Halsey Institute of Contemporary Art

Halsey Institute of Contemporary Art Adventurous contemporary art at the College of Charleston in Charleston, SC!
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THE HALSEY INSTITUTE OF CONTEMPORARY ART at the College of Charleston School of the Arts provides a multidisciplinary laboratory for the production, presentation, interpretation, and dissemination of ideas by innovative visual artists from around the world. As a non-collecting museum, we create meaningful interactions between adventurous artists and diverse communities within a context that emphasizes the historical, social, and cultural importance of the art of our time.

The news is in: there’s no party like a Halsey party! 🍹 ☀️Join us on Friday, June 26 from 5:30-7:30pm for a night of art...
06/15/2026

The news is in: there’s no party like a Halsey party! 🍹 ☀️

Join us on Friday, June 26 from 5:30-7:30pm for a night of art, great food, shopping and fun! The perfect way to spend a hot summer night! 💚

Enjoy an evening of:
🎨 Contemporary art exhibitions by In Kyoung Chun and Maria Britton
🍽️ A delicious spread by Beautiful South
🛍️ A curated mini vintage market by Holy City Vintage Market
🎶 Music and dancing with Jerry Feels Good
🍸 Specialty cocktails inspired by the exhibitions

Free for members, $10 for not-yet members.

So what are you waiting for… text your friends and tell them to meet you at After Hours! 💚

06/13/2026

Girlhood… community… lessons… just a few words that describe the incredible coming of age film, Crooklyn 💚

☀️ Join us and SaltWata Cinema Club for a free screening of Spike Lee’s beloved coming-of-age film Crooklyn (1994), a heartfelt story about family, neighborhood life, summer adventures, and the moments that shape us.

Before the screening, hear from SaltWata founder A$iahMae as she shares the three words she’d use to describe this unforgettable film! 🎥

📅 Tuesday, June 16
⏰ 7:00 PM
📍 Simons Center Room 380
(54 St. Philip Street, third floor)

Free and open to the public. Closed captioning will be provided.

Before group chats, there was the stoop. 💚Join us for a free screening of Spike Lee’s beloved coming-of-age film Crookly...
06/04/2026

Before group chats, there was the stoop. 💚

Join us for a free screening of Spike Lee’s beloved coming-of-age film Crooklyn, in collaboration with SaltWata Cinema Club. A heartfelt story of family, childhood, community, and growing up, Crooklyn captures the joys, challenges, and unforgettable moments that shape us.

📍 Simons Center Room 380
📅 Tuesday, June 16
⏰ 7:00 PM
🎟 Free & open to the public

Bring a friend and settle in for a night of film, nostalgia, and community!

Looking for some fun this summer? We’ve got a packed schedule full of events and programs just around the corner! 😎🌴 Mar...
06/02/2026

Looking for some fun this summer? We’ve got a packed schedule full of events and programs just around the corner! 😎🌴

Mark your calendars and come see us! 💚

It’s all in the details 👀 Experience every detail of “Second Sleep” by now through July 25, only at the Halsey Institut...
06/01/2026

It’s all in the details 👀

Experience every detail of “Second Sleep” by now through July 25, only at the Halsey Institute 💚

🌟GALLERY HOURS:
11:00 AM – 4:00 PM Monday - Saturday
11:00 AM – 7:00 PM on Thursdays
Admission is free and open to the public!

Building an exhibition here at the Halsey is about SO much more than just hanging art… it starts months, and sometimes y...
05/28/2026

Building an exhibition here at the Halsey is about SO much more than just hanging art… it starts months, and sometimes years, before the art even makes it to our galleries! ⭐️

Slide through our digital scrapbook to see some highlights of how it all comes together 💚

Annddd… if YOU want to help build an exhibition with us, head to the link in our bio! ✨

05/27/2026

It’s the last week of May… but there’s still time to join us in our annual May Giving Campaign! 💚

Kaylee Lass, our director of exhibitions is here to tell you all about the campaign and how to get involved. Because of you, the Halsey Institute continues to present bold exhibitions that expand how our community engages with contemporary art in the City of Charleston.

Every exhibition starts long before the gallery opens: with planning, production, materials, and the collaborative effort that brings artists’ ideas to life. 🎨

Let’s build something meaningful together! To donate, head to the link in our bio today 💚

✨Perspective✨In Kyoung Chun’s exhibition “Make Room” in on view now. 🍳🏠🍞 🌟GALLERY HOURS:11:00 AM – 4:00 PM Monday - Satu...
05/26/2026

✨Perspective✨

In Kyoung Chun’s exhibition “Make Room” in on view now. 🍳🏠🍞

🌟GALLERY HOURS:
11:00 AM – 4:00 PM Monday - Saturday
11:00 AM – 7:00 PM on Thursdays
Closed on Sundays
Admission is free and open to the public

05/20/2026

Our May Giving campaign is still in full swing! Our community engagement extraordinaire, Camela Guevara, is here to tell you all about building the experiences behind every exhibition! ✨

At the Halsey, building an exhibition also means building experiences for our community! Camela’s job is all about creating those experiences through Family Days, artist talks, workshops, film screenings, guided tours, and programs for schools and local groups. These moments help people connect with contemporary art in meaningful ways, and they’re an important part of every exhibition. 🖼️ 🎨✨

70% of the funding we raise goes directly toward creating exhibitions, including all the fun programs and events we host each year. This May, help us reach our $20,000 goal!

Donate to our May Giving campaign at the link in our bio!💚

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161 Calhoun Street
Charleston, SC
29401

Opening Hours

Monday 11am - 4pm
Tuesday 11am - 4pm
Wednesday 11am - 4pm
Thursday 11am - 7pm
Friday 11am - 4pm
Saturday 11am - 4pm
Sunday 11am - 4pm

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+18439534422

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