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CSO Spiritual Ensemble Performance
Join the Gibbes and the Charleston Symphony Orchestra Spiritual Ensemble on January 10 at 3pm for a spirited vocal performance titled A Lowcountry Spiritual Journey II. On the final day of the exhibition Daufuskie Island: Photographs by Jeanne Moutoussamy-Ashe, Music Director Nathan L. Nelson, will lead the CSO Spiritual Ensemble on a musical journey honoring the spiritual—the […]
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Community Day
On December 12th, nearly 400 people visited the Gibbes for some holiday cheer during our free Community Day. Sponsored by the Jr. League of Charleston, this day of family fun included activities for children, face painting, and musical performances by Ashley Hall and Mt. Pleasant Presbyterian Church. Be sure to mark your calendar for our […]
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Christo Tickets Now on Sale
Join the Gibbes on April 13, 2010 for a memorable evening with the world-renowned artist Christo. For over forty years, Christo and Jeanne-Claude have collaborated on large-scale art projects using fabric in both urban and rural environments. The evening will begin with a presentation focusing on the artists’ previous and upcoming works of art, followed […]
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Upcoming Community Day
Mark your calendars for the next Jr. League of Charleston Community Day at the Gibbes on Saturday, December 12. This free day of family fun will help you get in the holiday spirit with hands-on activities for children, musical performances by Ashley Hall and Mt. Pleasant Presbyterian Church, face painting, and much more! Admission is […]
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Women in Art: Jeanne Moutoussamy-Ashe
Another packed house enjoyed the final installment of the Women in Art lecture series, a phenomenal talk given by photographer Jeanne Moutoussamy-Ashe. Jeanne captivated the audience with tales of her journeys to Daufuskie Island during the late 1970s and early 1980s, accompanied by her husband, the late tennis star Arthur Ashe. During her visits, Jeanne […]
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Brian Rutenberg Opening Reception and Preview
The crowd for the Brian Rutenberg opening reception and preview was as colorful as the incredible works on view. It was clear that the lingering excitement from Brian’s lecture the night before brought back many enthusiasts to enjoy another evening full of festivities and, of course, Brian and his wife Katie’s charming presence. After members enjoyed hors […]
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Christo Kickoff
On October 24th, the Gibbes held a kickoff party to build excitement and support to bring world renowned artists Christo and Jeanne-Claude to Charleston next April. Hosted at the beautiful home of Steve and Laura Gates, the festivities included great food, lively conversation, and an eye-catching installation by artist John Dunnan. The excitement was palpable […]
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Painting the Masters, Part II
To celebrate a successful Painting the Masters class, students held an art show on October 27th to share their work with family and friends. Organized by teacher Janet Hopkins, the event included refreshments and big smiles from all of the proud artists! Published November 2, 2009
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Jr. League of Charleston Community Day
On September 26th nearly 500 people visited the museum for a day of family fun during our fall Community Day. Sponsored by the Jr. League of Charleston, the day consisted of free admission, art-making activities for children, face painting, and musical and dance performances. Special thanks to our wonderful Jr. League volunteers, Lowcountry Bluegrass, and […]
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Ancestry and Innovation Preview and Opening Reception
The summer heat was at its height in Charleston, but it was a refreshing, colorful evening at the Gibbes for the preview and opening reception of Ancestry and Innovation. Hosted by the Women’s Council, the reception proved to be an enlightening and fun-filled gathering for members, fellows, artists, and students. While the brilliantly displayed works […]
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