Art Galleries in Bluffton SC
The Society of Bluffton Artists gallery on Church Street, plus pottery studios and small galleries in Old Town’s century-old cottages.
- Main gallery: Society of Bluffton Artists, 7 Church St
- Also: pottery studios and small galleries
- Where: Old Town, near Calhoun Street
The art galleries in Bluffton, SC, are in Old Town, in cottages that are a few minutes’ walk from each other. The anchor is the gallery of the Society of Bluffton Artists (SOBA) at 7 Church Street, which exists to promote the appreciation of visual arts in the local community and shows work by its member artists.
Society of Bluffton Artists
SOBA’s gallery is a small cottage on Church Street, a block from Calhoun Street. The work is by local member artists, and the gallery’s website lists its current shows and hours, or call (843) 757-6586.
Studios and Other Galleries
Around it, Old Town’s visitor bureau lists The Pottery Studio by Magpie Ceramics, Jacob Preston Pottery and CamelliaArt Bluffton, and the streets around Calhoun Street hold more small galleries and shops in century-old cottages. For gifts and shopping, see Bluffton shopping; the galleries are one of the things to do in Bluffton.
A Day in Old Town
Pair the galleries with the Heyward House tour, lunch at an Old Town restaurant and an evening show at the May River Theatre.
More in Old Town
Old Town Bluffton, SC: Calhoun Street, the Heyward House, galleries, the Church of the Cross, the May River dock and restaurants, all within a short walk.
Where to shop in Bluffton, SC: Old Town boutiques and gift shops, the two outlet centres on US 278, jewelers, thrift stores and the supermarkets.
The Heyward House in Old Town Bluffton: a c. 1841 Carolina farmhouse museum with hours, guided walking and golf-cart tours, and parking.
May River Theatre, Bluffton's community theatre in Town Hall's Ulmer Auditorium: plays, musicals and improv, with how to buy tickets.
Things to do in Bluffton, SC: May River dolphin and kayak trips, Old Town's history and galleries, parks, bowling and mini golf, golf and festivals.
Frequently Asked Questions
What art galleries are in Bluffton, SC?
The Society of Bluffton Artists gallery at 7 Church Street is the main one, with pottery studios such as Magpie Ceramics and Jacob Preston Pottery and CamelliaArt Bluffton, all in Old Town.
Where is the Society of Bluffton Artists gallery?
At 7 Church Street in Old Town Bluffton, a block from Calhoun Street.
Are the Bluffton galleries walkable?
Yes. They are within a few blocks of each other in Old Town.
Local guides like this come standard for Guests of Partner Properties — one small part of what a Partner Property gives every guest.
Book Partner Properties