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Kids at the Gibbes • Education
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 offer classes and especially summer camp! So, I began renting the classroom across the street at Circular Congregational Church. For seven years we walked children […]
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Interns • Education • Artist Spotlight
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 pm each Wednesday, the Gibbes offers exciting events exclusive to these later hours that engage the local community with Charleston’s unique art culture. A newly […]
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Press Releases • Programs • Exhibitions
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 – Today the Gibbes Museum of Art reopened its doors to the public after an extensive two-year, multimillion-dollar renovation. The 111-year-old museum houses a premier […]
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Renovation Plans • Events
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 this journey possible. We began our celebratory events last Saturday night with a gala for our Capital Campaign Leadership Donors, and have continued throughout the […]
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Permanent Collection • Behind the Scenes
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 the Gaylord and Dorothy Donnelly Foundation we know the space will be amazing, but along the way we’ve faced different challenges from interpretation to installation. […]
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Renovation Plans • Behind the Scenes
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 not work well on smartphones, tablets, or other personal devices that proliferate today. The content on our old site was well written and engaging, but […]
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Press Releases • Events
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 Annual Street Party. On May 12, the soon-to-be-reopened Gibbes Museum of Art will serve as the backdrop of the Street Party while guests enjoy dishes […]
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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 to make this event happen each year. From the dedicated committee and the generous food and beverage community, to the wonderful supporters of the arts […]
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Renovation Plans • Permanent Collection • Behind the Scenes
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 Rotunda, now restored to its original Beaux Arts architectural grandeur, and returned to its intended use as a sculpture gallery. The Campbell Rotunda exemplifies—in its […]
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Renovation Plans • Permanent Collection • Behind the Scenes
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 to reopen a stunning museum fit for the beautiful city we serve. For me, the pace has been frantic, but I have enjoyed the opportunity […]
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