Myrtle Beach Art Museum Reopens

A staple on the Myrtle Beach art scene is back open following nearly three months of closure from the COVID-19 pandemic. While the doors may have been closed, The Franklin G. Burroughs-Simeon B. Chapin Art Museum has been busy with virtual tours, online workshops for students and more. Summer plans for this TIDES Magazine Partner include wonderful exhibits, on and off-site workshops and more. Be sure to stop by and support our local art museum (and pick up a FREE copy of TIDES magazine) admission is always free and donations are greatly appreciated!

We were first in line Tuesday as they reopened to grab a tour with Patricia Goodwin, Executive Director to see what’s new for the summer and check in on procedures to keep the summer safe and creative for our community and visitors.

 

Check Out The Videos Below For A Full Tour!

COVID Safety Precautions At The Art Museum of Myrtle Beach

• Operating at reduced capacity (20%) – you’ll notice capacity signs in each gallery
• Arrows marking traffic patterns to encourage social distancing
• No food or beverages
• Masks are required (available at the front desk)
• Classes & Workshops will be held virtually or with reduced class sizes
• Additional cleaning procedures
• Reduced operating hours

Currently On Exhibit: A Celebration Of Women

The Art Museum is celebrating the 100th Anniversary of the 19th Amendment with exhibitions displaying the accomplishments of women, particularly in the arts.

Everything Will Be Ok – Local figurative artist, Yvette L. Cummings, explores the implied power of the gaze with colorful, pattern-filled paintings and installations that delight the eye yet reveal serious undertones in their imagery

The Power of She – Nearly 40 works of art from the Museum’s permanent collection featuring work created by, thematically representative of and/or commemorating women, femininity and girl power.

Voice Lessons – A multimedia visual-arts narrative of women’s lives that shifts the dialogue toward empowerment, the art of four female artists, Eli Corbin (Asheville, NC), Fran Gardner (Heath Springs, SC), Lisa Stroud (Cary, NC) and Beau Wild (Port Orange, FL), illustrates the multi-dimensional reality of womanhood.

Grab & Go Pottery Arriving July 15th

The Lineta Pritchard Pottery Studio has also evolved practices for safely spinning the wheel including Grab & Go Glaze projects that will be available July 15th that promise to be fun for any skill level.

We caught up with Natalie von Loewenfeldt, Pottery Studio Manager for a seek peek.

Bring Home The Creativity

Tracey Roode, Education Outreach Coordinator and her team have developed extensive virtual workshops and tours for all ages that deliver creative to your home! Summer camps and activities look a little different this year, however art education in our community continues to be a cornerstone of operations for the Myrtle Beach Art Museum.