Emrose projects

10/01/2026

The South Carolina Arts Foundation Stands with Every Artist in South Carolina

COLUMBIA, S.C. (September 28, 2026) — The Board of Directors of the South Carolina Arts Foundation affirms its steadfast support for the arts in South Carolina and for every artist who calls our state home.

Art belongs to all of us. It fills our concert halls and community theaters, our classrooms and main streets, from the Upstate to the Lowcountry. South Carolina's artists tell the story of who we are, and each of them deserves a state that welcomes them — every artist, every community, every voice.

Art thrives when artists can create freely. South Carolina has long honored that freedom, and generations of South Carolinians have benefited from a public commitment to the arts that reaches every corner of our state. We believe that commitment should continue to embrace every artist and every audience.

Our Board is paying close attention to recent developments affecting the arts in South Carolina. We will continue to follow them carefully, and we will continue to speak up for the artists and arts organizations who enrich our state.

“South Carolina's artists make our communities stronger, more joyful, and more connected,” said Elizabeth Franklin-Best, President of the South Carolina Arts Foundation Board of Directors. “Every artist in our state deserves the chance to create, to share their work, and to be welcomed by the communities they serve. Our Board stands firmly behind them.”

09/24/2026

The Canoe Club At Palmetto Bluff reopens this week after a design refresh, and Inness Hancock's "Across the Marsh" is ready for its unveiling as the new centerpiece above the bar! Emrose projects was thrilled to make this perfect pairing of painting and place.

Special thanks to The Great Frame Up Bluffton for helping us find the ideal frame for the finishing touch.

Be sure to stop by to see it in person!

09/19/2026

I sat down with artist Kevin Kirkwood at his studio in Savannah for his podcast, "Strand, the Story of an Artist," and the episode is now live. We talked about my path into art, how I find and work with artists, and how I curate collections that connect to the history, culture, and character of a place. Kevin, thank you for such a warm conversation!

Please give it a listen when you get the chance:

Podcast Episode · Strand, the Story of an Artist · September 18 · 41m

09/15/2026

Fresh fitness photography just went up at Playbook's Union House in Houston's CityWest Place campus. Emrose projects has loved building out this space over the past year, from a 100-ft community-engaged mural to a hand-painted welcome wall, curated, limited-edition recovery lounge photos, and now these motivational fitness images. We're excited to see this space keep growing for the people who use it every day!

09/10/2026

"Across the Marsh" by is off to the framer - at 60 x 48 inches - and headed for install later this month in a fabulous hospitality venue we’re excited to share soon.

Big canvas, big frame order, worth the wait!

08/10/2026

New opportunity for local Beaufort County artists, courtesy of Culture HHI: Crescendo Celebration - Original Cover Art
- Budget: $500

Hilton Head Island's Office of Cultural Affairs seeks entries from Beaufort County, South Carolina artists for use in promotional materials, websites, digital media, and print advertising for the Town's annual Crescendo Celebration.

Crescendo is a celebration of Hilton Head Island's art, culture, and history. It features concerts, art exhibitions, theatrical performances, guided tours, hands-on arts experiences, poetry readings, documentary screenings, cultural festivals, and lantern parade.

The selected, signature image will be used on the cover of the event schedule. Over 3,000 printed booklets are distributed around the community. It is also shared digitally.

Hilton Head Island's Office of Cultural Affairs seeks entries from Beaufort County, South Carolina artists for use in promotional materials, websites, digital media, and print advertising for the Town's annual Crescendo Celebration. 

08/05/2026

What a morning we had walking the new Bluffton Community Hospital site with the BMH Foundation team. Site visits like this one allow us to validate art location feasibility, double check measurements, and spot opportunities we may have missed by looking at floorplans alone. The Beaufort Memorial Heart of Healing art program is something truly special... we can't wait for the community to see it!

07/25/2026

Did you know that artwork in hospital rooms is associated with patients requiring less pain medication, resulting in major healthcare savings annually?

It was our pleasure to curate these paintings among the hundreds of examples of local talent submitted for the Heart of Healing program at the new Bluffton Community Hospital. Congratulations to the pictured selected artists on this National Arts & Health Day! Olivia Lynch, Lynne Drake - Artist & Teacher, Julie Jones Artwork, Lydia Beason, Catherine Marks, Dana Montlack: Artist, Southern.Blonde.Salt, Emma Barnes, Leli Holmes Art

National League of Cities BMH Foundation

07/02/2026

Honored by my recent appointment to the South Carolina Arts Foundation Board of Directors. Established in 1972, the SC Arts Foundation is a nonprofit organization dedicated to recognizing, encouraging and supporting the art and artists of South Carolina. I look forward to collaborating with my new colleagues toward advancing the rich variety of artistic expression found in the Palmetto State!

06/25/2026

Thrilled to share this early preview of local artwork soon to grace the walls of the new Bluffton Community Hospital, curated in partnership with BMH Foundation. Community-driven artwork in healthcare settings helps contribute to a welcoming and healing environment!