ARTIST SUBMISSION

Thank you for your interest in Cecil Byrne Gallery!

If you are an artist and would like to submit your work for consideration to join our gallery, please email the following to cecilbyrnegallery@gmail .com:

Subject line for email: "Artist Submission / Last Name / Medium"
Links to your website with current work and to your social media platforms
Resume/CV with contact information
Artist statement

We do not accept submissions made in person.

Only emailed submissions will be considered.

After we have had the opportunity to review your submission and we find it to be a good fit, we will contact you directly to make arrangements for an interview and to review your work in person. Please note, d ue to the large number of submissions we receive, we cannot guarantee a response to each one.

Thank you so much for considering Cecil Byrne Gallery for representation.

We wish you the very best in all you do. ~ CBG

Fine art and artisan craftsmanship have long shared a close relationship, each discipline enriching the other through dedicated practice and a careful eye for material. In galleries that celebrate both, visitors can move between the layered textures of oil and pastel paintings and the tactile presence of stoneware and pottery, discovering how color, form, and surface respond to different hands. Artisan jewelry adds a personal scale to the experience, framing wearable pieces as small sculptures. Together, these mediums create a space where tradition and contemporary vision meet, inviting collectors and curious viewers to appreciate the breadth of creative work gathered under one roof on historic Broad Street. For artists considering a professional gallery partnership, the submission process is often a meaningful first conversation. A clear presentation of current work, supported by a considered artist statement and a resume that outlines background and training, helps a gallery understand the direction and intent behind the portfolio. Linking to a personal website and active social media allows reviewers to see the body of work in context, beyond a single image or single visit. Patience is part of the process, as thoughtful review takes time, and a respectful exchange between artist and gallery can lay the groundwork for a lasting creative relationship built on shared standards and mutual appreciation.

Cecil Byrne Gallery is a long-standing fine art and artisan destination located on Broad Street in Charleston, celebrated for its thoughtfully curated mix of paintings, stoneware, pottery, and handmade jewelry. The gallery represents both established and emerging talents working across traditional and contemporary styles, from evocative oils and luminous pastels to intricately crafted ceramics and artisan accessories. Visitors are invited to experience a tranquil environment where fine craftsmanship and creative expression come together, supporting living artists while enriching the historic character of the Lowcountry. Beyond its exhibition space, the gallery fosters ongoing dialogue between collectors and makers, offering a place where visitors can discover new favorites, follow the journeys of represented artists, and appreciate the diversity of vision that defines the local and broader American art scene.