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.      Talk about our anniversary on Twitter with #IHeartArt

Printable I Heart Art Schedule and Brochure (PDF)

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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

I Heart Art Mini-Golf Course

June - August 2012

Come celebrate the arts while playing a 9-hole game of art-themed mini-golf!

As part of the summer-long theme Art for Fun and Learning, a unique miniature golf course will be open June through August, on the ground floor of the Art Museum. Holes will be distinctly designed and will feature masterpieces by living and deceased artists such as Jonathan Green, Pablo Picasso and Claude Monet. Each hole will highlight the artist with fun facts and interesting anecdotes. The 9-hole course will be whimsical, educational and entertaining for all ages. Cost: $3 per person per round. Tickets may be purchased inside the Museum.

Sponsored by:

Holes Sponsored by:

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.

Holiday Wrapping Paper Contest

December, 2012

Open to kids 12 years of age and younger. Kids will be invited to color and design a piece of wrapping paper.  All entries will be posted online for readers to choose their favorite.  The winning design will be printed as a full sheet in The Sun News the week of Christmas for readers to use to wrap presents.

Sponsored by:

We would like to thank our Art Partners:

Brookgreen Gardens

Carolina Master Chorale

Chapin Memorial Library

Children's Museum of South Carolina

Create! Conway

Horry County Museum

Litchfield Ballet Company

Long Bay Symphony

Myrtle Beach Film Festival

Seacoast Artist Guild

Socastee Library

Waccamaw Arts and Crafts Guild

For more arts events happening in our community check out www.ArtsAtTheBeach.com

 

Past Anniversary 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 (provided by King Street Grill) 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, 5:30 p.m. (Preview at 4 p.m.)

at Collectors 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!

Click here to order your tickets

Sponsored by: BlueCross BlueShield of South Carolina, Collector's Cafe and The Howard Gallery

Marching to the Art 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.

Awards reception and silent auction of exhibited artworks Sunday, March 18, 1 - 3 p.m.

Sponsored by: Art and Soul Gallery, McLeod Children's Hopspital and Walmart

Printable PDF Flyer

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.

Sponsored by: Horry County Waste Authority

Printable PDF Flyer

 

 

 
 
 
 
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