Spring Day Trip
GWC Members Only
Join us for a fun spring outing to Wimbee Flower Farm!
Wednesday, March 26, 2025
Time TBD
$50 GWC Members
Program details and registration info coming soon!
Women's Council
The Gibbes Women’s Council, founded in 1950, was the first auxiliary group formed at the Gibbes Museum of Art. Today, its membership is over 200 strong and governed by a volunteer Board of Directors. When you join, you too can make a difference at the Gibbes! Each member serves as a liaison between the Gibbes Museum, and the Charleston community. The annual Art of Design Luncheon and Lecture is one of the Gibbes Museum’s major fundraising events, which features internationally renowned experts in the world of design. Through this event, the Women’s Council has raised over $900K in support of educational programming and museum exhibitions. A portion of these funds also assisted the capital campaign to name the Museum Store.
JOIN THE WOMEN'S COUNCIL
Annual dues: $75 + Gibbes Membership: $55 – $10,000
To become involved in the Gibbes Women’s Council, you must first join the Gibbes Museum of Art. Once you become a member, you will be contacted via email by the GWC Membership Committee Chair(s) who will send you information on all things GWC along with volunteer opportunities and a calendar of events. As a new member, you will also be invited to a New Member gathering to meet GWC leadership, other new members and to learn how you can engage at the Gibbes.
From September to May, the GWC hosts four meetings/programs along with an “Out of Charleston” trip all designed to educate members in the arts and to provide information relevant to Charleston’s art community. In addition, the GWC presents its Art of Design Lecture and Luncheon which is its largest and longest running fundraiser. GWC members receive special sponsorship rates and priority registration for this fantastic event! Please contact the Gibbes with any questions. We thank you for your interest in the GWC, and we so look forward to having you join our ranks in support of the Museum!
Please note that members of the Women’s Council must also join the Gibbes.
This must be done in two separate transactions.
ART OF DESIGN
ART OF DESIGN is one of Charleston’s most iconic events of the year. Kicking off Art Charleston week, every Spring the luncheon and lecture has garnered national media coverage. Tickets to this event are some of Charleston’s most sought-out ticket due to the world-renowned experts we bring to our city. Art of Design quickly sells out every year. Previous speakers include Hamish Bowles, Eva Chen, Vern Yip, Cathy Horyn, Melissa Biggs Bradley, Carolyne Roehm, Plum Sykes, Andrew Prince, Clea Shearer and Joanna Teplin of The Home Edit, and Lewis Miller, who launched Flower Flash in New York City during the pandemic. Our classical European-style garden serves as the backdrop for our festive and informative gathering, welcoming more than 325 guests to enjoy a beautifully styled, exquisite, seated luncheon followed by a lively presentation with our experts.
UPCOMING GWC EVENTS
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Art of Design
One of Charleston’s most iconic events of the year, the Art of Design invites 350 guests to mingle at this beautifully styled, seated luncheon, featuring multiple courses catered by Salthouse Catering, wine pairings, lively conversation, and Instagram-worthy décor set against the backdrop of the Gibbes’ classical, European-style Lenhardt Garden.
This year, the Gibbes Women’s Council is honored to present the Founder and CEO of Hill House Home, Nell Diamond. Known for its cult-favorite Nap Dress®, Hill House is a fashion and lifestyle brand that brings beauty and joy to everyday rituals. Led by the values of quality, comfort, and design integrity, Nell has developed a hyper loyal and avidly engaged customer base, especially in Charleston with her recently opened King Street store. As the Women’s Council’s premier fundraiser, Art of Design has raised over a million dollars since its inception a decade ago to support educational programming and museum exhibitions.
Tickets will be available for purchase to Women’s Council members on February 27, 2025 and the general public February 28, 2025.
For sponsorship opportunities, click here.
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GWC 75th Anniversary Celebration
On May 7, we’ll gather at the Gibbes to honor and celebrate 75 years of the Gibbes Women’s Council. We’ll enjoy drinks, light bites, fun and fellowship with friends old and new.
Wednesday, May 7, 2025
5:30-7:30pm
Gibbes Museum of ArtTickets and more information coming soon!
WOMEN'S COUNCIL FAQs
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How do I join the GWC?
To join the GWC, click here. Please note, that you must be a member of the Gibbes to join the GWC and this must be done in two transactions.
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How many programs does the GWC host each year? When do they occur?
The GWC hosts four programs each year – three programs at the Gibbes and one out of town day trip. Programs typically take place in the fall, winter and spring. Programs feature current exhibitions talks and tours, guest speakers and panel discussions. The GWC also hosts an annual spring picnic and holiday party. GWC members are always encouraged to bring guests to programs.
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Do GWC members get a discount in the gift shop?
Yes, since GWC members are also members of the Gibbes, they receive a discount. Discounts vary by membership level. You can find out more by visiting our Join/Renew page.
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Do GWC members get a discount for Art of Design tickets?
Yes, there is a discounted member price for Art of Design tickets. GWC members also receive priority registration for AOD tickets. Members are notified via email when tickets go on sale.