Join the Gibbes for another great program on February 4 as author and art consultant Barbara Guggenheim presents a lecture titled How the Art World Works: New Twists on the World’s Oldest Profession. The lecture begins at 6pm and will be followed by a reception at 7pm. Guggenheim is a partner in the national firm […]
READ MORETo thank teachers for all their hard work, the Gibbes is offering free teacher appreciation days on January 30 and 31. During this weekend, teachers who show school ID gain free admission during regular museum hours. Not able to attend teacher appreciation days? Use the Gibbes Educator’s Guide to bring the museum to your classroom. […]
READ MORECalling all Pat Conroy fans! The characters and Charleston vistas featured in Pat Conroy’s #1 New York Times best selling novel South of Broad come to life in a new walking tour produced by Old Charleston Walking Tours. The South of Broad Walking Tour is a two-hour tour narrated by professional guides, highlighting the streets […]
READ MORESave the date for the member preview party on Thursday, January 21. Sponsored by the Women’s Council, the evening will include cocktails, light hors d’oeuvres, and the opening of two special exhibitions: Lure of the Lowcountry and Whistler’s Travels. This reception is for members only—click here to join the Gibbes. Published January 7, 2010
READ MOREJoin 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 […]
READ MOREHi there. It’s me again, Zinnia Willits, the Collections Manager at the Gibbes. In my previous post I shared an insider’s look at transporting artwork in crates and soft-pack materials. However, sometimes it is impossible to pack artwork in a crate or slip case. Here is an example: This sculpture, titled Foundation, 2004, by North […]
READ MOREOn 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 […]
READ MOREJoin 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 […]
READ MOREHello to all the Gibbes blog readers! My name is Zinnia Willits and I am the Collections Manager here at the Gibbes. What is a Collections Manager you ask? In the simplest terms, I manage the museum’s art collection and make sure it is well cared for whether in storage, on exhibit, or on loan […]
READ MOREDid you know the Gibbes offers a cell phone audio tour? And the best part is that it’s free! The audio tour allows you to access in-depth information about the museum collection and selected objects on view from your personal cell phone. This format offers the flexibility to explore the museum at your own pace […]
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