November 4-December 1: Mary Kay Long’s art exhibit in November combines her love of painting and music. Long named all of her paintings after song titles for her upcoming show, “With a Song in My Heart.” She’s also kicking off her opening reception with a fun, music-inspired contest from 3-5 p.m. Nov. 10 at The Society of Bluffton Artists (SoBA) gallery, located at 6 Church St., in Old Town Bluffton. Opening Reception is from 3-5 p.m. November 10 at SoBA gallery.
During the opening reception, visitors will be asked to fill out an entry form to guess the song title of a special prize painting from Long’s collection. All correct entries will be entered into a random draw to determine the winner of the special prize painting. The contest will be ongoing throughout the exhibit. The winner will be notified December 2.
“With a Song In My Heart” art exhibit will include a variety of themes, including marshscapes, beach scenes, birds, animals and a few surprises. The exhibit runs from November 4 through December 1 at the SoBA gallery. The events are free and open to the public.
“Painting stirs my creative juices,” Long said. “I am completely self-taught and what started as a pastime for my own pleasure has evolved into becoming involved in the very active art community in Bluffton.”
Long’s paintings are regularly exhibited at the SoBA gallery, Coastal Exchange, The Complete Home, and Alexander’s Restaurant and Wine Bar.
Long spent her youth exposed to fine arts, gravitating more to music, theater and ballet. She trained as a vocalist and spent time in musical theater. Today, painting offers never-ending stimulation and satisfaction.
“I work around the canvas as the mood takes me,” said Long. “I may spend time on one aspect and find that working with a certain color or brush prompts me to move to a different part of the image.”
For more information on Long’s artwork, visit her Facebook page at https://www.facebook.com/smallpackagesstudio/.
ABOUT SOCIETY OF BLUFFTON ARTISTS: The Society of Bluffton Artists (SoBA) is a non-profit organization established to promote a stimulating community environment for the visual arts and to assist area students and artists in enhancing their artistic abilities. SoBA is the heart of the flourishing art hub in Old Town Bluffton, located at the corner of Church and Calhoun streets. SoBA offers regular art classes, featured artist shows, exhibitions, outreach art programs, scholarships and more. For more information, visit sobagallery.com for a complete calendar of events or call 843-757-6586.
