General • Press Releases
Economic Impact Study
CHARLESTON, S.C., December 8, 2017 — More than one year after reopening to the public after a two-year, $17 million renovation, the Gibbes Museum of Art announced the results of […]
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Classes • Education • Kids at the Gibbes
Calling All Art Lovers, Ages 9–14
By the end of this year’s holiday break, tweens will have used up all their gift cards, re-watched every Harry Potter film, and finished every last candy cane in the […]
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Events • Programs
A Stroll in Search of the Perfect Treasure
Charleston is so fortunate to have a premier collection of shops featuring antiques—as well as fine and decorative arts—situated within just two city blocks along lower King Street. Housed in […]
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General • Renovation Plans
Support for the Oldest Museum Building in the South
As the holidays quickly approach and 2017 nears its end, it is the time to reflect on our abundance and blessings. We are fortunate to live in Charleston, a place […]
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Exhibitions • Press Releases
American Folk Art Exhibition A Shared Legacy includes rare works by Edward Hicks, Ammi Philips, John Brewster Jr. and more
CHARLESTON, S.C., November 28, 2017 — Today the Gibbes Museum of Art announced the newest exhibition coming to the museum’s third floor galleries January 19—April 25, 2018. A Shared Legacy: […]
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General
Staff Spotlight: Zinnia Willits
Our next Staff Spotlight features Zinnia Willits, the Director of Collections and Operations! Name: Zinnia Willits Title: Director of Collections and Operations How long have you been at the Gibbes? […]
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Education • Programs
The Accidental Preservationist
Two and a half years ago, I moved to Charleston to pursue a research internship at the Simon Jude Chancognie House located on Laurens Street in the historic Ansonborough neighborhood. […]
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Behind the Scenes
Staff Spotlight: Megan Hoffman
Get to know the staff of the Gibbes! Each month, we will be posting a couple of “Staff Spotlight” stories to help you become better acquainted with the Gibbes Museum […]
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Exhibitions
International Perspectives
In February 2014, the Gibbes took a group of museum members on a trip to Cuba. I was lucky enough to travel with the group and it was an incredible […]
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Exhibitions • Press Releases • Programs
Pan American Modernism exhibition includes significant works from well-known artists, including Man Ray and Diego Riviera
CHARLESTON, S.C., October 10, 2017 – The Gibbes Museum of Art recently opened a new major traveling exhibition titled Pan American Modernism: Avant-Garde Art in Latin America and the United […]
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