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12/2/2019: The City of North Charleston’s Cultural Arts Department is pleased to announce that paintings by the Katherine Hester of Pinopolis, SC, and photographs by Jenion Tyson of North Charleston, SC, will be on exhibit at the North Charleston City Gallery from December 3, 2019-January 31, 2020. The artists will host a free public reception for...

11/13/2019: Carol of the Belles offers a merry mixtape to get you in the holiday spirit The North Charleston Cultural Arts Department is set to host a special seasonal dinner theatre performance in North Charleston on Friday, December 13, with Carol of the Belles presented by What If? Productions. This festive musical production offers a great...

10/24/2019: THIS PERFORMANCE HAS BEEN CANCELLED The City of North Charleston’s Cultural Arts Department is pleased to offer the first performance of its 2019/20 Children’s Theatre Series at the North Charleston Performing Arts Center from 10:00-11:00am on Friday, November 15, 2019. Florida based theatre group Atlantic Coast Theatre for Youth will present The Reluctant Dragon, a...

10/22/2019: Annual Judged Exhibit highlights local artists’ talent The City of North Charleston’s Cultural Arts Department is pleased to announce that works by members of the Summerville Artist Guild will be on exhibit at the North Charleston City Gallery from November 1-29, 2019. A free reception will be held at the gallery on Thursday, November 7,...

10/15/2019: The City of North Charleston Cultural Arts Department is seeking artists in music, theatre, dance, visual art, media art, and literature to participate in the 2020 North Charleston Arts Fest to be held April 29-May 3 at various venues throughout North Charleston, SC. National, regional, and local artists, cultural groups, and community organizations are welcome...

10/11/2019: Mayor Keith Summey and City Council opened the city’s newest recreational facility, the North Charleston Athletic Center at 5794 Casper Padgett Way, North Charleston, SC 29406. The North Charleston Athletic Center is comprised of three indoor gymnasiums for multi-use, as well as community meeting and event space.  The 51,000 sf, $14 million state of the...

10/9/2019: Winning entry to represent annual arts & cultural event The City of North Charleston is calling upon South Carolina visual artists to participate in the 2020 North Charleston Arts Fest Poster Design Competition.  The winning piece will become the official poster design of the 2020 North Charleston Arts Fest, taking place April 29-May 3, and...

10/1/2019: Seasonal celebration features free fun for the whole family The City of North Charleston’s 7th Annual Harvest Festival has been rescheduled due to the forecast of consistent rain and wind from a tropical system. Featuring live musical performances, an artist market, costume contests, trick-or-treat on the street, a pop-up pumpkin patch, children’s activities, and more,...

9/25/2019: The City of North Charleston’s Cultural Arts Department is pleased to announce that paintings by Christy Aitken of Columbia, SC, and Liz McKay of Maiden, NC, will be on exhibit at the North Charleston City Gallery from October 1-31, 2019. The concurrent solo exhibitions are free and open to the public. To Be Human –...

9/16/2019: Established and emerging professional visual artists creating two-dimensional or wall-hung three-dimensional works are invited to apply individually or with a group to exhibit at the North Charleston City Gallery. The gallery features artwork by national, regional, and local artists in a variety of subjects and media. The City of North Charleston Cultural Arts Department manages...