Celebrating 55+ years of local art: Waccamaw Arts & Crafts Guild exhibition returns
October 14, 2026
Get ready to celebrate the creativity and talent of our local art community! The 29th Annual Waccamaw Arts & Crafts Guild Juried Art Exhibition returns to the Franklin G. Burroughs – Simeon B. Chapin Art Museum October 29 through December 20, 2026. Join us for the opening reception on Thursday, October 29, from 5:30 to 7:30pm to celebrate the artists and watch as this year’s award winners are announced.
The Storytellers of the Forest – Acrylic by Debanjana Bhattacharjee – Rebecca Randall Bryan Best in Show Award, 2025
The exhibition honors a rich artistic tradition that helped bring the Art Museum to life. In the late 1980s, a visionary group of local art enthusiasts—led by artists from the Waccamaw Arts & Crafts Guild—helped lay the foundation for the Art Museum. In spring 1969, the Guild established a tradition of art exhibitions that continues to this day. Today, the Art Museum proudly hosts the Guild’s annual juried exhibition in recognition of its enduring contribution to its founding.
Visitors can explore an exciting range of two- and three-dimensional works in a variety of media, all created by local artists within the past two years. This year’s entries will be judged by Maura H. Kenny, a Pawleys Island painter and art educator.
From fresh perspectives to exceptional craftsmanship, the exhibition offers a wonderful opportunity to discover the talent thriving in our own backyard. Come experience the creativity and be part of this long-standing local arts tradition!
About the 29th Annual Waccamaw Arts & Crafts Guild Exhibition
The exhibition runs from October 29 – December 20, 2026. There will be an Opening Reception on Thursday, October 29, from 5:30 – 7:30pm. The event is free and open to the public. The Franklin G. Burroughs-Simeon B. Chapin Art Museum is located at 3100 South Ocean Boulevard, Myrtle Beach, SC 29577.
For more information, contact the Myrtle Beach Art Museum: 843-238-2510 or [email protected]
