What's Happening
at the Gibbes


ART LECTURES, PERFORMANCES & EVENTS

CLASSES FOR ADULTS AND TEENS

FOR ART EDUCATORS

FOR CHILDREN AND FAMILIES

TOURS - ONGOING

WOMEN'S COUNCIL PROGRAMS

ART LECTURES, PERFORMANCES & EVENTS

Gallery Talk and Tour with Photographer Vaughn Sills
Friday, May 25 at 2:30pm
Free with museum admission

  • Join photographer Vaughn Sills in the Rotunda for a talk and tour of the exhibition Places for the Spirit: Traditional African American Gardens of the South.

  • A book signing will follow the tour.

  • The exhibition showcases a stunning collection of photographs documenting African American folk gardens--and their creators--by fine art photographer Vaughn Sills.

CLASSES FOR ADULTS AND TEENS

Drawing at Your Own Level with Artist Lese Corrigan
For Ages 14 and up
May 8th, 9th, and 10th, 6:30pm to 8:00 pm
$80 Members, $90 Non Members

  • Students will learn to improve their drawing skills, whether they are undeveloped or advanced. This class will be adjusted for each individual student in this intimate class. Students should bring a medium size paper pad of medium quality paper (no smaller then 11x14) as well as a newsprint pad of the same size, 6b drawing pencil, and kneadable eraser.

  • Location: Corrigan Gallery, 62 Queen Street, Downtown Charleston

  • Contact Rebecca Sailor at rsailor@gibbesmuseum.org or 843-722-2706 x41 to register.

Mary Whyte: The Best of Watercolor Portraits
Saturday, May 19, 9:00am – 4:00pm
Members $180 Non-Members $200

  • Join Mary Whyte for a fabulous one day watercolor workshop in Charleston!

  • Working from the live model, students will learn first-hand Mary\'s tips on mixing fresh skin tones, getting a likeness, planning better compositions and creating small details.

  • For students of all levels, the class also includes a private tour with Whyte of her acclaimed exhibition Working South at the Gibbes Museum. Lunch is included. Download the supply list for this workshop.

  • This class will take place at Lance Hall at Circular Congregational Church, 150 Meeting Street

  • To register contact Rebecca Sailor at rsailor@gibbesmuseum.org or 843-722-2706 x41.

Art of the Ancient World with Professor Steve Gavel
Greek Art from the Trojan War to Democracy
Session 1: Wednesdays, October 3, 10, and 17, 2012
5:30 - 7pm
Per three week session: $75 Members, $100 Non-Members

  • This course will be taught in four 3-week sessions, and will cover four distinct periods of ancient world art production. Dr. Gavel will employ a global approach when discussing artifacts and the techniques developed by craftsmen and artisans. High quality digital images will be used to illustrate and inform the discussion.

  • Dr. Gavel holds a Ph.D. in art history from the University of Virginia. He has lectured widely and has taught numerous courses at the University of Virginia and the College of Charleston.

  • Classes will take place at the Gibbes on consecutive Wednesday evenings at 5:30pm.

  • To register contact Rebecca Sailor at rsailor@gibbesmuseum.org or 843-722-2706 x41.

Art of the Ancient World with Professor Steve Gavel
Greek Art from Archaic to Alexander the Great
Session 2: Wednesdays, November 28, December 5, and December 12, 2012
5:30 - 7pm
$75 Members; $100 Non-Members

  • This course will be taught in four 3-week sessions, and will cover four distinct periods of ancient world art production. Dr. Gavel will employ a global approach when discussing artifacts and the techniques developed by craftsmen and artisans. High quality digital images will be used to illustrate and inform the discussion.

  • Dr. Gavel holds a Ph.D. in art history from the University of Virginia. He has lectured widely and has taught numerous courses at the University of Virginia and the College of Charleston.

  • Classes will take place at the Gibbes on consecutive Wednesday evenings at 5:30pm.

  • To register contact Rebecca Sailor at rsailor@gibbesmuseum.org or 843-722-2706 x41.

Art of the Ancient World with Professor Steve Gavel
Greek and Roman Art from Hellenistic to Augustus
Session 3: Wednesdays, February 6, 13 and 20, 2013
5:30 - 7pm
Per three week session: $75 Members, $100 Non-Members

  • This course will be taught in four 3-week sessions, and will cover four distinct periods of ancient world art production. Dr. Gavel will employ a global approach when discussing artifacts and the techniques developed by craftsmen and artisans. High quality digital images will be used to illustrate and inform the discussion.

  • Dr. Gavel holds a Ph.D. in art history from the University of Virginia. He has lectured widely and has taught numerous courses at the University of Virginia and the College of Charleston.

  • Classes will take place at the Gibbes on consecutive Wednesday evenings at 5:30pm.

  • To register contact Rebecca Sailor at rsailor@gibbesmuseum.org or 843-722-2706 x41.

Art of the Ancient World with Professor Steve Gavel
Roman Art from Augustus to Julian the Apostate
Session 4: Wednesdays, April 3, 10, and 17, 2013
5:30 - 7pm
Per three week session: $75 Members, $100 Non-Members

  • This course will be taught in four 3-week sessions, and will cover four distinct periods of ancient world art production. Dr. Gavel will employ a global approach when discussing artifacts and the techniques developed by craftsmen and artisans. High quality digital images will be used to illustrate and inform the discussion.

  • Dr. Gavel holds a Ph.D. in art history from the University of Virginia. He has lectured widely and has taught numerous courses at the University of Virginia and the College of Charleston.

  • Classes will take place at the Gibbes on consecutive Wednesday evenings at 5:30pm.

  • To register contact Rebecca Sailor at rsailor@gibbesmuseum.org or 843-722-2706 x41.

FOR ART EDUCATORS

Gallery Talk for Art Educators with Artist Mary Whyte
Tuesday, May 15, 4:30 - 5:30pm
Free. Pre-registration is required.

FOR CHILDREN AND FAMILIES

Guided Tours for Home School Students
Fridays, May 4, at 10am
$5 per student (K – 12). Parents/teachers are free of charge.

  • Home school students and teachers are invited to explore the Gibbes Museum of Art with guided group tours oriented towards K – 12 curriculums.

  • Spring Semester Dates and Topics:

  • May 4th: In Response Tour—Students will choose an artwork as inspiration for a writing project. THIS TOUR HAS BEEN CANCELLED.

  • Call 843.722.2706 x41 or email rsailor@gibbesmuseum.org to register. Registration is required with a one-week advance minimum.

Community Days
Upcoming Saturdays: September 29 and December 8, 2012; February 23 and April 20, 2013
Free

  • Community Days are held quarterly to offer visitors the opportunity to experience the Gibbes’ dynamic programming free of charge. Hands-on activities and performances, as well as access to the galleries, make these days a wonderful outing for all ages.

Summer Art Camp for Children Ages 4 – 7 and 8 – 12
Week-long sessions June 4 - July 27, 9am - 12noon
$175 Museum Members, $200 Non-Members per week

  • Campers will work with practicing artists and museum teachers, explore the museum’s galleries for inspiration, and create their own fantastic artwork!

  • Young artists can choose from three themes: Art of the Ancient World, Go Green, and Charleston Gardens & Wildlife.

  • Classes will be held across from the museum at the Circular Congregational Church. Campers will meet at the Gibbes each morning.

  • Click here for more information on session dates and to download a registration form (PDF).

TOURS - ONGOING

Docent Guided Tours
Every Friday at 2:30pm
Free with museum admission.

  • Museum docents lead 30 minute tours through the museum's collection and special exhibition galleries.

  • Tours begin in the Gibbes' Welcome Gallery promptly at 2:30pm.

  • Reservations are not required. Groups of 10 or more must schedule a tour in advance. Learn more about Group Tours.

Art Lovers' Private Access Package (Accommodations and Private Tour)
By reservation at Charleston Place Hotel
Package Rates: from $320 per room, per night includes:
•Luxury accommodations
•Private access tour for two of the Gibbes Museum of Art
•$40 credit towards à la carte breakfast for two in the Palmetto Café daily
•Valet parking for one car
•High speed Internet access
•Daily newspaper

  • Spend a Sunday night in complete luxury at Charleston Place Hotel, followed by breakfast Monday morning at the Four Diamond Palmetto Café, and then take a one-block stroll down Meeting Street to the Beaux Arts splendor of the Gibbes Museum of Art. Closed to the public on Mondays, Charleston’s signature art museum will open its doors to you for a private Curator-led tour of Charleston’s treasures.

  • To book your special rates simply enter GIBBES into the field "Got a Promotion Code" as you search your dates and your rate will automatically return if it is available. www.charlestonplace.com/Gibbestour

  • Please Note: Rates do not include taxes or gratuities, package is subject to availability and cannot be combined with any other offers or packages.

  • The Gibbes Museum of Art tour is not available on Mondays that are federal holidays

Art Discovery Walking Tours
By request/appointment
$20 paid to Old Charleston Walking Tours

  • View artistic treasures at the Gibbes and then walk in the footsteps of the artists who created them. This 2-hour tour highlights the many historic sites that have inspired artists for centuries. Reservations should be made through Old Charleston Walking Tours at http://www.oldcharlestontours.com or call 843-568-0473.

Charleston Renaissance (1915) to Today
Daily by appointment
The ticket price of $55 includes the Gibbes Renaissance tour with readmission to the museum, a visit to six galleries, champagne, chocolate and gift bag.

  • Charleston Art Tours offers this intimate tour that starts at the Gibbes with an overview of the Charleston Renaissance period, followed by a guided walking tour of galleries throughout the French Quarter.

  • For reservations call 843-860-3327 or visit www.charlestonarttours.com.

South of Broad Walking Tour
Tuesday through Saturday, beginning at 11:00am (offered to groups of 6 or more - advance reservations required)
The ticket price of $25 per person includes the walking tour, admission to the Gibbes Museum of Art and a choice of one of two signature offerings from Pat Conroy's favorite Charleston restaurant, the aptly named Slightly North of Broad: "Conroy's S.O.B. Cocktail", or a "S.O.B. Classic" dessert.

  • The characters and Charleston vistas featured in Pat Conroy’s #1 New York Times best selling novel South of Broad come to life in this two-hour narrated tour produced by Old Charleston Walking Tours.

  • Walking tour reservations are required in advance by calling (843) 568-0473 or reserving online at www.southofbroadwalkingtour.com.

WOMEN'S COUNCIL PROGRAMS

Quarterly Lectures/Events
The Women's Council schedules special member events quarterly
For information and/or to reserve your place, contact Joanne Harth at (843) 696-7717.

  • The Women's Council of the Gibbes Museum of Art presents quarterly programs that are open to the public by reservation through a Women's Council member. These programs are free for prospective members of the Women's Council and the Gibbes Museum of Art.