The Society of Bluffton Artists

Upcoming Events – 2025

  • High School Art Show
    February 3rd – 28th

    The Society of Bluffton Artists High School Artists will feature the artwork of students from Bluffton High School, Cross High School, and May River High School.
    Reception: Saturday, February 8, from 3:00-5:00 PM.
    The gallery is located at 6 Church Street in Old Town Bluffton.

    “SOBA’s mission is to provide art education and art appreciation to the local community,” said Lynn Newsom, SOBA event organizer. “With this annual high school art show, we’re able to give students an opportunity for public recognition for their talents and achievements, the same that is given to student athletes, science projects and music concerts.”

More information: https://sobagallery.com/soba-hosts-high-school-art-show-featuring-emerging-talent-from-local-schools/

Call For Entries

31st Annual Judged Show

Registration Deadline: February 23, 2025

Registration Cost: $25 members | $75 non-members

ALL ARTISTS WELCOME TO ENTER
Show limited to first 100 entries

Learn More: https://sobagallery.com/2025-judged-show/

Register Online: https://sobagallery.com/product/31st-annual-judged-show-2025/

1st, 2nd, & 3rd Place Cash Awards in 7 Categories – Plus Honorable Mentions (In the event of fewer than 6 entries in a category, the number of prizes may be reduced.)

Lowcountry artists are invited to submit their works of art for The Society of Bluffton Artists’ (SOBA) 31st Annual Judged Show. Winners will be awarded first, second and third place cash awards in the following categories:

  1. Oil
  2. Acrylic
  3. Watercolor
  4. Drawing (Pencil, Colored Pencil, Pastel, Pen/Ink)
  5. Photography & Digital Art
  6. Mixed Media and Collage,
  7. 3-D: Ceramic, Clay, Wood, Resin, Wire, Paper  Mache, Stained GlassOnline