10/09/2026
🎨🍂 October is National Arts & Humanities Month. Celebrate With Us! 🍂🎨
At the Sumter County Gallery of Art, we believe the arts do more than inspire creativity. The Arts and Humanities connect people, preserve culture, strengthen communities, and create opportunities for lifelong learning.
This October, we're celebrating the power of the arts throughout Sumter, Lee, and Clarendon counties, and we invite YOU to be part of the celebration!
✨ WHAT'S HAPPENING AT THE GALLERY THIS OCTOBER?
🖼️ Experience HandWork | Through October 23
Don't miss your opportunity to explore Twists and Turns Along the Path featuring Nolan Wright and The September Issue, a group exhibition celebrating artistic craftsmanship, creativity, and innovation.
🎬 Craft in America Lunch & Learn Series | October 14 & 21 at Noon
Explore the traditions, stories, and artistry behind American craft through special screenings of the West and Collectors. Bring your lunch, enjoy light snacks, and participate in meaningful conversations. FREE admission! Our final session is October 21.
🎨 NEW EXHIBITIONS OPENING OCTOBER 29!
Join us as we welcome two incredible artists:
✨ Gerry Wubben | "Arabesque" :Monumental charcoal drawings and abstract works inspired by patterns, science, and the natural world.
✨ Brittany M. Watkins | "Stand Alon(g)" : Thought-provoking interdisciplinary installations exploring personal experiences, identity, healing, and community.
Both exhibitions will be on display through January 8, 2027.
🖌️ Discover Your Creativity Through Art Classes!
Our Elizabeth White School of Art offers creative opportunities for children, teens, and adults, including drawing, painting, pottery, and hands-on workshops. Whether you're a beginner or an experienced artist, there's something for everyone!
🤝 Community Arts & Educational Programs
From youth arts education and family-friendly activities to outreach partnerships and creative learning experiences, we're committed to making the arts accessible and meaningful for people of all ages and backgrounds.
🎨 October 10 | Printmaking on Tote Bags | 9 AM–12 PM
Young artists can explore printmaking while creating their own reusable tote bags during our Second Saturday program!
♻️ October 10 | Windchimes & Mobiles with Tabitha Ott | 1–4 PM
Turn everyday recyclable materials and found objects into beautiful, one-of-a-kind works of art!
🎃 October 16 | Pumpkin Paint-Along | 6–9 PM
Celebrate the fall season with a fun, festive painting experience! Perfect for anyone looking to unwind and get creative.
🧵 October 22 | Learn to Make Reticules with Mackenzie Sholtz | 5–8 PM
Explore history through art by creating a traditional reticule, a small decorative handbag, in celebration of America's 250th anniversary.
❤️ THE ARTS THRIVE BECAUSE OF YOU!
To our incredible members, donors, funders, supporters, patrons, volunteers, and community partners; THANK YOU!
Your generosity and commitment help us provide free exhibitions, quality arts education, meaningful community programs, and opportunities for artists to share their talents.
But our work doesn't stop here and we need YOU to help us keep the arts thriving!
🌟 THIS OCTOBER, TAKE ACTION!
✅ VISIT an exhibition and bring someone who has never experienced the Gallery.
✅ PARTICIPATE in a class, workshop, or community program.
✅ SUPPORT the Gallery by becoming a member, renewing your membership, or making a donation.
✅ ADVOCATE by sharing our events and encouraging others to experience the arts.
✅ INVEST in the future by helping us expand creative opportunities for children, families, and communities across our service area.
Imagine what we can accomplish when more people experience the arts, more young minds discover their creativity, and more community members invest in our shared cultural future!
🎨 Don't just celebrate the arts and humanities this October; experience them, support them, and help shape their future!
📍 Sumter County Gallery of Art | 200 Hasel Street, Sumter, SC
🕚 Tuesday–Saturday | 11 AM–5 PM
🎟️ Gallery Admission is Always FREE!
🌐 Explore our programs, register for classes, become a member, or make a gift today at www.sumtergallery.com.
❤️ Because when we invest in the arts, we invest in the people, stories, and future of our communities!
