Arts Ob We People: Winter Exhibition and Sale

Arts Ob We People: Winter Exhibition and Sale is a display of original work by emerging and leading artists that represents the life of Gullah people on Hilton Head Island and the surrounding community. This annual arts and crafts exhibition features the work of local artists’ interpretation of the people, food, dancing and daily living of the Gullah people.

Saundra Renee Smith is the 2025 featured artist of this annual Gullah Celebration. Smith uses paints primarily with acrylic and oil on canvas, wood, tin, or glass.

“I strive to capture the daily lifestyle of the Gullah people through visual art," says Smith. "Baskets, and flowers, water and sky. Women and families with brightly colored dresses, and colorful head rags and hats to cover unique nappy hair and secrets of the land are what inspire me to paint. My work is spiritual and transformative as I seek to provide a glimpse of Gullah life, and ‘de luk pon we island.’”

The exhibit runs Feb. 4-28.  An artists’ reception, free and open to the public, will take place on February 5, from 5-7pm. All artworks will be on display and for sale.

Art League Gallery features local artwork in all media created by more than 200 member artists. All artwork on display is for sale and exhibits change every month. Located mid-island at 14 Shelter Cove Lane, inside Arts Center of Coastal Carolina, next to the box office, Art League Gallery is open every day, Monday through Saturday from 10 a.m.– 4 p.m. and Sunday from noon-4 p.m., plus 90 minutes prior to all Arts Center Performances.