15th Anniversary

2012 marks the Art Museum's 15th Anniversary. Throughout the year we will host, on top of our already exciting exhibition, education and event schedule, myriad lively and unique events. For more information on the Museum click here.#IHeartArt

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Franklin G. Burroughs - Simeon B. Chapin Art Museum - Myrtle Beach, South Carolina
Franklin G. Burroughs - Simeon B. Chapin Art Museum - Myrtle Beach, South Carolina
 

Breaking Ground, 1996

The renovation begins, 1996

Renovation Sign, 1996

First Chinese New Year, 2003

Marilyn Monroe impersonator at the Museum's 10 year birthday party, 2007

10th Anniversary Gala, 2007

 

 

 

 

ANNIVERSARY EVENTS

Museum Family Day: Celebrating Art at the Beach

Saturday, February 4, 2012, 11:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.

A celebratory event to kick-off the Art Museum’s 15th Anniversary and to celebrate the art and culture found in our community. Join us for a day of art projects, music, dance, food and fun to celebrate some highlight from the past 15 years.

Schedule of Events

Mardi Gras at the Art Museum

Thursday, February 16, 2012, 5:30 p.m. - 7:30 p.m.

This Carnaval themed social will feature live music, delicious food and a creative mask-making workshop. The Mardi Gras social is free to gs Scene members and $15 for non-members. To sign up for this event please click here.

The Collectors' Event

Sunday, February 26, 2012, 5 p.m. (Preview at 4 p.m.)

at Collector’s Cafe

This first-time event will provide seasoned art collectors and newcomers alike with a great opportunity to acquire works of art while supporting the Art Museum and our community of artists. A silent auction for 100 pieces of artwork from local, regional and internationally-known artists held as a fundraiser for the Art Museum’s 15th Anniversary. With $100 ticket admission, each ticket-holder will go home with an original work of art valued at $100 and upwards!

Marching to the Arts Beat

Saturday, March 5- March 18, 2012

Children’s Art will be on display ion the Art Museum’s second floor galleries. The Art Museum looks forward to partnering with McLeod Children’s Hospital, Myrtle Beach Elementary School and Carolina Forest Middle School and presenting approximately 80 joyful and colorful works created by our area’s talented and imaginative children

The Art of Recycling

April 20 and 21, 2012

The Art Museum’s first Art of Recycling contest is [presented in conjunction with our 15th Anniversary Year of Art. Middle School children from both Horry and Georgetown Counties will be asked to create an original work of art made of 100% recycled material. Awards will be given.

"I (Heart) Art" Putt-Putt Course

June - August 2012

Come celebrate the arts while playing a 9-hole game of art-themed putt-putt! The Art Museum, partnered with area schools, will build a miniature golf course on the ground floor of the Museum. More details to come.

Head to Toe Fashion Show

Thursday, October 26, 2012, Time TBA

at Club 2001

This runway fashion show featuring hair and make-up design as well as the latest fashions is sure to create a buzz. More details to come.

15th Anniversary Art Museum Gala

Friday, November 2, 2012, Time and Location TBA

An Anniversary Gala in honor of the Art Museum’s 15 years of providing Great Art and Great Experiences for the Myrtle Beach and the surrounding Grand Strand area. More details to come.

 

 

 

 
 
 
 
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