The Gibbes is currently accepting nominations for the 2010 Mary Whyte Art Educator Award. Established in 2007, the award is designed to honor a high school visual art teacher in the tri-county area (Berkeley, Charleston, and Dorchester school districts) who has demonstrated superior commitment to their students and to their craft. The award is accompanied […]
READ MOREMark 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 […]
READ MOREAnother 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 […]
READ MOREThe 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 […]
READ MOREThe Gibbes recently acquired a work entitled Church Street, Charleston by Karl Zerbe (1903 – 1972). A German-born artist, Zerbe came to the United States in 1934 to escape Nazi rule. Prior to his arrival in the US, Zerbe was recognized as one of Germany’s most promising young artists. He settled in the Boston area, […]
READ MOREIt’s not too late to buy tickets for the incredibly popular Women in Art lecture series! A sold out crowd enjoyed the Sargent’s Women lecture and reception on November 4, and a limited number of tickets remain for the events on November 11 and November 18. On November 11, Gibbes Executive Director Angela Mack will give […]
READ MOREOn 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 […]
READ MORETo 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
READ MOREThe Gibbes recently opened a stunning new photography exhibition entitled Daufuskie Island: Photographs by Jeanne Moutoussamy-Ashe. These compelling photographs document life on the remote South Carolina Sea Island during the late 1970s and early 1980s, a way of life that has now faded from existence. Moutoussamy-Ashe’s intimate portraits depict men and women at work, children […]
READ MOREOver the past six weeks, children grades 1-4 have enjoyed the popular after school class Painting the Masters. Taught by Janet Hopkins, this art history-based studio class teaches students the basics of painting while using the Gibbes collection as a tool for learning. Students also have the opportunity to venture outdoors in search of artistic […]
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