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Venue Overview
Charleston Place
205 Meeting Street
FINE ART GALLERY:
Original Artwork: Nearly 100 SEWE painters and sculptors will display their work in the Fine Art Gallery and Grand Hall of the Charleston Place Hotel. As always, this is some of the finest work in the wildlife art genre, with a wide variety of styles, media and subject matter represented. Enjoy getting to know the artists who will be with their work all weekend.
Quick Draw / Speed Sculpt and Live
Auction: A unique opportunity to watch the talented SEWE artists at work. Participating artists will have just one hour to create a piece from start to finish. The finished products will then be on display before the live auction following. Drawing/Sculpting, Friday, 3 pm | Live Auction to follow | Fine Art Gallery & Grand Hall
Red Fox Fine Art Special Exhibit: Red Fox Fine Art, a leading gallery of 19th and 20th century sporting paintings and sculpture based in Middleburg, Virginia, presents a special exhibit of American and British sporting art, including the work of Frank Benson, Aiden Ripley, Ogden Pleissner, Sir Alfred Munnings, Percival Rosseau and John M. Tracy.
Giclées: Giclées by a variety of SEWE artists will be available. Colleton Rooms
Jewelry Designers: Jewelry designers will showcase their selection of fine jewelry and accessories. Located at the top of the Grand Staircase to the right
Private preview hours sponsored by
Audubon South Carolina: Thursday, 1 - 5 pm | Friday & Saturday, 9 - 10 am
VIP Signature Gala & Sale: Thursday, 7 pm | Fine Art Gallery & Grand Hall Benefactor Lounge: VIP packages are available for pick up here beginning at 2 pm on Wednesday, February 16. In addition, our Benefactors and Corporate Partners are invited to stop in to enjoy their favorite beverage or light refreshments during the private viewing hours and/or show hours Friday-Sunday. 2nd floor, just before the Fine Art Gallery
Fine Sporting Arms: Fine Sporting Arms will be on display and available for purchase by highly regarded manufacturers and dealers Griffin & Howe and Beretta on the second floor of Charleston Place Hotel. Jarrett Rifles and Caesar Guerini will both have displays at the SEWE Marketplace in the Gaillard Center.
Tickets / SEWE Shop: A wide variety of SEWE items, including t-shirts, hats, tumblers, koozies and cookbooks will be available. SEWE day tickets may be purchased here as well. 2nd floor, left of the Grand Staircase
SEWE Headquarters
Gaillard Center
95 Calhoun Street
SEWE Marketplace: A mix of creations by outstanding local, regional and national artisans and craftsmen including handcrafted furniture, woodworks, leather goods, jewelry, knife makers, metal works, photographers and more unique Southern made finds.
Jeff Corwin: Television personality, nature conservationist and author, Jeff Corwin joins us once again for live presentations on SEWE weekend in the Gaillard Center. Friday, 2 pm | Saturday, 12:30 and 3:30 pm
Busch Wildlife Sanctuary: Busch Wildlife Sanctuary will introduce the wonders of the natural ecosystems and give SEWE attendees an up-close look at alligators, bobcats, foxes, birds of prey, snakes and much more. Friday, 11 am | Sunday, 11 am
Benefactor Lounge: Beverages and light snacks will be available to Benefactors and Corporate Partners during show hours. Beer and wine only.
Nature and Wildlife Photography Wildlife Gifts & Collectibles
Knife Makers
Furnishings Tickets / SEWE Shop
Brittlebank Park
185 Lockwood Boulevard
Quail Village: NEW SEWE is excited to create the Quail Village at Brittlebank Park led by the South Carolina Bobwhite Initiative. This group of exhibitors is dedicated to reversing the decline of the bobwhite quail population and hopes to inspire property owners and managers, conservationists, and wildlife enthusiasts to be part of this once-in-ageneration challenge. 5th Annual Lowcountry Social: Dust off your boots for the fifth annual Lowcountry Social event and come celebrate the best of the South. Enjoy BBQ from renowned pit masters, bluegrass music by the fire with the Bluestone Ramblers and an open bar under the stars at Brittlebank Park. Each attendee will be entered to win prizes throughout the evening. By ticket only. Hosted by Home Team BBQ, Williams Knife Co., SEWE and YETI®. Saturday 7:30 - 10:30 pm
Sheep and Duck Herding Demos:
Watch collies artfully muster sheep and ducks through various obstacles with only a whistle and a few commands. Friday & Saturday, 10:30 am and 2 pm | Sunday, 10:30 pm
Two Tank DockDogs® Competitions:
Once again, SEWE will host the only two tank DockDogs® event east of the Mississippi. Dogs of all kinds and skill levels will compete in various water jumping competitions. “Waves” of competition will be held throughout the day all weekend with finals beginning at 3:30 pm on Sunday. Friday & Saturday, 10 am - 5:30 pm | Sunday, 10 am - 4 pm
Retriever Demonstrations: Dogs of various breeds and ages put on demonstrations of retrieving skills. Friday & Saturday, 12:30 pm and 4:30 pm | Sunday, 12:30 pm and 3:30 pm.
Dog Demonstrations with Wildrose
Kennels: New to SEWE this year, the Wildrose Brittish Labrador demo pack with professionals of canine nutrition, Purina ProPlan, will be presenting its unique, balanced training techniques for upland and waterfowl gundogs and adventure companions. Friday & Saturday, 11:30 and 3:30 pm | Sunday, 11:30 am and 2pm
Sporting and Marine Village: Nearly 50 vendors and exhibitors, including hunting, fishing and safari guides, and outdoor outfitters. Also included are exhibitors that focus on fishing, water sports and marine-based activities.
Raffle Tent: In partnership with Ducks Unlimited, visit the raffle tent to purchase tickets and view exciting items including, but not limited to, outdoor products, excursions and fine sporting arms.
Kid Zone: Brittlebank Park will house an expanded kid’s activities section including pony and camel rides and exotic petting zoo plus other fun, educational activities and programs for kids of all ages.
Kid Zone Stage: The Kid Zone Stage will put a spotlight on various local authors and librarians, who will share stories inspired by nature and wildlife. Educational puppet shows will be hosted here, too.
Live Music: Enjoy great bluegrass music by the Bluestone Ramblers throughout the weekend.
Local Food Vendors
Benefactor Lounge: Beverages and light snacks will be available to Benefactors and Corporate Partners during show hours. Beer and wine only.
Tickets / SEWE Shop
Charleston Marriott
170 Lockwood Boulevard
Copley Fine Art Auctions Decoy Exhibit
and Auction Preview: Copley Fine Art Auctions, the world’s leading American sporting art auction company is hosting its 2022 Art Decoy Exhibit and Auction Preview during SEWE weekend at the Charleston Marriott Hotel. Copley specializes in antique decoys and 19th- and 20th-century American, sporting, and wildlife paintings. Copley’s biannual sales are the premier events for collectors of sporting art, decoys, fishing collectibles, and other related folk art. Quality objects start at $100 and range to over a million dollars. Friday, February 18 through Sunday, February 20 starting at 10 am at the Marriott Hotel.
Decoys: A number of the most respected dealers of antique and working decoys will be exhibiting. Emerald Ballroom about the important role raptors, such as falcons, eagles and hawks, play in our ecosystem. Friday, 11 am and 3 pm | Saturday, 10:30 am and 1:30 pm | Sunday, 1 pm
Conservation Exhibits: The Conservation Tent, made possible through the support of the Henry and Sylvia Yaschick Foundation, Inc., will house over 40 conservation groups, with staff and volunteers present to educate attendees about their area of expertise and the services they provide. Various wildlife rescue groups, many with live animals and birds to see up-close, will be exhibiting, along with Ducks Unlimited and SC Department of Natural Resources.
Fresh on the Menu | Certified South
Carolina: Hosted by the Lee Bros., watch more than a dozen of South Carolina’s greatest chefs, farmers, and home cooks demonstrate how to prepare some of their favorite recipes with locally grown and produced ingredients. Sample products from the
producers, processors and vendors that make up the Certified SC program.
Ducks Unlimited Tent
Wildlife Gifts & Collectibles
Furnishings
Live Music: Bluegrass music all weekend long in the center of the park.
Local Food Vendors / Dining Area Tickets / SEWE Shop
In order to comply with city codes and regulations, Marion Square will be fenced this year. Alcoholic beverages may not be removed from the designated area.
Marion Square
Calhoun Street, between Meeting & King
Center for Birds of Prey Demos: See incredible flight demos while learning
Garden & Gun
701 East Bay Street, #115
Cocktails & Conservation with G&G:
CJ Lotz, Garden & Gun senior editor, and Kelly S. Turner, curator and artistic
director of the Garden & Gun exhibition Birdwatching, sit down with South Carolina author, poet, and ornithologist J. Drew Lanham. Discussion will include Lanham’s approach to birding, its connections to history and race, and his role in the Birdwatching exhibition— which incorporates written and recorded portions of his original poetry.
Sunday’s event features Garden & Gun contributing editor T. Edward Nickens in conversation with Mike Neiduski, the Southeastern director of regional development for the Ruffed Grouse Society and the American Woodcock Society. Neiduski is also a North American Versatile Hunting Dog judge, and a seasoned expert in the field. Saturday, 2 pm | Sunday, 2 pm
Cocktails will be served during the events. Following the conversations, guests are invited to shop a limited collection of fine sporting and outdoor goods.
Hotel Emeline
181 Church Street
Birds of a Feather Ladies Brunch
Benefit: Step out of the Lowcountry and into the wild to raise your glass at the Birds of a Feather Ladies Brunch Benefit. This premier event features a three-course lunch and all-inclusive bar service, a live auction and a raffle with one-of-a-kind items. Enjoy a wide array of entertainment, including live painting by SEWE artist Carrie Penley, table prizes by SEWE exhibitor Tropical Tapestry, music from a local DJ and special appearances by some of SEWE’s feathered friends. Proceeds from this exclusive event will directly support the Rhino Momma Project. By ticket only. Saturday, 10 am
Charleston County Library
68 Calhoun Street
Kids for Conservation Birdhouse
Display Sponsored by Dominion Energy
SC Junior Duck Stamp Display Sponsored by Ducks Unlimited
Charleston Visitor Center
375 Meeting Street
SEWE Soiree: A fun, casual party, the SEWE Soiree will feature a Lowcountry feast of oysters, BBQ, wild game and more, open bar and live music by Second Nature. VIP event, by ticket only. Saturday, 7 pm
