The ArtWalk is the showcase of Downtown Charleston’s thriving art scene.
The December ArtWalk is going to be one of the best ever – with new venues, festive holiday carolers and free KRT Trolley rides between galleries this is one you won’t want to miss.
This will be a great time to pick up those last-minute Holiday gifts while enjoying wonderful works of art from local, regional and nationally-known artists.
Participating galleries, studios and venues and features are:
Art Emporium – 823 Quarrier Street
Artist reception featuring the prints and drawings by Anthony Young.
Also, West Virginia Artists including paintings and prints by J.P. Owens, abstract acrylic paintings by Traci Higginbotham, jewelry by Jackie King, and Photo-Digital Paintings by Bruce Haley.
Blue Door Art Studio – 223 (Rear) Hale Street
Studio of artist Mark Tobin Moore.
Charleston Catholic High School – 1033 Virginia Street East
Special Holiday Artwalk exhibit highlighting works by art students at the school. Among the exhibit will be recent works by AP Art Students Avrah Urecki, Rob Fluharty, Aidan Kim, Elyse Campbell, and Mark Thompson In addition, a life-sized Nativity installation by the middle school art students and a variety of art by student artists from grades 6-12 will also be presented.
Clay Center – One Clay Square
Lightscapes for the Holidays
Large scale sculpture and installations that incorporate Christmas lights by local and regional artists – Dow Benedict, Dan Connery, Sharon Harms, Alison Helm, Scott McMillan, Mark Moore, Mark Soppeland and Cindy Walton
Seasonal Selections from the Permanent Collection
Paintings, prints and photographs by prominent historic and contemporary artists, among them: Paula Clendenin, Jim Dine, Stuart Davis, Roberto Matta, Frederick Waugh and Alexander Wyant
Chet Lowther Studio – 223 – 1/2 Hale Street
New works by Chet Lowther
Gallery Eleven – 1033 Quarrier Street
For the holidays Gallery Eleven will be celebrating the fine crafters, from the pottery of Debbie Wright, Regina Swim and Susan Maslowski, to glass by Greta Heinsworth, Ron Hinkle and David Houser, plus book marks, cards, and miniatures by the Co-Op artists and many more fine crafter’s works.
Good News Mountaineer Garage Gallery – 221 Hale Street
Roger Lucas Gallery – 1033 Quarrier Street
Stray Dog Antiques – 219 Hale Street
Antiques, art, gold and sterling silver jewelry.
Taylor Books – Annex Gallery – 226 Capitol Street
Art and gifts for the holidays.
The Purple Moon – 716 Lee Street East
Original works and signed limited-edition prints from nationally-known retro – pop artist Kerry Beary.
Also art from Felix Krasyk, Wm. D. Goebel, Jennifer Susman and Rob Cleland as well as the usual selection of eclectic and unique furnishings, accessories, glass and artifacts from the mid-20th Century.
The Squire Tobacco Unlimited – 108 Capitol Street
Works by Charlie Morgan. Larry Orndorff,Bob Adams, Rick Burgess, Nick Fortney, Keith Allen and Chris DeMaria.
For this month’s ArtWalk free trolley service will be available for getting between venues and carolers will be provided by Charleston area Girl Scout Troops. Truly a night of Holiday Festivities and wonderful art not to miss.
The perfect way to wind up (or start!) your Holiday shopping – and maybe even try a taste or two of wine along the way!
A map of the venues and trolley stops can be found here. For more information visit the ArtWalk website.
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