Our exhibitions reflect the museum’s broad, interdisciplinary approach, educating
visitors about the diversity and richness found throughout the South. Find out what you can see, learn and experience on your next visit.
Physical Exhibits
From Earth to Art: Alkaline-Glazed Pottery in the American Southeast
January 27 through July 17, 2024
North Gallery, second floor, McKissick Museum
From Earth to Art: Alkaline-Glazed Pottery in the American Southeast highlights the
rich legacy of stoneware masterpieces in McKissick Museum’s permanent collection.
The exhibition is a travel through time and tradition. A selection of functional wares
made by southern hands between the 1840s and early 2000s are featured. Each object
is a celebration of the distinctiveness of its maker and the artistry of the applied
glaze. This exhibition was curated by Abby Rivers, an art history major and former
McKissick Museum intern.
David Drake, A Pretty Little Girl, 1857
Voice on Cloth: Exploring the Quilts of Peggie Hartwell
January 20 through April 20, 2024
South Gallery, second floor, McKissick Museum
Drawing upon her experiences growing up in rural South Carolina, Peggie Hartwell’s
quilts are largely autobiographical. While they detail her life and family, they also
feature the lives of South Carolina farmers from whom she descended. Growing up during
the 20th century, added inspiration comes from African American folklore and history
that has happened over her lifetime. The color and movement in her quilts draw from
her many years as a dancer in New York and abroad. As an artist and educator, she
works with young people to tap into their memories and to express their voices on
cloth. This exhibition weaves together a patchwork of places and people whose lives
and lessons she believes are important to tell.
Voice on Cloth is: Peggie Hartwell, The Market Place, 201
Voice on Cloth: Exploring the Quilts of Peggie Hartwell
Opening reception and artist talk
Thursday, January 25, 2024, from 5:30 to 7:00 pm
2nd floor, McKissick Museum
Free and open to the public
On Thursday evening January 25, McKissick Museum will host a conversation between
Dr. Minuette Floyd, Professor, Art Education, USC, and artist Peggie Hartwell beginning
at 6:00 pm. Hartwell will discuss her work and her experiences teaching children to
make story quilts.
Voice on Cloth is: Peggie Hartwell, The Market Place, 201