Free Art & Wine Walk Launches 2012 Events at Freshfields Village

The Art & Wine Walk at Freshfields Village is back for its seventh year, with a celebration that marries wine, art, music, and more! Residents and visitors are invited to watch live art demonstrations and view works from local and visiting artists in participating stores. The event is free and takes place February 17, from 4:00 – 7:00 p.m.

Participating stores will feature two varieties of both red and white wines, as well as hors d'oeuvres. The Williams Duo, a two-piece jazz group, will provide musical accompaniment for the evening. Artists will display pieces in various media, including watercolors, oils, photography, hand-blown glass, sculpture, and pottery.

Below are some of the details:

Carolina Clay Gallery is hosting a reception for visiting artists.

At Coastal Footwear, enjoy a wine tasting while browsing the shop.

GDC Home is hosting visiting artist Becky Davis, who will display some of her dried botanical pieces. Much of her work includes local plants and flowers and has been featured in Southern Living.

Leggiadro is hosting visiting artist Julia F. Ralston and an assortment of her paintings. For more information about the artist, visit www.CrossnoreGallery.org/juliafralston.php.

View new works on display, sip some wine, and meet the artists at Photographics Photography & Art Gallery. The featured show "As the Sun Sets on Kiawah" spotlights new work from Shar Duffy.

At SeaCoast Sports & Outfitters, check out the latest in active apparel alongside a complimentary beer tasting.

The Spot is hosting Charleston artist Amelia Rose Smith. Look for her landscape and still life originals in the shop. For more information about the artist, visit www.AmeliaRoseSmith.net.

Browse the latest colorful clothing finds at Tommy Bahama presented by Palmetto Island, between tasty sips of rum.

Village Optical is displaying works by Seabrook Island artist, Colleen Wiessmann. For more information about the artist, visit http://ColleenWiessmann.com

Survey the wares of Vineyard Vines presented by Coastal Palms, while sampling bubbly tastes of Champagne.

Aubergine Home Collection will display work from nationally recognized nature artist, Dianne MunKittrick and nature artist, Colleen Kelley Davis. For more information about Dianne, visit www.wildthingart.com.

Beachwalker Rentals will host local artist, Chenita Miller, who will be weaving Sweetgrass Baskets along with a display of her completed baskets.

Isola – Check out the latest spring arrivals and enjoy drinks and snacks while you shop!

Java Java is offering complimentary wine and cheese in shop! Stop in to visit featured artist Chuck Morris and view displays of his work. For more information about the artist, visit www.chuckmorrisart.com.

Kiawah Fine Jewelry will host a Trunk Show featuring JG Jewelry Designs. For more information about the designer, visit www.jgjewelrydesign.com.

La Tela Pizzeria will offer appetizers and wine during a reception for local photographer Pamela Cohen, who will have work on display.

Papaya Island will host several local artists with displays of their work, featuring oil paintings by Bob LeFevre, watercolors by John Chapin, photography by Ron Chamberlain, watercolors by Kathryn Krogh, and handmade jeweled serving pieces by Donna LeFevre.

The Old Rangoon will host local Kiawah Island jewelry artists Barb Clawson, Janet Schutz, and Sandy Buffie.

At The Resort Shop check out the latest spring arrivals and enjoy drinks and snacks while you shop!

For more information, please call 843-768-6491 or visit FreshfieldsVillage.com