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Halsey Institute of Contemporary Art presents Katrina Andry: Over There and Here is Me and Me & Colin Quashie: Linked

Halsey Institute of Contemporary Art 161 Calhoun St., Charleston, SC, United States

The work of Katrina Andry probes the power structures of race-based stereotypes. For her exhibition at the Halsey Institute, Andry will explore the stereotypes that engender gentrification. Using printmaking and installation, she creates visceral images that beckon viewers to examineRead more

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Halsey Talks: Art & Activism

Halsey Institute of Contemporary Art 161 Calhoun St., Charleston, SC, United States

Traditionally, art and activism have occupied separate domains. Often, art’s ambiguity and open-endedness lay in contrast to activism’s clear messaging. In recent years, many artists have blurred the line between this supposed distinction, calling attention to issues in their workRead more

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conneckted TOO – Interactive Performance & Mobile App Launch

Cannon Street Arts Center 134 Cannon Street, Charleston, SC, United States

conNECKtedTOO invites you to the launch of the conNECKtedTOO/TINYisPOWERFUL mobile app and revitalized website. Celebrate the rich and remarkable legacy of Charleston’s TINY, ‘smaller than small’ business community through an interactive performance. This event will serve as the official debutRead more

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Opening Reception – Butch Anthony: Inside Out & Coulter Fussell: The Raw Materials of Escape at Halsey Institute of Contemporary Art

Halsey Institute of Contemporary Art 161 Calhoun St., Charleston, SC, United States

Join the Halsey Institute of Contemporary Art at the College of Charleston to celebrate the opening reception of their new exhibitions "Butch Anthony: Inside/Out" and "Coulter Fussell: The Raw Materials of Escape." All College of Charleston students, faculty, and staff,Read more

Free – $5

Halsey Talks: Art & Craft

Halsey Institute of Contemporary Art 161 Calhoun St., Charleston, SC, United States

In the revered halls of art museums around the world, high art forms are usually confined to specific media: oil on canvas, marble, bronze, and so on. But are these the only materials that we consider to be fine art?Read more

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Opening Reception: Vivid Creatures at Redux Gallery 1056

Redux Contemporary Art Center 1056 King Street, Charleston, SC, United States

Being born to creative parents who loved the outdoors, Charlotte Fraser was raised spending time in nature and finding the beauty in many strange little things. The artist’s intention hope with Vivid Creatures is to showcase a surprising beauty andRead more

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Family Day at Halsey Institute of Contemporary Art

Halsey Institute of Contemporary Art 161 Calhoun St., Charleston, SC, United States

Join the Halsey Institute staff and tour guides for a fun-filled, family friendly celebration of Butch Anthony: Inside/Out and Coulter Fussell: The Raw Materials of Escape. Enjoy guided tours, art activities with Cookie Washington, a peek into the Charleston Museum‘s collections, and refreshments. Halsey Institute membersRead more

Free – $5

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Redux Contemporary Art Center presents Frontyard, Backyard, Street Work by Christian Birk, Susan Gregory, Dontré Major, Hirona Matsuda, and Alex Waggoner

Redux Contemporary Art Center 1056 King Street, Charleston, SC, United States

Main Gallery: Frontyard, Backyard, Street Work by Christian Birk, Susan Gregory, Dontré Major, Hirona Matsuda, and Alex Waggoner Redux Contemporary Art Center is excited to present ‘Frontyard, Backyard, Street’ a group show featuring the work of Christian Birk, Susan Gregory, Dontré Major, Hirona Matsuda,Read more

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