HILTON HEAD ISLAND MUSEUM FIELD GUIDE
Hilton Head’s Round Table Reassembled: Opening Reception for “It's Thursday! Artists of the Round Table”
The Coastal Discovery Museum unveils a retrospective of 15 local artists with roughly 80 works; the museum opens the show on November 12 and holds a public reception Thursday, November 13, 5–7 p.m., with the exhibition on view through March 23, 2026.
Hilton Head’s Round Table Reassembled: Opening Reception for “It's Thursday! Artists of the Round Table”.
At the Coastal Discovery Museum on Hilton Head Island, a Smithsonian Affiliate, a new retrospective traces the island’s creative arc—from weekly gatherings at The Red Piano Gallery in the 1970s through work produced up to 1994—bringing together approximately 80 works by 15 local artists to map the community that coalesced there.
Highlights
Outing Highlights
Fifteen Voices, Eighty Works
The retrospective assembles roughly 80 works—drawn from private collections and recent museum acquisitions—by 15 artists whose work shaped Hilton Head’s art scene from the 1970s through 1994.
Artists of the Round Table
The show centers on the weekly Round Table convened at The Red Piano Gallery and spotlights practitioners including Aldwyth, Ralph Ballantine, Joe Bowler, Danielle and Joe DeMers, Ray Ellis and others who fomented the island’s arts community.
Opening Reception
The public is invited to attend the opening reception on Thursday, November 13, from 5:00–7:00 PM at the Coastal Discovery Museum as the exhibition debuts following the museum’s November 12 opening.
What the day feels like
What the Opening Feels Like
Expect an intimate museum reception that foregrounds conversation and close looking: the show presents a compact, archival view of local artistic practice—works gathered from private owners and new acquisitions—framed by the Round Table’s decades-long influence on Hilton Head’s cultural life.
Suitability
Who it's for
Who this is right for—and where to ask before you go.
Practical planner
Details to review before reserving
The museum opens the exhibition on November 12; the public opening reception is Thursday, November 13, 5:00–7:00 PM. The exhibition remains on view through March 23, 2026.
The official announcement does not specify required gear, dress code, or ticketing; check the Coastal Discovery Museum for any event-specific guidance.
Operated by the Coastal Discovery Museum, a Smithsonian Affiliate; the museum is the contact for logistics, accessibility, and any changes to the event schedule.
Review cancellation policies before reserving.
Frequently asked questions
Planning Your Outing
When is the opening reception?
The public opening reception is Thursday, November 13, from 5:00–7:00 PM.
When does the exhibition open and how long will it be on view?
The exhibition opens on November 12 and will be on view through March 23, 2026.
Where is the exhibition located?
At the Coastal Discovery Museum on Hilton Head Island; the museum is the host and operator.
How many artists and works are included?
The retrospective presents work by 15 local artists and brings together approximately 80 works from private collections and new museum acquisitions.
Who are some of the featured artists?
Featured Artists of the Round Table include Aldwyth, Ralph Ballantine, Joe Bowler, Danielle DeMers, Joe DeMers, Ray Ellis, Elizabeth Grant, Walter Greer, Tua Hayes, Katy Hodgman, Louanne LaRoche, Allen Palmer, Marge Parker, George Plante, and Coby Whitmore.
Is the Coastal Discovery Museum affiliated with any larger institution?
Yes. The Coastal Discovery Museum is a Smithsonian Affiliate.