Society of Bluffton Artists

Society of Bluffton Artists The Society of Bluffton Artists promotes a public interest in, and an appreciation of, visual arts. The Society is open to all adults and welcomes new members.

SOBA assists artists, at all levels of development, enhancing their artistic abilities in the visual arts. SOBA was originally established in 1991 and as a non-profit organization in 1994. SOBA Creative Center for the Arts workshops and classes are offer individuals the opportunity to learn a variety of art skills as taught by some of the region’s leading artists, and provide attendees the opportu

nity to nurture, and foster, their love of art. The SOBA gallery is located on the corner of Calhoun and Church Streets in historic Old Town Bluffton in the Gallery Row district.

Guest instructor Patrick Reid O'Brien had a full studio today for his class, "Vibrant Landscapes with Value Maps and Bro...
06/18/2026

Guest instructor Patrick Reid O'Brien had a full studio today for his class, "Vibrant Landscapes with Value Maps and Broken Color."

Patrick is a renowned artist celebrated for his classical impressionist Lowcountry paintings.

His work has been commissioned by Jimmy Buffett’s Margaritaville, the Kentucky Derby, and the White House. Patrick has also been featured in Southern Living, the Los Angeles Times, Dan’s Papers, the Chicago Tribune, the Baltimore Sun, and Chesapeake Home.

Patrick will be the judge for the Society of Bluffton Artists, 32nd Annual Judged Show. Info page:
https://tinyurl.com/25o2fyj9

We’re excited to celebrate with our friends at Fair Winds Bar & Grill (their 2-year anniversary) with SOBA’s summer art ...
06/17/2026

We’re excited to celebrate with our friends at Fair Winds Bar & Grill (their 2-year anniversary) with SOBA’s summer art show, live music and drink specials!

Hope to see SOBA artists and friends on Thurs June 25th!
OPEN TO THE PUBLIC!

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BIGGEST PARTY YET!!!!!!!
Fair Winds is 2
it’s time to celebrate!

📅 Thursday, June 25, 2026
⏰ Starting at 5:00 PM
📍 4 Clubhouse Drive, Rose Hill

🎶 Live Music All Night
• Corduroy opens the show
• Soul Remedy headlines the evening

🌭 Fresh smoked bratwurst straight from the smoker
🎨 Face painting for the kids
🏰 Bounce house fun
🍻 Cold drinks, great food, and plenty of good company

This event is FREE and open to the public, so bring your friends, family, and neighbors as we celebrate two amazing years together!

A special thank you to our anniversary sponsors:
⭐ Bannon Law Group
⭐ Maggie Blank with Synovus Bank

We can’t wait to celebrate with all of you. Here’s to two years in the bag—and many more to come!

⚓ Wishing you Fair Winds and Following Seas 🌊

Registration for the Society of Bluffton Artists' 32nd Annual Judged Show is Open.For more information and to register: ...
06/15/2026

Registration for the Society of Bluffton Artists' 32nd Annual Judged Show is Open.
For more information and to register: https://tinyurl.com/25o2fyj9 or sobagallery.com

The SOBA Gallery Art School is offering classes for beginners through advanced artists. Please check back periodically f...
06/14/2026

The SOBA Gallery Art School is offering classes for beginners through advanced artists.

Please check back periodically for new classes as they are added each month.

The Naomi McCracken Scholarship is presented by Emmett McCracken to our 2026 recipient, Danyela Estefania Fusi, The scho...
06/14/2026

The Naomi McCracken Scholarship is presented by Emmett McCracken to our 2026 recipient, Danyela Estefania Fusi, The scholarship is given to students pursuing secondary education in the visual arts.

Visit our SOBA Gallery artist today, showing their beautiful art on the lawn. View the gallery's June exhibit. Old Town ...
06/06/2026

Visit our SOBA Gallery artist today, showing their beautiful art on the lawn. View the gallery's June exhibit. Old Town Bluffton is also having a sidewalk sale today.

SOBA Gallery Featured Artist for June, Carol Dulude's reception was filled with art lovers, family, and friends. Come on...
06/05/2026

SOBA Gallery Featured Artist for June, Carol Dulude's reception was filled with art lovers, family, and friends. Come on down to the gallery to view her beautiful paintings, "Moments of Stillness".

Join The SOBA Gallery for the Old Town Bluffton Sidewalk Sale!Artist on the Lawn June 5, 2026 - 10:00 am – 6 pm
06/04/2026

Join The SOBA Gallery for the Old Town Bluffton Sidewalk Sale!
Artist on the Lawn
June 5, 2026 - 10:00 am – 6 pm

We're thrilled to see the recent article in the Bluffton Sun highlighting the SOBA Summer Show Fair Winds Bar & Grill in...
06/03/2026

We're thrilled to see the recent article in the Bluffton Sun highlighting the SOBA Summer Show Fair Winds Bar & Grill in Rose Hill, featuring the work of the late great Betty Hintz. Read the full-circle story here:

The Society of Bluffton Artists (SOBA) launched a new summer art exhibition at Fair Winds Bar & Grill in Rose Hill Plantation in Bluffton, SC, with artwork remaining on display…

We've been nominated for Lowcountry's BEST. Vote for us under Things to Do, then Art Gallery.
06/01/2026

We've been nominated for Lowcountry's BEST. Vote for us under Things to Do, then Art Gallery.

Vote once per day from June 1 through June 19.

Address

7 Church Street
Bluffton, SC
29910

Opening Hours

Monday 10am - 5pm
Tuesday 10am - 5pm
Wednesday 10am - 5pm
Thursday 10am - 5pm
Friday 10am - 5pm
Saturday 10am - 5pm
Sunday 11am - 5pm

Telephone

+18437576586

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