<![CDATA[GOOSE CREEK ARTISTS GUILD - Blog]]>Tue, 11 Aug 2026 06:03:24 -0400Weebly<![CDATA[Call for Artists!  Entries open now through July 26, 2026!]]>Thu, 02 Jul 2026 22:18:34 GMThttps://www.goosecreekartistsguild.com/blog/call-for-artists-entries-open-now-through-july-26-2026
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]]><![CDATA[Annual Judged Show Winners!]]>Sun, 04 Jan 2026 02:07:54 GMThttps://www.goosecreekartistsguild.com/blog/annual-judged-show-winnersThis year's annual show is up at the Creek Collective at 222 St. James Avenue in Goose Creek.  
Stop by and vote for your favorite to be awarded the People's Choice!  
Many of the works are still for sale at very affordable prices, and several of the artists also work on commission.  Contact the guild via email at gcartistsguild@gmail.com with questions.  Picture
Best in Show:  "Dream a Little Dream". by Barbara Friedman (sold) 
Best in Oil: "Always a Bridesmaid"
​by Kay Bilisoly , $200
Best in Pastel: Treasure Hunt" by Elise Hurley, $275
Best in Acrylic: "Splash of Pink in Puddles"
​by Grace Hayes, $120
Best in Watercolor: "Shrimpers Early Rise" by Dorothy Shromoff $700
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Best in Drawing: "A 40 x 40 Alphabet" by Barbara Friedman, $350
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Best in Mixed Media: "40 Winks" by Barbara Friedman, $300
Outstanding Merit in Pastels: "Iris Iridescence"  by Sue Selvey, $850
Outstanding Merit in Watercolor: "Second Sunday in Charleston" by Linn Dreisbach, NFS
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Outstanding Merit in Acrylic: "Superior Sunrise" by Dorothy Shromoff, $700
Outstanding Merit " Funfetti"
​by Elise Hurley $497
Outstanding Merit "Bold Dreams"
​by Kay Bilisoly, $225
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Outstanding Merit "Eat the Rich" by Larry Alexis, $450
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Mayors Choice Award & Honorable Mention: "Hope" by Willis Sanders, NFS, 
Honorable Mention: "To Dream of Clutter and Keepsakes" by Grace Hayes, $240
Honorable Mention "Trendsetter"
​by Ty Davis, $900
Honorable Mention "The Wood"
​by Barbara Friedman, $350
Honorable Mention "Stand Tall"
​by Lori Moen, NFS
Honorable Mention, "Sweet Moment"
​by Pauline Peiler, $135
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Best in Show & People's Choice Award Winner  
​Fierce Elegance, Oil, NFS, by Lori Moen

Outstanding Merit: 
Mayan Shaman, Oil, $400
​by Sue Selvey
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Outstanding Merit:
Dove of Peace, Collage, $100
​by Cynthia Massey

Honorable Mention: 
Sparkles, Watercolor, $125,
​by Dorothy Shromoff

​Honorable Mention:
Peaches & Oranges, mixed media $130
by Vickie Hickman

Honorable Mention:
Beach Day!, Drawing, NFS, 
by Heather Hill

Honorable Mention:
Escape to Paradise, Acrylic, $40
by Pauline Peiler
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Emerging Artist Award:
The Girl & the Sly Cat, Mixed Media, $50, 
by Barbara Friedman

The Small Works Show is on display now until December 4, at The Collective, 222 St. James Ave, Goose Creek, SC.  Many of the 55 artworks  on display are for sale.  We still have one prize to award--the People's Choice Award.  Stop by The Collective and cast your vote! 

The Goose Creek Artists Guild Annual Show will be on display from December 5-January 20.  Winners of this show will be posted next month!

]]><![CDATA[Several Goose Creek Artists Guild Members Win Awards at Coastal Carolina Senior Show]]>Thu, 13 Nov 2025 05:50:39 GMThttps://www.goosecreekartistsguild.com/blog/several-goose-creek-artists-guild-members-win-awards-at-coastal-carolina-senior-showCongratulations to our very own Dorothy Shromoff, for bringing home the Exchange Club Award, the top prize in this years show!  Linn Dreisbach, Barbara Friedman, Vickie Hickman, and Willis Sanders also won awards for their work this year.  Congratulations, Artists! 
]]><![CDATA[Lowcountry Fine Art Showcase]]>Fri, 18 Jul 2025 19:07:16 GMThttps://www.goosecreekartistsguild.com/blog/lowcountry-fine-art-showcaseWe are gearing up for this beautiful showcase of new work by South Carolina artists!  The show runs Saturday, August 2nd through Saturday, September 6th, at the Old Santee Canal Park!  This year's judge is Robert Lange, from Robert Lange Studios in Charleston!  Ribbons and cash prizes will be awarded for Best in Show, Best in Media (watercolor, acrylic, oil, drawing, pastel, and mixed media), Outstanding Merit, Honorable Mention, and People's Choice Award!  We are incredibly grateful to our generous sponsors who have made this showcase possible:  
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Pam & Jerry Smith​
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​Rep. Brandon Cox
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Willis Sanders
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]]><![CDATA[Call for Entries Lowcountry Fine Art Showcase]]>Mon, 23 Jun 2025 23:23:20 GMThttps://www.goosecreekartistsguild.com/blog/call-for-entries-lowcountry-fine-art-showcase ]]><![CDATA[Silent Auction 5/20/2025]]>Tue, 20 May 2025 03:56:11 GMThttps://www.goosecreekartistsguild.com/blog/silent-auction-5202025Join the Goose Creek Artists Guild this Tuesday, 6:30-8pm at the Goose Creek Rec Center for our end of season meeting and silent auction!  
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]]><![CDATA[Al Champy's Retrospective Show]]>Thu, 03 Aug 2023 16:37:50 GMThttps://www.goosecreekartistsguild.com/blog/al-champys-retrospective-showAugust 2 to September 30 St George Library  506 N. Parlor Ave. St George SC
Goose Greek Artist Guild invites you to Al Champy's Retrospective Show. The extensive display of his works in watercolors and oils will be on display at the St. George Library for the month of August and September 2023. 
Please join Summerville Art Guild in honoring his life's work on Saturday August 19th 11 am to 1 pm at the St George Library.  Paintings and prints will be for sale with the proceeds going to his family.  To inquire about purchasing prints and originals, contact CindyLee Thorington (518)231-2849.
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]]><![CDATA[31st Annual Old Santee Canal Fine Arts Exhibition, Call for Entries / Prospectus]]>Tue, 01 Aug 2023 04:01:49 GMThttps://www.goosecreekartistsguild.com/blog/31st-annual-old-santee-canal-fine-arts-exhibition-call-for-entries-prospectus
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]]><![CDATA[Goose Creek Artists Guild Petite Show 2023 Winners]]>Mon, 03 Apr 2023 01:41:17 GMThttps://www.goosecreekartistsguild.com/blog/goose-creek-artists-guild-petite-show-2023-winnersOur annual juried petite show was held at the Goose Creek Activity Center from March 1-March 31, featuring artworks no larger than 50 square inches.  Cash Prize Winners are featured below:
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