Halfway Home: A Sea Turtle Art Exhibit Supporting Sea Turtle Patrol HHI

Halfway Home, a special sea turtle-themed art exhibit, returns to Art League Academy July 22–30, 2025, in partnership with Sea Turtle Patrol HHI. The week-long event showcases creative works from the community, all celebrating the beauty and vulnerability of Hilton Head Island’s most beloved coastal creature. Twenty percent of all artwork and class sales will benefit Sea Turtle Patrol HHI, a nonprofit organization dedicated to protecting sea turtle nests and hatchlings during the island’s nesting season.

“We named the exhibit Halfway Home because we'll be right at the halfway point of the sea turtle season,” says Kristen McIntosh, Executive Director of Art League of Hilton Head. “The artists have created thoughtful, beautiful pieces, and we’re proud to support this vital cause once again.”

Visitors are invited to browse the exhibit daily, 10am–4pm, and attend the Closing Reception on Wednesday, July 30 from 5–7pm, where they can meet the artists and enjoy light refreshments. The event is free and open to the public.

In addition to the exhibit, Art League Academy will offer sea turtle-themed classes, with a portion of the proceeds donated to Sea Turtle Patrol HHI. Media include mosaics, washi tape, paint, and mixed media. Class registration is available at artleaguehhi.org.

Amber Kuehn, Director of Sea Turtle Patrol HHI, says, “We patrol the beach daily from May through October to protect our sea turtle population. As a volunteer-run organization, partnerships like this help us educate the public and keep doing the work that matters.”