Halsey Institute of Contemporary Art, Charleston

Name: Halsey Institute of Contemporary Art
Address: 161 Calhoun St, Charleston, 29401-3516, United States
Telephone: +1 843-953-4422

#77 among attractions in Charleston

Museum, Specialty museum, Art museum

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The Halsey Institute of Contemporary Art is a non-profit, non-collecting contemporary art institute within the School of the Arts at the College of Charleston in Charleston, South Carolina. The HICA presents contemporary art exhibitions by emerging or mid-career artists. The Halsey is housed in the Marion and Wayland H. Cato Jr. Center for the Arts at 161 Calhoun Street, in the heart of downtown Charleston. The Halsey features two gallery spaces, the Deborah A. Chalsty Gallery and the South Gallery, which include a total 3,000 sq. feet of exhibition space. Mark Sloan was Director and Chief Curator of the Halsey from 1994 - 2020. Katie Hirsch became the director in April 2021. ()

Established: 1983 (41 years ago)Coordinates: 32°47'7"N, 79°56'27"W

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161 Calhoun StThe Boroughs (Radcliffeborough)Charleston 29401-3516 United States

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+1 843-953-4422

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Halsey Institute of Contemporary Art – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Mace Brown Museum of Natural History, St. Matthews Lutheran Church, TD Arena, Marion Square.

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Sport venue, Sport, Arenas and stadiums
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Universities and schools
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~1430 ftSW
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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

When is Halsey Institute of Contemporary Art open?

Halsey Institute of Contemporary Art is open:

Monday 11 am - 4 pm
Tuesday 11 am - 4 pm
Wednesday 11 am - 4 pm
Thursday 11 am - 7 pm
Friday 11 am - 4 pm
Saturday 11 am - 4 pm
Sunday closed

Which popular attractions are close to Halsey Institute of Contemporary Art?

Nearby attractions include Mace Brown Museum of Natural History, Charleston (2 min walk), Old Bethel United Methodist Church, Charleston (3 min walk), Bethel Methodist Church, Charleston (3 min walk), Cathedral of St. Luke and St. Paul, Charleston (3 min walk).