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Redux to show 'Constructed' photography exhibit  Thursday, May 8, 2008
Redux is presenting a new group exhibition featuring five American photographers who challenge the nature of truth as documented by the photograph. "The Constructed Image" exhibition will explore works made by these contemporary photographers: Luis Gispert, Daniel Gordon, Lori Nix, Chris Scarborough and Nathan Baker. Read story.
Friday's French Quarter Art Walk marked by string of big openings  Thursday, May 1, 2008
It's the first Friday of May, so it's time for another French Quarter Art Walk. Check out all of the openings and exhibits 5-8 p.m. Friday at the galleries. In addition to Friday's art walk, events will take place the first Friday in June, October and December. Read story.
Redux to hold panel discussion adressing need for creative space in Charleston  Thursday, April 24, 2008
The Redux Contemporary Art Center will host a panel discussion about the increasing lack of available arts space in downtown Charleston. The discussion will take place tonight starting at 7. Read story.
Mushroom art show to help environmental education Thursday, April 17, 2008
The Mellow Mushroom has teamed up with the Lowcountry Environmental Education Program (LEEP) to bring the first in a series of Earth-friendly themed art shows. The first show, titled "Earth: The Beautiful and Controversial" will have an opening reception at 7 p.m. Tuesday. Read story.
Jordahl shows at the Lowcountry Artists Gallery  Thursday, April 10, 2008
The Lowcountry Artists Gallery is presenting the exhibit, "Loosening Up," a series of new paintings by Rana Jordahl. The exhibit will be on display throughout this month. "Loosening Up" is a collection of textural paintings, created with only a palette knife. Jordahl's experimentation with her palette knife and her play with light and color has resulted in rich Lowcountry landscapes with a slight impressionistic and contemporary edge. Read story.
National Geographic photographer Sam Abell to hold an exhibition at Center for Photography  Thursday, April 3, 2008
The Center for Photography has brought legendary National Geographic photographer Sam Abell to Charleston to teach a weeklong workshop. Unfortunately for the public, the workshop sold out almost immediately. However, the center is offering a photo presentation of Abell's "A Photographic Journey" today at 7 p.m. The exhibit is free and open to the public. Read story.
Halsey Institute to Host 'Young Contemporaries 2008'  Thursday, March 27, 2008
The Halsey Institute of Contemporary Art at the College of Charleston's School of the Arts will host the 23rd annual juried student art exhibition "Young Contemporaries 2008" today through April 25. There will be an opening reception today from 4 to 6 p.m. at the Halsey. "Young Contemporaries 2008" is co-sponsored by the Halsey Institute, the Department of Studio Art, and the College of Charleston's Visual Arts Club. Read story.
Four notable artists will compete in 'Wet Paint'  Thursday, March 20, 2008
Coleman Fine Art will host four of the country's leading artists for the fifth annual plein air "paint-out" March 24-28. The group of artists will include Daud Akhriev, Marc Hanson, Kate Starling and Mary Whyte. Read story.
Cuban art exhibition and international arts festival offer a glimpse of life in Cuba  Thursday, March 13, 2008
This spring, Charleston will host its First Charleston International Arts Festival, with a main focus on Cuba, its art, culture and people. The festival kicks off with a Cuban art exhibition, titled "Beyond the Door," today at the Avery Research Center of the College of Charleston, with a preview reception beginning at 5 p.m. The show itself will run through April 26. Read story.
Popular French Quarter Art Walk to be held Friday  Thursday, March 6, 2008
The French Quarter Art Walk will take place Friday. From about 5 to 8 p.m., the French Quarter and surrounding areas will burst to life with art enthusiasts hoping from one gallery to another, taking in all the latest exhibitions. For a list of participating galleries, go to www.frenchquarterarts.com. For information, call 577-7100. Read story.
Fox will highlight '...The Allure of Nature'  Thursday, Feb. 28, 2008
Friday, Helena Fox Fine Art, 12 Queen St., will open the gallery's new exhibit, "Still Life and the Allure of Nature," featuring paintings by nationally renowned artists Kenn Backhaus and Becky Parrish. Read story.
Coastal Community Foundation to offer grant for local artist  Thursday, Feb. 21, 2008
The Michael & Donna Griffith Lowcountry Artist Award Fund at the Coastal Community Foundation is again requesting artists to submit applications for this grant, which supports the creation of a work of visual art that represents the 'look and feel' of the Lowcountry's distinctive life, culture or environment. Read story.
Wildlife Expo offers many opportunities to appreciate visual art  Thursday, Feb. 14, 2008
The Southeastern Wildlife Exposition (SEWE) always brings a "wild" crowd to the Lowcountry, and as the years go by, SEWE continues to contribute to Charleston's evolving art scene. As in year's past, this weekend's SEWE promises to be a spectacular display of wildlife art and activities. Read story.
Time to go wild and SEWE has it all  Thursday, Feb. 14, 2008
The Southeastern Wildlife Exposition is the largest wildlife art and nature event in the nation, attracting more than 35,000 attendees annually.
Last year, visitors to the event dropped an estimated $67 million into the area's cash registers, according to a Charleston Metro Chamber of Commerce study.
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Arts Events Thursday, Feb. 7, 2008
‘Masquerade Ball’
If you’d like to do your part to help the Arts Commission, and have a great time doing it, celebrate Valentine’s Day at an elegant, fun Masquerade Ball taking place on February 14 at the Hibernian. There will be live entertainment by the Joe Clarke Big Band, a cabaret performance by Cabaret Kiki, a shadow puppet theatre by Wayang Modern, a dance performance, a silent art auction and a mask contest.Tickets start at $45. Proceeds from the event will be donated to the S.C. Arts Commission Artist Grant Programs. This is a formal event with masks encouraged. Read story.
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