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Nikki Haley
Popular former South Carolina Governor and US Ambassador, the Honorable Nikki Haley, with a Calmetto painting at her Original Six Foundation fundraiser silent auction.
Photo by Nicki Hood
Lee Greenwood
Singer Lee Greenwood gets an Original Calmetto, as Cal and his wife, Julie, made the presentation at the Alabama Theater in Myrtle Beach, SC.
Cal heard him sing for the first time, “God Bless the USA”, to President and Mrs. Ronald Reagan at the 1984 Republican National Convention. Greenwood agreed with Cal that there was not a dry eye in the Convention Center! He was very humble and very appreciative.
Thanks to Theater owner, Charlie Bradshaw, for making this possible.
Jim Cantore
Jim Cantore of The Weather Channel visits the South Carolina Coast on a pretty day. As Cal presented Cantore with an Original Calmetto, he thanked him for looking out for us along the Coast, and added, “Please stay away during hurricane season, because when we see you, we run.“
Cal's Family
Clemson football Coach Dabo Swinney has his Original Calmetto too. He’s pictured here with Cal and his wife Julie and son, Julian Calhoun.
Cal’s Cousin
Former University of South Carolina Tennis team Captain and Cal’s cousin, is excited about his Original "USC Calmetto".
Rutledge “Rut” LeLand, III
Rutledge “Rut” LeLand, III, Mayor of Historic McClellanville, South Carolina, longest serving Mayor in the United States and proud of his new Original Calmetto painting.
Governor Henry McMaster
South Carolina Governor Henry McMaster, “I’ll take this one” picking out an Original Calmetto painting in his State House office.
Goudelock & Co
Original Calmettos in Goudelock & Co before being destroyed in the historic Geogetown, SC fire of 2013.
South Carolina State House Gift Shop
Calmettos proudly displayed and sold in the South Carolina State House Gift Shop.
Pawleys Island Mercantile
Cal in Pawleys Island Mercantile in The Hammock Shops with Calmettos stuff.
Nikki Haley
Governor, Ambassador and who knows what next, Nikki Haley, with her very own Calmettos tee.
The Chicken Man
Cal and “The Chicken Man”, Earnest Lee.
The Crescent Olive
Julie and Julian in front of the largest Original Calmetto in The Crescent Olive.
Dr. Ben Carson
Cal and Julie and Julian with Dr. Ben Carson in Collector’s Café.
Diane DeVaughn Stokes
Lights, Camera, Action… Cal with TV personality Diane DeVaughn Stokes for a segment on Calmettos.
Original Calmetto
Original Calmetto painting hanging in the Governor’s Mansion Pool Room.
Former Miss South Carolina
A former Miss South Carolina is excited about her Original “Clemson Calmetto.”
Laura Crowther
Coastal Carolina Association of Realtors CEO, Laura Crowther, receives and Original Calmetto for display in the Association office.
US Congressman Joe Wilson
US Congressman Joe Wilson displays his Original Calmetto painting that is proudly displayed in his Washington, DC office. Top lobbyist and friend, Bob Knight (right) is pictured with Joe and others.
Laura Ingraham
Radio and TV personality, Laura Ingraham, has her Original Calmetto. Guess it went to New York!
State Senator Jim Coy
Arkansas State Senator, Jim Coy, has his State colors Original Calmetto!
Melissa Rawl
Presentation to Lexington High School Principal, Melissa Rawl.
Jack Nicklaus
“The Golden Bear” and worlds best golfer, Jack Nicklaus, gets his Original Calmetto at a course he developed 30 years ago, Pawleys Plantation.
Photos by award winning photo journalist, Taya Ackerman
Beach Boys Bruce Johnston
The Beach Boys original keyboardist, Bruce Johnston with his Calmetto hat that he says he will wear proudly in California! His music can be heard on hits such as “Good Virbrations”, “Wouldn’t It Be Nice”, “I get Around”, Sloop John B”, “Kokomo”, ”Barbara Ann”, “Help Me Rhonda”, “Fun, Fun, Fun”, “California Girls” and all the rest.
The President get a calmettos T-Shirt!
...as the First Lady, Barron, and the Secret Service, look on.
Meeting Trump!
Even “The Donald” needs his very own Original Calmetto painting. As he signed one, he looked up and asked, “How much is this worth?” Before Cal could answer, he finished autographing it, handed it to Cal and said, “It’s worth a million dollars now.” Soon after, Mr. Trumps wife, Melania stated, “It’s going home with us on the plane!”
Meeting Trump!
Cal with Melania Trump and children Barron and Tiffany. Ivanka and her husband are just outside the photo.
She Magazine
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United States Senator Tim Scott
United States Senator Tim Scott with his very own Original calmettos painting as presented by calmettos’ founder and artist, Calhoun Harrelson. Senator Scott commented, “I will hang it in my office.”
Photo by Julian Calhoun Harrelson
South Strand News
Local artist once again painting for Governor Haley
Lt. Col. Ollie North
“After presenting Lt. Col. Ollie North with an Original calmetto painting, North remarked, “I will put it in my beach house.”
Grand Strand Magazine
Greenville Talk Magazine
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Georgetown Times
Murrells Inlet Artist Commissioned to Design Calmetto for Boat Parade
Cal Delivers Paintings To Governor
Calmettos founder and artist, Calhoun Harrelson, delivers original calmettos paintings to South Carolina Governor Nikki Haley. Governor Haley stated, “I’m so excited about doing these commemorative gifts for my team for Christmas.”
Governor/US Ambassador Nikki Haley
Presenting SC Governor Nikki Haley with her Original Clemson Calmetto painting
Governor/US Ambassador Nikki Haley
Another Original Calmetto painting that she hung in the Governor's Mansion.Quote from Governor Haley’s Facebook page:
“Thank you to Cal Harrelson for this great painting. He does all colors and sizes! They make great Christmas gifts!”
