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Photo/Courtesy of Spoleto Festival USA
» City Gallery at Waterfront Park
The City Gallery presents six to eight exhibits each year focusing on contemporary visual arts created by local, regional, national and international artists. 34 Prioleau St., Charleston, 843-958-6484. http://citygalleryatwaterfrontpark.com/
» French Quarter
Gallery Association
Roughly 30 galleries are members of the French Quarter Gallery Association. The galleries stay open late the first Friday night in March, May, October and December for the very popular Art Walks. Free. 843-805-8052. www.frenchquarterarts.com
» Gallery Chuma
Specializing in the works of the Gullah people of coastal South Carolina, Gallery Chuma features Gullah art, books, crafts, storytelling, tours and food. 43 John St., Charleston, 843-722-7568. www.gallerychuma.com
» Gibbes Museum of Art
As Charleston’s only visual arts museum, the Gibbes also offers a variety of educational programs, group tours and art discovery walking tours. 135 Meeting St., Charleston. 843-722-2706. www. gibbesmuseum.org Photo/Courtesy of College of Charleston
Jared Grimes is a contemporary dancer who combines elements of tap, hip-hop and street jazz. His talents were featured at the 2013 Spoleto Festival USA.
» MOJA Arts Festival
Started in 1984, the annual MOJA Arts Festival is a celebration of African American and Caribbean arts and features music, visual art, storytelling, performances, crafts, children’s activities and more. 843-724-7305. www. mojafestival.com
» Halsey Institute
of Contemporary Art
Administered by the School of the Arts at the College of Charleston, the Halsey Institute of Contemporary Art was created to advocate, exhibit and interpret visual art, with an emphasis on contemporary art. 54 St. Philip St., Charleston, 843-9535680. http://halsey.cofc.edu/index.php
» New Perspectives Gallery
Features curated exhibitions by Charleston area artists and special exhibits during the Piccolo Spoleto Festival and MOJA Arts Festival. 180 Meeting St., Charleston, 843-958-6459.
» North Charleston City Gallery
Located in the common areas at the Charleston Area Convention Center, the North Charleston City Gallery
features exhibits that are rotated on a monthly basis. 5001 Coliseum Drive, North Charleston, 843-745-1087. www. northcharleston.org
» Piccolo Spoleto
Piccolo Spoleto was created in 1979 to coincide with the international Spoleto Festival USA and primarily features artists from the Southeast. Held at a variety of locations in downtown Charleston. 843724-7305. www.piccolospoleto.com
» Spoleto Festival USA
Held each spring since 1977, this 17-day festival features visual art exhibits and more than 120 performances from opera to jazz music. 843-722-2764; box office: 843-579-3100. www.spoletousa.org INTRO | 85