2026 MOJA Arts Festival
The festival is scheduled for September 24 – October 1, 2026.
MOJA is produced by MOJA ARTS, a new 501 ( c) 3 nonprofit and the City of Charleston Office of Cultural Affairs. Join residents of Charleston and guests from across South Carolina and the country to experience the city’s unique cultural and historical connection to the global Black experience through music, food and artisans. The festival annually recognizes the African American traditions and cultural legacies of four selected West African and Caribbean countries. The 2026 festival will celebrate Barbados, Gullah Geechee, Jamaica and Sierra Leone. MOJA Arts and OCA are seeking sponsors and support for the festival as it evolves into an international institution.
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Call for Submissions: 2026 MOJA Arts Festival Juried Art Exhibition. Deadline to apply is August 11, 2026. APPLY HERE
Piccolo Spoleto Festival
Stay tuned for more information on the 2027 Festival.
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.
Piccolo Spoleto Outdoor Art Exhibition
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