Exhibitions & Events

Drummond Studio Gallery · 12 Line Street, Suite 102, Charleston, SC

Birth of a Mother

Opening September 18

Birth of a Mother

Alexandria Taylor (Morowa Mosai), solo exhibition

Friday, September 18 · Opening reception 5–9 PM
On view through September 25

Drummond Studio Gallery presents Birth of a Mother, a new exhibition by Alexandria Taylor (Morowa Mosai) exploring motherhood, identity, transformation, and the many dimensions of becoming.

Join us for the opening reception and experience the exhibition alongside an evening of art, conversation, and community.

Upcoming at the gallery

Sep122026

Art Assembly

Odd Duck × Drummond Studio Gallery

Saturday, September 12, 2026 · 3–7 PM · Odd Duck at Hampton Park, 637 Rutledge Ave, Charleston, SC

Drummond Studio Gallery and Odd Duck are launching Art Assembly, a new quarterly art market series creating a recurring space for local artists, makers, collectors, and the Charleston community to come together around art.

The inaugural Art Assembly will feature more than 15 artists and vendors, alongside a new art installation curated by Ellis Fox. Come discover and shop original artwork and handmade goods while experiencing an afternoon where art, food, culture, and community come together.

Art AssemblyCommunity event
Sep132026

Joshua Parks: Reflections

Drummond Collective Excursion No. 02, a curator-led talk with Stephanie Allen

Sunday, September 13, 2026 · 2–4 PM · Gibbes Museum of Art, Charleston, SC

A closing-day experience of Joshua Parks' Reflections, a photographic exploration of memory, place, family, and community. The afternoon begins with a curator-led conversation with Stephanie Allen, Curator at the Gibbes Museum of Art, followed by a brief introduction to Mary Whyte's Salt of the Earth and time to explore the museum independently.

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Sep252026

Afro Talks: Birth of a Mother

A MOJA Arts Festival sponsored event

Friday, September 25, 2026 · 6–8 PM

A special program presented in conjunction with Alexandria Taylor's Birth of a Mother exhibition. This evening of conversation, art, and community brings the spirit of Charleston's celebration of African-American and Caribbean arts and culture into the gallery.

The program explores the themes and ideas at the heart of Birth of a Mother, creating space for meaningful conversation and connection. The evening also features music by DJ Norway.

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Past exhibitions

Aug72026

Shared Spaces

Gregg Lambton-Carr & Christophe Drumain

August 7–21, 2026

Come experience Shared Spaces and discover the stories held within the places around us.

Group exhibition
Jun–Jul
2026

This Is America

Group exhibition curated by Arun Drummond

June 19 – July 31, 2026

As America approaches its 250th anniversary, This Is America brings together artists whose work explores freedom, belonging, resilience, memory, justice, community, and hope. Through painting, sculpture, photography, and mixed media, the exhibition invites us to engage with the many stories that shape who we are.

Group exhibition
May–Jun
2026

Against the Grain

Michelle Washington, solo exhibition

May 22 – June 12, 2026

Solo exhibition
May12026

Tides & Time

Arun Drummond and Richard Law, a three-day coastal group exhibition

May 1–3, 2026

Opening reception Friday May 1, 5–8 PM. Closing reception Sunday May 3, 10 AM–3 PM. Free admission.

Group exhibition
Apr32026

In Bloom

Group exhibition curated by Emily Furr

April 3–17, 2026

Group exhibition
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Mar62026

Forged

Group exhibition in tribute to Mr. Philip Simmons

March 6–20, 2026 · 6–8 PM

Group exhibition
Feb72026

Still Waters Run Deep

Cameron Lewis, solo exhibition

February 7–24, 2026 · 6–8 PM

Solo exhibition
Dec52025

The Living South

Joseph P-Nut Johnson: Porch Chronicles · Arun Drummond: Memory Keepers

December 5–18, 2025

Group exhibition
Nov72025

For the People

The First Annual Group Show

Friday, November 7, 2025 · 5–9 PM

Our inaugural community group show, celebrating culture, heritage, and new voices through bold, vibrant works.

Group exhibition
Oct102025

Full Spectrum

Demetrius Bing, solo exhibition

October 10–23, 2025

The inaugural exhibition at Drummond Studio Gallery, featuring large-scale originals, painted sculptures, limited painted textiles, and select mini works.

Solo exhibition

Past programs

Receptions, artist talks, workshops, Collective excursions, and community events.

Aug302026

Inaugural Drummond Collective Excursion — Sold Out

Drummond Collective Excursion No. 01, with Arun Drummond, Ty Davis, and Kolpeace

Sunday, August 30, 2026 · 3:30–5:30 PM · Magnolia Plantation, Charleston, SC

For our first Collective experience we will spend the afternoon exploring the Journey to Indigo installations, with an intimate artists' conversation about each installation, our creative practices, and what it means to engage with indigo, place, history, and the landscape. Portions of the conversation will be filmed by Daniel Green.

3:30 PM — Arrival
3:45 PM — Welcome and champagne toast
4:00 PM — Artists' conversation
5:00 PM — Closing remarks
5:15 PM — View additional art in the plantation building
5:30 PM — Depart

Collective excursion
Aug212026

Shared Spaces: Closing Reception

Gregg Lambton-Carr & Christophe Drumain

Friday, August 21, 2026 · 5–9 PM

Reception
Aug72026

Shared Spaces: Opening Reception

Gregg Lambton-Carr & Christophe Drumain

Friday, August 7, 2026 · 5–9 PM

Reception
Jul242026

This Is America: In Our Own Words

Poetry and conversation featuring Marcus Amaker and Asiah Mae

Friday, July 24, 2026 · 6–8 PM

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Jul112026

This Is America: Artist Talk in Collaboration with Geechee Salon

Saturday, July 11, 2026 · 4–8 PM

Free admission.

Artist talk
Jul32026

This Is America: Special Viewing Hours

Friday, July 3, 2026 · 11 AM–2 PM

Free admission.

Jun192026

This Is America: Opening Reception

Friday, June 19, 2026 · 6–8 PM

Reception
Jun122026

Against the Grain: Closing Reception

Michelle Washington

Friday, June 12, 2026 · 6–8 PM

Free admission.

Reception
Jun52026

The Mahoganee Xperience: Carolina Gold Edition

Indigenous soul music

Friday, June 5, 2026 · Doors 6 PM, show 6:30 PM

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Jun42026

Ron Daise: Lowcountry Inspirations

Piccolo Spoleto + The ZD Experience

Thursday, June 4, 2026 · Two shows: 6 PM and 8 PM

An immersive journey through Gullah Geechee culture, where music, storytelling, and spirit come alive.

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May232026

Ann Caldwell: A Lesson in Spirituals & Journey of Return

Piccolo Spoleto + The ZD Experience

Saturday, May 23, 2026 · Two shows: 6 PM A Lesson in Spirituals, 8 PM Journey of Return

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May222026

Against the Grain: Opening Reception

Michelle Washington

Friday, May 22, 2026 · 5–9 PM

Free admission.

Reception
May22026

Sweetgrass Basket Weaving Class with Jennifaye Singleton

Saturday, May 2, 2026 · Two sessions: 10 AM–12 PM and 2–4 PM

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Apr102026

In Bloom: Garden Party

Friday, April 10, 2026 · 5–8 PM

Fermented Vine wine tasting, curated shopping with Tiny Tassel, and a private art viewing with a collecting guide.

Reception
Dec182025

The Living South: Closing Reception

Joseph P-Nut Johnson: Porch Chronicles · Arun Drummond: Memory Keepers

Thursday, December 18, 2025 · 6–8 PM

Reception
Dec112025

Rhythm & Roots of The Living South with Ann Caldwell

Thursday, December 11, 2025 · 6:30–8:30 PM

An evening of storytelling and music with Ann Caldwell inside the exhibition, weaving sound and narrative through the artwork.

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Oct232025

Full Spectrum: Closing Reception and Artist Talk

Demetrius Bing

Thursday, October 23, 2025 · 6–8 PM, talk begins at 6:45 PM

The conversation explored Bing's creative process and the gallery's mission to expand access to art, culture, and community in Charleston's Eastside. Admission was free and open to the public.

Artist talk
Oct172025

Full Spectrum: Second Chance Night

Demetrius Bing

Friday, October 17, 2025 · 6–8 PM

Reception
Oct102025

Full Spectrum: Opening Reception

Demetrius Bing

Friday, October 10, 2025 · 5–9 PM

Reception

Arun Drummond elsewhere

Exhibitions, residencies, and appearances outside the gallery.

Feb12026

Mentor Group Show

Mason Fine Art

Sunday, February 1, 2026 · Atlanta, GA

Off-site
Nov102025

Flow Gallery — Artist in Residence

November 10–15, 2025 · Palmetto Bluff, Bluffton, SC

Off-site
Nov92025

Art on the Beach

Sunday, November 9, 2025 · Sullivan's Island, SC

Off-site
Oct32025

Arun Drummond — Solo Exhibition & Artist Talk

Friday, October 3, 2025 · Arts Warehouse Gallery, Delray Beach, FL

Off-site
Sep192025

Prequel — Group Show (Open Studios)

Guest curated by Arun Drummond

Friday, September 19, 2025 · Redux Contemporary Art Center, Charleston, SC

Off-site
Sep92025

Pecha Kucha Creative Talk Presentation

Tuesday, September 9, 2025 · Charleston Music Hall, Charleston, SC

Off-site