“A Beacon of Hope”
A dozen area artists have put their unique twist on 14, 16” turned wooden lighthouses. Their creations will be on display in various “Lighthouse Keeper” Venues on Front St. & the downtown area. Lookout out for the Lighthouse Keeper Venue Poster in the windows of our partner stores. An online auction will be held from Sunday, October 3rd to Monday, October 18th to raise funds for children’s after-school art programs. Art Harbor Gallery and Optimism Preventative Services have teamed up to provide the necessary resources for at-risk kids in our community. Bidding is open to the general public and anyone interested in bidding can do so between Sunday, October 3, and Saturday, October 18.
The idea of artistically transforming wooden lighthouses was the brainchild of Art Harbor Gallery owner and artist Debbie Smith. “Lighthouses have kept seafarers from harm for over two millennia and that symbolism has not been lost on us. We hope to harness the power of art and the community’s generous spirit so that together we can be a beacon of hope for our at-risk youth,” said gallery co-owner Alan Sherlock.
Lighthouse Keeper Venues:
To see these lighthouses in person please visit our local Lighthouse Keepers.
1. Augustus & Carolina, 822 Front, 912 Front St.
– Debanjana Bhattacharjee
2. Bluebird Vintage Home, 925 Front St.
– Johnnie Cowan
3. Indigo Mercantile, 724 Front St.
– Michael Gordon
4. Kaminski House Gift Shop, 1003 Front St.
– Sarah Credito
5. Purr and Pour, 908 Front St.
– Elken Grate
6. Sara & Beth’s Gifts & Home, 1003 Prince St.
– Nicole Hendricks
7. SC Maritime Museum, 729 Front St.
– Karen Joyce
8. SC Maritime Museum, 729 Front St.
– Tom Leonardo
9.SoCo Grille, 619 Front St.
– Danny McLaughlin
10. The Cottage, 814 Front St.
– Terry Strawser
11. The Harbor Shop, 602 Front St.
– Joanne Willoughby
12. Wildes Financial Strategies, 625 Church St.
– Deborah Smith #1
13. Wildflower & Whiskey Clothing, 914 Front St.
– Deborah Smith #2
To Register for the Auction:
- Go to harborlight.art
- Click on the ‘Register’ button
- Follow the instructions to complete registration.