William H. Miller is a creative catalyst and accomplished artist based in Myrtle Beach, South Carolina, where he has lived and worked since 2014. Before relocating to Myrtle Beach, William made a name for himself as a fine artist in Houston, Texas, with a studio in the Washington Avenue Arts District. In recognition of his contributions to Houston’s vibrant art scene, the city’s mayor proclaimed June 30, 2014, as “William H. Miller Day,” celebrating his iconic cowboy boot paintings and his Texas-inspired artistic journey.
William’s work blends his expertise in computer graphics with traditional fine art techniques to create abstract compositions that emphasize shape, line, texture, pattern, form, and color. Since moving to Myrtle Beach, he has continued to grow his collector base and has become a prominent figure in South Carolina’s art community.
William’s gallery, William H. Miller Studios & Fine Art, located at 702 8th Ave. N. in the Arts + Innovation District, hosts local group exhibitions featuring regional talents, including a collective of artists known as the Artists on 8th Avenue.
Over the course of nine years, William served on the board of the Franklin G. Burroughs-Simeon B. Chapin Art Museum, where he currently serves as Museum Planning Coordinator. He also represents the Art Museum on the board of the Myrtle Beach Downtown Alliance. In 2015, William opened his studio and gallery, receiving recognition as a Winner and Finalist for Best Artist and Best Gallery in the Happening List. He co-founded the ArtEscape Creative Artist Group, which won the title of Best Networking Group.
William has twice competed in ArtFields, a prestigious art competition in Lake City, SC, and is an active member of several local arts organizations, including the Seacoast Artists Group, Waccamaw Arts & Crafts Guild, South Carolina Watermedia Society, and Create Conway. He also served two terms on the City of Myrtle Beach Cultural Resources Committee and helped establish the First Friday Art Walk in Myrtle Beach’s Arts + Innovation District.
In 2019, William took on the role of Executive Director of The Arts Grand Strand, a nonprofit organization dedicated to promoting the arts in the region. He also serves on the board of Long Bay Theatre, further contributing to the cultural landscape of the Myrtle Beach area.
