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Education • Kids at the Gibbes
Our Classrooms are Officially Open for Business
The summer of 2009, I began directing our summer camp program. The Gibbes school building, which is now Husk Restaurant, was for sale. However, that did not mean we shouldn’t […]
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Artist Spotlight • Education • Interns
Pluck and Grow—Sonya Clark’s interactive hair installation
This past Wednesday afternoon, the Gibbes Museum of Art celebrated its first opening of evening hours with the lecture and workshop of visiting artist, Sonya Clark. Now open until 8 […]
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Exhibitions • Press Releases • Programs
The Gibbes Museum of Art Reopens after Two-Year, $13.5 Million Renovation
The Gibbes Museum of Art Reopens after Two-Year, $13.5 Million Renovation Charleston’s premier art museum connects the South’s artistic past to a vibrant art scene CHARLESTON, S.C., May 28, 2016 […]
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Events • Renovation Plans
A Dream Becomes Reality
With just hours to go before the Ribbon-cutting Ceremony and Grand Reopening of the Gibbes Museum, I want to take a moment to thank so many people who have made […]
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Behind the Scenes • Permanent Collection
Good Things Come in Small Packages
Even though they are the smallest pieces in the collection, designing a new gallery for the miniature collection has been a lot of work. Thanks to a generous grant from […]
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Behind the Scenes • Renovation Plans
Our New Website is Live!
This week, the Gibbes launched a brand new website. Our previous site debuted in 2007 and was built using technology that is hardly supported by today’s browsers. It definitely did […]
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Events • Press Releases
Gibbes Museum Hosts Charleston’s Top Chefs at Annual Street Party
For Immediate Release CHARLESTON, S.C., May 2, 2016 – In a city recognized for its exceptional cuisine and charming architecture, only one event combines both: the Gibbes Museum of Art’s […]
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Behind the Scenes • Events
Gibbes Street Party has great Panache
As I eagerly count down the days until the seventh-annual Street Party, it’s hard not to be in awe of the team of individuals who volunteer their time and resources […]
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Behind the Scenes • Permanent Collection • Renovation Plans
Sculpture under the Dome
When the Gibbes reopens on May 28, visitors will be welcomed to freshly renovated gallery spaces throughout the Museum. One of the most spectacular transformations is the newly named Campbell […]
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Behind the Scenes • Permanent Collection • Renovation Plans
Curatorial Perspective: Preparing for the Reopening
While the Gibbes has been under renovation, I am often asked, “What does the staff do while the museum is closed?” Behind the scenes, we are working harder than ever […]
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