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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
Price range: $
Rating: 4.9

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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.

10/22/2026

Food… cocktails… music… ART 🥂

We’ve been told this is the best happy hour in town, and we can’t say we disagree! So grab your friends and tell them you have plans this Friday!

🍽️ Enjoy a spred of southern comfort food
🍸 Specialty cocktails inspired by the exhibition
🎶 Music by DJ DollaMenu
🛍️ Shop with Student-Made CofC

🎟️Admission is free for Halsey members, and just a $15 suggested donation for all not-yet members.

10/20/2026

Give your trinkets the home they deserve! 📢💚

Only a limited number of our 40th Anniversary tote bags are left in stock! Get yours by heading to the link in our bio or picking one up at our front desk at your next visit💚

10/13/2026

Your favorite happy hour is back! 🥂💚

Join us next Friday for cocktails, southern cooking, music, and ART!

🍽️Enjoy a spred of: Shrimp and grits, fried okra, pecan chewies, fresh veggies, and boiled peanuts
🍸Specialty cocktails inspired by the exhibition
🎶Music by DJ DollaMenu

🎟️Admission is free for Halsey members, and just a $15 suggested donation for all not-yet members.

So what are you waiting for? Text your friends and we’ll see you at After Hours!💚

10/09/2026

The Halsey Institute of Contemporary Art will be closed tomorrow due to forecasted weather conditions and out of concern for the safety of our staff.

We appreciate your understanding and look forward to welcoming you back when we reopen.

Please stay safe!💚

10/01/2026

Mark your calendars!! 💚

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

09/30/2026

🎉 CONGRATULATIONS, SELYNNE! 🎉

The Halsey Institute is incredibly proud to celebrate Selynne Ancheta, Director of Development, as the recipient of the 2026 Emerging Museum Professional Award from the Southeastern Museums Conference (SEMC)! 🏆

Over her years at the Halsey, Selynne has played an integral role in helping our museum grow, evolve, and dream bigger. From strengthening our community of supporters to championing new opportunities for the Halsey, her dedication, creativity, and passion have made a lasting impact on our institution and the people we serve.

Her accomplishments over the years are countless, but what makes this recognition especially meaningful is the heart she brings to everything she does. Selynne is a thoughtful collaborator, a dedicated advocate for the arts, and an incredible member of the Halsey team. We have watched her grow alongside this museum, and we are so proud to see her work recognized by her peers across the Southeast. 💚

Please join us in giving Selynne a HUGE congratulations on this well-deserved honor!🥂🎨✨

09/29/2026

What grounds you? 🌾

We asked the artists + presenters of Making & Remembering to tell us what keeps them grounded. Here’s what they had to say. 👀

Find your ground and stop by the galleries to see Grounded in Grain, Washed in the Water, on view until December 5!

🌟GALLERY HOURS:
11:00 AM – 4:00 PM Monday - Saturday
11:00 AM – 7:00 PM on Thursdays
Closed on Sundays

09/24/2026

Join us for Making & Remembering: A Symposium for Grounded in Grain, Washed in the Water this Saturday, September 26! 🌾

Presented by the Halsey Institute of Contemporary Art and the Avery Research Center for African American History and Culture, this free symposium brings together artists, curators, and guest speakers for a day of artist talks, panel discussions, and film.

Featuring: ✨Artist talks by Derrick Beasley, Maya Freelon, & Christa David ✨A panel with the artists and curator Lauren Jackson Harris ✨A screening of High Water, directed by Tyquan Morton ✨Q&A led by A$iahMae, Charleston’s Poet Laureate ✨A panel discussion on collecting Black art, moderated by Arun Drummond

📍 Simons Center Recital Hall, 54 St. Philip Street 🗓️ Saturday, September 26 ⏰ 10 AM–3 PM 🎟️ Free & open to the public

Reserve your spot at the link in our bio!

09/22/2026

Stephanie Allen beautifully highlights our current exhibition, “Grounded in Grain, Washed in the Water” in her newest article.🌾🌊

Read the review by heading to the link in our bio!

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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