Artist in Residence
From February through December, experience a curated roster of visiting artists who bring the Bluff to life.
Celebrating Creativity at Palmetto Bluff
Art is woven into the fabric of life at Palmetto Bluff, and nowhere is that more evident than in our Artist in Residence program, presented by The Arts Initiative. Each year, a curated roster of visiting artists, musicians, makers, and chefs comes to the Bluff to share their craft through intimate workshops, live demonstrations, and inspired gatherings.
Each residency invites meaningful connection—between artist and audience, creativity and place, and the natural beauty that defines the Bluff. Open to residents, guests, and the greater Lowcountry community, the program celebrates artistry in all its forms and the shared joy of discovery.
March Artist of the Month
March 20 – 23
JULIE MCALLISTER
Charleston, SC
Julie McAllister is a Charleston-based custom cake illusionist and artist who artistically transforms the centerpiece of any celebration—cake—into an astonishing life-like representation, elevating the traditional dessert into an awe-inspiring work of art. With a focus on subjects iconic to the South, she works to ensure that her designs exceed expectations, then uses her meticulous eye for detail and artful hand to create extravagant designs that deceive and delight the eye. McAllister’s work has captured the attention of celebrities and nationally known Southern brands. Her clients include Reese Witherspoon’s Draper James, Garden & Gun, and King Bean Coffee. McAllister has also created multiple in-depth, ultra-realistic cake sculpting tutorials for American Cake Decorating Magazine. Her work has been featured in HGTV Magazine, Entertain & Celebrate, Southern Lady, and SKIRT. You can watch her flex her cake skills on the Food Network and Discovery+, and she was also honored as one of the Create TV Cooking Challenge winners.
March Artist of the Month
March 20 – 23
JULIE MCALLISTER
Charleston, SC
Julie McAllister is a Charleston-based custom cake illusionist and artist who artistically transforms the centerpiece of any celebration—cake—into an astonishing life-like representation, elevating the traditional dessert into an awe-inspiring work of art. With a focus on subjects iconic to the South, she works to ensure that her designs exceed expectations, then uses her meticulous eye for detail and artful hand to create extravagant designs that deceive and delight the eye. McAllister’s work has captured the attention of celebrities and nationally known Southern brands. Her clients include Reese Witherspoon’s Draper James, Garden & Gun, and King Bean Coffee. McAllister has also created multiple in-depth, ultra-realistic cake sculpting tutorials for American Cake Decorating Magazine. Her work has been featured in HGTV Magazine, Entertain & Celebrate, Southern Lady, and SKIRT. You can watch her flex her cake skills on the Food Network and Discovery+, and she was also honored as one of the Create TV Cooking Challenge winners.
2026 Artists
Interested in being considered for the Art in Residence program?
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