“Preservation Through Art – Charleston” Exhibition and Art Sale

Join us for the “Preservation Through Art – Charleston” Art Exhibition July 19th through September 8th at the City Gallery, 34 Prioleau Street, Charleston, SC 29401. This is a unique “then and now” exhibition to raise awareness for local preservation. Preserving A Picturesque America will concurrently facilitate a sale of art pieces in the exhibition to benefit community partners and their preservation efforts in the Charleston area.

Charleston’s finest artists have created exciting new works of Picturesque America locations as they appear today in Charleston, emphasizing the importance of protecting and preserving these special places for generations to come.

Proceeds from the sale of artwork will benefit these organizations:  Preservation Society of Charleston, Gullah Geechee Cultural Heritage Corridor, Drayton Hall Preservation Trust, American College of the Building Arts, Charleston Waterkeeper, Magnolia Plantation Foundation and the Lowcountry Land Trust, St James Church, St Michaels Church bell tower, Magnolia Cemetery Trust and the Charleston Parks Conservancy.

Grand Opening Reception Friday, July 19  5:00 – 7:00 pm

Artist Q&A Event Sunday, August 11  2:00 – 4:00 pm

Exhibition Viewing Hours: Wednesday – Sunday 12:00 – 5:00 pm