Complementing our exhibition program, the Visiting Artist series promotes creativity, introduces new art forms, provides perspective on larger community issues, encourages freedom of thought, and connects with the broadest possible audience.
The program features eight artists annually whose work contributes to a new understanding of art in the South. The Gibbes extends invitations to both emerging and nationally recognized artists of all backgrounds and is committed to cultivating an experience that is diverse and affirming.
2024 Visiting Artist studio sessions are tentatively scheduled for:
January 22 - March 10 (Session I) | April 15 - May 26 (Session II) |
September 9 - October 20 (Session III) | October 28 - December 8 (Session IV) |
Visiting Artists receive a weekly honorarium and one-time materials stipend. Following the residency, artists will have the opportunity to exhibit works in the Ruth and Bill Baker Art Sales Gallery and collaborate on exclusive products to be sold in the Museum Store. There are also opportunities to lead adult workshops and participate in virtual programs.
Future applicants are encouraged to consider the following themes: environmental conservation, social justice, health and wellness and innovation and incorporate one or more in their proposal, introducing their current studio practice, artwork content and type of project they would pursue in-residency.
Applications for the 2024 Visiting Artist Program will be accepted August 1 - September 30, 2023. All submissions will be reviewed by a committee of Gibbes Museum of Art staff members and diverse arts professionals. Entries must be submitted via Slideroom. Before you apply, please download and review the information below:
Requirements and Rules, Eligibility, and FAQsFor general questions about the Visiting Artist program, please contact Jordan Sprueill, Associate Curator of Contemporary Initiatives and Visiting Artists at [email protected].
Former Visiting Artist, Robin Howard, presents a solo exhibition: Peace Objects
READ MOREWhat started as painting on glass has gradually expanded to include making large mixed-media works and installation.
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Paintings that provide perspective on larger societal issues that point to a past that can't be thrown away.
READ MOREBrittney Washington uses painting, illustration, and filmmaking to uplift the experiences and perspectives of African-Americans living in the US South.
READ MOREBy elevating family photos to the realm of fine art, Taylor Epps strives to engage with them on a different level.
READ MOREWe invite you to be a part of an inclusive art project, "Imagined Boundaties: Through the Eyes of the Past and Present."
READ MOREFormer Visiting Artist, Ransome, presents a solo exhibiton: A Small Nation of Folks
READ MOREThrough portrait paintings, Colin is fascinated by skin colors, history, culture and human emotion.
READ MOREUsing a range of painting and drawing mediums, Williams combines figurative realism with expressive abstraction on oil-primed linen, panels or paper.
READ MOREThrough a series of powerful imagery and whimsical perspective, Jenkins redefines modern art.
READ MOREWith a background in children's book illustration, Durfee uses that aesthetic to paint realistic, yet whimsical characters.
READ MOREIn collaboration with the Charleston County Public Library, join us for special Family Storytime. Enjoy stories, songs, and dances in the galleries.
READ MOREJoin us and bring a friend for a special after-hours evening experiencing the Gibbes with fellow 1858 members. Drinks and bites will be provided, and the galleries will be open for exploring. RSVP wit...
READ MOREThis class meets for three weeks: Wednesdays, March 27, April 3, and April 10
READ MORENEW TIME! Due to the Cooper River Bridge Run, this session will meet at 2:30pm
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