Coastal Discovery Museum to host ‘Deliberately Unpredictable’ exhibit

The Coastal Discovery Museum will open a new exhibition titled Deliberately Unpredictable on August 25th, showcasing the work of 12 Lowcountry abstract artists from the Art Beyond Tradition Group. The exhibit will run through November 4th, with admission free to the public.

The biennial exhibition features a range of media, including painting, collage, encaustic, sculpture, mixed media, and ink.

The public is invited to an opening reception scheduled for Thursday, September 11th, from 5 to 7 p.m. Visitors will also have the opportunity to meet and hear from participating artists during a gallery walk on Thursday, September 25th, at 11 a.m.

“This show brings together artists who work independently yet share a commitment to experimenting to push the boundaries of the ordinary,” said Elizabeth Greenberg, director of exhibitions at the Coastal Discovery Museum, in a statement.

Participating artists include Cindy Chiappetta, Arla Wible, Vickie Jourdan, Sharon Licata, Mark Larkin, Margaret Crawford, Jo Dye, Earline Allen, Donna Varner, Joanna Chalson, John Crum, and Linda Tully.

The museum, a Smithsonian Affiliate, has hosted several exhibitions by the Art Beyond Tradition Group, including the 2022 show Interpretations. The group was founded in 2006 by local artists aiming to elevate awareness and appreciation of abstract art in the region.

The Coastal Discovery Museum is located on the historic Honey Horn grounds on Hilton Head Island. Gallery hours are Monday through Saturday from 9 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., and Sunday from 11 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. For more information, visit www.coastaldiscovery.org.