Three art displays that were part of the Beaufort Three-Century project now are headed for some unused space over at the new Beaufort City Hall.

The projects will be on display as part of what the city is calling its "Take Two" exhibit.

The work will be on display Thursday through Feb. 3, with an opening preview from 5 to 7 p.m. Wednesday.

An email from Beaufort Mayor Billy Keryserling offers a rundown on the work on display.

• EXPO
  2011 -The Future Form of Beaufort,
  is a collaborative design competition originally sponsored by Beaufort County,
  the City of Beaufort, Historic Beaufort Foundation and the Beaufort
  Three-Century Project, challenging designers, architects, and planners to
  explore Beaufort's historic form and interpret what a future form might look
  like on one of three designated sites in the City's historic district. 
  The entries include expertly crafted architectural and site drawings and
  models.   The purpose of EXPO 2011 was to inspire thinking and
  examine concepts of building with regard to a more sustainable future,
  especially in light of the current countywide efforts to rewrite development
  ordinances to focus more on form over use of structures. The participants
  brought a wealth of design expertise and creativity to this project, with each
  of the entries approaching the competition criteria from a different
  perspective.

• HANDS -
  In celebration of Beaufort's 300th birthday, award winning photographer,
  Sandy Dimke, captured the Hands of over 100 people in Beaufort, doing what they
  love to do or what they do for a living.  It was important for her to
  capture the hopes and dreams of the people who make this city great. 
   Twenty-five of these exceptional photographs and the prose or poetry that
  accompanies each will be on exhibit at The Loft at City Hall.  The
  companion book will also be available for sale at this event.

• THE BEAUFORT CHRONICLES
  is an original portfolio of fine art prints inspired by 300 years of Beaufort's
  history In conjunction with the Beaufort Three-Century Project.  The
  portfolio was created and researched by University of South Carolina Beaufort
  students and faculty. The resulting body of work encompasses a selection of
  topics significant to the development of Beaufort's identity and character.
  Research for the project involved an intimate examination of the Beaufort
  District Collection, site-specific research, consultation with Beaufort
  historians, and countless hours of image development and editorial work.