French Quarter in Charleston in Charleston County, South Carolina — The American South (South Atlantic)

Carolina Art Association / James S. Gibbes Memorial Art Gallery

Carolina Art Association Marker Front image. Click for full size.

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1. Carolina Art Association Marker Front

Inscription.
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Carolina Art Association
In 1857, a group of civic-minded Charlestonians established the Carolina Art Association. The goal of the CAA was to promote fine arts in S.C. The CAA was awarded its official state charter in 1858. The CAA is today the oldest surviving arts association in the Southeast. Upon his death in 1888, patron of the arts James S. Gibbes left a bequest that allowed the city and the CAA to build a museum of fine art. (Continued on other side) (back)
James S. Gibbes Memorial Art Gallery (Continued from other side) Designed by Frank Milburn, the James S. Gibbes Memorial Art Gallery, now the Gibbes Museum of Art, opened in 1905. The Beaux Arts-style building is the oldest purpose-built museum in S.C. and the oldest permanent structure designed for the display of art in the South. In 1936, the museum became the first to exhibit the Solomon R. Guggenheim Collection of modern art. It was expanded in 1978 and again in 2016.

Erected 2019 by Gibbes Museum of Art. (Marker Number 10-104.)

Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Architecture • Arts, Letters, Music. A significant historical year for this entry is 1857.

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46.717′ N, 79° 55.882′ W. Marker is in Charleston, South Carolina, in Charleston County. It is in the French Quarter. Marker is on Meeting Street north of Queen Street, on the right when traveling south. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 135 Meeting St, Charleston SC 29401, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Charleston Gas Light Company (within shouting distance of this marker); Institute Hall / "The Union Is Dissolved!" (within shouting distance of this marker); Ordinance of Secession (within shouting distance of this marker); Josiah Flagg (within shouting distance of this marker); The Independent or Congregational Church of Charlestown (within shouting distance of this marker); Burger's Tavern (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); 54 Queen Street (about 400 feet away); Hibernian Hall (about 400 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Charleston.

Carolina Art Association Marker Rear image. Click for full size.

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2. Carolina Art Association Marker Rear

Carolina Art Association Marker Wide image. Click for full size.

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3. Carolina Art Association Marker Wide

Gibbes Museum Front image. Click for full size.

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4. Gibbes Museum Front

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