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Category: Philanthropy Archives - Gibbes Museum of Art
General • Museum from Home
Giving Tuesday Now: A Global Day of Giving
From exciting exhibitions and engaging classes to informative lectures and celebratory events, the Gibbes Museum has been a central fixture in the Charleston art scene for over 150 years. Prior to the opening of the museum’s Beaux-Arts building in 1905, the Carolina Art Association was founded in 1858 by a group of Charleston citizens to […]
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Why Do You Support the Gibbes Museum of Art?
By Elizabeth Allen and Nina Magnesson of Boomtown We are fortunate to have so many wonderful donors and sponsors whose support helps us provide innovative programs, exciting events, and engaging educational opportunities. Over the next few months we will introduce these talented people to you through our blog. Nina Magnesson, Community Relationship Manager of the […]
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Mickey Bakst, 2014 James S. Gibbes Philanthropy Award Winner
On Monday, May 19, the Gibbes Museum of Art presented Mickey Bakst with the 2014 James Shoolbred Gibbes Philanthropy Award at the museum’s Annual Meeting Celebration. Mickey has long been a supporter of the Gibbes, and has contributed his time, talents, connections, and energy into making the Street Party one of Charleston’s most sought-after events. Mickey […]
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The Art & Heart of Philanthropy
Why is giving back important to the community? This was the theme of a recent panel discussion hosted by the Gibbes Museum of Art and the Center for Women. The “Art & Heart of Philanthropy” panel discussion was held at The Sanctuary on Kiawah Island on Tuesday, January 14, and featured four prominent, local women […]
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Changing the World through the Visual Arts
Last week the world lost Nelson Mandela; a great man who left a significant mark not only on the world, but on humanity. At the time of his death, my ten-year-old daughter noticed all of the news coverage and inquired about him. What did he do? Why was he important? Of course, I provided her with a […]
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