exhibits

The SCSM Traveling Exhibits Program—TEP

The Traveling Exhibits Program at the South Carolina State Museum provides museums, art centers, universities and other qualified institutions with high quality, affordable traveling exhibitions. TEP provides an array of stimulating shows for institutions of any size, from large exhibitions designed for major museums to smaller, South Carolina-specific exhibits for local museums and galleries.  The TEP goal is to advance appreciation for and understanding of the art, history and cultures of South Carolina by offering exhibits on a variety of topics and disciplines, ranging from the turbulent history of Native Americans in South Carolina, to unique photography and contemporary fine art. 
For more information contact the Traveling Exhibits Program at 803.737.4159 or email tep@scmuseum.org

Available Traveling Exhibits

Camera Man's Journey: Julian Dimock's South

 These historic photographs were taken in and around Columbia, Beaufort, and Hilton Head between 1904 and 1905 by noted photographer Julian Dimock. Dimock's large format images show men, women, families and a significant number of children engaged in everyday life - at work, at home and at play. They document the clothing, tools, toys as well as the landscape and architecture of the period. These pictures are a valuable resource for learning about life for African-Americans at the turn-of-the-twentieth-century.

Specs: This exhibit is split into two shows.  The first show contains photos from Columbia and Beaufort, the second show contains photos from Columbia and Hilton Head. Both shows contain 37 photographs.
• The framed pieces are 26" x 32".
• The photo itself is 17" x 20".
• The photos have been printed and faux matted.

Cost:
  • $275 for one month rental
  • $400 for two month rental
  • $500 for three month rental
Security: Moderate
Transportation Requirements: Van with no seats

Fads: Fine Art Digitals by Bill Helms

South Carolinian Bill Helms, was probably the youngest combat photographer when he boarded the USS Yorktown in 1944. Since then, his photography has been transformed into personal visions and recombinations of the world around him. This exhibit of his works are color photo montages and digital manipulations that range from a kind of modern impressionism to various degrees of abstract realism. Some images will hang vertically, and some horizontally. Labels are attached to plexiglass.
 
Specs:
  • 40 wood framed & matted color photographic images. (Works can be edited down to fit one's gallery spaces).
  • 32 images ---- 19" x 25 "; includes one panel example of how his pictures are combined
  • 2 pieces---approx. 24"x30" (one horizontal, one vertical)
  • 4 vertical panels 31"" x 41"
  • 1 horizontal 29"x 50"
  • 1 bio panel, horizontal, 23" x 50" long quilt wrapped.

Cost:

  • $275 for one month rental
  • $350 for two month rental
  • $450 for three month rental

Security: Moderate
Transportation Requirements: Van with no seats

Fractals: Mathematics and Science As Art

Mathematical "objects" produced by a computer.These 32 panels, 20" x 30" colorful framed images provide a mix of horizontal and vertical presentation formats, with two pieces (seemingly identical) meant to hang about an inch apart--creating one larger "image"


Fractals are many things. These abstract designs depict some of the following:
  • fascinating designs of infinite structure and complexity.
  • geometric shapes that have symmetry of scale.
  • designs that mimic naturally occurring patterns (like clouds, mountains, river systems and deltas, coastlines, leaves, snowflakes, the nervous system, and blood vessels).
  • images which are repetitive in shape but not in size.
  • mathematical "objects" produced by a computer.These colorful framed images provide a mix of horizontal and vertical presentation formats, with two pieces (seemingly identical) meant to hang about an inch apart--creating one larger "image".

    One's imagination and curiosity might be awakened with these attractively produced two dimensional artistic creations.
Specs: 32 framed images 20” x 30”

Cost:
  • $275 for one month rental
  • $400 for two month rental
  • $500 for three month rental

Security: Moderate
Transportation Requirements: Van with no seats

South Carolina Palmetto Hands Fine Crafts Exhibition (New each year!)

This is the only statewide fine craft competition and exhibition.  Created by the City North Charleston, this exhibit showcases artists working in an eclectic array of media.  This show captures the spirit and complexity of native South Carolinian crafting. Display pedestals provided

Specs
  • 16 art objects in fiber, wood, clay, metal, and mixed media by artisans who competed in the SC Palmetto Hands Fine Craft Competition and Exhibition during the City of North Charleston Arts Festival 2007.
  • Display pedestals provided
Cost
  • $275 for one month rental
  • $400 for two month rental
Security: High
Transportation requirements: Van with no seats

The First South Carolinians

The Life and Times of the First Cultures in the Palmetto State

During the Ice Age water frozen in glaciers lowered sea levels and exposed land. Anthropologists and archaeologists believe that a land bridge emerged connecting Russia and Alaska between 14,000 and 12,000 years ago. The earliest people, PaleoIndians, crossed it to North America following game and exploring land. Within 1,000 years of their immigration, what is now South Carolina had its earliest residents.

Specs: 27 exhibit 28” x 32” panels and 8 objects

Cost:

  • $275 for one month rental
  • $400 for two month rental
  • $500 for three month rental

Security: Moderate
Transportation Requirements: Cargo van


Chapters in South Carolina History: Colonial Life

Experience colonial life in the South through this insightful exhibit.  See how lives were impacted and how South Carolina was forever changed after the signing of the Declaration of Independence.

Specs: 31 exhibit panels 28" x 32"

Cost
  • $275 for one month rental
  • $400 for two month rental
  • $500 for three month rental
Security: Moderate
Transportation requirements: Van with no seats


The Forgotten War

The Palmetto Regiment and the Mexican War, 1846-1917


In 1846 the United States declared war on Mexico, and President James K. Polk’s administration called for volunteers. South Carolina contributed 10 companies, the Palmetto Regiment. After two years of long marches, disease and battles interspersed with long periods of boredom, the Palmetto Regiment returned home, reduced in numbers but welcomed as heroes.

Specs:  21 exhibit panels (sizes range from 42” x 30” to 17” x 30)

Cost:
  • $275 for one month rental
  • $400 for two month rental
  • $500 for three month rental
Security: Moderate
Transportation Requirements: Van with no seats

Inspirations: Photographs of the Lowcountry by Lyn Calahorrano


See the places and faces of South Carolina’s Lowcountry through the lens of photographer Lyn Calahorrano.  Her captivating photographs and creative juxtaposition, skillful camera angles and artistic views make these pictures of common and recognizable places, people and things unique.

Specs: 37 wood framed and matted photographs 12.5” x 15.5”

Cost:
  • $275 for one month rental
  • $400 for two month rental
  • $500 for three month rental
Security: Moderate
Transportation requirements: Any size car would accommodate this exhibit






South Carolina Watermedia Society Annual Exhibition (New each year!)

This juried exhibition was developed by the South Carolina Watermedia Society in 1977, and contains works by some of South Carolina’s most talented artists who are members of the SCWS. This show is accompanied by a DVD containing commentary from the juror, a portfolio of artists’ resumes and colorful exhibit brochures.

Specs:
  • 30 framed paintings.
  • Sizes vary each year- maximum 48” x 48”

Cost:

  • $275 for one month rental (only available for one month)

Security: High
Transportation requirements: Cargo Van with no seats


521 All-Stars: A Championship Story of Baseball and Community

Based on the 1998 book The 521 All-Stars: A Championship Story of Baseball and Community, this exhibit depicts the game in its purest form: scrap metal base lines, rotten wood bleachers, teams made up of brothers, fathers and sons, and most importantly, fellowship within the community.

Until Jackie Robinson broke the color barrier in 1947, major league baseball was the pastime for white players and fans.  Segregated and separated, black players were forced to form leagues of their own.

In 1996, author Frye Gaillard was driving north on Route 521 in Sumter County when he discovered a homemade ballpark and stopped to take pictures of the players.  He and his partner, photographer Byron Baldwin, spent the next season and a half watching and studying the Gamecock baseball league of Rembert, S.C.  The teams are comprised only of African-Americans.

Specs:
  • 6 metal framed photographs 18.5” x 37.5”
  • 33 metal framed photographs 24.5” x 20.5”
  • 3 metal framed photographs 16” x 20.5” 
  • 2 text panels
  • 1 metal 521 road sign
  • Space Requirements: 100 linear feet
Cost:
  • $275 for one month rental
  • $500 for two month rental

Security: low
Transportation requirements: Cargo van with no seats


For more information contact the Traveling Exhibits Department at 803.898.4982 or tep@scmuseum.org