Arts & Culture

CULTURE, CHARM, CHARACTER

Art and culture meets Southern soul.

By Linda Lanier

Colorful, quaint, and authentic, Old Town Bluffton is an art-lover’s delight.

A thriving artists’ colony, Bluffton has been designated as an official Cultural District by the South Carolina Arts Commission, which recognizes and supports the creative arts communities throughout the state. Painting, sculpture, pottery, photography, jewelry, and fabric arts are showcased in the galleries and workshops housed in historic cottages throughout Old Town Bluffton. And local vendors set up most Thursday afternoons at the Farmers Market of Bluffton on Calhoun Street, offering delicious prepared food as well as fresh produce from the farms in the area.

Eclectic and welcoming, there’s a feast for every sense. For information on all 2021 events, visit VisitBluffton.org/events.

FINE ART AND FINE FOOD

THE HISTORIC BLUFFTON ARTS AND SEAFOOD FESTIVAL

Don’t miss the annual Historic Bluffton Arts and Seafood Festival in the fall, celebrating the cultural traditions of art, music, food, and storytelling that are unique to the South Carolina Lowcountry. The week-long event serves up local seafood alongside rich history. Check out the juried fine-art show, Streetfest, featuring more than 100 artists from 10 states. Enjoy good food, music, and Southern hospitality at its best. October 16 - 24, 2021. Get more information at VisitBluffton.org/bluffton-artsseafood-festival.