Art Charleston 2023

ALL-INCLUSIVE SPONSORS

PLATINUM SPONSOR

Exclusive Spirit Provider

CORPORATE SPONSORS

PREMIER SPONSOR

Mr. and Mrs. Lawrence W. Gillespie

Mr. and Mrs. Timothy W. Hughes

IN-KIND SPONSORS

Exclusive Linen Provider

MEDIA SPONSOR

INDIVIDUAL SPONSORS

Deborah and David Looper

Dr. and Mrs. Bernard J. Mansheim

Ms. Sally J. Smith

Mr. and Mrs. Charles Sullivan

Julie and Rowan Taylor

Art is powerful. Art challenges one’s perspective, one’s imagination, and one’s beliefs. Art can be both a safe space to discuss challenging topics and a space to welcome innovation. Art is creativity and exploration in its purest form. The power exists within the art. Art Charleston 2023 will PUSH THE BOUNDARIES for all that is possible. Through immersion in this five-day visual arts festival featuring unique programs and events, our presentations and collaborations will inspire, challenge and present Charleston’s strong and diverse human stories through the visual arts. We invite our community and participants to imagine with us, to question, to explore, and to recognize Art is the Reason.

ART CHARLESTON

Anne Janas and Denise Mansheim

ART OF DESIGN

Ronni Sarmanian and Betty Anne Wilson

GIBBES ON THE STREET

Liza Layfield and Courtney Long

LIVE AT THE GIBBES

Lizzie Armstrong and Jaimie Dewberry

EDUCATION AND PROGRAMMING

Laura Cantopher and Abby Rosenthal

SPONSORSHIP

Karen Lawson-Johnston and Dolly Lipman

VOLUNTEERS

Marie Delcioppo

COMMUNICATIONS AND OUTREACH

Megan Pinckney Rutherford and Molly Waring

EXPERIENCES

Serena Finnerty and Julie Taylor

ARTISAN FAIR

Brooke Beauvais and Halie Niedenstein

ART CHARLESTON COMMITTEE

with Visiting Artist Robin Howard 3:305:30PM

EXPERIENCE

COLLABORATIVE INSTALLATION

Featuring more than 450 works created by local students

ART OF DESIGN SPONSORS

CORPORATE SPONSORS

Mr. and Mrs. Todd Aaron

Louise and John Allen

Helen and Anderson Arnold

Bill and Tater Beak

Cheri Bentley

Edleen Bergelt

Laura Blanchard

Judith B. Bleecker

Robert and Christina Brinkman

Miranda Brooks and Stephen Webb

Carolina G. Bryan

Laura Wood Cantopher

Kathleen and Bob Carroll

Francine Christiansen

Claudia and David Cohen

Mrs. Marilyn M. Colen

Michele Costanzo

Mr. and Mrs. Lee Cotton

Lisa Craig

Kay Crnkovich

Kirstin Daen

Mrs. Michele Dispensa and Mr. Ron Weinberger

Cheryl Eatman

Ms. Michelle Edwards

Melissa Efird

Mary Elson

INDIVIDUAL SPONSORS

Karen Ensor

Joan Fallon

Mrs. Esther B. Ferguson

Mr. Peter F. Finnerty, Jr.

Jodie-Beth Galos

Sonja S. Golinski

Kelli Gottlich

Lauren and Rob Greene

Ms. Fran Griffiths

Kathryn and Allen Haas

Mrs. Heather H. Halford

Betsy Harden

Sandy Heifner

Ms. Corbin Henderson

Carolyn Holscher

Mrs. Jill Howard

Jahde Leather Atelier

Anne and John Janas

Patty Jones

Whitney Jones

Jane S. Joukowsky

Rebecca Pullin Kay

Liane Kerr

Karen L. Kichline-Ruef

Polly Kosko

Karen Lawson-Johnston

IN-KIND SPONSORS ART

Ronni Sarmanian, CHAIR | Betty Anne Wilson, VICE CHAIR

Louise Lawton

Cate Morse Leatherman

Mrs. Kate Ledbetter

Peggy Malaspina

Jane and Mike McLain

Ms. Deirdre McMurtry

Clare E. Meyer

Kathy Nistad

Ms. Anne P. Olsen

Mrs. Lorraine Perry

Ms. Sherri Ralston

Ms. Patricia Rice

Jill Ruppel

Ms. Elizabeth Saal

Veronica Sarmanian

Cara Schaafsma, Carolina One Real Estate

Mrs. Marilyn Schultz

Harriet Smartt

Robyn Hall Stern

Martha Waggoner

Carter Ward

Kay, Charlie, and Stephen Wendell

Ms. Betty Anne Wilson

Andrea and Scott Woodfield

Kathleen Wright

Nan Ahern | Cheri Bentley | Judy Bleecker | Judi Cline | Marie Delcioppo | Anna Derry | Michele Dispensa

Michelle Edwards | Amy Goldy | Sonja Golinski | Lauren Greene | Leslie Hollaway | Denise Kniola | Peggy Malaspina

Deirdre McMurtry | Clare Meyer | Jeannie Rogers | Jill Ruppel | Cara Schaafsma | Harriet Smartt | Robyn Stern

WEDNESDAY | APRIL 26

ART OF DESIGN

WEDNESDAY, APRIL 26

11AM Check-in | Noon Lunch

LENHARDT GARDEN OF THE GIBBES MUSEUM OF ART

An elegant lunch and lecture featuring UTA partner, creative director, and leading contemporary art collector Arthur Lewis

LUNCHEON &

LECTURE

Presented by the Women’s Council of the Gibbes Museum of Art

Art of Design is one of Charleston’s most iconic events of the year. Kicking off Art Charleston week, the luncheon and lecture has garnered national media coverage and become Charleston’s most sought-out ticket due to the world-renowned experts we bring to our city to present on a variety of design themes. Previous speakers include Hamish Bowles, Eva Chen, Vern Yip, Cathy Horyn, Melissa Biggs Bradley, Carolyne Roehm, Plum Sykes, Andrew Prince, Clea Shearer and Joanna Teplin of The Home Edit, and Lewis Miller, who launched Flower Flash in New York City during the pandemic.

Carrying on in the tradition of excellent programming, our 2023 featured presenter is United Talent Agency (UTA) partner, creative director, and leading contemporary art collector Arthur Lewis. One of the largest talent agencies in Hollywood representing some of the biggest names in entertainment, UTA has expanded into the visual arts by luring major contemporary artists from around the world such as Titus Kaphar, Ai Weiwei and Enrique Martinez Celaya to their Artist Space gallery in Beverly Hills. With a new UTA satellite office now opening in Atlanta, charismatic Lewis stands poised to make a definitive impact on the art scene in the South.

Our classical European-style garden serves as the backdrop for our festive and informative gathering, welcoming more than 350 guests to enjoy a beautifully styled, exquisite, seated luncheon followed by a lively presentation with our experts.

MCG PHOTOGRAPHY

GIBBES ON THE STREET SPONSORS

CORPORATE SPONSORS

IN-KIND SPONSORS

Bill and Tater Beak

Jay Benson

Robert and Christina Brinkman

Emily and Joshua Broome

Carolina G. Bryan

Ms. Lisa Clark

Mrs. Marilyn M. Colen

Dr. and Mrs. Brian G. Cuddy

Mr. Michael Culler

Ms. Kate M. Dolan

Basic Kitchen

Brasserie La Banque

Bulleit

Charleston Grill

Chez Nous

Circa 1886

Daps

INDIVIDUAL SPONSORS

Wendy and Steve Dopp

Nancy and Ralph Edwards

Lisa and Carlos Evans

Sonja S. Golinski

Judith Green and Dr. Michael Fritz

Anne and John Janas

Dr. and Mrs. Joseph M. Jenrette, III

Linder J. Laffitte

Mr. and Mrs. Spencer J. Lynch

FEATURED SAVORIES & SWEETS

Drifter Edmund’s Oast Estadio

Husk

Jackrabbit Filly

Johnnie Walker

Ketel One

King BBQ

Jane and Mike McLain

Martha and Charley McLendon

Brenda Heinig and Chris Moss, CPA

Ms. Elizabeth Saal

Mr. and Mrs. Michael S. Seekings

Susan and Ted Soderlund

Chuck Talbert, CPA, WebsterRogers

Justine Wardrop

Joan and Steve Zaleski

The Longboard

Malagon

Millers All Day

Obstinate Daughter

The Ordinary

Rancho Lewis

Sorelle

St. Honoré Pastry

Le Farfalle

A very special thank you to Caitlin and Michael Toscano of La Farfalle and Porchetta Shop for coordinating the participation of the restaurants.

Shop Liza Layfield, CHAIR

| Courtney

THURSDAY | APRIL 27

GIBBES ON THE STREET

THURSDAY, APRIL 27

7:30pm Sponsors | 8–10:30pm Street Party

MEETING STREET, IN FRONT OF THE GIBBES MUSEUM OF ART

A lively culinary street fair experience featuring a host of Charleston’s celebrated chefs and restaurants. STREET PARTY

Since 2010, the Gibbes Museum of Art has celebrated the power of art in the street through a fabulous one-nightonly event under the stars. The center of Meeting Street transforms from a busy thoroughfare into a fully-staged event, complete with live music, dancing, an open bar, and delicious bites from Charleston’s top chefs. This gathering has become one of Charleston’s most sought-after tickets and it only gets better each year!

LEFT IMAGE

RIGHT PAGE IMAGES

Black Girl Beauty, 2018, by Beverly McIver. Oil on canvas. Collection of Matthew Polk and Amy Gould, Maryland.

Invisible Me, 1999, by Beverly McIver. Oil on canvas, 35 ½ x 35 ½ inches. Courtesy of Douglas Walla, New York. Defiant, 2020, by Beverly McIver. Oil on canvas; 40 x 40 inches. Courtesy of Laura Lee Brown and Steve Wilson, 21c Museum Hotels.

EXHIBITION HIGHLIGHT

BEVERLY McIVER IN CONVERSATION

FRIDAY, APRIL 28

11:30am–1pm

GIBBES MUSEUM OF ART

A conversation with contemporary artist Beverly McIver and exhibition curator Kim Boganey

Expanding on the exhibition Beverly McIver: Full Circle, join Beverly McIver and exhibition curator Kim Boganey for a special conversation exploring the artist’s journey and her practice.

EXHIBITION OVERVIEW

Beverly McIver: Full Circle is organized by the Scottsdale Museum of Contemporary Art (SMoCA) and curated by Kim Boganey, Arts and Culture manager, Museum of History and Art, Ontario, California. Generously supported by Wells Fargo Wealth & Investment Management with additional exhibition support provided by the National Endowment for the Arts, The Andy Warhol Foundation for the Visual Arts, and Craven Allen Gallery. The presentation at the Gibbes is made possible by generous support from Bluecross BlueShield of South Carolina, The Gaylord and Dorothy Donnelley Foundation, Jane Smith Turner Foundation, and LynchCracraft Wealth Management of Raymond James.

Beverly McIver: Full Circle presents the career arc and continued ascent of contemporary artist Beverly McIver. This survey show featuring nearly fifty works from the last twenty-five years demonstrates the diversity of the artist’s bold thematic approach to portrait painting. From her early self-portraits in clown makeup, which explore expressions of individuality, stereotypes, and ways of masking identity, to portraits of family members and friends that provide glimpses of intimate life moments, in good times as well as in illness and death, McIver’s poignant largescale paintings reveal her personal journey. Born and raised in Greensboro, North Carolina, McIver is nationally recognized for her powerful autobiographical portraits and is currently the Ebenshade Professor of the Practice in Studio Arts at Duke University.

JANE SMITH TURNER FOUNDATION

GAYLORD AND DOROTHY DONNELLEY FOUNDATION

LIVE AT THE GIBBES SPONSORS

CORPORATE SPONSORS

Carolina G. Bryan

Mr. and Mrs. Van C. Campbell

Barbara Dugan

Ms. Martha R. Ingram

Anne and John Janas

IN-KIND SPONSORS

INDIVIDUAL SPONSORS

Mr. Marvin Jenkins

Dr. and Mrs. Joseph M. Jenrette, III

Mr. and Mrs. Spencer J. Lynch

Mr. and Mrs. Charley McLendon

Brenda Heinig and Chris Moss, CPA

Dick and Helen Rose

LIVE AT THE GIBBES EVENT CHAIRS

Ms. Elizabeth Saal

Mrs. Marilyn Schultz

Anne Tinker and John Henderson

Susan Hull Walker and Trenholm Walker

Joan and Steve Zaleski

Lizzie Armstrong and Jaimie Dewberry

FRIDAY | APRIL 28

LIVE AT THE GIBBES

FRIDAY, APRIL 28

6pm Doors Open | 7–8:30pm Performance

LENHARDT GARDEN OF THE GIBBES MUSEUM OF ART

A live performance by two-time Grammy Award–winning musical ensemble Ranky Tanky

Join us for an intimate cocktail affair set to the backdrop of a performance by the two-time Grammy Award–winning musical ensemble: RANKY TANKY. The classically designed Lenhardt Garden and Fellows Reception Hall will be transformed into a cabaret setting for enjoying this concert with libations and lite bites. The group’s style of music has been described as, “soulful honey to the ears” by NPR. Self-described global ambassadors, Ranky Tanky performers are passionate about their local culture and community, helping to faithfully preserve the traditions originated by African Americans in coastal South during slavery that are kept alive through the present day. While they have performed on The Today Show, PBS Newshour, Stephen Colbert’s Play at Home, and were featured artists in We The People, Live at the Gibbes will provide a uniquely personal opportunity to experience the group.

Live at the Gibbes is a private event and will have a limited amount of sponsorships available for purchase.

ONE-OF-A-KIND MUSICAL PERFORMANCE

ARTISTIC VISIONARIES PANEL DISCUSSION

SATURDAY, APRIL 29

11am–12pm

GIBBES MUSEUM OF ART

A panel discussion highlighting cutting-edge artists

The art world is anything but static. Join us for a panel discussion highlighting artists working on the edge and leading the way. Panelists will include artists working in Charleston and beyond, who are approaching digital art, artificial intelligence, NFTs, and other boundary-pushing mediums in their own unique ways.

IMAGE COURTESY OF BEEPLE STUDIOS

ART CHARLESTON & BEEPLE STUDIOS SPONSORS

IN-KIND SPONSORS

INDIVIDUAL SPONSORS

Wendy and Steve Dopp

Andrea and Scott Woodfield

SATURDAY | APRIL 29

ART CHARLESTON & BEEPLE STUDIOS

SATURDAY, APRIL 29

8–11:30pm

CLEMENTS FERRY ROAD GALLERY

We are pleased to be partnering with Beeple for an evening of digital art, fun, cocktails and light fare. Beeple is Mike Winkelmann, an American graphic designer and worldfamous digital artist. One of the originators of the current “everyday” movement in 3-D graphics, Mike has been creating a picture every day from start to finish and posting it online for over fifteen years without missing a single day. Now referred to as his “Everydays,” in 2021, Winkelmann sold “Everydays: The First 5000 Days” at Christies for $69 million. Beeple’s Everydays often use references to politicians, popcultural icons, and the like to satirize current world events and create interpretations of modern politics and culture.

Beeple recently opened a 50,000 sq. foot studio in Charleston, SC where he makes his artwork. The Studio also features a 13,000 sq. foot gallery and 13,000 sq. foot experiential space.

Art Charleston & Beeple Studios is a sponsored event and will have a limited number of tickets available for purchase.

COMMUNITY MARKET

ARTISAN FAIR

SUNDAY, APRIL 30

10am–5pm

GIBBES MUSEUM OF ART

A community market of curated artisans

At the Gibbes, we celebrate local creatives in all disciplines. Come shop our curated selection of artist-vendors during our first ever Artisan Fair. Featuring up to forty skilled makers, there will be no shortage of unique finds. Join us as we cap off the week engaging with artists, boundary-pushing artwork, and experiences that make Art Charleston great. Free and open to the public.

Abby Murphy Print Shop, LLC

AL&EM

Bevi Bene

Brackish

Burls and Steel LLC

Camp Bear Lake

Candlefish

Carolina Creamware & Marshman Silhouettes

Daisy McClellan

PARTICIPATING ARTISANS

Dotsuwa Designs

eluCook Designs

Emily Furr

Evergarden

The Flower Pedal

Gret Mackintosh Art

Gullah Dolls of Charleston

Handy & Hot

Hermosa Jewelry HOLST + LEE

Hyman’s Seafood

JAHDE

Jane Pope Jewelry

Jeleata Nicole

Jennythreads

Julia Deckman

Kiku, LLC

Koko + Co

Livibon

Margerite & Motte

Musical Performances by Kae Glass and Tim Davis & Jeff Kozelski

SUNDAY | APRIL 30 IN-KIND SPONSORS

Maria White Ceramics

MFW Designs

Morgan Serreno East

Nick Rypkema

Olivia Ruxton Jewelry

Rebecca McMenemy

Rodney Scotts BBQ

Southern Ruetz

Susan Gregory

Vincent James

SOCIETY 1858 | AUCTION

APRIL 26–30

Auction Preview in the Ruth and Bill Baker

Art Sales Gallery

MAY 16

Gallery Walk

MAY 16–18

Online Auction

Since 2020, Society 1858 has invited artists, collectors, and galleries to donate fine art for auction to help sustain the $10,000 annual 1858 Prize given to an artist creating in the South, and the programs and initiatives of the Gibbes. This year, a preview of certain works will be on display in the Ruth and Bill Baker Art Sales Gallery during Art Charleston, April 26–30, offering a Buy It Now option. Additionally, Society 1858 is thrilled to include a Gallery Walk on May 16, during the online auction to showcase prominent works included, and to allow Gibbes members to interact with local gallerists who support the art museum.

PARTICIPATING GALLERIES

ELLA

ROBERT

ANGLIN SMITH FINE ART CORRIGAN GALLERY

RICHARDSON FINE ART HELENA FOX FINE ART

LANGE STUDIOS THE GEORGE GALLERY