SEWE Featured Artist

I'm honored to have been chosen as the the Southeastern Wildlife Exposition's 2023 Featured Artist.

Each February, tens of thousands of wildlife enthusiasts flock to the coastal city of Charleston, SC, for SEWE to celebrate wildlife and the great outdoors through fine art, live entertainment and special events. SEWE curates an annual collection of fine art from the nation's most talented wildlife painters and sculptors, selecting one individual to recognize as the Featured Artist.

As Featured Artist, I’ve been chosen to represent the rich culture of the show and create the focal point piece that embodies the spirit of SEWE. I’ve exhibited there for nine years now, and in that time I’ve seen some tremendously talented artists take the stage as Featured. Now that it’s my turn, I intend to work very hard and bring my best work to the 2023 show.

Read SEWE's official Featured Artist announcement.

"The Departure" announced as the SEWE 2023 Feature Painting

Each year, SEWE announces a featured painting to be auctioned off at Thursday night's VIP Gala at the Charleston Place Hotel. "The Departure" is my 48"x36" original oil on canvas painting for this year's event. Learn more about how this piece was created in my blog Facts of a Feature.

2023 Southeastern Wildlife Exposition | Feb. 17-19, 2023

This will be SEWE’s 41^st annual event, taking place at multiple venues across downtown Charleston, February 17-19, 2023. Get your tickets here.

Coming to SEWE and looking for me and my work? Here is the list of events where you can find me throughout the weekend:

Friday, Feb 17

Quick Draw – watch Ryan and other SEWE Artists complete a painting live in 1 hour and then immediately auctioned.

Charleston Place Hotel Ballroom

3pm

Free event with purchase of SEWE general admission

Art on Display at the front of the Charleston Place Hotel Ballroom

10am-6pm

Free event with purchase of SEWE general admission

Saturday, Feb 18

Art on Display at the front of the Charleston Place Hotel Ballroom

10am-6pm

Free event with purchase of SEWE general admission

SEWE Soiree

Live music, drinks and food at the Charleston Visitors Center

7pm-11pm

Ticketed Event

Sunday, Feb 19

Art on Display at the front of the Charleston Place Hotel Ballroom

10am-5pm

Free event with purchase of SEWE general admission

My 2023 SEWE Lineup

Here’s a selection of my work that will be available for purchase at the show. Interested in purchasing before the show? No problem. You can pre-pay through SEWE and we’ll have it on display and ready for you to pick up. We do ask that you leave it on display throughout the weekend for others to view and enjoy, but you’ll have first chance to buy before the show opens. Email madison@ryankirby.com to coordinate payment.