Events

Engage with us as part of Charleston's vibrant arts community.

Join us for student exhibitions, captivating lectures by renowned artists, hands-on workshops and engaging community events sponsored by the Department of Studio Art.

2026-2027 Simons Center Gallery Exhibitions

Presented with support from the Frances Grimball Gaud Fund

Simons Gallery, Room 151 in the Simons Center for the Arts, 54 Saint Philip St.

Open Monday-Friday, 9:00am-5:00pm

Aug. 19-Oct. 3: Peter Kayafas
- Sept. 16: Artist talk at 6:00pm, Simons Center room 380, followed by reception at 7:00pm
Oct. 15-Dec. 10: Faculty exhibition: Dawn Dickins and Yvette Dede
- Oct. 15: Opening, 5:00-7:00pm

2026-2027 Visiting Artist Series

Presented with support from the Frances Grimball Gaud Fund

Room 380, Simons Center for the Arts, 54 Saint Philip St.

Sept. 16 at 6:00pm: Peter Kayafas
Oct. 7 at 6:00pm: Clintel Steed
Nov. 12, 3:00-6:00pm: Sharon Louden Workshop: "The Mechanics of Sustaining a Creative Life"

SASI - Studio Art Summer Immersion

The Studio Art Summer Immersion at the College of Charleston is a unique, intensive summer program. High school students work closely with studio art professors to create artworks in various mediums including drawing, painting, photography and sculpture. July 20 to July 24, 2026.