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This week it’s time again for the popular Palette and Palate Stroll in Charleston, South Carolina. If you’re like me and enjoy the finer things in life – fine arts, fine wine, food and fine women – this event is something you don’t want to miss. It’s one of the most anticipated food and arts events in Charleston.
Read more on our special events page for Palette and Palate Stroll, Charleston
The monthly art walk in downtown Jacksonville returns on Wednesday July 7, 2010 from 5 – 9 p.m. This month’s theme is Comedy & Drama.
The First Wednesday Art Walk is a self-guided tour of galleries and other venues in the downtown area. The downtown ambassadors are handing out maps in Hemming Plaza ( or Click here to download the map from our special page for First Wednesday Art Walk).
This is one of the best ways to spend an evening and explore the downtown area. If you haven’t had a chance to visit the art walk, and don’t know what to expect – watch our video on our special page First Wednesday Art Walk. You can also find more information about parking etc. on that page.
The SCAD Museum of Art announces its latest exhibition, “Fashion in Focus: Photos and Evening Wear from the SCAD Museum of Art Collection,†ongoing now through Sept. 30, 227 Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd. The exhibition is free and open to the public.
This exhibition of more than 30 objects highlights recent couture gifts to the SCAD Museum of Art including exquisite evening dresses by contemporary designers Ralph Rucci, Oscar de la Renta for Balmain, Karl Lagerfeld for Chanel, Isabel Toledo, Valentino, and Lars Nilsson for Bill Blass. The aesthetic ranges from the sumptuous splendor of an aubergine opera coat and the charm of an ice cream pink ball gown to the clean simple lines of a little black dress or the austere grace of silver and ivory evening dresses.
Among the fashion photographs on view are images from the past few decades by noted photographers Sir Cecil Beaton, Horst P. Horst, Karl Lagerfeld, David Bailey, Arthur Elgort, Herb Ritts and others, in images that graced the pages of Vogue or other fashion journals and featured the top models of the time.
As a teaching museum, the SCAD Museum of Art supports the academic and creative programs at SCAD by providing students with direct encounters with works by major artists while enriching the artistic, educational and cultural offerings available to the university and wider communities. The museum is a cultural gem that adds to Savannah’s reputation as an ideal location for visitors and those interested in the arts and architecture.
For more information about the exhibition and to arrange group tours, call 912.525.7191, or visit www.scad.edu/scadmuseum. Museum hours are Monday-Friday, 10 a.m.-5 p.m. and Sunday, 1-5 p.m.
Free Make & Take Classes Every Wednesday This Summer
for Kids Ages 4 and Up
Every Wednesday, from June 2 through August 25 kids ages four and up can visit any one of A.C. Moore’s stores, no reservations necessary, from 3 p.m. – 5 p.m. and make their own cool, age-appropriate craft and take it home. And, it’s all free, while supplies last.
“We’re committed to families and understand the need to foster creativity in kids, give parents inspiration (and a break) and provide something kids will like,†states Robin Beam, A.C. Moore’s Director of Education. “Our staff is geared up and ready to introduce boys and girls to new products and new ideas and fun…no batteries or screens required!â€
Planned activities include:
· June 2, Presto Dots Fun
· June 9, Creative Hands & Pepperell Crazy Critters Pendant
· June 16, The Orb Factory Sticky Mosaics Tiaras & Crowns
· June 23, New Image Group & E.K. Success Design a Button!
· June 30, Silly Bandz™ Holder
· July 7, Perler Beads™ Angel of a Fish
· July 14, Lion Brand & Design Way Yarn-y Stripe-y Pencil
· July 21, Prism Floss Backpack Zipper Pull
· July 28, Mega Brands Color Blanks
· Aug. 4, Bendaroos Under the Sea Creation
· Aug. 11, Sculpey® Bake Shop Clay™ Apple Surprise Pencil Topper
· Aug. 18, Giddy Up® Fuzzoodles™ Funky Creature
· Aug. 25, Alex® Bottle Cap Bonanza
About A.C. Moore has 136 stores. A.C. Moore offers a wide range of programs to engage adults and children in crafting, including workshops, demonstrations and Make & Takes. In addition to traditional craft products, A.C. Moore Arts & Crafts is also well-known for its selection of scrapbooking, jewelry, floral, yarn, fine art supplies, children’s crafts kits and educational toys, along with ready made frames and custom framing. To locate your local A.C. Moore Arts & Crafts, visit www.acmoore.com.
The City of Charleston Office of Cultural Affairs presents Contemporary Charleston 2010, a Piccolo Spoleto Festival Exhibition at the City Gallery at Waterfront Park. The public is invited to the opening reception in honor of the artists, on May 20 from 6 to 8 p.m. Sponsored by the City of Charleston Office of Cultural Affairs, Contemporary Charleston 2010 was curated by Erin Glaze, gallery coordinator and artist Max Miller. Contemporary Charleston 2010 will be on display through July 3, 2010.
Contemporary Charleston 2010 features 10 local visual artists who are creating works specifically for the exhibit that have been inspired by the work of 10 local poets. The exhibit will also feature a documentary on the exhibit, from the meeting of the artists to the creation of the work, by the local filmmaker from Contemporary Charleston 2009, Austin Nelson. The visual artists and poet match-ups are as follows:
Artist, Timmy Pakron and Carol Anne Davis, poet
Artist, Benjamin Hollingsworth and Paul Allen, poet
Artist, Scott Debus and Brian Penberthy, poet
Artist, Kat Hastie and Katherine Williams, poet
Artist, Sarah Haynes and Dennis Ward Stiles, poet
Artist, Jocelyn Chateauvert and Carol Peters, poet
Artist, Max Miller and Morrow Dowdle, poet
Artist, Julio Cotto and Jonathan Sanchez, poet
Artist, Hirona Matsuda and Marcus Amaker, poet
Artist, Lynne Riding and Ellie Davis, poet
All the visual artists will hold lectures and demonstrations regarding their contribution to the exhibit on the following dates:
June 5: Scott Debus and Jocelyn Chateauvert
June 12: Kat Hastie and Lynne Riding
June 19: Hirona Matsuda and Julio Cotto
June 26: Timmy Pakron and Sarah Haynes
July 3: Max Miller and Ben Hollingsworth
The exhibit is open May 20 to July 3, 2010. Regular gallery hours are Tuesday through Friday, 10 a.m. to 6 p.m., Saturday and Sunday, Noon to 5 p.m. During The Piccolo Spoleto Festival, the City Gallery at Waterfront Park is open special hours, Monday through Sunday, 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.
The City Gallery at Waterfront Park, owned by the City of Charleston and operated by the City of Charleston Office of Cultural Affairs, is a venue for contemporary artwork that is new, vital and innovative, with a focus on broadening Charleston’s arts outlook. The City Gallery provides access to the visual arts for everyone in Charleston, S.C., visitors and residents alike, by offering exhibits that are all admission-free. The City Gallery is located at 34 Prioleau St. in downtown Charleston, S.C., and gallery hours of operation are Tuesday through Friday, 10 a.m. to 6 p.m., Saturday and Sunday, noon to 5 p.m. For more information, please call or e-mail the City Gallery at (843) 958-6484 or CityGallery@ci.charleston.sc.us and visit www.charlestonarts.sc.