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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.
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What does nostos mean?Rooted in the Greek language, nostos means homecoming - but home is more than a place. It can be found in memories, family stories, cultural traditions, and the connections that shape who we are.Explore the meaning behind NOSTOS: An Exhibition of Home, Memory, Migration and Belonging, featuring Charleston artists Vassiliki Falkehag and Susan C. Gregory. Through their artwork, discover reflections on the meaning of home, the experience of migration, and the lasting ties between our past and present.Join us for the opening reception on Friday, November 20, from 5–7 PM at City Gallery at Joe Riley Waterfront Park. Meet the artists, experience the exhibition, and explore what home means to you.📅 On view November 20-January 24📍 City Gallery | 34 Prioleau Street Wednesday - Sunday | Noon-5pm🎟 Admission is free
What does home mean to you? A place, a memory, a family story or a connection to where you began?This November, discover NOSTOS: An Exhibition of Home, Memory, Migration and Belonging at City Gallery, featuring Charleston artists Vassiliki Falkehag and Susan C. Gregory.Inspired by their shared Greek-American heritage and family journeys from Greece to the American Lowcountry, the artists explore how our roots, traditions and personal histories shape our sense of home and belonging.Featuring more than 45 works of installation, encaustic, mixed-media painting, sculpture and printmaking, this exhibition invites visitors to reflect on the places and stories that connect us across generations and cultures.Join us for the opening reception!Opening Reception: Friday, November 20 | 5-7 PMArtists’ Lecture: Sunday, January 17 | 2 PMOn View: November 20, 2026 – January 24, 2027 | Wednesday-Sunday | Noon-5pm
Final week!There is only one week left to experience the 2026 MOJA Arts Festival Juried Art Exhibition at City Gallery.See a juried selection of painting, sculpture, drawing, printmaking and photography by talented artists from across the region before the exhibition closes Sunday, October 25.📅 On view Wednesday - Sunday | Noon to 5pm📍 City Gallery | 34 Prioleau Street🎟 Admission is free.Make plans to visit this week!
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Gallery closed for installation. Our next exhibition, NOSTOS, opens November 20 at noon.
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.
