The Charleston Gaillard Center’s Education and Community Program immerses students in creativity and inspires a love for learning through the arts. With dynamic programs—including school-series performances, hands-on workshops with renowned teaching artists, and tailored in-school initiatives aligned with state curriculum—students expand their imaginations, challenge their limits, and deepen their appreciation for the arts.
Whether you’re a teacher, parent, student, or community member, discover how you can engage with the arts at the Charleston Gaillard Center.
Ten Seasons
178 Schools Served / 226,000+ Students / 64.1% Barrier-Free
100% of Charleston County School District Public Schools Served!
Over 134 Schools Visited
in Charleston, Dorchester, and Berkeley counties
Educational Performances
| EDUCATION SEASON | STUDENTS SERVED | NUMBER OF PERFORMANCES | BARRIER-FREE ACCESS |
| 2015–2016 | 14,384 | 7 | 57% |
| 2016–2017 | 18,134 | 10 | 62% |
| 2017–2018 | 18,976 | 12 | 73% |
| 2018–2019 | 15,874 | 9 | 72% |
| 2019–2020 | 36,277 | 16 | 74% |
| 2021–2022 | 9,457 | 12 | 73% |
| 2022–2023 | 25,059 | 25 | 56% |
| 2023–2024 | 26,509 | 33 | 51% |
| 2024-2025 | 32,491 | 24 | 56% |
| 2025-2026 | 26,685 | 28 | 67% |
Programs
Performances
Classes and Workshops
Summer Camps
