The chART Outdoor Initiative & Gallery consists of public community art spaces supporting contemporary artists working in the visual arts. Our mission is to foster creativity and art excellence; provide exhibition space to new and established artists; provide programs and activities that encourage public awareness, participation, and appreciation of the visual arts and to serve as a catalyst for public revitalization of Charleston via the aesthetics of art.

http://avondalescene.com/chart-outdoor-initiative/

Artists are working with me to submit sketches to the City of North Charleston for approval and reach out to local business owners to designate available walls for murals.

If you are an artist, volunteer or business owner who would like to get involved, email me at thealynnanderson@gmail.com

Join the Preservation Society of Charleston Saturday February 4, 2012 2pm – 5pm for a membership oyster roast. The roast will be held on the lawn of Historic Quarters H&I. Quarters H&I is located inside the Officer’s Housing Historic District, a nationally registered historic district at the Navy Yard at Noisette. You may recognize the building from episodes of the popular tv show “Army Wives“. Quarters H&I is also commonly referred to as the Bachelor’s Officers Quarters referencing part of its former life hosting Navy officer bachelors during the active years of the Charleston Naval Base. The building overlooks the entrance to Riverfront Park and sits on a beautifully landscaped parcel part of the larger Chicora Gardens area.

http://navyyardsc.wordpress.com/2012/02/01/spotlight-on-preservation/

Christmas Festival & Parade

Saturday, December 3 from 4:00 pm to 9:00 pm around Park Circle with the Christmas Parade beginning at 6:00 pm. The Christmas Festival includes a Holiday Market with children activities craft vendors, food vendors, and live musical performances on three stages. The Christmas Parade begins at the corner of Montague and Mixson Avenues, proceeds down Montague, around Park Circle, and concludes at Armory Park. Immediately following the Christmas Parade, Mayor R. Keith Summey lights the City’s Christmas tree located outside the front entrance of the Felix C. Davis Community Center.

Christmas Festival Schedule

3:00 pm

Police will close traffic circle to vehicular traffic

4:00 – 5:30 pm

Children activities (jump castles, petting zoo, carriage rides)

4:00 – 6:00 pm

Performances prior to parade

6:00 – 7:00 pm

Parade / Mayor’s Tree Lighting

7:00 – 9:00 pm

Performances on all stages

9:00 pm

Road opens for traffic

Christmas lights and displays shine at Park Circle and on the eight exterior islands nightly from the beginning of December until New Years Day.

For pre-registration, ticket purchases, and general inquiries, contact the North Charleston Parks & Recreation Department at (843) 745-1028.

http://www.northcharleston.org/visitors/events/christmasfestival.aspx

Certified Instructor: Amy Cooper
$5-$10 Donation
Bring a mat, towel and water bottle!
All Levels – Great Work Out – Family Friendly

North Charleston City Gallery Exhibit: Works by Melissa Walker & John Humphries

Melissa Walker presents abstract acrylic and collage paintings incorporating nautical charts and silhouettes in her exhibit, Course Corrections, new work by Melissa Walker. John Humphries presents Drawn from Nothing, featuring sculptural design drawings bridging the gap between painting and architectural form.The public is invited to attend a free reception on Thursday, December 1, from 5:00-7:00pm.

FREE

Charleston Area Convention Center (gallery viewing area)

5001 Coliseum Drive, North Charleston

On view: December 1-30, 2011
Gallery hours: 9:00am-5:00pm, daily

The Meeting Place Window Exhibit: Works by JeffreyPainting by Jeffrey Hair Hair

Jeffrey Hair will presenta collection of acrylic paintings in various styles and subject matter. Inspired by the Expressionist Movement, Jeffrey’s lighthearted paintings of landscapes and street scenes express emotions through the use of color.

FREE

The Meeting Place

1077 East Montague Avenue, North Charleston

On view through December 30, 2011

Viewing hours anytime

2011/12 National Outdoor Sculpture Competition & Exhibition

The 6th annual competition and exhibition is currently installed at the picturesque North Charleston Riverfront Park. The eleven month exhibition features 14 imaginative and thought provoking large-scale sculptures by established and emerging artists from across the country. Visitors can enjoy the sculpture displays among 10 acres of walking paths, a fishing pier, boardwalk, playground, and children’s play fountain. Visit the Cultural Arts section of www.northcharleston.org for maps, images of the installed sculptures, and artists’ statements.

FREE

North Charleston Riverfront Park (at the Navy Yard)

1001 Everglades Avenue, North Charleston

On view through March 2012, park open daily