Grand happenings continue at La Petite Gallerie

La Petite Gallerie, the intimate little art gallery on Calhoun Street in Bluffton SC, continues celebrating its 10th year anniversary with a year-long Grand Giveaway!

As a thank you to their community and customers for making the little gallery a grand success, the artists are giving away a piece of art every other month for a year.

The third piece featured in the Grand Giveaway is Mary Burrell’s ‘Seeking.’ It is 15 1/2 x 12 1/2 graphite pencil on Bristol smooth paper, matted and framed. The Great Blue Heron featured in this piece highlights Mary’s uncanny ability to capture the essence of any creature she draws.

With the precise strokes of her pencil showing the texture and detail of this majestic bird – its piercing eye takes in the scene and the viewer feels an incredible connection. ‘Lunch anyone?’ he seems to be asking. Sign up in the gallery – anytime in June and July – for the chance to win this stunning drawing.

This is a fun way for the gallery artists to share their art and create new connections with the community and visitors. The artists involved are Wally Palmer, Sue Grilli, Mary Burrell, Murray Sease, Bill Winn and Jane Capraro. You will need to re-enter to be in the drawing for each different artist’s work.

It’s been an exciting Spring on Calhoun Street. On April 6th, Babbie Guscio of The Store held the unveiling party for ‘Buttercup,’ a surprise sculpture by gallery artist Wally Palmer. This amazing flying pig has captured the hearts of locals and visitors alike, providing a fun photo op for all.

Following was Old Town Bluffton’s Spring Fling Weekend with a fun Art Walk on Saturday April 12 with refreshments, artist demos and music. On that Sunday was a Bluffton Paint Out with local and visitor artists invited to paint ‘en plein air.’

From the Promenade to the May River to the Old Oyster Factory, artists set up easels and brought the town to life through their work. There was a reception at La Petite Gallerie at the end of the day with the public invited to gather. It was an afternoon of art, community, and creativity – hopefully the first of many.

Visit La Petite Gallerie anytime during this busy season. Along with the variety of work inside, it includes a lovely garden space showcasing unique outdoor art. The gallery artists work together in harmony to offer a variety of styles and mediums, with friendly and knowledgable service. Come celebrate our anniversary with us this month – and all year long!

Murray Sease is a fellow artist at LaPetite Gallerie, 56 Calhoun Street, Bluffton, SC. lapetitegallerie.com