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Programs and events at the Gibbes appeal to a wide range of interests and audiences.

Register for a lunchtime Art History seminar or enjoy an evening lecture; improve your watercolor technique or encourage a child’s creativity with an after-school drawing class.

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Praise Songs for Dave the Potter: Art and Poetry for David Drake

June 24, 2023 @ 10:30 AM - 12:00 PM

David Drake is recognized as one of the most accomplished nineteenth-century potters in the United States. Even though his pots—many inscribed with original verse—sit in museums across the nation, he is too often passed over when considering the early foundations of African American poet...

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Art of Jazz: Heather Rice, vocalist

July 19, 2023 @ 6:00 PM - 7:00 PM

Back in person for another year, the Gibbes is excited to present a series of concerts in collaboration with Charleston Jazz. 

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Film Screening: Raising Renee

July 26, 2023 @ 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM

Join us July 26 at 6PM for an exclusive screening of the documetary Raising Renee with the exhibiting artist at the center of this moving story, Beverly McIver.

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Literary Gibbes: A Book Club Discussion

August 5, 2023 @ 10:30 AM - 12:00 PM

Inspired by the Gibbes permanent collection, we will discuss The Secret Lives of Color by Kassia St. Clair.

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Spotlight:

Nadia Stieglitz | Artist Talk

June 17, 2023 @ 2:00 PM

Join past Visiting Artist Nadia Stieglitz for a tour of her exhibition Oceanic Drift: Scultures Washed Ashore, now on view in the Ruth and Bill Baker Art Sales Gallery. Nadia will share information about her process and each piece in the show. 

Upcoming Events:

Summer Camp 2023

June 5, 2023 @ 9:00 AM - August 4, 2023 @ 4:00 PM

Painting with Paper: An Abstract Collage Workshop with Ransome

June 11, 2023 @ 2:00 PM - 4:00 PM

Public Tours:

Wednesday: 3pm-4pm
Friday: 1pm-2pm

Interested in learning more about our collection and exhibitions? The Gibbes hold weekly public tours, during which our team of knowledgeable Museum Interpreters answer questions and offer insight.

Visiting Artists:

Robin Howard

Robin Howard

Howard's sculptures explore the intersections of motion and stillness, something-ness and nothing-ness, striving and contentment. 

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Ransome

May 1, 2023 - June 11, 2023

Kate March | Visiting Artist Limited

July 30, 2023 - August 19, 2023
 
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