Celebrating the vibrant arts scene in Beaufort, Port Royal, and the Sea Islands. This section features visual arts, performances, local galleries, festivals, cultural events, creative heritage, artist profiles, and community arts programming. It highlights how arts and culture enrich life along the South Carolina Lowcountry coast.
The makers of the documentary “The Art of Believing” held a screening and a question-and-answer session with the three artists featured in the film on Saturday, Aug. 1, 2026, at The Penn Center on St. Helena Island.
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Visiting the current exhibition of work by South Carolina folk artist Bruce Ingram at the Penn Center’s York W. Bailey Museum is like watching a wonderful short story collection unfold while listening to a playlist of exquisitely reflective songs.
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The Freedman Arts District has announced the appointment of Sara Miller as its new Director of Development, bringing nearly a decade of nonprofit leadership, fundraising, and event management experience to the organization’s growing mission, according to a media release.
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Women throughout Beaufort County are invited to discover the joy of singing with Shore Notes, Beaufort’s award-winning women’s a cappella chorus, Shore Notes, is hosting a free summer camp from Monday, July 27 through Monday, Aug. 24.
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After opening its 19th season in Beaufort with the audience hit “All Shook Up,” the Southeastern Summer Theatre Institute (SSTI) now turns to one of the most beloved musicals in American theatre history.
SSTI brings classic musical ‘Oklahoma!’ to Beaufort High stage Read More »
A new documentary, “The Art of Believing,” will screen from 1 to 2:30 p.m., Saturday, Aug. 1 at Penn Center’s Frissell Community House, highlighting the faith, artistry, and enduring legacy of three Sea Island artists.
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Alligators, roseate spoonbills, fighter jets and the town’s iconic observation tower are all part of a new mural created by University of South Carolina Beaufort (USCB) art faculty and students at the Port Royal Police Department.
If you loved “Jersey Beach Boys” last summer, don’t miss the return of Lights Out with their fun-filled “Tribute to Frankie Valli & More” at 9 p.m., Tuesday, July 21, 2026, at the USCB Center For The Arts at 805 Carteret Street.
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Penn Center invites the public to experience the artistry, history, and cultural significance of handmade crafts during a special exhibition featuring Lowcountry artists Torreah “Cookie” Washington, Amiri Farris, Bruce Ingram, Monique de La Tour, and Teniqua Pope.
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Penn Center’s York W. Bailey Museum is hosting a solo exhibition featuring painting and sculpture by the South Carolina folk artist Bruce Ingram through Monday, Nov. 30, 2026.
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