LITERARY GIBBES | A BOOK CLUB DISCUSSION
SATURDAY
JUNE 7
10:30AM–12PM
We will discuss The Miniaturist’s Assistant by Katherine Scott Crawford, a new book that takes place at a fictional art museum in Charleston, SC with a stellar miniature portrait collection.
THE MINIATURIST’S ASSISTANT
WEDNESDAY, JUNE 11 | 6PM
SATURDAY
AUGUST 9
10:30AM–12PM
Inspired by Our Pet Project we’ll read The Friend by Sigrid Nunez.
SATURDAY OCTOBER 4
10:30AM–12PM
Inspired by Picturing Freedom, we will discuss Combee: Harriet Tubman, the Combahee River Raid, and Black Freedom during the Civil War by Dr. Edda L. Fields-Black.
The Miniaturist’s Assistant, a brand-new novel from awardwinning author Katherine Scott Crawford, features a miniature portrait painter in 1804 Charleston who comes into contact with the novel’s heroine, an art conservator from 2004 Charleston. Becca Hiester, Director of Education and Programs at the Gibbes, will sit down with Crawford to discuss the art form’s history, the museum’s collection, and how they both influenced The Miniaturist’s Assistant. A selected reading and book signing will follow.
$10 Members | $15 Non-Members
TAYLOR GRANT
SATURDAY
JUNE 14
PILATES AT THE GIBBES
10:15AM SATURDAY JULY 12 10:15AM
SATURDAY AUGUST 9 10:15AM SATURDAY SEPTEMBER 13 10:15AM
Join us for an intimate Pilates Class at the Gibbes. We will work through a focused, challenging, and fun Pilates class with Taylor Grant of Taylor Grant Pilates. $40 Adults
SUMMER
CAMP FOR GROWN-UPS: THE DOG DAYS OF SUMMER
WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 6 | 5:30–7:30PM
Come play with us during the dog days of summer and take in our newest exhibition Our Pet Project: Cats and Dogs at the Gibbes. Free
ART OF JAZZ
Cool off this hot summer with some jazz! In collaboration with Charleston Jazz, we are excited to present another year of concerts as part of this ongoing series. Local musicians take inspiration from temporary exhibitions and works on view, creating unique set lists and composing original songs.
WEDNESDAY JUNE 25 | 6PM
Jonathan Lovett
WEDNESDAY JULY 23 | 6PM
Iliana Rose
$40 Members | $50 Non-Members | $20 Students
THE MAGIC OF MODERN ART
WEDNESDAY AUGUST 20 | 6PM
Bob Lanzetti
BECOMING HARRIET TUBMAN
WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 10 | 6PM
Natalie Daise, former host of Nick Jr.’s Gullah Gullah Island, award-winning artist, and storyteller presents “Becoming Harriet Tubman,” a one-person, five-character show that shares the story of Ariminta Ross’ evolution into Harriet Tubman.
$30 Members | $40 Non-Members | $20 Student
SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 13 | 11:30AM–4:30PM
Are you intimidated by modern and contemporary art, or feel that it’s too hard or confusing to understand? This interactive workshop led by Robyn Jamison, MFA, invites participants to experience modern and contemporary art in a fresh, empowering way. Whether you’re a seasoned museum-goer or someone who feels unsure around moder art, this experience offers a liberating new lens to appreciate and talk about modern art. Box lunch included. $70 Members | $85 Non-Members
PICTURING RESISTANCE: THE EVOLVING IMAGERY OF HARRIET TUBMAN
WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 17 | 6PM
How can art shape the face of a resistance? And what separates the mythology of a movement from the individuals who lived it? Inspired by the exhibition Picturing Freedom, this conversation will focus on the evolution of the imagery and language used to describe Harriet Tubman. Free
SESSION 3
SEPTEMBER 1 – OCTOBER 12, 2025
Inspired by different languages and cultures, Kruuk’s work is a celebration of diversity and a fusion of cultural elements. He is drawn to the raw energy and expressive nature of graffiti art and pop culture, infusing his paintings with a sense of immediacy and contemporary relevance.
