Halsey Institute of Contemporary Art
The Halsey Institute of Contemporary Art is a non-profit, non-collecting contemporary art institute within the School of the Arts at the College of Charleston. The HICA presents contemporary art exhibitions by emerging or mid-career artists. The Halsey is housed in the Marion and Wayland H. Cato Jr. Center for the Arts at 161 Calhoun Street, in the heart of downtown Charleston. The Halsey features two gallery spaces, the Deborah A. Chalsty Gallery and the South Gallery, which include a total 3,000 sq. feet of exhibition space. The vision of the HICA is to provide a comprehensive contemporary-art program that is committed to providing a direct experience with artworks in various media, in an environment that fosters creativity, innovation, and learning. Check the gallery's website for current exhibitions.
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Hours and Admission
Gallery Hours (During Exhibitions)
Mon. - Fri. 11 am - 4 pm
Open until 7 pm on Thursday
Admission:
Free
Halsey Institute of Contemporary
Art Address and Map
Halsey Institute of
Contemporary Art
161 Calhoun St
Charleston SC 29424
(843) 953-4422
Halsey Inst. of Cont. Art Website
Upcoming Exhibitions
at the Halsey Institute of Contemporary Art
Upcoming Exhibition: Namsa Leuba - Crossed Looks
When: Aug 27, 2021 - Dec 12, 2021
Where: Halsey Institute of Contemporary Art
The Halsey Institute of Contemporary Art at the College of Charleston is pleased to present Crossed Looks, the first solo exhibition of Swiss-Guinean artist Namsa Leuba in the United States. The show will feature over 90 works from the photographer’s projects in Guinea, South Africa, Nigeria, and Benin, and it will premiere new work created in Tahiti. The exhibition is organized by guest curator Joseph Gergel, currently based in Lagos, Nigeria.
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