Additional Visual Art
Exhibitions & Installations
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Judged Fine Art & Photography Exhibitions
Charleston Area Convention Center, 5001 Coliseum Drive, North Charleston, SC 29418
April 30 & May 1, 9:00am-6:00pm; May 2-6, 9:00am-5:00pm; May 7, 9:00am-noon ● View entries in Fine Art and Professional & Amateur Photography. Fine Art Juror: Michael W. Haga, Art History Adjunct Faculty and Associate Dean at the College of Charleston’s School of the Arts. Photography entries judged using the Photographic Society of America Print Guidelines.
South Carolina Palmetto Hands Fine Craft Competition & Exhibition
Charleston Area Convention Center, 5001 Coliseum Drive, North Charleston, SC 29418
April 30 & May 1, 9:00am-6:00pm; May 2-6, 9:00am-5:00pm; May 7, 9:00am-noon ● Fine craft artists from across the state will display inspiring objects in the media of clay, fiber, glass, metal, wood, and three-dimensional mixed media in this 9th annual juried competition and exhibition. Juror: Denise Butler, co-founder and former Executive Director and Board member of the South Carolina Artisans Center in Walterboro, SC.
North Charleston City Gallery Exhibit: Works by Pedro Rodriguez
Charleston Area Convention Center, 5001 Coliseum Drive, North Charleston, SC 29418
April 30 & May 1, 9:00am-6:00pm; May 2-31, 9:00am-5:00pm ● Pedro Rodriguez, winner of the 2011 North Charleston Arts Festival Design Competition, will display a variety of works in oil, including his winning design, Strings.
National Outdoor Sculpture Competition & Exhibition
North Charleston Riverfront Park, 1001 Everglades Avenue, North Charleston, SC 29405
May 2011 – March 2012, public park open daily ● View thought provoking, large-scale sculptures by established and emerging artists from across the nation in this 6th annual juried competition and exhibition. Juror: Sylvie Fortin, an independent curator, art historian, critic, and editor-in-chief of Art Papers.
Spring Art & Fine Craft Co-Op Gallery & Sale
The Meeting Place, 1077 East Montague Avenue, North Charleston, SC 29405
Fridays & Saturdays, April 1 – May 28, 11:00am-7:00pm ● View a collection of works by this local artist cooperative. A wide range of pieces including paintings, prints, sculpture, fine crafts, jewelry and more will be available for sale. The public is invited to a free reception hosted by the artists on Wednesday, May 4, from 5-8pm during the North Charleston Arts Festival Art Walk.
Art/Humanity – 5th Annual Quilt & Fiber Art Exhibition
North Charleston City Hall, 1st& 2nd floor, 2500 City Hall Lane, North Charleston, SC 29406
April 29 – June 13, 8:00am-8:00pm ● Inspired by a quote from Brock Peters, “In art there is compassion, in compassion there is humanity, with humanity there is generosity and love,” African American art quilters from across the nation will explore and depict themes of Art, Humanity, Compassion, Service, Generosity, and Love in cloth through traditional and non-traditional fiber techniques, including innovative and original wearable art. [See individual event schedule for related events.]
Structures – Works by Liz Whitney Quisgard
North Charleston City Hall, 3rd floor, 2500 City Hall Lane, North Charleston, SC 29406
April 29 – June 13, 8:00am-8:00pm ● Liz Whitney Quisgard presents sculpted columns, towers, obelisks, and wood turnings in brilliant geometric patterns reminiscent of pointillism, ancient Moorish architecture, Islamic decorative art, Navajo textiles, and Byzantine mosaics. Liz is the recipient of numerous awards, including the prestigious Pollack-Krasner Award. She has had solo shows at galleries and museums nationwide including the Andre Emmerich Gallery in New York, NY; Franz Bader Gallery in Washington, D.C.; Gallery 707 in Los Angeles, CA; Tiffany's Windows in New York, NY; the Art Museum in Richmond, IN; the Carnegie Art Center in Leavenworth, KS; the Art Museum in Asheville, NC; the Savannah College of Art and Design; and the Jefferson Place Gallery, in Washington, D.C., among others.
From Chaos – Works by Timothy Pakron
North Charleston City Hall, 3rd floor, 2500 City Hall Lane, North Charleston, SC 29406
April 29 – June 13, 8:00am-8:00pm ● Timothy Pakron creates mysterious portraits in hand painted silver gelatin prints and oil paintings through loose brushstrokes, splashes, and drips, resulting in portraits that are created “from chaos.” Tim is one of Charleston’s up and coming artists to watch. He is represented by Rebekah Jacob Gallery and was chosen to exhibit in the 2010 Spoleto exhibition, “Contemporary Charleston,” at the City Gallery at Waterfront Park.
Heavens – Works by Deborah Meyer
North Charleston City Hall, 3rd floor, 2500 City Hall Lane, North Charleston, SC 29406
April 29 – May 7, 8:00am-8:00pm ● North Charleston’s 2010/11 Artist-In-Residence, Deborah Meyer, will display large scale skyscapes and “heavens” paintings in oil inspired by Psalm 19:1, "The heavens declare the glory of God, and the skies proclaim the work of his hands." [See individual event schedule for related events.]
From Our Cities to Our Seas – Works by Karson Photography
Golf Club at Wescott Plantation Clubhouse, 5000 Wescott Plantation Drive, North Charleston, SC 29485
April 29 – May 7, Mon.-Wed., 8:00am-7:00pm; Thu. & Fri. 8:00am-11:00pm; Sat. & Sun. 7:30am-7:00pm ● Kip Bulwinkle of Karson Photography presents a two dimensional exploration of our man-made and natural surroundings in this dynamic photographic series.
Flavor Cutz – Works by Conrad Guevara
10 Storehouse Row, 2120 Noisette Boulevard, North Charleston, SC 29405
April 29 – May 6, Mon.-Fri. 9:00am-6:00pm ● View colorful, innovative paintings and sculptural objects achieved through experimentation with nontraditional materials. Found objects, card stock, yarn, and other disposable products are cut and reconfigured to take on the quality of moving paint. [See individual event schedule for related events.]
Ascension by Cade Kaufman
Traffic Circle at Wescott Blvd. & Oak Forest Blvd., North Charleston, SC 29485
April 29 – May 7 ● Repeating doves move with the wind and are meant to evoke a sense of peace
Harry Potter by Corey Rodriguez
Northwoods Park, 8348 Greenridge Road, North Charleston, SC 29406
April 29 – May 7, public park open daily ● Originally inspired by the challenge to set goals and reach for one’s dreams, this rebar sculpture was later named after the popular boy wizard as it resembles him reaching for the golden snitch.
Namaste by Sarah Carlisle
North Charleston & American LaFrance Fire Museum & Educational Center Grounds, 4975 Centre Pointe Drive, North Charleston, SC 29418
April 29 – May 7, daylight hours ● This interactive installation is a whimsical interpretation of the Sanskrit greeting. Namaste is a symbol of gratitude and respect toward others.
Pouring Cup by George Thalman
Green space at intersection of East Montague Ave. and Spruill Ave., North Charleston, SC 29405
April 29 – May 7 ● The pouring cup simulates the magic and hospitality of the Lowcountry. This piece reminds us to slow down and enjoy life.
Shoes by Lauren Rackley
North Charleston City Hall Lobby, 2500 City Hall Lane, North Charleston, SC 29406
April 29 – June 13, 8:00am-8:00pm ● A visual representation of fashion and female beauty taken to the extreme.
Wind Fish by Coreyanna Moore
Palmetto Gardens Park, East Montague Avenue, North Charleston, SC 29405
April 29 – May 7, public park open daily ● Whimsical fish from Prehistoric history come to life in a natural setting to form a sea of fish swimming in the air.