The Arts Initiative
A curated collection of personalities brings the spirit and culture of the South to the Bluff each and every day.
The Arts Initiative at Palmetto Bluff will foster the pursuit of artistic innovation and expression through a diverse curation of artists, craftsmen, musicians, makers, and chefs. Through year-round programming, unfolding across Palmetto Bluff’s unspoiled natural canvas, The Arts Initiative will create a dialogue between art, the community, and the beauty of the Bluff itself.
Art is central to the Palmetto Bluff experience. Countless bands, painters, crafters, and artisans have graced our community over the years, and, with the launch of The Arts Initiative, we aim to keep the momentum going.
This year, we’re further expanding the roster of talent, taking inspiration from a cross-section of elements designed to tell the many stories unfolding at the Bluff. These are the tales worth telling, the voices worth hearing, and the places worth exploring.
Artist in Residence
Artist in Residence
The Artist in Residence program celebrates the arts, fosters creativity, and offers a hands-on education for members and guests of Palmetto Bluff. Click below to learn more about each artist and purchase tickets for our 2024 Artist in Residence lineup now.
Learn More Learn MoreFLOW Gallery + Workshop
Invitation
Now open. FLOW Gallery + Workshop is a physical showcase of our Artist in Residence program and a curated collection of southern artists in the new gallery. Work from this diverse lineup includes a rotating series of exhibitions, workshops, and events featuring established and emerging artisans. Sitting at the heart and social center of Wilson Village, FLOW Gallery + Workshop is the hub for the entire Arts Initiative experience.
Learn More Learn MoreThe Arts Initiative Events
The Arts Initiative Events
The Arts Initiative at Palmetto Bluff fosters a curated calendar of experiences certain to provoke conversation, rouse the spirit, and ignite creative sparks. From hands-on artist workshops to live musical performances and special gallery events, a year-round menu of artful adventures play out against the Bluff’s magnificent natural palette.
Learn More Learn MoreFLOW FEST
FLOW FEST
Palmetto Bluff’s favorite music and arts festival on the May River, FLOWFEST, is back! Join us Sunday, October 13th, on Boathouse Lawn in Wilson Village for toe-tapping fun. Peruse an artisan market, indulge in tasty food and treats, and dance to the Motown, Rock, and Reggae beats from Deas-Guyz!
Following Mother Nature's Plan
Unleash Your Own Vision
Nothing helps you appreciate art more than becoming an active participant. We build opportunities for residents and guests to meet artists and learn from them through workshops, lectures and classes, field trips and more. Expose your senses to artistic experiences from throughout the South.