Halsey Institute of Contemporary Art

08/28/2026

There are histories that live in books, and histories that live in the hands. In the Lowcountry, the tradition of sweetgrass basket weaving carries generations of memory, resilience, and Gullah Geechee heritage. Each weave is a thread connecting past to present. A living tradition, rooted in the land and woven so deeply into history that you can feel it in your soul.🌊🌾

View CoreyAlston SweetgrassBaskets and many more works in Grounded in Grain, Washed in the Water from now through December 5.

⭐️GALLERY HOURS:
11:00 AM – 4:00 PM Monday - Saturday
11:00 AM – 7:00 PM on Thursday

08/26/2026

Mark your calendars!! 💚

Tons of events and programs are just around the corner, we can’t wait to see you there! 🌊🌾

08/25/2026

Dream team 💚🌊🌾

Left to right: Selynne Ancheta, Haley Berryman, Michael Dickins, Lauren Jackson Harris, Kaylee Lass, Corey Alston, Christa David, Derrick Beasley, Camela, Guevara

08/22/2026

Moments from last night 💚🥂

Thank you to everyone who came out to celebrate the opening of our newest exhibition, Grounded in Grain, Washed in the Water! We’re so grateful to have shared this special evening with our community.

A huge thank you to the incredible Lauren Jackson Harris for curating such a thoughtful and inspiring exhibition, and to Derrick Beasley, Christa David, CoreyAlston SweetgrassBaskets, and Maya Freelon for sharing your work with us and bringing our galleries to life. 💚

Grounded in Grain, Washed in the Water is now on view through December 5. ✨

🌟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!

08/19/2026

Friday. 🌊🌾

Featuring works by Derrick Beasley, Christa David, Corey Alston, and Maya Freelon. Curated by Lauren Jackson Harris

➡️August 21
⏰6:30-8:00 PM

08/18/2026

Kinda chic to love the Halsey 💚

08/13/2026

Grounded in Grain, Washed in the Water 🌊

Created in collaboration with the Avery Research Center for African American History and Culture, this exhibition brings together works by Southern artists who reflect on land, water, foodways, memory, and the enduring resilience of Black communities. Through painting, collage, sculpture, and immersive installations, the exhibition invites us to consider how the wisdom of our ancestors continues to nourish both body and spirit.

Join us as we celebrate histories of survival, creativity, renewal, and reflect on the deep connections between people, place, and the natural world.

✨ Featuring works by Derrick Beasley, Christa David, Corey Alston, and Maya Freelon. Curated by Lauren Jackson Harris

➡️Opening Reception:
🗓️August 21 | 6:30-8:00 PM

07/31/2026

Consider this your sign to apply for a Halsey Institute internship! 💚

Our interns get a behind-the-scenes look at what it takes to run a contemporary art gallery and nonprofit organization, from exhibitions and education to marketing, development, and administration.

✨ Applications are now open on a rolling basis, and we are currently looking for Fall 2026 interns! Students and recent graduates of all majors and experience levels are encouraged to apply.

📩 Send your current résumé + cover letter to Kaylee Lass at [email protected], or visit the link in our bio to learn more.

07/29/2026

What a wonderful shout-out in The Post and Courier, talking about our collaboration with SaltWata Cinema Club! 💚

Thank you to the incredible AsiahMae for bringing this experience to our galleries! 🎬

https://www.postandcourier.com/arts-culture/charleston-poet-laureate-film-cinema-club/article_02256ea7-3ab1-444d-b696-984bc93e791a.html?fbclid=IwY2xjawTQgGpleHRuA2FlbQIxMABzcnRjBmFwcF9pZBAyMjIwMzkxNzg4MjAwODkyAAEePMIVyFToER3MheLpoe_o55MpHZHiCVJLykhulQMdsuyy2P8Zsy-A7Lzf_-k_aem_Z7VgRQF1MDNpXGyPsWsTxg&utm_campaign=mrf-facebook-ThePostandCourier&utm_source=facebook&utm_medium=social&mrfcid=202607246a60b0c23d97176cafe899ed

SaltWata Cinema Club is more than a movie night, inviting Charlestonians to explore Black, indie and diasporic films through honest conversations that spark empathy, reflection and connection.