Works by The Mount Pleasant Artists Guild on view in North Charleston

The City of North Charleston’s Cultural Arts Department is pleased to announce that works by members of the Mount Pleasant Artists Guild will be on exhibit at the North Charleston City Gallery from December 1-31, 2014. The show includes two-dimensional works by more than 20 artists in the guild’s member base, which is comprised of artists from throughout the Lowcountry. The collection of works on display will feature a variety of subjects executed in various media including oil, watercolor, acrylic, pastel, mixed media, photography, and more. A free reception will be held at the gallery on Thursday, December 4, from 5:00-7:00pm. Many of the exhibiting artists will be present and refreshments will be served. The public is invited to attend.

The Mount Pleasant Artists Guild is a 501(c)3 non-profit organization with a mission to provide a forum for members to meet, paint, and exhibit together. Members work to promote an interest in art within the East Cooper area, as well as self-improvement and public recognition of the arts. These goals are achieved by offering workshops and classes, participating in public exhibitions, and sharing event information and artist opportunities. Meetings are held at Mount Pleasant Town Hall at 6:30pm on the first Monday of September, October, November, January, February, March, April, and May.  Guests are welcome. For more information, visit mtpleasantartistsguild.com.

The North Charleston City Gallery is situated in the common areas of the Charleston Area Convention Center, located at 5001 Coliseum Drive in North Charleston. Parking and admission are free during regular Convention Center operating hours, 9:00am – 5:00pm daily.  The gallery is staffed on Thursday, Friday, and Saturday only.   Inquiries regarding the artists or purchase information may be directed to the North Charleston Cultural Arts Department at (843)740-5854. For information on additional exhibits, programs, and events, visit the Arts & Culture section of the City’s website at www.northcharleston.org