Charleston, South Carolina may have dozens of big events throughout the year, but the one that brings it the most acclaim is Spoleto Festival USA, an arts and music festival that was based on the Festival Dei Due Mondi in Spoleto, Italy. Pulitzer Prize-winner Gian Carlo Menotti brought it to the southern city in 1977 and it has brought in artists from all over the world … [Read more...] about A First Timer’s Guide to Spoleto Festival USA
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Visiting the Hunter Museum of American Art
The Hunter Museum of American Art is set overlooking the Tennessee River, is one of the most impressive art museums in the South. The museum itself is a work of art, made up of three different buildings with varied architectural styles. The first is an early twentieth century mansion that was first converted into a museum. The second and third are a building from the … [Read more...] about Visiting the Hunter Museum of American Art
Visiting the Wynwood Walls in Miami
Miami, Florida has an unbeatable arts scene and The Wynwood Walls are a perfect display of it. The area was not so long ago a run-down warehouse district, but some forward-thinking locals decided in 1996 that it would be a great place to feature the street art of local and international artists. What to See at the Wynwood Walls Today the area is full of art … [Read more...] about Visiting the Wynwood Walls in Miami
Visiting the Wolfsonian Museum
Miami has a thriving arts scene and the Wolfsonian Art Museum, which is a part of the Florida International University campus. The Art Nouveau building houses pieces that are entirely different from what you might find at other art museums. The emphasis is on design pieces and education rather than "famous" names. The museum was created to explore how art communicates … [Read more...] about Visiting the Wolfsonian Museum
Visiting Charlotte’s Mint Uptown Museum
Charlotte's Mint Uptown Museum is the oldest art museum in North Carolina and has one of the most extensive collections in the South. The museum is named for the original location, Mint Museum RANDOLPH, which was originally a branch of the United States Mint. It opened as an art museum in 1936 and now holds the European and African collections. The Mint Museum … [Read more...] about Visiting Charlotte’s Mint Uptown Museum
