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

Special Events

Spool of Friends

April 23, 2025 @ 12:00 AM - April 27, 2025 @ 12:00 AM

In collaboration with past Visiting Artist Katy Mixon (2022), the Gibbes is excited to present a new public art project during Art Charleston. Spool of Friends will be a large, immersive, communally created quilted painting in the style of an American album quilt. Students and families in the c...

Special Events

Art of Design

April 23, 2025 @ 11:00 AM - 2:00 PM

SOLD OUT - Please join our wait list below

Threads of Change: Fashion, Culture, and the Digital Age

April 23, 2025 @ 6:00 PM - 7:00 PM

Leaning into our innovation pillar, we dive into the rapidly changing world of fashion and culture criticism in an era where traditional media is in decline. From deep dives into the histories of fashion empires to engaging interviews with the top movers and shakers in the f...

Special Events

Gibbes on the Street

April 24, 2025 @ 7:30 PM - 10:00 PM

SOLD OUTExperience Charleston’s world-renowned culinary scene under the stars. This one-of-a-kind evening transforms Meeting Street into a foodie’s delight. Featuring top chefs, an open bar, live music, and surprise entertainment, we invite you to experience one of the city’s busie...