In partnership with the Gaillard Performing Arts Center, The International African American Museum, and the Gibbes is one of three locations for the “Revolutionary Conversations” series led and facilitated by Tina Singleton of Transformation Table.

This community dialogue series is designed to commemorate the 250th anniversary of the American Revolution by fostering inclusive, thought-provoking conversations about liberty, justice, memory, and resistance.

$5 Members | $10 Non-Members

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Learn more about Revelations: The Art of Leo Twiggs in this tour led by our Director of Curatorial Affairs & Chief Curator Sara Arnold.

Free for Members. Included with admission for non-Members.

April 17, 2026 @ 1:00 PM – 2:00 PM

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Despite his legacy as a trailblazer, Leo Twiggs has never had a full retrospective in his home state of South Carolina.

The Gibbes aims to remedy that by celebrating his visionary career, showcasing his Batik technique and reflections on the American experience across six decades.

Guest-curated by art historian Dr. Frank Martin, the exhibition—accompanied by a full-color catalogue—will mark the 50th anniversary of Twiggs’ first solo show at the Gibbes in 1976.

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Hand and machine are two words that may appear to be diametrically opposed.

Yet, this exhibition of works by six textile artists – Kristy Bishop, Amalia Galdona Broche, Catharine Ellis,  Amy Putansu, Jon Eric Riis, and Christine Tedesco – using different techniques and equally distinct styles illustrate that the opposite may be true.

Gallery is open Thursday – Sunday, 1-5pm

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Fair Isle Knitting With Elizabeth Seward
April 11, 18, 25 & May 9, 2026
8:30–9:30 am Pacific Time

Join author and instructor Elizabeth Seward for this adult workshop as we knit a traditional Fair Isle beret designed by celebrated Shetland designer Alison Rendall.

You’ll master corrugated ribbing, stranded 2-color knitting, peerie patterns, borders, and stunning crown wheel designs — using one or both hands.

Discover what makes Fair Isle so uniquely satisfying to knit.

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The Gibbes enriches lives through art. We are committed to telling the story of Charleston’s ever-changing landscape and its people. Including historical, modern, and contemporary works, our collection spans 350 years and features some of the country’s most celebrated artists.

With world-class rotating exhibitions and a dynamic visiting artist residency program, there’s so much to see inside. Set in the heart of downtown Charleston, the Gibbes is a southern museum with a global perspective.

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The September Issue invites you to weave through the traditional arts, of old techniques and form, to gain artistic inspiration from the objects that surround us.

These exhibitions highlight sculpted and constructed forms–from 3D mosaics, basketry and historic garment production to man-made materials spanning beyond the last century, transformed into jewelry, and installation work.

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The human body is essential to craft. This genre of art is rooted in physical labor, tactile knowledge, and material intimacy, and the resulting pieces are often intended to protect our bodies or to assist in nourishing them.

Building on that foundation, this exhibition presents works made of wood, ceramics, glass, textiles, and sweetgrass, and foregrounds their bodily resonance in terms of method of making as well as subject matter.

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First Peoples Project: Art of the Native South is an exhibition and event series highlighting craft traditions that through intergenerational transmission have been a part of some Native Americans’ cultural identity, way of life, resilience and survival for more than 12,000 years.
It is in this context that we recognize how the historically important contributions of Native Americans in the field of craft inform modern practice through an exhibition, Indian Craft Market and event series.

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FMU Steven F. Gately Gallery presents ART THAT INSPIRES COMMUNITY.

The mission of the gallery is to engage residents of the Pee Dee through diverse exhibitions and experiences from contemporary artists, serving as a driver to Francis Marion University’s vision and Downtown Florence’s Cultural & Arts District.

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B. Jean Larson is an artist and researcher who questions value and visibility by exploring the intersections of utilitarian textile craft, posthumanism, and queer theory. Central to her practice is the metaphor of the bog: a queer space that shifts between the binaries of land and water and has been historically devalued.

Through meticulous hand braiding, B. Jean creates large-scale rag rugs that move between painting and sculpture, art and craft.

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This professionally juried-exhibition highlights South Carolina’s contemporary craft scene as part of the national Handwork 2026 initiative.

Featuring 10–12 artists working in fiber, ceramics, wood, and mixed media, the show emphasizes both heritage and innovation. Many of the works will be created specifically for this exhibition, underscoring the ongoing evolution of craft practices in the state.

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We are a non-profit art center in South Carolina that produces contemporary art exhibitions, offers year-round cultural programming, and a variety of events that are free and open to the public. These include performances, workshops and classes that embrace not only visual arts but also theater and dance.

Housing both a gallery and an adjacent live-work studio for an artist-in-residence program, CCA provides artists with resources to develop, create and exhibit their art, frequently in conjunction with performing, literary and media arts.

The Center is financially supported by diverse sources including business, government agencies, foundations and private individuals through memberships, visitor donations, and grants.

Founded in 2007, and opened one year later, CCA continues to be dedicated to enhancing the interaction between artists and the public. The Center is located at 701 Whaley Street, in the former community center of Columbia’s Mill District.

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Indie Craft Parade is a juried annual festival of art in Greenville, South Carolina that celebrates handmade goods and independent artists. The event showcases over 100 talented makers across a broad range of mediums each September, offers a vibrant shopping experience, and encourages the growth of small, local brands. With a focus on creativity, community, and craftsmanship, Indie Craft Parade is a joyful gathering for artists and attendees alike.

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Established in August of 2012, this comprehensive center for the study of South Carolina’s Native American peoples, their histories, and their cultures offers visitors the opportunity to view the single largest collection of Catawba Indian pottery in existence; study primary and secondary texts on Native Americans in the Southeast; participate in educational classes and programs; and observe archaeology, language, and folklore and oral history labs.

We develop curriculum and public programs that educate the public about Native American art and culture, with an emphasis on the Catawba and other Native communities in South Carolina. Students at USC Lancaster and visitors to our Center can learn about art, American Indian literature and culture, Native American archaeology, folklore, anthropology, and oral traditions.

Our Mission

The mission of USC Lancaster’s Native American Studies is to promote the documentation, preservation, appreciation, and study of Native American cultures and heritages. This mission is aided by courses and curricula, research projects, archival resources, exhibits, publications, and other public and educational programs and  materials developed by USCL faculty and staff. The Center works to dispel any stereotypes or existing misconceptions regarding Native Americans, their cultures, life ways, and languages.

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