[caption id="attachment_26431" align="alignright" width="300"]<a href="http://www.yourislandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/12/ARTS-BAA-Angel-of-Mercy.jpg"><img class="size-medium wp-image-26431" src="http://www.yourislandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/12/ARTS-BAA-Angel-of-Mercy-300x231.jpg" alt="Angel of Mercy by Anne M. Jennings using mixed media." width="300" height="231" /></a> Angel of Mercy by Anne M. Jennings using mixed media.[/caption]

The Beaufort Art Association is the oldest on-going art and art education organization in Beaufort County. Located at 913 Bay Street in downtown Beaufort, they are hosting an opening reception on Friday, December 4th from 5 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. for their Annual Holiday Show and Boutique which will run through January 9, 2016.

This is the Art Associations only all member gallery effort for the year. General members will be hanging with regular gallery members in a show sure to be festive and varied. Many of the general members are well known in the Lowcountry and will unveil their latest creations at this show. It is an excellent opportunity for locals and visitors alike to view some of the best in Lowcountry Art and Jewelry.

In conjunction with the Member Show, the Art Association is once again sponsoring a Holiday Boutique. This popular holiday shopping tradition includes original art cards, hand-made ornaments, jewelry and lots of other exciting original Christmas artisan crafts. Known for its reasonably priced holiday inventory, the boutique is a must for art lovers.