Office of Public Art to Host Virtual MLK Workshops

The City of Charleston’s Office of Public Art will hold ZOOM virtual workshops to teach viewers how to create self-portraits that will become part of the Martin Luther King, Jr. mural at the Martin Luther King, Jr. Community Center. These two-hour workshops will take place February 4, March 4, April 8 and May 6.

“Initially, the MLK Workshops were intended to be community painting events. While COVID-19 has limited our in-person interaction, we can still hold virtual workshops to continue the progress of our mural,” said Mayor Amy Shuler Goodwin. “Our first virtual workshop was a major success and we look forward to engaging new folks in these online opportunities.”

“This mural will be a reflection our community and will feature over 700 Charlestonians at its completion. We welcome both experienced and beginner painters at these workshops,” said Jeff Pierson, Director of the City’s Office of Public Art. 

All workshop materials will be provided. Materials can be picked up at the Martin Luther King, Jr. Community Center at 314 Donnally Street the Monday before the event from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.  

All participants must pre-register at Pre-register to reserve your materials at https://bit.ly/3in7vig. During pre-registration, ZOOM information for the workshop will be provided. 

Art can be dropped off at the Martin Luther King, Jr. Community Center the Monday after the workshop from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.