Established in 1985, the Morris Museum of Art is the first museum dedicated to showcasing the artwork of the American South. The museum has over 5,000 pieces of art from Southern artists, including paintings, sculptures, and photographs. You'll find art pieces dating back to the late 1700s to displays of contemporary artists. Along with a stunning permanent collection, the museum shows temporary exhibits that ensure there's always something new to see. The Morris Museum of Art also has an impressive collection of research material on Southern artwork in its on-site Center for the Study of Southern Art.
A display ground for art works by local and regional artists, Art on Broad is a place worth visiting for art enthusiasts. A variety of art works in the form of paintings, pottery, turned wood, blown glass, jewelry and more are seen at this amazing place. The downtown location of the gallery makes it a popular stop among tourists in the city.
Established in 1937, the Gertrude Herbert Institute of Art is a must visit for all those who are passionate about visual arts. Home of the United States senator, Nicholas Ware, it features a Federal architectural style. Apart from its permanent exhibits, the gallery also hosts temporary exhibitions featuring new and experimental artists. It gives an impetus to regional and national artists.
CANDL FINE ART is a non-profit gallery created to highlight and celebrate artists from the greater Central Savannah River Area whose works are rarely seen in our area but are included in national- and international-caliber exhibits. Our goal is to foster community and contribute to its continuity by sharing these significant collections and encouraging active discussions about all things artspecifically visual arts. Facilitating exposure to working artists is vital to those who have made a commitment to this lifestyle. We believe their contributions should be honored and, more importantly, supported.
