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Piccolo Spoleto Festival

The festival is scheduled for May 22- June 7, 2026.

Annually presenting over 500 performing, literary, and visual arts events, the 17-day Piccolo Spoleto Festival transforms Charleston into an exhilarating celebration of the cultural vitality and diversity of the South Carolina Lowcountry. With a focus on accessibility and community participation in the arts, Piccolo Spoleto runs concurrently with Spoleto Festival USA.

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2026 Piccolo Spoleto Outdoor Art Exibition

Marion Square is transformed into a beautiful open-air market as some of the finest and most creative local artists exhibit and sell their work. Stroll through the park and browse the artists’ tents as you view original oils, pastels, watercolors, acrylics, encaustics, photography, and more. With many artists on hand to personally answer questions and show their artwork, the Piccolo Spoleto Outdoor Art Exhibition offers a memorable experience and a great way to enjoy the creativity of our local visual arts community whether you’re in the market for a new acquisition, or simply window shopping.

PSOAE is very pleased and excited to announce it has transitioned to a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization. They are celebrating with a new logo and a new website.  VIEW HERE

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MOJA Arts Festival 2026

The festival is scheduled for September 24 – October 4, 2026.

The MOJA Arts Festival is an annual multi-disciplinary festival produced and directed by the City of Charleston Office of Cultural Affairs, presented in partnership with the all-volunteer MOJA Planning Committee, who assist with event planning, fundraising, and advocacy.

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