Coastal Companion

Your ultimate guide to the coast

Christmas Made in the South

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Christmas Made in the South is a popular event that comes to Savannah, Jacksonville and Charleston every year. At this festival you get the chance to get inspired by amazing craftspeople who makes christmasincredible works of art. You’ll find exhibitors with a variety of art from pottery, to jewelry, dichroic glass, photography, fabric and much more.
The exhibitors are asked to be present during the show to demonstrate their craft as well as selling their handcrafted work. Christmas in the South is now in its 20th year. Each year creativity abounds at the show as hundreds of artists and craftsmen get together.

white santa thumbIf you’re looking to get your holiday shopping done early, you’ll enjoy a visit to Christmas in the South. It’s a great opportunity to find a unique gift. Click here for a special discount coupon!

For more information visit www.carolinashows.com

Savannah November 21 – 23

Jacksonville November 28 – 30

Charleston December 5 – 7

Wanderer Memorial Dedication Ceremony

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On Jekyll Island there is a memorial dedication ceremony in remembrance of the survivors of The Wanderer which landed on Jekyll Island 150 years ago. The Wanderer was the last known slave ship to reach Georgia and the last successful slaving expedition known to have reached the United States. The 150th anniversary of the landing will be commemorated by the installation of a permanent exhibit dedicated to the survivors of that voyage.

The event takes place on November 25, 2008, 4:30 p.m. at St. Andrews Picnic Area, Jekyll Island, GA
This is an Exhibit & Commemorative Program by the Jekyll Island Museum
Speakers and performers at the memorial dedication ceremony will include:

The Darien Shouters

Erik Calonius, author of The Wanderer

Jamal Touré, Living Historian

Denise Fields, From Africa to Eternity

Please join us in recognition of this significant event in our nation’s history. For more information please call 1-877-4-JEKYLL or visit www.jekyllisland.com

City and the times III Pavel Moraguez exhibit – Jacksonville, FL

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Over 60 New Paintings and meet the artist on Tuesday, November 12 & Wednesday, November 13 each evening 6-8pm. Brought to the United States during a very brief four day Cuban/U.S. Government exchange program, we are hosting Pavel and his collectors as they discuss art and his personal and homeland struggles being an artist under the Cuban government’s regime. Please see his edgy yet classical, fascinating new body of original figure, landscape and still life paintings. The grassroots collecting opportunities here are endless – meet and support Pavel and take advantage of high art for low price points. Admission to the gallery is free.

For more information visit our website at http://www.rrobertsgallery.com/

Georgia Coastal Artist Guild Show

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Come to the Village and check out the new art work by members of the Georgia Coastal Artist Guild. This exciting art show features NEW original art work by some of the area’s most talented artists and is a perennial favorite by locals and visitors. Original watercolors, pastels, oils and mixed media will be at the gallery all month. Meet the artists at the reception on Thursday, November 6 from 5-7pm. Reception is free and open to the public.

For more information, contact Glynn Art Association at 912-638-8770 or email glynnart@bellsouth.net This event is located at the Glynn Art Association, 319 Mallery Street, Saint Simons Island, GA 31522

Charleston Fine Art Dealers’ Association Hosts Tenth Fine Art Annual

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In the month of November every year over 20 nationally renowned artists, whose works are showcased exclusively in the CFADA member galleries in downtown Charleston, gather for a weekend event.

Seen by many as the premier fine art festival in Charleston, the Fine Art Annual gives visitors the chance to mingle with well-known artists in charming historic downtown Charleston.

Proceeds will benefit Charleston County High Schools’ fine art programs. Last year’s event raised $27,000 for high school art programs.

The fine art weekend kicks off on Friday, November 7 at 5:00 p.m. with gallery openings at CFADA member galleries. Each gallery will feature works by prominent national and international artists that travel to Charleston every year to participate in this prestigious event. This free event is open to public.

On Saturday morning, November 8 starting at 9:00 a.m., you get the unique opportunity to watch artists at work as they donate their time and talent to create masterpieces that will be later auctioned off to benefit the Charleston County High Schools’ art programs. The plein air event, Painting in the Park, traditionally takes place at Washington Park from 9:00 a.m. till noon.

The Fifth Annual High School Art Competition, a platform for young talented artists to showcase their unique works, is part of the plein air event and will start at 11:00 a.m. at Washington Park. The student works will be on display and judged by a panel of celebrity judges. The winners will be announced at 11:30 a.m.

Saturday evening will be dedicated to the finest works of art available for sale in the South. The Third Annual Charleston Art Auction and Gala Reception will take place at 6:00 p.m. at the Renaissance Charleston Hotel. Last year, the event sold 101 original art works worth over $600,000 including such renowned artists as Pino, Jonathan Green, West Fraser, and Mary Whyte.

The Charleston Art Auction was founded in 2006 by Morris & Whiteside Galleries located in Hilton Head Island and The Sylvan Gallery located in Charleston, South Carolina as the premier Southern art auction.

For more information on CFADA, please visit www.cfada.com and for ticket reservations call 843-722-3117.

CFADA Member Galleries:
The Audubon Gallery·Ann Long Fine Art·Carolina Galleries·Charleston Renaissance Gallery· Coleman Fine Art·Corrigan Gallery·John Carroll Doyle Art Gallery·Ella Walton Richardson Fine Art ·Helena Fox Fine Art·Horton Hayes Fine Art·Martin Gallery·Robert Lange Studios·Smith-Killian Fine Art· The Sylvan Gallery·Wells Gallery

11/07/2008 – 11/08/2008
843-722-2172
www.cfada.com