Here at the Cameron Art Museum, they have rotating exhibits, so there's always something new.

Right over my shoulder is a quilt called Sitting at the Feet of Wisdom, and I think it's just beautiful.

You know, when artist Seraphim Smith started a mural in Beaufort, he discovered a thriving outdoor market beneath the live oaks.

Let's get inspired with Seraphim as he takes us on a tour of the Olde Beaufort Farmer's Market.

[upbeat music] - [Seraphim] I'm an artist and I also love baking bread, but I especially love talking with people.

I have a new project coming up, and it's to put a mural on this building, Big Daddy's in Beaufort.

It's an old town which predates the founding of this country by some 67 years.

My task is to create a mural that is fun, funky, and uniquely Beaufort.

I'm on a journey to find inspiration in this pleasant coastal town.

It's full of people who possess a fierce streak of intelligence and creativity.

I'm going to start my exploration at the Olde Beaufort Farmer's Market.

- The farmer's market in Beaufort is really one of the most spectacular events and places that you'll visit while you're in Beaufort.

We meet every Saturday morning from nine o'clock to one o'clock in the afternoon.

- [Seraphim] The farmer's market has about 70 vendors.

It's magical standing beneath these live oak trees.

The resurrection ferns, usually dried and brown, have come back to life this morning after an evening of rain.

There are vendors selling a variety of herbs, vegetables, sustainable seafood and meats, as well as fresh pastries.

It's also a destination for arts and crafts.

There are something here for everyone.

- This market has just been so wonderful and welcoming.

Beaufort is just a well established but embracing community.

Nobody's a stranger here.

- That good?

- That's great.

- All right, you are welcome.

It's my pleasure.

- We are a diverse and vibrant community, so wonderful place to come and visit, live, work, and play.

Welcome to Beaufort.

- [Seraphim] The Arts in Beaufort organization works to beautify the community with art.

Public art activates the imagination, encourages people to pay attention to their surroundings, and stimulates learning thought and conversations about art.

It enhances quality of life.

Public art creates economic growth and it's exciting and generates foot traffic, which benefits surrounding businesses.

There's plenty of fun to be had walking around town.

The boardwalk has great shopping and features dozens of restaurants and boutiques.

Sure, you can find that perfect t-shirt, but why not buy a boat bag made from a recycled boat sail?

You can warm up with espresso or cool down with homemade ice cream.

Surrounded by water, this ocean community naturally has an affinity for watercraft and recreation.

Beaufort has been known as a safe harbor for over three centuries, and the history of Beaufort will have you spinning.

It's alive everywhere you go downtown.

While on the hunt for a mural theme, I'm finding a plethora of plants, a flourishing of flowers, if you will.

In fact, I think I found the inspiration I was looking for.

I'm going to make a mural chock full of native flowers and butterflies.

I've returned to the farmer's market and this time I'm having a big sale to raise funds for the Arts in Beaufort group, and I'm getting the chance to speak with several people in the community.

- They are native plants to this area, and we're going to be adding even more native plants and butterflies.

- [Seraphim] So get on over to Beaufort.

You'll not only enjoy their food, art, and music, but you'll get some inspiration too.

- [Deborah] The Olde Beaufort Farmer's Market is at 402 Broad Street, and it's open on Saturdays from 9:00 AM to 1:00 PM.

For more information, visit their website at oldebeaufortfarmersmarket.org.