After a yearlong hiatus, the Park Circle Art Walk will return Oct. 10, 2026, with its most ambitious event yet. Founded in 2020 by artist and curator Morgan East as a grassroots response to the isolation of the COVID-19 pandemic, the Art Walk has grown from a one-time experiment into one of the neighborhood’s most anticipated community arts events.
What began with 30 artists and approximately 900 attendees has expanded into a free annual celebration drawing more than 65 artists and nearly 2,000 visitors. The event transforms the Park Circle neighborhood into a living, walkable gallery where artists exhibit their work in front yards, parks and public spaces throughout the community.
“To me, the Park Circle Art Walk feels much like a fun front yard party celebrating art with neighbors and friends,” said artist Tate Nation, who has participated in the event since its inception in 2020. “The crowds always come, and I love seeing the community coming together to enjoy the event! One of my favorite perks of exhibiting in the Art Walk is that I’ve been fortunate to meet several new neighbors, make new friends, and I’ve always enjoyed catching up with some old friends, too.”
This year’s return marks a new chapter for the Art Walk with the introduction of curated pop-up mobile U-Haul galleries on Churchill Road. Inspired by innovative arts activations in cities such as New York and Los Angeles, the gallery spaces will showcase artists in unexpected environments while giving curators creative freedom in how they use each truck.
The inaugural mobile gallery program will be curated by Paperweight, Second Life Supply, Redux Contemporary Art Center, Third Space Charleston and the Goose Creek Artist Guild. Each curator will develop a unique exhibition experience featuring a selection of artists.
The Art Walk will also serve as a fundraiser for HEART Inclusive Arts Community, which recently moved into a new facility on Jenkins Avenue in Park Circle. HEART provides visual arts, music and performing arts mentorship and community engagement for adult artists with disabilities who want to develop their skills.
In addition to receiving 10% of sales from the U-Haul galleries, HEART will benefit from increased awareness of its work through the Art Walk’s platform.
Attendees can also enjoy live performances throughout the day, artist demonstrations, youth artist exhibitions, family-friendly programming and opportunities to engage directly with artists. People are encouraged to explore the event by bike, golf cart, scooter or on foot, as most activities will take place within a half-mile radius.
Nidum Gallery will host an after-party at Storehouse 9 in the Navy Yard from 4 to 7 p.m. featuring music, snacks and drinks. The event will also include the closing reception for artist and photographer KELA’s solo exhibition, “EXPOSED: Roll One.”
Admission to the Park Circle Art Walk is free and open to the public.
Event Details
- Park Circle Art Walk
- Saturday, Oct. 10, 2026, from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m.
- After-party at Storehouse 9 in the Navy Yard from 4 to 7 p.m.
- Starting location: Park Circle Pavilion, 4800 Park Circle, North Charleston
- Admission: Free
For artist information, event updates, and the map, click here.