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Halsey Exhibitions Explore Different Points of View

"After a year of seeing things two dimensionally, the freedom to step inside an art gallery and immerse yourself in a three-dimensional experience is thrilling. The sounds and colors make the space come alive when the exhibition is tangible, rather than virtual."
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Halsey Exhibitions Explore Different Points of View Above: An immersive installation featured in the Halsey Institute exhibit 'You Are Here.' After a year of seeing things two dimensionally, the freedom to step inside an art gallery and immerse yourself in a three-dimensional experience is thrilling. The sounds and colors make the space come alive wh...

CofC Cross-Country Star was Born to Run

Congratulations to recent College of Charleston Studio Art and Biology graduate Tess Masselink!

CofC Cross-Country Star was Born to Run Tess Masselink '21 first participated in cross-country races at the age of 8. She may be a little fuzzy on the details surrounding her finishing times in those races, but there is one thing she remembers well. “I remember there were days when it was hailing during the race and we were showered

The show must go on: Local artists illustrating a new era during the pandemic

We're so proud of our School of the Arts students who persevered through a challenging school year! We're looking forward to the next academic year of exciting events and projects.

The show must go on: Local artists illustrating a new era during the pandemic CHARLESTON, S.C. (WCBD) – Art has become a hobby for many throughout the pandemic. But even during last year’s lockdown, for some, art is their lifeline. Music, theatre, and even puzzles brought pe…

Summer Research Grants Give Students Deeper Academic Experiences

Check out these music and theatre students who are working alongside their faculty mentors on professional research and projects this summer.

Summer Research Grants Give Students Deeper Academic Experiences While the Undergraduate Research and Creative Activities (URCA) Program funds projects year-round, its marquee event is its Summer Undergraduate Research with Faculty (SURF) grants, which seeks to reward cutting edge, well designed projects. “The process is very competitive,” says Charlie Calver...

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Vacancies – City of North Charleston, SC

JOB OPENING for City of North Charleston Arts Coordinator

Vacancies – City of North Charleston, SC 5/20/2021: The redevelopment of the Old Charlestowne Academy is part of the continued stream of investment into the community, providing a central location for jobs in a unique and thoughtful setting.

CofC Takes Center Stage at Spoleto Festival USA

It’s a partnership, says Dean Edward Hart, that enriches the CofC community as much as it does the international arts community.

“Our special and long-standing relationship with Spoleto Festival USA has given generations of students transformational experiences, including internships, the Spoleto class, and countless free and discounted student tickets to world-class performances.”

CofC Takes Center Stage at Spoleto Festival USA Above: Grammy-awarding winning musician Esperanza Spalding performed as part of Spoleto Festival USA in the Cistern Yard in 2019. (Leigh Webber/Spoleto Festival USA) There’s something about taking in live performances outdoors that moves the soul. A soft brush of air amid the warm chords of a jazz...

Learn about the Halsey Institute of Contemporary Art's new exhibitions opening this week. Info in the caption below.

🎉 Congratulations Class of 2️⃣0️⃣2️⃣1️⃣ artists and arts scholars! 🎓

• Art & Architectural History
• Arts Management
• Historic Preservation & Community Planning
• Music
• Studio Art
• Theatre & Dance

#CofCGrad #CofC2021 #CofC #collegeofcharleston #charleston #cofcarts

🎉 Congratulations Class of 2️⃣0️⃣2️⃣1️⃣ artists and arts scholars! 🎓

• Art & Architectural History
• Arts Management
• Historic Preservation & Community Planning
• Music
• Studio Art
• Theatre & Dance

#CofCGrad #CofC2021 #CofC #collegeofcharleston #charleston #cofcarts

Anthropology, Dance Double-Major Charts Her Own Course

Anthropology, Dance Double-Major Charts Her Own Course As the Class of 2021 prepares for Commencement, May 6–8, The College Today will highlight how some of our graduating seniors spent their time at CofC, and what the future holds. Everyone traverses their own course, at their own pace. Sometimes the destination is clear from the start. And sometimes...

Congratulations to this stellar group of high achieving arts majors! See your name or someone you know? http://blogs.cofc.edu/sota/2021/05/05/awards-7/

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Congratulations to this stellar group of high achieving arts majors! See your name or someone you know? http://blogs.cofc.edu/sota/2021/05/05/awards-7/

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College of Charleston Orchestra Strings Concert (Spring 2021)

College of Charleston Orchestra Strings Concert (Spring 2021) College of Charleston Orchestra led by Yuriy Bekker Violin Concerto in G minor — Antonio Vivaldi, featuring Tomas Jakubek (violin) Serenade for Strings in…

Music Grad Continues Violin Studies With Scholarship to Juilliard

Congratulations to College of Charleston Department of Music major Tianyu Liu!

Music Grad Continues Violin Studies With Scholarship to Juilliard As the Class of 2021 prepares for commencement, May 6–8, The College Today will highlight how some of our graduating seniors spent their time at CofC, and what the future holds. Dreams are often the whisper of our hearts reaching for the stars. But making a dream into a reality takes dedication, d...

Dr. Rebekah Compton, Assistant Professor in Art & Architectural History, College of Charleston, will speak on depictions of Venus and 'verdant virtues,' on Wednesday, April 28.

Venus is a goddess of nature, who resides in green landscapes responsive to her powers over spring and regeneration. This talk explores the challenges for 15th century artists of using green pigments, and will include a demonstration of how these copper based pigments transform into paint.

Register for free Zoom event, hosted by Royal Drawing School. ***Note that 7pm time listed is London time. For U.S. EST time, join at 2:00pm***: bit.ly/3dINz8S

Upcoming Talk: Venus's Verdant Virtues
Wednesday, April 28
2:00 pm EDT
Royal Drawing School

In a time primed to amplify Black voices, a heralded artist spotlights South Carolina

👏 We're proud of College of Charleston Theatre and Dance alumna Donnetta Lavinia Grays '99 for her remarkable work and her numerous accomplishments and accolades!

In a time primed to amplify Black voices, a heralded artist spotlights South Carolina Playwright and performer Donnetta Lavinia Grays holds true to her South Carolina roots in her artistry. Her love of her home state's culture and language is gaining significant attention.

It's the last day of Young Contemporaries 2021...stop by until 4pm!

It's the last day of Young Contemporaries 2021 ☹️

Come by the galleries from 11:00 AM - 4:00 PM today for your last chance to see the 36th annual juried exhibition celebrating the talented artists at the College of Charleston. With works selected by a nationally renowned juror, the exhibition reflects the strength and diversity of practice in the School of the Arts’ rigorous programs. Featuring a wide range of media, including paintings, sculpture, photography, and prints, the exhibition showcases the efforts of the student body at the College.
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"Walk" through the virtual gallery with us to view The Art of Diversity: A Virtual Exhibition! Learn more in the caption below.

The Art of Diversity: A Virtual Exhibition, is now open! The Art of Diversity called for artworks of any genre (including performance arts), and any medium. The submitted artworks contribute to the event's overarching theme of diversity and self-expression. Thank you to the artists who submitted their artworks! Visit this link to see the exhibition space: https://www.artsteps.com/embed/6075a7ab6bd58fa30e24e8ae/560/315

On behalf of our more than 95,000 alumni, congratulations to the Class of '21! Did you know as soon as you graduate, you automatically become a lifetime member of the CofC Alumni Association? And there are no dues. Learn more in caption below.

👏 Congratulations 👏 to Joshua Garcia, who was named the 2021-22 Stadler Fellow in Literary Arts Administration at Bucknell University! Joshua is in his final semester as a graduate student at CofC earning an MFA in Creative Writing with a concentration in Poetry and a Certificate in Arts and Cultural Management. Read more in caption below.

Congratulations to Joshua Garcia, who was named the 2021-22 Stadler Fellow in Literary Arts Administration at Bucknell University! Joshua is in his final semester as a graduate student at CofC earning an MFA in Creative Writing with a concentration in Poetry and a Certificate in Arts and Cultural Management. He will begin his time as the newest Stadler Fellow this August. During his tenure at Bucknell University, he will work with the Stadler Center and the Bucknell Seminar for Undergraduate Poets while also writing a poetry manuscript. Congratulations again, Joshua, we are so excited for and proud of you!
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Arts in Charleston are on the rise as the pandemic shifts, but the threat is far from gone

An unforgettable weekend of ARTS UNDER THE OAKS:

"Many under the wind-rumbling tent evidenced solid, stirring professional potential. More heartening still was this rare moment of arts ascendant as a new generation were granted a hard-won chance to perform. I venture to guess those aspiring performers will long remember the magic of the weekend when they helped ensure the arts prevail against daunting odds."

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Arts in Charleston are on the rise as the pandemic shifts, but the threat is far from gone The coming weeks have much in store for arts enthusiasts, as live, in-person performance fills the city.

University Choir Spring 2021 Performance

Set a reminder at 4:15 today to watch our University Choir perform "I'll Fly Away," "The Water is Wide," and "Poor Wayfaring Stranger."

University Choir Spring 2021 Performance Members of the College of Charleston University Choir present a few selections from the Spring 2021 semester, including "I'll Fly Away," "The Water is Wide,"...

‘Can’t lose our history’: Exhibit honors Black, immigrant legacy of Charleston street

‘Can’t lose our history’: Exhibit honors Black, immigrant legacy of Charleston street “It was the thriving commercial and cultural heart of a community that refused to be left on the margins of a segregated city.”

University Choir Spring 2021 Performance

Watch with us on Monday!

University Choir Spring 2021 Performance Members of the College of Charleston University Choir present a few selections from the Spring 2021 semester, including "I'll Fly Away," "The Water is Wide,"...

Congratulations to College of Charleston Theatre and Dance alumna Donnetta Lavinia Grays '99, who was honored with the prestigious Whiting Award (in Drama)! Since 1985, the Whiting Foundation has bestowed the award and support annually to ten emerging writers, whose work deepens the human experience and broadens individual perspective.

A playwright, screenwriter, and actor, you may recognize Grays from her impressive collection of work, her recent CofC 2020 Distinguished Alumna Award and numerous other awards, or from our 2019-2020 Theatre and Dance season in which her play "Last Night and the Night Before" was staged.

Learn more at whiting.org/awards/winners/donnetta-lavinia-grays#/

Congratulations to College of Charleston Theatre and Dance alumna Donnetta Lavinia Grays '99, who was honored with the prestigious Whiting Award (in Drama)! Since 1985, the Whiting Foundation has bestowed the award and support annually to ten emerging writers, whose work deepens the human experience and broadens individual perspective.

A playwright, screenwriter, and actor, you may recognize Grays from her impressive collection of work, her recent CofC 2020 Distinguished Alumna Award and numerous other awards, or from our 2019-2020 Theatre and Dance season in which her play "Last Night and the Night Before" was staged.

Learn more at whiting.org/awards/winners/donnetta-lavinia-grays#/

Music In Charleston (Episode #9: "Keep The Faith")

College of Charleston Department of Music alumnus Kevin Patton '14 shares his passion for music and music production with his students at Allegro Charter School of Music. Enjoy this video of his original composition "Keep the Faith," with audio mixed by his students. Joining Patton in the performance are fellow music alumni Tyler Sim and Tim Khayat, as well as senior music major Miller Boone.

Music In Charleston (Episode #9: "Keep The Faith") DONATE TO ALLEGRO CHARTER SCHOOL OF MUSIC USING THIS LINK:https://allegrocharterschool.charityproud.org/Donate/?cid=2408All Audio and Video was recorded at A...

Did you miss our opera, dance or musical theatre performances last weekend? Or maybe you want to see it again?? Great news! Videos of each performance are available On Demand for limited time at showtix4u.com/events/cofcstages

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Did you miss our opera, dance or musical theatre performances last weekend? Or maybe you want to see it again?? Great news! Videos of each performance are available On Demand for limited time at showtix4u.com/events/cofcstages

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The Halsey Institute of Contemporary Art and CofC School of the Arts are pleased to announce the appointment of a new Director!
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Katie Hirsch, the Interim Director, Curator and Director of Strategic Partnerships took the helm of Halsey Institute Director on April 1, 2021. Hirsch’s appointment follows the December 2020 retirement of the Halsey Institute’s long-time director Mark Sloan. Read more in caption below.

The Halsey Institute and College of Charleston - School of the Arts are pleased to announce the appointment of a new Director!
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Katie Hirsch, the Interim Director, Curator and Director of Strategic Partnerships took the helm of Halsey Institute Director on April 1, 2021. Hirsch’s appointment follows the December 2020 retirement of the Halsey Institute’s long-time director Mark Sloan.

Katie Hirsch shares, “I am honored to be the new Director of the Halsey Institute. It is a true privilege to lead the talented team that brings innovative artists to Charleston and beyond. I am eager to connect with our community in this new role, and to share the compelling programming that the Halsey has planned.”

School of the Arts Dean Dr. Edward Hart says of the appointment, “We are thrilled that Katie Hirsch has accepted the appointment as the new Director of the Halsey Institute of Contemporary Art. She brings a wealth of experience and expertise to the position, and her artistic vision, leadership skills, and enthusiasm will benefit this world-class institution for years to come.”

College of Charleston Provost Dr. Suzanne Austin states, “I look forward to seeing Katie Hirsch guide the Halsey Institute of Contemporary Art forward as it continues to build on its legacy as a dynamic hub of creativity on the College of Charleston campus and across the nation. Katie’s range of experience and dedication to the Halsey’s mission of showcasing the work of adventurous artists signify an exciting future ahead.”
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📌 See the complete press release about this exciting announcement here: http://bit.ly/HICA_director
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