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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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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.
What is a juried art exhibition?For the annual MOJA Arts Festival Juried Art Exhibition, artists submit recent work for review by an invited juror. From those submissions, the juror selects a limited number of pieces for display and identifies works to receive exhibition prizes.This year’s juror, artist and gallerist Arun Drummond, selected works in painting, sculpture, drawing, printmaking and photography by artists from across the region.And the award winners are:🥇 First Place – Hearken by Sabrina White🥈 Second Place – Community & Computer by Heather Conyers🥉 Third Place – Mitochondrial Eve by Colleen Cannon-KarlosSee these award-winning works, along with the full juried exhibition, now on view at City Gallery!📅 On-view through October 25, 2026 Wednesday-Sunday | Noon - 5:00pm📍 City Gallery | 34 Prioleau Street🎟 Admission is free
The 2026 MOJA Arts Festival Juried Art Exhibition opens today, Friday, September 25, at City Gallery! Join us this evening for the Opening Reception from 5-7 p.m. The reception is free and open to the public!Selected by juror Arun Drummond, this annual exhibition highlights recent work by artists from across South Carolina and communities near the Gullah Geechee Cultural Heritage Corridor in Georgia and North Carolina.Experience a juried selection of painting, sculpture, drawing, printmaking, and photography reflecting the creativity and perspectives of artists throughout the region.📅 On View: September 25–October 25, 2026 Wednesday-Sunday | Noon - 5pm🎉 Opening Reception: Today, September 25 | 5–7 p.m.📍 City Gallery at Joe Riley Waterfront ParkCome celebrate the opening and discover the incredible work of artists from throughout the region! 🖼️
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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.
