern United States. We offer a select inventory of antique furniture, decorative items and fine art from around the world. A Lowcountry tradition since 1969, Livingston offers fine European antiques at two convenient locations.
USA Today mentioned Bocci's as one of the leading Italian restaurants in the United States. Bocci's is ably managed by Kelly Cooper who sees that the young attractive staff knows exactly what they're talking about when they describe the excellent menu as well as nightly specials and ensures that the atmosphere is relaxed and friendly.
Julia Santen Gallery provides a glimpse of European advertising at the turn of the 20th Century. Covering the walls of the gallery are large splashes of color inviting you to the Moulin Rouge, offering you champagne and brashly selling you cigarette papers. The gallery’s selection includes the Belle Epoch, Art Nouveau, art Deco and contemporary periods.