Explore the South Walton Art Scene
South Walton is a center of creativity and art on the Emerald Coast. South Walton has a South Walton’s Artist of the Year program that has honored local artists since 2003 (for past winners and information, click here.) Whether you’re staying in South Walton or want to take a trip over, it is worth checking out the unique art scene South Walton has to offer. Visitors can enjoy a self-guided tour through one-of-a-kind art galleries. According to visitsouthwalton, these are the must-visit art displays in South Walton.
Artists at Gulf Place Within the Gulf Place neighborhood is a collection of local art galleries ranging from jewelry and sculptures to pottery and acrylics.
Address: 40 Town Center Loop, Santa Rosa Beach
Phone: (850) 622-0400
Anne Hunter Gallery A variety of multimedia projects from socially committed artists are displayed at this art gallery and digital salon . Work from Rae Broyles, Billie Gaffrey, and Tommie Crow are showcased.
Address: 25 Central Square, Seaside
Phone: (214) 641-1048
The Foster Gallery The Foster gallery, led by the Cultural Arts Alliance of Walton County, rotates selections of work from various artists.
Address: 560 Grand Boulevard Suite L 101, Miramar Beach
Phone: (850) 837-3037
CHROMA: Kathleen Broaderick Studio & Gallery Kathleen Broaderick, the 2018 Visit South Walton Artist of the Year, opened CHROMA in early 2017 to showcase her work and instruct classes.
Address: 3925 West County Highway 30A, Unit E
Phone: (844)-5-CHROMA
Not Too Shabby by Marisol Gullo Gullo was honored at the 2017 Visit South Walton Artist of the Year. She opened Not Too Shabby Boutique in 2017 and showcases paintings, furniture, and interior design.
Address: 9755 US Highway 98, Miramar Beach
Phone: (850) 419-3976
Mary Hong Studio Gallery Hong was the winner of the Visit South Walton 2014 Artist of the Year. In her studio and gallery Mary Hong combines paint and glass on canvas to display her signature creativity.
Address: 26 Logan Lane Unit F, Grayton Beach
Phone: (850) 231-1416
Andy Saczynski Studio-Gallery Saczynski was the 2013 South Walton Artist of the Year. Saczynski’s studio and gallery displays his mixed media assemblage projects in Grayton Beach.
Address: 26 Logan Lane Unit A, Grayton Beach
Phone: (850) 502-0072
Allison Craft Designs Craft was named Visit South Walton’s 2012 Artist of the Year. Craft displays her homemade jewelry featuring pearls, metals, and other materials. She also showcases her paintings.
Address: 26 Logan Lane Unit B, Grayton Beach
Phone: (850) 200-2847
Allison Wickey Studio and Gallery Allison Wickey is the Visit South Walton’s 2011 Artist of the Year. Drawing her inspiration from visions of the past, she features work that showcases Venetian plaster, acrylic paints and glazes.
Address: 7000 E County Highway 30A, WaterSound
Phone: (850) 502-5251
Donna Burgess Gallery Donna Burgess is the winner of the 2008 Visit South Walton Artist of the Year. A resident of the Emerald Coast for over 30 years, Burgess depicts the Emerald Coast life through acrylic and watercolor. Her work features anything from beach scenes to pets and abstract pieces.
Address: 585 Grand Boulevard #102, Miramar Beach
Phone: (850) 837-1887
Justin Gaffrey Gallery Gaffrey was the 2005 Visit South Walton Artist of the Year. Located in Blue Mountain Beach, Justin Gaffrey’s Gallery includes a wide variety of work showcasing his various styles.
Address: 21 Blue Gulf Drive, Santa Rosa Beach
Phone: (850) 267-2022
Published on Friday, July 27, 2018