Stormwater Studios Resident Artists

Congratulations to Pat Gilmartin!

We’re thrilled to announce that Stormwater Studios resident artist Pat Gilmartin received a third-place ribbon in the Fine Arts Prints category at the 2024 South Carolina State Fair! Her cyanotype print, titled Blue Fantasy, was recognized for its exceptional artistry and technique.

The 2024 State Fair art competition showcases an impressive range of talent across diverse media, highlighting the creative accomplishments of artists from all over South Carolina. Congratulations to Pat on this well-deserved honor!

Celebrating Gerard Erley’s Recent Awards and Upcoming Exhibition

Congratulations to Gerard Erley on his recent accomplishments! His oil painting on panel, Awaiting the Day, received the Merit Award at the 2024 South Carolina State Fair Fine Art Exhibition and another Merit Award at the Edisto Plein Air Paint Out, a highly anticipated event with more than 100 participants.

Gerard’s work will soon be featured in a solo exhibition, Sights Unseen, at the Gallery at the Koger Center for the Arts in Columbia, SC. Known for creating atmospheric landscapes from intuition rather than references, Gerard’s paintings glow with light and subtle color, inviting viewers into scenes both familiar and dreamlike.

The exhibition runs from November 25, 2024, through March 9, 2025, with a public reception on December 4 from 5:30 to 7 p.m. Don’t miss this chance to experience his evocative landscapes up close!

UPDATED: Stephen Chesley’s Now & Then Exhibition Extended and Reception Announced!

Stephen Chesley’s solo exhibition, Now & Then, at The Hampton Gallery LTD has been extended through Saturday, November 23! Additionally, a special Artist Reception will take place on Saturday, November 2, from 2 p.m. to 4 p.m.

Now & Then captures the profound beauty of nature and reflects on solitude and our connection to the natural world in challenging times. Inspired by thinkers like Thoreau and Muir, Chesley’s abstract works evoke themes of nature, time, and emotion. The exhibition features pieces that have not been displayed in more than 40 years, offering a unique glimpse into his artistic evolution.

Visit The Hampton Gallery at 3110 Wade Hampton Blvd., Suite 10, Taylors, SC, to experience this inspiring show. For more details, go to Hampton III Gallery’s website.

Don’t Miss Michel McNinch’s Must-See Exhibition at Motor Supply Co.

We’re thrilled to share that Stormwater Studios Resident Artist Michel McNinch has a captivating exhibition on display at The Jasper Galleries inside Motor Supply Co. Bistro through Tuesday, December 31. Known for her realistic yet interpretive landscapes, Michel’s work reflects her deep love for the natural world, creating pieces that resonate powerfully with viewers.

This exhibition showcases an impressive range of subjects, from serene nature scenes and wildlife to thoughtful portraits and intricate mandalas. Each piece beautifully weaves together Michel’s personal experiences and unique artistic perspective, offering a journey through her creative vision. Don’t miss this opportunity to see her work up close at Motor Supply Co., 920 Gervais St., Columbia, SC.

USC School of Visual Art and Design Artist in Residence, Abby Short 

Meet Abby Short, a Charleston native and studio arts major at the University of South Carolina Honors College, class of 2027. Abby’s passion for oil painting and storytelling has led her to explore a blend of visual and written expression through her current residency at USC’s School of Visual Art and Design (SVAD). This program marks her first opportunity to develop a comprehensive body of work in a collaborative residency setting.

Abby is working on large-scale oil paintings that explore imagined pasts inspired by a speculative fiction story she’s developing. She describes the process as “nostalgically vulnerable” and is eager to share this exploration with fellow artists at Stormwater Studios and beyond. Abby envisions a future where her skills in visual and narrative arts converge, aspiring to become a graphic novelist or visual storyteller in a news magazine.

Stay connected with Abby and follow her journey through her website and social media: visit her website at abbylila.com and find her on Instagram (@abby.lila), Facebook (Abby Short), and LinkedIn (Abigail Short).