The Town of Kiawah Island Arts and Cultural Events Council, known publicly as Kiawah Arts, presents a diverse season of live performances and cultural programs on Kiawah Island and in the surrounding area. Seasonal programming typically includes jazz, chamber music, classical and operatic performances, and signature community events such as the annual Blues by the Sea Festival at Freshfields Village. Performances are held at venues across Kiawah, Seabrook, and Johns Island.
All events are open to the public. Tickets are available online through the Kiawah Arts virtual box office on a first-come, first-served basis, and release dates vary by event. To stay informed about upcoming performances and ticket releases, sign up for the Kiawah Arts e-newsletter or visit the box office page for the current schedule.
Arts Council Members
- David Wohl, Chair
- Kimberly Adele
- Bill Blizard
- Joan Collar
- Rob Cushman
- Becky Hilstad
- Dylan Keith
- Jodi Rush
- Kristin Thompson
Members of the Arts and Cultural Events Council are appointed by the Town Council.
Staff Liaison
Caroline Wall, Arts and Cultural Events Program Manager
Meeting Information
The Arts Council meets on the first Thursday of each month at 2:00 p.m. in Council Chambers at Town Hall. Meetings are open to the public. Dates and times are subject to change; please check the Town calendar for the latest schedule.
