Calling All Artists
There is much to celebrate in the Village this year, and the MAC is hosting two commemorative shows. We are soliciting local art for both.
The Cape Romain Lighthouses Bicentennial Art Show
Hurricane season reminds us that January 2027 will bring the two hundredth birthday of the first Cape Romain lighthouse, which, with its taller, more recent counterpart, has long guided sailors through treacherous waters and served as an important landmark for those approaching by sea.
To help celebrate this remarkable anniversary, the McClellanville Arts Council will host an art exhibit opening in the fall of 2026. All depictions of the Cape Romain lighthouses are welcome. Submissions may be new or old, including original artwork, historical images, and heirlooms in any medium, including sculptures and other three-dimensional pieces. (Please note: this show will feature only representations of the Cape Romain lighthouses, not of lighthouses in general.)
To submit, please complete your application at this link, or pick up a hard copy at the McClellanville Arts Center during regular shop hours.
In order to include your pieces, we need to hear from you by June 1, 2026.
Find the application here
Town of McClellanville Centennial Celebratory Show
The McClellanville Centennial Committee is preparing a special Centennial Celebration Exhibit in honor of the Village’s 100th year (2026), and we would love for our local artists to be part of this moment in our shared history,
We invite artists of all mediums to prepare or submit pieces that reflect the heart of McClellanville – its people, its landscapes, its traditions, and the memories that connect us across generations. Historical works and newly-created pieces inspired by the Village are both welcome.
Artwork included in the exhibit may be offered for sale during the showing, giving our community the opportunity to support local talent while celebrating this milestone together.
To submit, please complete your application at this link, or picked up in hard copy at the McClellanville Arts Center during regular shop hours.
In order to include your pieces, we need to hear from you by April 1, 2026.
Find the application here
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Current Show
Nature of Time
A Mixed Media Art Exhibition by Artist Sue Hinkle
Saturday, January 31 through March 7, 2026
Opening Reception: Saturday, January 31, 2026 from 5:00 pm – 7:00 pm
Local Artists
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Past Shows
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