GIBBES MUSEUM OF
JANUARY – APRIL 2025
GIBBES MUSEUM OF ART
WINTER/SPRING 2025 EXHIBITIONS
CELEBRATING THE 1858 PRIZE FOR CONTEMPORARY SOUTHERN ART
ON VIEW THROUGH JANUARY 12, 2025
BEEPLE
DECEMBER 13, 2024 – APRIL 27, 2025
GALLERIES 2 & 3
In collaboration with Beeple Studios, led by Mike Winkelmann, aka Beeple, the Gibbes Museum of Art is featuring his latest kinetic sculptures. A trailblazer in digital art, Beeple gained worldwide recognition after his NFT artwork EVERYDAYS: THE FIRST 5000 DAYS sold for a record-breaking price at Christie’s in 2021. His work, particularly the generative sculpture HUMAN ONE, has been showcased in several prestigious museums, including the Crystal Bridges Museum of American Art in Arkansas—the first U.S. institution to display this piece. This marks the first time Beeple’s kinetic sculptures will be featured together in a Charleston museum.
STATEMENT PIECES: CONTEMPORARY FASHION DESIGN AND THE GIBBES COLLECTION
JANUARY 31 – APRIL 27, 2025
GALLERIES 8 & 9
MEMBER PREVIEW THURSDAY, JAN 30
6PM Fellows 7PM Members
Produced in conjunction with Barrett Barrera Projects, this exhibition juxtaposes dynamic works of fine art from the Gibbes permanent collection with contemporary fashion objects. Extraordinary garments by Alexander McQueen, Dapper Dan, Gucci, and others will be presented alongside fashion forward figures in paintings from the eighteenth and nineteenth centuries, abstract works of the mid-twentieth century, contemporary sculpture, and mixed media works. The exhibition will introduce innovative fashion to museum audiences and demonstrate the importance of design in a visual arts context.
FASHION FORWARD: A NEW LOOK
FRIDAY, JANUARY 31 | 10AM
Join vice president and chief curator of Barett Barrera Projects, Kelly Peck, as she discusses the incredible fashion objects featured in Statement Pieces and the inspiration behind the pairings with works of art in the Gibbes collection.
$20 Members | $30 Non-Members | $10 Student/Faculty with Valid ID
PUBLIC TOURS WITH A GIBBES MUSEUM
INTERPRETER
Wednesdays at 1pm
Fridays at 1pm
CURATOR-LED TOURS are offered on the following select dates: THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 20 2PM
Tour Gibbes architecture in detail with chief curator Sara Arnold.
THURSDAY, MARCH 20
2PM
Tour A Closer Look at the Permanent Collection with associate curator Brenna Reilley
Free for Members. Included with admission for Non-Members.
IMAGE: Tree of Knowledge
2024, by Beeple (American, b. 1981). Courtesy of Beeple Studios.
IMAGE: Serena Gili, Cashmere beaded top and fiberglass skirt, 2012. Courtesy of Barrett Barrera Projects. Photo by Sarah Carmody.
LITERARY GIBBES: A BOOK CLUB DISCUSSION
SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 1
10:30AM–12PM
Inspired by Beeple we will discuss The Story of NFTs: Artists, Technology, and Democracy by Amy Whitaker and Nora Burnett.
SOCIETY 1858
AMY P. COY FORUM
FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 7
11AM
Join Society 1858 for a special presentation of the 2024 Prize for Contemporary Southern Art winner Demond Melancon
$45 Members | $55 Non-Members
SATURDAY, APRIL 5
1–2:30PM
Inspired by Statement Pieces, we will discuss The Work of Art: How Something Comes from Nothing by Adam Moss.
Free. Advanced registration is encouraged.
1858 WINTER PARTY CELEBRATING DEMOND MELANCON
SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 8
7:30–10:30PM
$150 Society 1858 Members
$175 Non-Society 1858 Members
*More details to come
GIBBES FILM IN FOCUS: INHERENT VICE
Inspired by the exhibition Statement Pieces: Contemporary Fashion Design and the Gibbes Collection join us for another round of hand-picked films, this time celebrating outstanding costume design.
$10 Members and Non-Members
Romeo + Juliet (1996) BY BAZ LUHRMAN
PG-13 | 2H
WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 12 | 6PM
The Fifth Element (1997) BY LUC BESSON PG-13 | 2H 6M
WEDNESDAY, MARCH 12 | 6PM
LIVE AT THE GIBBES: TONYA NICOLE
WEDNESDAY, MARCH 19 | 6PM
$35 Members | $45 Non-Members SAVE THE DATE! SOCIETY 1858 ART WALK
Marie Antoinette (2006) BY SOPHIA COPPOLA | PG-13 | 2H 3M
WEDNESDAY, APRIL 9 | 6PM
During Women’s History Month, Charleston City Paper Soul/R&B Artist of Year, Tonya Nicole, will conduct a special curated performance. Inspired by the artwork in the Gibbes permanent collection, Tonya will perform a live musical tribute to two notable women in American history, Nina Simone and Billie Holiday.
FAMILY-FRIENDLY EVENTS
SUMMER CAMP 2025
Registration opens for Summer Camp to members on Monday, January 27 and to the general public on Tuesday, January 28.
ART ACTUALLY: A GIBBES MUSEUM FAMILY DAY
SUNDAY, FEBRUARY 23 | 1–5PM
Inspired by Statement Pieces, we’re looking for art in unusual places only to realize that art actually is all around! From the clothes we wear to the food we eat the and the video games we play, art is an integral part of our lives. Join us for this FREE day for all ages to enjoy art in all of its different forms.
KATE HOORAY
OSMOND
FEBRUARY 3 –MARCH 16, 2025
JACK POWELL
MARCH 24 –MAY 4, 2025
STUDIO CLASSES
VICTOR HART
FEBRUARY 3 –MARCH 16, 2025
NICOLE VANASSE
MARCH 24 –MAY 4, 2025
DRAWING TO FIT YOUR LEVEL WITH LESE CORRIGAN
WEDNESDAYS, JANUARY 15, 22, 29, AND FEBRUARY 5 | 6–8PM
Come work with artist and gallery owner Lese Corrigan to learn the basics of drawing with graphite or hone in on your existing drawing skills. Over the course of four weeks students will discuss different materials, approaches to drawing, and ways to develop their craft.
$80 Member | $100 Non-Member
NOT OLD HAT: INTERGENERATIONAL HAT MAKING CLASS
SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 1, 2025 | 1–5PM
Hats can define our style, make us radiate happiness, and catch the eye. But what if you made a hat for someone else to describe what you see and feel about them? In this class with your partner, you will create a special hat for one another using a basic design but incorporating material elements that make it unique and personal. Join upcoming Visiting Artist Nicole Vanasse to learn about choosing fabrics to tell stories and take time to learn about each other through making art. Each registration includes one adult and one youth (age 10+).
$80 Member + youth | $100 Non-Member + youth
RUTH AND BILL BAKER ART SALES GALLERY
MCG PHOTOGRAPHY
Designed to innovate, elevate, and cultivate Charleston’s thriving arts scene, this annual festival exemplifies “Art is the Reason.”
Art Charleston is the Gibbes Museum’s flagship festival celebrating art, culture, and community engagement. This year’s theme is inspired by our exhibition Statement Pieces: Contemporary Fashion Design and the Gibbes Collection highlighting the intersections of art, design, and self-expression, and presenting a fresh lens on creativity. This year’s festival features a lineup of immersive signature events, interactive experiences, and thoughtprovoking programs, including a luncheon + lecture, street party, panel discussions, an innovative fashion show, and our Artisan Fair. Each day unfolds with opportunities for visitors to connect with the visual arts on a deeper level, while celebrating Charleston’s artistic legacy and future.
Ticket and Sponsorship Opportunities
For sponsorship information, contact Jennifer Ross, Chief Advancement O cer, jross@gibbesmuseum.org.
TICKETS WILL BE AVAILABLE FOR PURCHASE FEBRUARY 28, 2025. More information coming soon!
As a cornerstone of Charleston’s cultural calendar, Art Charleston enriches the local artistic landscape, fosters meaningful connections, and reinforces our city’s reputation as a thriving hub for the visual arts. Whether you are an artist, an enthusiast, or a curious explorer, this festival promises an inspiring celebration of art in all its forms.
