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South Carolina Artists: West Fraser
Get to know local artist West Fraser, whose plein air paintings have documented Charleston’s change and charm for decades.
Charleston Renaissance: Edwin A. Harleston
Who was Edwin Harleston, and why is his story and artwork not included in the typical Charleston Renaissance canon?
Charleston Renaissance: Anna Heyward Taylor
Who was Anna Heyward Taylor? One of the leading artists of the Charleston Renaissance movement, Taylor drew inspiration from Charleston’s natural beauty and developed a distinctive style influenced by her extensive travels.
Charleston Renaissance: Elizabeth O'Neill Verner
Who was Elizabeth O’Neill Verner? One of the most prolific women artists in South Carolina, Verner was incredibly influential in the Charleston Renaissance and known for her architectural etchings and pastel portraits.
Charleston Renaissance: Alice Ravenel Huger Smith
Discover the work of Alice Ravenel Huger Smith, one of the leaders of the Charleston Renaissance. Her dreamy watercolors evoke the distinctive landscapes of the South Carolina lowcountry.
Charleston Renaissance: Alfred Hutty
An introduction to the life and works of Alfred Hutty, one of the most prolific artists of the Charleston Renaissance.
South Carolina Artists: Merton D. Simpson
Who was Merton D. Simpson? This South Carolina artist was born and raised in Charleston and known for his abstract expressionist artworks, work in the Spiral Group, talent as a jazz musician, and his extensive collection and gallery of African and Tribal art.
South Carolina Artists: Jasper Johns
Who is Jasper Johns, and what impact has he had on art history? Join us for a brief introduction to this South Carolina artist’s life and artwork, and the role his work has played in the history of modern and contemporary art.
South Carolina Artists: William Halsey
Who was William Halsey? Learn about the life and inspiration behind of one of the most influential abstract expressionist artists of the 20th Century South.
South Carolina Artists: Ned Jennings
Who was Ned Jennings? An introduction to one of the most influential artists of the Charleston Renaissance.