Gallery Chuma Inc

Gallery Chuma Inc is an art gallery in Charleston, SC, located on Meeting Street. The gallery specializes in the art of the Gullah people of coastal SC, featuring work by internationally recognized masters alongside a select group of emerging artists. Beyond its exhibition program, Gallery Chuma operates as a resource center for learning about Gullah culture through Gullah Art, Gullah Books, Gullah Crafts, Gullah Storytelling, Gullah Spirituals, Gullah Tours, and Gullah Food. The gallery is open Monday through Sunday from 9:30 AM to 6:00 PM Eastern.

The gallery presents work by artists whose paintings have been critiqued and described in over 410 publications, including The New York Times, the Wall Street Journal, the Post and Courier, the Chicago Tribune, and Time Magazine, with additional features on CNN, PBS, and National Public Radio. The work of featured artist Jonathan Green has been displayed in several museums and important private collections; he draws each painting first and layers it with color to create realistic interpretations of everyday life, landscapes, and historical scenes, and has lectured widely at universities, colleges, conferences, and corporate events. Gallery Chuma also hosts Live Jazz and Fine Arts evenings with Charleston vocalist Ann Caldwell and her LooseFitt Band, who interpret the rhythms, spirituals, and experiences of Gullah paintings through musical improvisation, accompanied by complimentary drinks and hors d'oeuvres. Past exhibitions include a "Memories" drawing show by Jonathan Green whose opening reception drew over 350 patrons, collectors, students, and admirers, including the First Lady of SC.

The gallery sits on Meeting Street steps from the City Market Marker and Market Hall and Sheds NRHP Marker, and within a short walk of The Museum at Market Hall.

Gallery Chuma brings the visual traditions of the Sea Islands directly into Charleston's historic downtown, anchoring Gullah artistic heritage to the heart of the city.

Services:

• Custom Calendars
• Events Organization
• Gullah Art Exhibitions