Programs
Members receive early access to ticket sales on February 27, 2026. Tickets open to the general public on March 2, 2026.
Programs
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The Gibbes Scrollathon
APRIL 21 - SEPTEMBER 7, 2026
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Revolutionary Conversations | Legacy & Lineage
WEDNESDAY, APRIL 22 | 6-8 PM
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Art and Blues | Concert
FRIDAY, APRIL 24 | 7-9:30PM
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Contemporary Art Today: A Symposium
SATURDAY, APRIL 25 | 10 AM - 3 PM
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Artisan Fair
SUNDAY, APRIL 26 | 1 PM - 5 PM
APRIL 21 – SEPTEMBER 7, 2026
The Gibbes Scrollathon
A COLLABORATIVE MASTERWORK WITH THE NATIONAL SCROLLATHON
In October 2025, almost 300 individuals from across South Carolina came to the Gibbes to participate in the National Scrollathon, an expansive, nationwide contribution to America’s Cultural Project with the goal of uniting America as part of the 250th anniversary of the United States.
The Gibbes Scrollathon was made possible in part by generous support from the Art Bridges Foundation’s Access for All program, the State of South Carolina, Kiawah Arts, etc., Trenise Elmore with Your World on Film, South Carolina American Revolution Sestercentennial Commission (SC250), the Gibbes Museum of Art’s special endowment funds to support art education, including the West Fraser Scholarship Fund and funds donated in memory of Sallie Tobias Figg, and Laura and David Ayers.
WEDNESDAY, APRIL 22 | 6–8PM
REVOLUTIONARY CONVERSATIONS
LEGACY AND LINEAGE
The Gibbes is proud to partner with the International African American Museum and the Gaillard Performing Arts Center to present a series of “Revolutionary Conversations” as we celebrate the 250th anniversary of the founding of the United States.
ABOUT TINA L. SINGLETON
Tina L. Singleton is the founder of Transformation Table, where for the past ten years she has designed and led intimate, conversation-centered gatherings. Her work centers what unfolds when people share their experiences and remain present with one another. With more than three decades of experience in leadership and community engagement, she approaches conversation as intentional work. In Revolutionary Conversations, she serves as conversation guide, framing each evening and leading the shared reflection.
$5 Gibbes Members | $10 Non-Members
FRIDAY, APRIL 24
VIP PRE-PARTY 6:30–7:30PM | GENERAL ADMISSION 7–9:30PM
ART & BLUES
Come celebrate the art of Leo Twiggs and the sultry sounds of the blues at this fun concert in the Lenhardt Garden. Hot Pocket from Charlotte, NC and local musicians will draw inspiration from Twiggs’ work and themes from the exhibition while highlighting the many connections between art and music.
$50 General Admission | $100 VIP
VIP tickets include pre-show cocktail hour and reserved seating during the performance.
SATURDAY, APRIL 25 | 10AM–3PM | Lecture Hall of the Gibbes Museum of Art
CONTEMPORARY ART TODAY
A SOCIETY 1858 SYMPOSIUM
What does it look like to be an art collector in the South? How do artists inspire one another? Why is art so important to us now? Panelists will discuss these questions and more, giving participants an inside look into the contemporary art scene happening in Charleston and the Southeast in this daylong symposium.
$50 Gibbes & Society 1858 Members | $65 Non-Members
Afternoon Sessions
Session 3 | 1-2pm: Join Maura Hogan, Frank Haygood and guest TBC in conversation about public art in Charleston.
Charleston’s public spaces are layered with history—its monuments, memorials, murals, and installations reflecting evolving conversations about identity, preservation, and progress. This panel would explore how public art shapes civic dialogue: Who decides what is commemorated? How do artists balance beauty and critique? And what responsibility do institutions, collectors, and municipalities share in shaping the visual language of the city?
Session 4 | 2-3pm: Donté Hayes and Tyler Wright Friedman in conversation about the 1858 Prize and the future of contemporary art in the South
Join esteemed artist Donté K. Hayes and historian Tyler Wright Friedman for a dynamic conversation on the 1858 Prize for Southern Contemporary Art and the ways Charleston’s history, and the broader African diaspora, have shaped Hayes’s work. Together, they will explore how Hayes’s sculptures, which he describes as “future artifacts,” reflect the past and respond to what is absent from the visual record. These contemporary works offer a lens on the present while gesturing toward posterity. The conversation will also examine how the Prize supports both emerging and established artists, and the role their works play in shaping the visitor experience at Gibbes Museum of Art and in preserving cultural memory for generations to come.
Morning Sessions
Session 1 | 10-11am: Sally Simms, Shane David Hall, William Cullum in conversation about collecting
What does it mean to be an art collector in the South today? Join antique dealer and Super Saturday owner, Sally Simms, Shane David Hall, Director of the Fine Art Group’s high-profile client division, and William Cullum, a New York City–based interior designer, for a thoughtful conversation exploring how Southern history, personal taste, and contemporary perspectives shape the practice of collecting—past, present, and future.
Session 2 | 11am-12pm: Raven Roxanne and Sonny Sisan in conversation about artist inspiration while creating.
Experience creativity in motion with Charleston-based ceramist and florist Sonny Sisan and Charleston-based artist Raven Roxanne as they create live. As their work unfolds, the artists will share insights on inspiration, process, and the ways artists influence and inspire one another across mediums.
Lunch Break | 12-1pm: Enjoy a delicious boxed lunch from Hamby.
SUNDAY, APRIL 26 | 1-5PM
Artisan Fair
Experience a vibrant marketplace showcasing a curated selection of local artisans, featuring handcrafted jewelry, intricate pottery, beautiful textiles, and original artwork.
Free and open to the public