Against the Grain: Solo Exhibition by Michelle Kaye
Drummond Studio Gallery
12 Line Street, Suite 102
On View:

Against the Grain is a solo exhibition by Michelle Kaye examining the brutal legacy of rice plantations in the Carolinas and their foundational role in shaping the American South. Through large scale abstract paintings embedded with rice, symbolic imagery, and immersive installation, Kaye confronts the estimated three to seven year life expectancy of enslaved Africans forced to labor in rice fields. Works such as Pharaohs and Masters explore the tension between profit and human cost, inviting audiences to reflect on inheritance, endurance, and the true price of cultivation.

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A select group of invited local and regional artisans and makers will exhibit their handmade crafts, sculpture, and jewelry at Marion Square. Come out and browse their handiwork, while enjoying live music and the festive energy of Marion Square.

Exhibitors include:

The Kids Craft Fair is a student‑run entrepreneurship event designed to empower young people through creativity, hands‑on learning, and real‑world business experience. The fair provides a platform for students to design products, interact with customers, and build confidence as makers and entrepreneurs.

Students have spent weeks and even months preparing their products, submitting applications, and learning real‑world business skills. Each student paid a vendor fee, and a portion of proceeds from the event will support the Charleston Animal Society, adding a meaningful community‑giving component to the fair.

This year’s visual identity was created by student illustrator Claire Sieverdes (June Moon Art), whose hand‑drawn flyer captures the playful, handcrafted spirit of the event.

Event Highlights
● Youth‑run vendor booths featuring handmade goods
● A wide variety of creative products made by local students
● Family‑friendly environment
● Free to attend and open to the public
● A chance to support young people learning real‑world skills

Date: Saturday, May 30 from 10:00 AM – 3:00 PM
Address: 605 Rutledge Ave, Charleston
Admission: Free and open to the public
Purchases support student vendors + Charleston Animal Society

May 28 from 5:00-8:00pm, more detail TBD

10 + 4 + 1: Collaborative Art
Cannon Street Arts Center, 134 Cannon Street
On View: May 22-29
May 22 -29, 2026 Exhibit
May 22 5- 6:30pm Family Day
6:30-8:30pm  Art Opening
Linda Fantuzzo, Joe Walters, David Higginbotham,
Mary Walker, Lese Corrigan, Hirona Matsuda,
Kristi Ryba, Jeff Kopish, Herb Parker, Yvette Dede
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Annex Dance, Unbound Ballet, Collective SC, 
The Yellow Wallpaper
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Kansas
10 + 4 + 1: Collaborative Art – Ten artists working in pairs will present five collaborative art projects. Each pair will have one sculptor and one 2-D artist. The exhibition will highlight the incredible talents and inspirations of the artists.