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The Halsey is committed to providing a direct experience with works of art in all media within an environment that fosters creativity, individuality, innovation and education. In addition to producing exhibitions, lectures, film series, publications, and a comprehensive website, the Halsey serves as an extension of the undergraduate curricula at the College and as a cultural resource for the region.

 

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Halsey Institute Current Exhibition

Palmetto Portraits Project @ MUSC

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This is the fourth and final year for the project. A comprehensive exhibition of the complete works by each of the twenty-four photographers will be presented at the South Carolina State Museum in April 2010.

This years photographers were selected by the 07-08 photographers and include Jeff Amberg, Brett Flashnick, and Andrew Haworth of Columbia; Squire Fox of Mt. Pleasant; Molly Hayes and Stacy L. Pearsall of Charleston; and Chris M. Rogers of Johns Island.

Now On View at The State Museum in Columbia

See them all in one place until January and buy the book!

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Halsey Institute Current Exhibition

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Call and Response: Africa to America / The Art of Nick Cave and Phyllis Galembo
May 27 - June 26

Artist Nick Cave creates sculptural works that he calls "Soundsuits" consisting of brightly colored fabrics, elaborate embroidery, beadwork, raffia, and, other natural materials. Phyllis Galembo's photographic portraits feature masqueraders from the West African countries of Benin, Nigeria, and Burkina Faso.

Opening Reception

Guests of the opening reception are encouraged to "respond" to the exhibition by wearing their most festive attire! Art Mag will host a costume contest with prizes awarded to the most creative accoutrements.

Enjoy wine served by Social and entertainment by Djole Dance and Drum Company!

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aug

26[exhibition opens] TBA David Stern: The American Years (1995-2008)

Halsey Institute, The Marion and Wayland H. Cato Jr. Center for the Arts

Thurs. Aug 26 - Fri. Oct. 8, 2010

David Stern: The American Years (1995-2008) is a comprehensive examination of painter, David Stern's work since his immigration to the United States in 1994. Karen Wilkin is the curator of this national traveling exhibition and primary author of the accompanying catalogue.

sep

02  [artists lecture] 4PM David Stern

Thurs. Sep 2 4PM
Halsey Institute, The Marion and Wayland H. Cato Jr. Center for the Arts

David Stern was born in 1956 in Essen, Germany. He attended art school in both Dortmund (1975-79) and Düsseldorf (1980-82). He has exhibited widely in the US and Germany, and his work can be found in public and private collections around the world, including the Metropolitan Museum of Art (New York), the U.S. Embassy in Vienna, Dresdner Bank (Cologne, Germany), and the Arkansas Art Center (Little Rock).
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02 [opening reception] 5 - 7pm - David Stern: The American Years (1995-2008)

Halsey Institute, The Marion and Wayland H. Cato Jr. Center for the Arts

Thurs. Aug 26 - Fri. Oct. 8, 2010

David Stern: The American Years (1995-2008) is a comprehensive examination of painter, David Stern's work since his immigration to the United States in 1994. Karen Wilkin is the curator of this national traveling exhibition and primary author of the accompanying catalogue.

04 [concert] TBA - Performance by the Jerusalem Quartet

location TBA

04 [Reception & Selichot Service] TBA - Reception & Selichot Service

Location TBA

oct

22  [exhibition opening] 5-7pm - Running the Numbers: An American Self-Portrait, Photography by Chris Jordan

Halsey Institute, The Marion and Wayland H. Cato Jr. Center for the Arts

October 22 - December 10, 2010

Running the Numbers: An American Self-Portrait,
Digital Images by Chris Jordan
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nov

18  [Film Screening] 7:30pm - Citizen Architect: Samuel Mockbee and the Spirit of the Rural Studio

Recital Hall, Simons Center for the Arts

Q&A with the director, Sam Wainwright Douglas to follow

Citizen Architect: Samuel Mockbee and the Spirit of the Rural Studio is a documentary film about the late architect, artist and educator, Samuel Mockbee and the radical educational design/build program known as the Rural Studio.

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19  [membership party] TBA - Halsey Institute's Annual Moon Membership Party

Hill Gallery & Halsey Institute, The Marion and Wayland H. Cato Jr. Center for the Arts

This annual event offers an opportunity for current HICA members, potential members, and visual arts enthusiasts to show their support of the Halsey Institute’s continuing efforts to produce innovative contemporary art programs for the Charleston community. Guests must either currently be a HICA member, renew their HICA membership, upgrade or join the Halsey's membership program upon entrance or have a current HICA membership. Memberships begin at $15. Throughout the night, members can indulge in hors d'oeuvres and spirits, have their portrait made in our signature Moon backdrop AND enjoy bluegrass music by Jake Fussell and Jaimson Hollister.

dec

10  [exhibition closes] - Running the Numbers: An American Self-Portrait, Photography by Chris Jordan

Last day to see the exhibition

 

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