2025 Schedule of Events

2.14
6:00 PM—9:00 PM
Special Event
Presented by Lamar's Sporting Club and SEWE

SEWE KICKOFF AT LAMAR’S

Kick off your SEWE week at Lamar’s Sporting Club, Charleston’s first reservation-only nightlife experience.

2.15
1:00 PM—5:00 PM
VIP
Presented by The Peninsula of Charleston

Private Preview Afternoon

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

2.15
7:00 PM—11:00 PM
VIP

VIP Signature Gala & Sale

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

2.16
9:00 AM—10:00 AM
VIP

VIP Private Preview Hour | Charleston Place

Before SEWE opens to the public, you’ll already have insider access to preview and snag your new art in the SEWE Fine Art Gallery. For VIP benefactors only.

2.16
9:00 AM—10:00 AM
VIP

VIP Private Preview Hour | Marketplace at The Gaillard Center

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

2.16
3:00 PM—4:00 PM
General Admission
Presented by Beacon Community Bank

Quick Draw/Speed Sculpt and Auction

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

2.16
4:00 PM—5:00 PM
General Admission

Auction following Quick Draw/Speed Sculpt

The live auction for attendees to bid on the one-of-a-kind paintings and sculpture produced in just sixty minutes by participating SEWE artists and painters during the Quick Draw/Speed Sculpt.

2.16
6:00 PM—9:00 PM
Special Event
Presented by The Dewberry

The Dewberry Artist-In-Residence: Chris Maynard

The Dewberry is pleased to welcome celebrated "featherfolio" artist, naturalist, and conservationist, Chris Maynard, as the Artist-in-Residence for SEWE 2024.

2.17
9:00 AM—10:00 AM
VIP

VIP Private Preview Hour | Charleston Place

Before SEWE opens to the public, you’ll already have insider access to preview and snag your new art in the SEWE Fine Art Gallery. For VIP benefactors only.

2.17
9:00 AM—10:00 AM
VIP

VIP Private Preview Hour | Marketplace at The Gaillard Center

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

2.17
11:00 AM—12:00 PM
General Admission
Presented by Beacon Community Bank

Live Art Series: Pencil It In

Watch SEWE artists sketch in pencil, scratchboard & graphite.

2.17
2:00 PM—3:00 PM
General Admission
Presented by Beacon Community Bank

Live Art Series: Opposites Attract

Watch SEWE artists paint in two opposing mediums.

2.17
3:00 PM—6:00 PM
Non-Ticketed
Presented by The Dewberry

The Dewberry Artist-In-Residence: Chris Maynard

The Dewberry is pleased to welcome celebrated "featherfolio" artist, naturalist, and conservationist, Chris Maynard, as the Artist-in-Residence for SEWE 2024.

5.03
5:00 PM—8:00 PM
Non-Ticketed

May First Friday Artwalk

Mark your calendars for a special evening in Gallery by SEWE during the May First Friday Art Walk. Join us on May 3rd from 5 PM to 8 PM to view captivating new art by SEWE artists, indulge in complimentary wine and light bites and view a live painting demonstration by the talented Jen Starwalt. This event is […]

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