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Permanent Collection • Press Releases
The Gibbes Museum of Art Announces New Acquisitions by African American Artists
The Gibbes Museum of Art, home to the foremost collection of American art that incorporates the story of Charleston, is proud to announce the acquisition of three new artworks by […]
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Digitally Mapping the Charleston Renaissance: Recent Grad Inspired by the Gibbes Collection
Naomi Edmondson, a former Gibbes intern and employee, recently received her master’s in art history and museum studies from Virginia Commonwealth University. A research project on digital mapping was inspired […]
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Celebrating the Traditions of Juneteenth
Family picnics, bar-b-ques, church gatherings, and community festivals have been held for 155 years to commemorate the abolition of slavery. Most people associate the end of American slavery with The […]
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In Memoriam: David Driskell (1931–2020) Pioneering Artist, Scholar, and Curator
This week the Gibbes and the rest of the art world are mourning the loss of groundbreaking artist and scholar David C. Driskell. Born in Eatonton, Georgia, and raised in […]
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Family-Level Memberships Available for Check Out at all CCPL Branches
Charleston, S.C., February 18, 2020 – In an effort to fulfill their mission to make art accessible to all, the Gibbes Museum of Art has launched a partnership with the […]
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One Week Left to See Luminous Landscapes
As another summer draws to a close, so does one of our special exhibitions here at the Gibbes Museum, Luminous Landscapes: The Golden Age of British Watercolors. On view through […]
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Intern Insights: Charlie Flynn
Over the summer, the Curatorial and Collections department was fortunate to have Charlie Flynn, a rising junior at the University of Virginia as an intern for the department. Charlie assisted […]
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A Conversation with Stacy Lynn Waddell
For the past several years during March – Women’s History Month – The National Museum of Women in the Arts has been asking the question: Can you name 5 women […]
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A Conversation with Mary Edna Fraser
For the past several years during March – Women’s History Month – The National Museum of Women in the Arts has been asking the question: Can you name 5 women […]
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Explore the Gibbes with Our New Mobile App
One project that has been on our radar here at the Gibbes for years is developing a mobile app aimed at delving deeper into the collection. Long-time visitors and members […]
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