About Us
The City Gallery at Joe Riley Waterfront Park, owned by the City of Charleston and operated by the City of Charleston Office of Cultural Affairs, is a tangible resource and reliable venue for displaying the finest contemporary art from local, regional, national and international artists, stimulating discussion and dialogue among audiences. In the process, in this dynamic visual arts venue, those who visit the City Gallery will be educated, enlightened and inspired by their experiences in this cultural space.
The City Gallery provides access to the visual arts for everyone in Charleston, S.C., visitors and residents alike, by offering exhibits that are all admission-free.
If you would like to obtain more information regarding City Gallery’s current or upcoming exhibitions, please contact us here.
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Meet the artists behind the winning works in the 2026 MOJA Arts Festival Juried Art Exhibition! Sabrina White - HearkenHeather Conyers - Community & ComputersColleen Cannon-Karlos - Mitochondrial EveSwipe to learn about each artist, explore their work, and see the creativity they brought to this year’s exhibition. Join us in congratulating all three winners! 👏🏾#MOJAArtsFestival #MOJA2026 #ArtistSpotlight #CharlestonArts
🎨 Hear the 2026 MOJA Juror’s Perspective!Join us at City Gallery on Sunday, October 18 at 2:00 p.m. for a special Juror’s Talk with artist and gallerist Arun Drummond, juror of the 2026 MOJA Arts Festival Juried Art Exhibition.Drummond will share his perspective on this year’s exhibition, including what stood out to him during the selection process and the ideas, approaches and artistic voices represented in the work.✨ Juror’s Talk with Arun Drummond📅 Sunday, October 18 | 2:00 p.m.📍 City Gallery | 34 Prioleau StreetThe 2026 MOJA Arts Festival Juried Art Exhibition features selected works in painting, sculpture, drawing, printmaking and photography by artists from across South Carolina and communities near the Gullah Geechee Cultural Heritage Corridor.Free and open to the public.
City Gallery will be closed Saturday, October 10 and Sunday, October 11 due to inclement weather. Stay safe and dry, and we will see you Wednesday, October 14.
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Regular exhibition hours:
Wednesdays – Sundays, 12 pm – 5 pm
Admission is free, and walk-in visits are welcome.
34 Prioleau Street, Unit A
Charleston, SC 29401
For more information, please call 843-958-6484.
