The Steven F. Gately Gallery is a visual arts gallery located on the first floor of Francis Marion University’s charmingly renovated University Place building at 142 N. Dargan Street, Florence, South Carolina.

Gately Gallery is an extension of Francis Marion University. The gallery’s mission is to provide the community with a venue to experience a wide range of culturally diverse regional, national, and international visual artwork from emerging and established artists.

Art and Exhibitions

Purpose Through Art

The Gately Gallery offers free admission to rotating exhibitions that are designed to inspire and engage the residents of the Pee Dee Region.

The Gately Gallery serves as catalyst for downtown development in the City of Florence, a meeting place for artists, art enthusiasts and a place to gather for private events.

Current and Upcoming Exhibitions

Open Call

Submit Exhibition Proposals for 2024

Submit your 2024 exhibition proposals now through March 15, 2023.

Gallery Workshops

Interested in featuring your work in a gallery show or exhibition? Check out these gallery workshops for more information!

Virtual Tour

Explore the Gallery in 360°

Come “walk” through our gallery and explore the space.

paintings in gallery

Exhibits in Photos

Don’t miss out! View our recent exhibits in photos.

Steven F. Gately Gallery

About Artist and Professor Steven F. Gately