Upcomoing Events: City of North Charleston Cultural Arts Department

North Charleston Arts Festival
The City of North Charleston Cultural Arts Department proudly presents the 2010 North Charleston Arts Festival, April 30 - May 8. This nine day celebration of the arts is one of the most comprehensive arts festivals in the Lowcountry, providing thousands of residents & visitors with a fabulous array of performances, exhibitions, and activities. The Main Event, held May 1 & 2 at the North Charleston Performing Arts Center & Charleston Area Convention Center Complex, offers free admission and parking to over 40 performances on four stages. Other Main Event activities include judged art, photography, and fine craft exhibitions, a gem & mineral show, children's activities, Art & Craft booths, and an Outdoor Food Court. The Arts Festival continues with over 50 free or moderately priced ticketed events throughout the week at various locations around North Charleston and concludes with fireworks over the Cooper River at the Grand Finale at Riverfront Park on Saturday, May 8.

See this website for more information, Cultural Arts Department.


Art & Fine Craft Co-Op Gallery & Sale
The windows and interior space of the Meeting Place will host a collection of works by this local artists' cooperative. A wide range of pieces including paintings, prints, sculpture, fine crafts, jewelry and more will be on display and available for sale. Presented in conjunction with the 2010 North Charleston Arts Festival.

The Meeting Place
1077 East Montague Avenue, North Charleston

On view: April 2-May 29, 2010

Gallery hours: Fridays & Saturdays, 11:00AM-7:00PM
Reception: Wednesday, May 5, 2010; 5:00-8:00PM (during North Charleston Arts Festival Art Walk)