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Edisto Plein Air Paint Out approved for $4,850 to boost off-season visitation

Town of Edisto Beach Accommodations Tax Advisory Board · February 5, 2026
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Summary

The board approved $4,850 for the Edisto Plein Air Paint Out, a competitive landscape painting event expected to draw more than 100 artists in October and to promote arts and tourism during the off-season.

Christian Stemkowski, a board member of the Edisto Art Guild, presented the Edisto Plein Air Paint Out, a competitive landscape painting event held annually since 2020. Stemkowski said the event traditionally takes place in October and this year is expected to draw over 100 artists and art collectors, bringing visitation in the off-season.

Emma Hart moved to approve ATAX funding of $4,850 for the 2026 Edisto Plein Air Paint Out; Marie Bost seconded, and the motion passed unanimously. The board noted the event’s role in promoting arts, culture and tourism and accepted the allocation without attaching conditions in the meeting record.

The approved funds are intended to support event operations and promotion; specific spending breakdowns were not provided in the transcript.

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