Charleston's beauty has long inspired artists and beckoned art lovers to come visit. Home to endless galleries, historic theaters and high energy festivals, Charleston has a vibrant arts scene awaiting you.
With a premier collection of over 10,000 American works, the Gibbes Museum of Art promotes and protects Charleston's rich cultural heritage through a vibrant artistic lens.
Join an historian for a half-hour program and conversation focusing on the institution of slavery and the enslaved people whose labor built and maintained Middleton Place.
The Charleston Gaillard Center is a non-profit 501(c)3 organization dedicated to developing and operating a state-of-the-art performing arts center in downtown Charleston.
Live at Firefly concerts feature national and regional musical acts from a sprawling four acre field, while you enjoy local food trucks and Firefly cocktails under the stars.
The International African American Museum explores the history, culture, and impact of the African American journey on Charleston, South Carolina, the nation, and the world.
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