Through our complicated history, through light and shadow, we have persevered – humanity intact. Art is the reason.
We believe art is the difference between merely existing and being truly alive.
When we open ourselves to art, we open ourselves to the world – to beauty, craft, to different cultures, to pain and pleasure, expression and emotion.
In the presence of art, we have the opportunity to see inside someone’s heart, mind, and soul and feel what they felt.
When the Gibbes Museum opened in 1905, the nation celebrated what Charleston has always understood: the power of art – to inspire our imagination, heal our hurt, and nourish our souls.
PROGRAMS & EVENTS
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.
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:
Christopher “Kolpeace” Johnson
Johnson's imagery offers a contemporary graffiti homage to his culture.