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Halsey Institute of Contemporary Art

Name: Halsey Institute of Contemporary Art
Address: 161 Calhoun Street, Charleston, SC, 29401, US
Telephone: +18439534422
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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.

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! 💚

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!

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 💚

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!💚

05/12/2026

Take a moment…

Explore our current exhibitions Maria Britton: “Second Sleep” & In Kyoung Chun: “Make Room” now through July 25 💚

🌟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

05/09/2026

May is in full swing… and that means so is our annual May Giving Campaign! Our director and chief curator, Michael Dickins is here to introduce the launch of our new giving program: The Halsey Collective 💚

The Halsey Collective is structured to let you, our supporters, give an amount that feels meaningful to you! ✨

⭐️The Halsey Collective Giving Levels:⭐️
Student – Free
Minimalist - $15-$124
Formalist - $125-$249
Catalyst - $250-$499
Conceptualist - $500-$1499
Avant-Garde - $1500+

Moving beyond a traditional membership model, the Collective reflects a deeper investment in what the Halsey makes possible: a free, public art museum that champions artists, new ideas, and meaningful experiences.

By joining the Collective, you help bring exhibitions to life, support artists and public programs, and sustain the work happening behind the scenes- ensuring the Halsey remains accessible, innovative, and responsive to our community.

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

05/05/2026

It’s here! May Giving 2026 just kicked off, and Selynne is here to get us going! 🥳

From the initial idea to the fully realized exhibition, we’re taking a closer look at what it actually takes to build one. 🧐

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.
Throughout May, we’ll be walking through each stage of that process-sharing how an exhibition is built, and the people and resources it takes to bring it to you and the City of Charleston.

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

Address

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

Telephone

+18439534422

Website

https://halsey.cofc.edu/

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