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Down to a Fine Art

SEWE curates a collection of fine art from the nation's most talented wildlife painters and sculptors. Explore the SEWE Gallery below to find a new piece of art, learn more about the artists and discover the inspiration behind their work.

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Homesteaders by Ryan Kirby

Featured Artist Ryan Kirby has been drawing and painting wildlife since 1989, though his interest in art began when he was a young boy growing up on his family farm. As an artist, Kirby’s goal is to enhance the atmosphere of the home, office or hunt camp and broaden the horizons of hunters and anglers all over the world.

Art Events

Featured Event
2.15
Special Event

YETI x SEWE Kickoff

Are you YETI for SEWE? Join 2023 Featured Artist Ryan Kirby for happy hour at the YETI store on King Street to kick off SEWE week.

Featured Event
2.16
VIP

Private Preview Afternoon

Purchase your favorite piece of art, before SEWE opens to the public.

Featured Event
2.16
VIP

Live Art Series: Mother-Daughter Duo

As part of our new live painting series, watch SEWE’s mother and daughter pairs create a duet painting.  Duo 1: Amy Lay & Bayly Lay Duo 2: Julie Jeppsen & […]

Featured Event
2.16
VIP

Signature Gala & Sale

A black-tie affair offering a first look at fine art.

Featured Event
2.17
VIP

Private Preview Hour

Purchase your favorite piece of art, before SEWE opens to the public.

Featured Event
2.17
General Admission

Copley Fine Art Decoy Exhibit and Auction Preview

Copley Fine Art Auctions will hold a preview of select lots from their Winter Sale 2023.

Featured Event
2.17
General Admission

Quick Draw/Speed Sculpt and Auction

Artists paint or sculpt an original piece in just one hour.

Featured Event
2.18
VIP

Private Preview Hour

Purchase your favorite piece of art, before SEWE opens to the public.

Featured Event
2.18
General Admission

Copley Fine Art Decoy Exhibit and Auction Preview

Copley Fine Art Auctions will hold a preview of select lots from their Winter Sale 2023.

Featured Event
2.18
General Admission

Live Art Series: Opposites Attract

As part of our new live painting series, watch SEWE artists Lori Dunn and Jen Starwalt paint in two opposing mediums.  Artists: Lori Dunn & Jen Starwalt  Additive vs. Subtractive […]

Featured Event
2.19
General Admission

Copley Fine Art Decoy Exhibit and Auction Preview

Copley Fine Art Auctions will hold a preview and offer the opportunity to view world-class paintings and fine bird carvings from their Winter Sale 2023.

Featured Event
2.19
General Admission

Live Art Series: Pencil It In

As part of our new live painting series, watch SEWE artists sketch in pencil, scratchboard & graphite.   Artists: Ray Gamradt, Cole Johnson, Terry Miller, Nelson Tucker & Ray Brown

Featured Event
9.06
Non-Ticketed

Gallery by SEWE Grand Opening

We are thrilled to announce the grand opening of ‘Gallery by Southeastern Wildlife Exposition’ – a new expression of our passion for the great outdoors and a celebration of the world’s finest wildlife art and artists. Inspiration, discovery, light bites, and drinks await.

Featured Event
10.06
General Admission

SEWE 2024 Ticket Launch

Tickets go on sale on October 6th for SEWE 2024 (February 16-18)

Art Book

Fine Art First Look

Flip through the SEWE Art Book to get a glimpse of the upcoming show and receive the first chance to purchase new work by SEWE artists.

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Calling All Wildlife Artists

SEWE annually accepts artist applications June 1 through August 31.

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Host an Artist

Our Host an Artist program supports our show's traveling talent by assisting with lodging costs during their stay in Charleston.

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Share Your Work at SEWE

Learn more about the art requirements, jurying process and deadlines for becoming a SEWE artist.

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On the Hunt?

SEWE showcases a vast collection of artwork. Please contact us directly for your specific art needs. We look forward to helping you curate your collection.

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Supporting Public Sculpture

Our public sculpture exhibit at the Mount Pleasant Waterfront Park features pieces inspired by indiginous wildlife.

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Field Notes

News, Artists, Events, Featured Posts

NEW: Gallery by SEWE

SOUTHEASTERN WILDLIFE EXPOSITION OPENS YEAR-ROUND WILDLIFE ART GALLERY IN THE SHOPS AT CHARLESTON PLACE Gallery by Southeastern Wildlife Exposition (SEWE), [...]

News, Events

TICKETS ON SALE NOW: FALL OYSTER ROAST

Mark your calendars for Friday, November 17. The Southeastern Wildlife Exposition and the CofC Alumni Association are excited to host a [...]

Artists, Fresh off the Easel, Artist Spotlight

Online Art Gallery Showcase: May 2023

A FRESH PERSPECTIVE In February, SEWE was honored to once again bring together remarkable, world-renowned artists to the Lowcountry to [...]

Education

2023 Junior Duck Stamp Winners

2023 Junior Duck Stamp Contest Winners  BEST OF SHOW:  Abigail Short – age 17, Charleston School of the Arts, N. [...]

News, Events

SEWE 2023 Photo Gallery

View the SEWE 2023 virtual memory book.

Events, VIP

Live Auction Preview 2023

LIVE AUCTION PREVIEW | SEWE 2023 From original art to hunting excursions to handcrafted furniture, preview the line up of [...]

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