CSOL Art Serenade | May 30, 2026 | Music & Art in Harmony

Year One was magic ✨

Our Story

Where Harmony
Comes to Life

The CSOL Art Serenade was born from a simple idea: what happens when you put live painters and live symphony musicians in the same room? In 2025, over 300 people came together to find out, and the answer was a day of pure creative magic.

Now we are back for Year Two, guided by the theme of "Harmony" — when different sounds come together to create something more beautiful than any single note alone. A painter responding to live music in real time. A child picking up a cello for the first time while a symphony performer plays beside them. A community gathering not just to watch, but to participate, create, and connect.

Year One

Art Serenade 2025

Our inaugural year brought together the best of Charleston's music, art, and community.

300+

Attendees

Local Artists

Musicians

Incredible Day

Video by Jack Birchfield | Birch Creative LLC

Highlights

Yuriy Bekker, CSO Principal Violinist & Creative Director, performed live
Palmetto Choral Collective brought the house down with a choral performance
Live painting competition with artists creating work in real time to live music
Local food vendors, makers market, and hands-on creative activities for all ages

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View the 2025 Program

Live Symphony All Day

Charleston Symphony performers, CSOL scholarship winners, and student musicians play all day in an approachable, festival-style format. See firsthand how the money raised at this event changes lives. No matter your age, this is the perfect introduction to symphony music.

See scholarship performers live!

Art Auction: Inspired by Harmony

Original art pieces inspired by the theme of "Harmony," each with the artist's description of how their work connects to the theme. Preview Party attendees get "buy it now" opportunities before auction day.

Harmony theme

Live Art Competitions

Watch local artists transform a blank canvas into a finished piece in one hour, inspired entirely by the live music around them. Judged by prominent local art figures, with finished pieces available to take home that day at a flat rate.

Music becomes art, live!

Instrument Discovery Zone

Pick up a real cello, trumpet, or violin and play, with zero expectations. No experience needed, no judgment. For kids discovering music for the first time and adults who always wondered "what if."

No experience needed!

DIY Art Table

A hands-on space where audience members of all ages can create something beautiful and take it home. Supplies provided. The only requirement is curiosity.

Hands-on creativity

Vendor Market

Shop local creators and artisans. Browse handmade goods, unique artwork, and one-of-a-kind finds while supporting the Charleston arts community.

Shop local

Food Trucks

A lineup of food trucks on site throughout the day, serving everything from lunch to sweet treats. Fuel up and keep the creative energy going.

Eat well

Preview Party

Preview Party
at Redux

An immersive night for supporters of the CSOL Art Serenade, and all are invited. Buy tickets to mix and mingle with artists and musicians at one of Charleston's most vibrant contemporary art spaces.

Hands-On Art Make art alongside local artists

Intimate Performances Live musicians performing up close

First Access "Buy it now" on auction pieces before May 30

Mix & Mingle Meet artists and musicians over light bites

Date Wednesday, May 27

Time 6:00 to 8:00 PM

Venue Redux Contemporary Art Center

Learn More & Get Ticket Alerts →

Year One we raised

$13,000+

Year One: $13K+ Year Two Goal: $20K

Help us reach $20,000 this year!

Your Impact

Every Dollar Makes a Difference

Last year, more than 300 people came together and raised over $13,000 in a single day. This year, our goal is $20,000. And here is the most important part: 100% of the funds go directly to the CSOL.

When you buy a ticket, bid on art, or purchase a competition piece, you are directly funding the future of music and arts in Charleston.

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CSOL Scholarships for aspiring musicians who might not otherwise have access to music education

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The Charleston Symphony Orchestra so world-class music continues in our city

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The local arts community supporting the artists, creators, and makers who make Charleston special

Tickets On Sale Now

Join the Harmony

$15 general admission. Kids under 10 are free. All-day access, 11 AM to 4 PM, right next to the Park Circle playground with free parking.

May 30, 2026

$15

General Admission · Kids Under 10 Free

Live symphony all day, 11 AM to 4 PM
Live art competitions and auction
Food trucks, vendor market, and family activities

Buy Tickets Now

Tickets sold through CSOL Inc.

Counting Down to May 30

Already Involved?

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Performing, exhibiting, judging, or volunteering on May 30? Sign in to your portal dashboard for your schedule, drop-off info, prep checklists, and anything else you need to know before event day.

What's in Store on May 30

A taste of what is coming together this year.

Live Music All Day

College of Charleston musicians, Principal Violinist Yuriy Bekker, Claire Solomon leading a cello quartet, the Palmetto Choral Collective, and more performing throughout the day.

Immersive Experience

Paper Canopy is bringing an immersive activity for the audience to step into, a hands-on moment that ties the whole day together.

Local Eats On Site

Food Truck Lineup

R & A Café

Café favorites

Miss Bella's Italian Ice

Italian ice & sweet treats

Park Circle Community Building · 4800 Park Cir, North Charleston, SC 29405

Get Involved

Be Part of the Harmony

Whether you are a musician, artist, maker, or simply someone who believes in the power of creative experiences, there is a place for you. Every role makes this event possible.

Volunteers

Volunteers are the heartbeat of Art Serenade. Pick a shift that fits your day, help bring the event to life, and get free entry as our thank you.

Setup & Cleanup Live Art Manager Stage Helpers Instrument Discovery Zone DIY Art Table Auction Support Merch Table Ticketing & Vendors

Musician, artist, judge, or vendor? Applications for 2026 are now closed. Sign in to your portal for status, dashboards, and event-day details.

Charleston Symphony Orchestra League

Bringing Music & Art to Our Community Since 1979

The Charleston Symphony Orchestra League (CSOL) is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization dedicated to supporting the Charleston Symphony Orchestra and advancing music education throughout the Lowcountry. Through scholarship programs, community events like the Art Serenade, and hands-on volunteering, CSOL connects people with the transformative power of music and the arts. Every dollar raised goes directly toward funding scholarships for aspiring musicians, sustaining world-class performances, and nurturing the local creative community.

Visit csolinc.org →

Feel the Art
Hear the Music

Where Harmony
Comes to Life