May 30, 2026 · Park Circle

The Program

A day of music, art & harmony

Live symphony at Art Serenade

May 30, 2026 · 11 AM – 4 PM

Music & Performance Schedule

Curated by the Charleston Symphony Orchestra and the CSOL. Bidding on auction pieces closes at 3:00 PM.

11:00 – 11:20
Palmetto Choral Collective
Choir & piano with guest violin by Audra Claire McCall.
11:25 – 11:55
Cello Trio
A 30-minute cello trio.
12:00 – 1:00
CofC QuartetLive painting
College of Charleston quartet alongside the first live painting slot: David Gadsden (violin), Messiah Taylor (violin), Autumn Buchta (viola), and Hayden Rucker (cello).
1:10 – 1:30
Austin Fitzhenry & Audra Claire McCall
A cello and violin duet.
2:30 – 2:50
Noah Winter
Solo piano.
3:00 – 4:00
Yuriy Bekker & Special GuestsLive painting
The afternoon centerpiece, alongside the second live painting slot.
All Day · 11 AM – 4 PM

Happening the Whole Time

These don't follow the schedule. They're open from the moment doors open until the event ends.

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Art Auction Browse, bid, and take home original art. Bidding closes at 3 PM.
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Vendor Market Ten local artists and makers with handmade work.
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Food Trucks R & A Café and Miss Bella's Italian Ice on site all day.
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Instrument Discovery Zone Pick up an instrument and play. All ages welcome.
Art auction

Auction theme · Harmony

Art Auction

Twenty-one Charleston-area artists, each piece interpreted through harmony. Half of every sale goes to the artist; the rest funds CSOL scholarships and the Charleston Symphony Orchestra.

How to Bid

  1. Walk through the gallery and find a piece you love.
  2. Write your bid on the paper bid sheet next to the piece. Include your name and your bid amount.
  3. Scan the QR code on the bid card with your phone, and submit your contact info so we can reach you if you win.
  4. Bidding closes at 3:00 PM. We will contact the highest bidder for each piece by phone or email to arrange payment and pickup.
Open the Bidder Form →
Live painting competition

Live art competition

Watch Artists Paint in Real Time

Two slots, blank canvas to finished work in an hour, judged by our two guest judges. Finished pieces join the auction at the end of the day.

Slot 1 · 12:00 – 1:00 PM
Alicia Colella Carson Reeder Kiana Mackinnon Molly Carey-Dunkle Michele Lyon
Slot 2 · 3:00 – 4:00 PM
Chelesi Sawyer Lyela Gadsden Mandy Raymer Meaghan Nelson
Art judges

Live painting judges

The Judges

Thomas Provost

Director · Principle Gallery Charleston

Thomas brings a lifelong passion for the arts and visual storytelling to Charleston's contemporary art scene. He developed an early appreciation for the arts from his mother, a custom framer and professional artist. Before the gallery world, he served as a Public Affairs Specialist in the United States Marine Corps. He joined Principle Gallery Charleston in 2013 and rose to become Director, and is a member of Dynamics, a branch of the Charleston Symphony Orchestra League.

Rachel Brennan

Laser fabrication artist & designer

Rachel is a Charleston-based laser fabrication artist, graphic designer, and creator of Charleston-themed apparel. Her work has appeared from the World Chess Hall of Fame in St. Louis to Look Up Charleston on Meeting Street. She's built her creative life by taking risks on ideas and recognizing the heart, effort, and originality that give every piece its spark.

Instrument Discovery Zone

For every age

Instrument Discovery Zone

All ages welcome - pick up an instrument and play. Volunteer musicians will be on hand to demo, encourage, and let you try something new. Open all day inside the community building, right next to the Park Circle playground.

Vendor market

On site all day

Vendors & Food Trucks

Local artists and makers, plus food trucks to keep you fueled.

BlueJulesIndigo art, serigraphs, photography
Carson ReederHandmade products
Crystal Keefer InspiredHandmade retail
Dough by LOSourdough focaccia
Greenlight Graphics LLCOriginal artwork
La Petra StudioFused glass art
Lawanda's CreationsArtist
Mandy Ray ArtHandmade art
The Seafoam EmporiumStained glass
R & A Café Coffee, light bites & café favorites
Miss Bella's Italian Ice Italian ice & sweet treats

Community partners

Thank You to Our Sponsors

This event wouldn't happen without these incredible Charleston-area partners.

About CSOL

About the CSOL

Who We Are

The Charleston Symphony Orchestra League (CSOL) is a volunteer organization founded to support the Charleston Symphony Orchestra and nurture the next generation of musicians. Through events like Art Serenade, we raise scholarships for music students who might not otherwise have access - and celebrate the artists who make Charleston such a creative place to live.

Be Part of Art Serenade 2027

Save the date: April 17, 2027. Email us to hear first about applications, tickets, sponsorship, and volunteer roles for next year.

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