Southeastern Wildlife Exposition Opens Year-Round Wildlife Art Gallery

UPDATE on 8/29/23 – Due to the possible inclement weather from Hurricane Idalia, the Gallery by SEWE grand opening will be postponed to next Wednesday, September 6th from 10 am – 5 pm. 

The Southeastern Wildlife Exposition (SEWE) will host the grand opening of ‘Gallery by Southeastern Wildlife Exposition,’ a new art gallery and studio space on August 30th from 10 am to 5 pm in the Shops at Charleston Place (205 Meeting Street). SEWE says the gallery will become a year-round extension of the nonprofit’s “passion for the great outdoors and showcase the organization’s mission to preserve wildlife art and support conservation.” The gallery will feature wildlife art, artists and exhibitors and host artist residencies, special exhibitions, and events. 

“Gallery by Southeastern Wildlife Exposition is an opportunity to market and showcase SEWE throughout the year and provide access to wildlife art and educational activities to the public,” said John Powell, SEWE President and CEO. “This celebration of SEWE would not be possible without the support of Beemok Hospitality Collection whose dedication to art, conservation, and impactful community events is reflected in this gallery opportunity.”

The opening exhibit will highlight the works of 22 wildlife artists, including Thomas Brooks, Kathleen Dunphy, C. Ford Riley, Julia Rogers, Mark Horton, John Banovich, Cole Johnson, Wes and Rachel Siegrist, Stefan Savides, and David Turner. The gallery will also include artisan makers like Mark Lexton, Clayton & Crume, Norton + Hodges, Ben & Lael, and Waldroup Woodworks.

“For 36 years, The Charleston Place has been a proud supporter and host of the Southeastern Wildlife Exposition, so we couldn’t be more excited to extend that partnership year-round,” said Robert (Bob) Megargle, Area Managing Director for Beemok Hospitality Collection (BHC). “We look forward to welcoming locals and travelers alike to the new wildlife gallery located in the hotel.”

The grand opening celebration on August 30th will include light refreshments and meet and greets with SEWE makers, including custom monogramming with Clayton & Crume, and a first look at Norton + Hodges fall hat line. Additionally, attendees can enter to win SEWE tickets and merchandise prize packages.

Gallery by SEWE will be open Monday to Sunday from 10 am to 6 pm. For more information, visit: gallerybysewe.com or call (843) 723-1748.

SEWE will return to host its 42nd annual show in downtown Charleston, February 16-18, 2024. General admission passes, special event tickets, and limited VIP Packages for the highly anticipated event will be available October 6th. SEWE will feature attractions for attendees across five major exhibit sites in downtown Charleston: The Charleston Place, Brittlebank Park, Gaillard Center, Charleston Marriott, and Marion Square. Many patron favorites will be back again in 2024, including the SEWE Fine Art Gallery, DockDogs®, Center for Birds of Prey demonstrations, curated artisan goods and craftsmen exhibitors, canine demonstrations from herding and retrieving breeds, chef demos, and more.

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