2018 SEWE Gala at Belmond Charleston Place

Live music at the SEWE Gala

Work in progress from Hemsley Art

Cirque De Vol from Raleigh N.C.

Art of all kinds is on display at Belmond Charleston Place

The 36th edition of the Southeastern Wildlife Exposition included a black tie gala and art auction on February 15. This year's featured artist is Kathryn Mapes Turner from Wyoming, and the 2018 Guest Artist is Joseph Sulkowski from Tennessee. This preview of the wildlife art for sale at SEWE gives VIP patrons the chance to purchase paintings and sculptures in a setting where the artists are always open to answer questions from serious collectors, including commission artwork orders.

A buffet supper, open bar, jazz music, live auction and performance art are all part of the mix in the Belmond Charleston Place ballroom. Celebrities in attendance included Jeff Foxworthy, Jack Hanna and numerous S.C. elected officials. Friendly discussions include swapping hunting stories, sharing current events about family members, and of course planning out what to do over the next three days of SEWE. The air conditioner was running inside, due to the unseasonably warm weather that is in place for the entire 2018 SEWE weekend.

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