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Charleston Art, Gibbes Museum Tour

Tickets: Age 14 and up $55.00 per person.

Start your tour at the Gibbes Museum of Art with a professional artist tour guide; First you will see the paintings in the Charleston Renaissance Gallery of the Gibbes and learn about the painters of the Charleston Renaissance (which began in 1915) and how these painters influenced Charleston with a flourish of artistic activity which in turn started the building of Charleston as a great center of art.

Next you will see the Gibbes Museum’s collection of paintings created by several of today's living masters. You will then walk thru the beautiful historic French Quarter to art galleries that represent their works and learn how these contemporary painters influence Charleston art today.

This tour is a fascinating look at the painters from the past through today that have helped build Charleston into one of the most vibrant artist colonies in the East.

GIBBES MUSEUM OF ART:
Established as the Carolina Art Association in 1858, the Gibbes Museum of Art opened its doors to the public in 1905. Located in Charleston’s historic district, the Gibbes houses a premier collection of over 10,000 works, principally American with a Charleston or Southern connection, and presents special exhibitions throughout the year. In addition, the museum offers an extensive complement of public programming and educational outreach initiatives that serve the community by stimulating creative expression and improving the region’s superb quality of life.

Ticket also includes re-entry to the Gibbes Museum to explore their collection independently after the tour.

“Charleston Art Tours offers an informative, enjoyable, upscale tour packed with exclaimed wows and hushed admiration enough to keep one returning for more.”

The two hour walking tour includes:

A tour the Gibbes Museum Charleston Renaissance Gallery and current living Charleston's masters' paintings.

Tour of 5 exciting art galleries in the French Quarter area including three galleries of the Charleston's masters seen at the Gibbes Museum.

A Charleston professional fine artist as your tour director.

Small personal group of up to 8 people so you can hear the tour director and have time to ask questions.

Ticket includes reentry to the Gibbes to explore their whole collection independently.

Finish up the tour with sparkling wine, sparkling water and chocolates!