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The City of Charleston (SC) Office of Cultural Affairs is committed to promoting and fostering excellence through artistic expressions, thereby enhancing the quality of life for all of Charleston’s citizens regardless of economic, social, or physical considerations. The Office of Cultural Affairs plays a catalytic role in producing and/or supporting programs that educate, inform, and inspire through a wide variety of cultural activities which celebrate creativity and diversity; that contribute to the area’s economic development and underscore Charleston’s reputation as an international cultural destination.   

FOR MORE INFORMATION:

 
CITY OF CHARLESTON
MAYOR
Joseph P. Riley, Jr.

OFFICE OF CULTURAL AFFAIRS
EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
Scott Watson
(843) 724-7305 • WatsonS@charleston-sc.gov  

OCA STAFF

Laura R. Amerson
Development Manager & Executive Assistant to the Director
(843) 579-7509 • AmersonL@charleston-sc.gov

Harrison Chapman
Charleston Farmers Market, Ad Sales & Vendor Coordinator
(843) 724-7309 • ChapmanH@charleston-sc.gov

Alicia Evans
(Interim)Operations & Public Relations Coordinator
(843) 724-3705 • EvansA@charleston-sc.gov

Romaine Marion-Heyward
MOJA Arts Festival Coordinator
(843) 724-7308 • HeywardR@charleston-sc.gov

Ellen Dressler Moryl
Artistic Director Emeritus of the 2013 Piccolo Spoleto Festival
(843) 724-7305 • MorylE@charleston-sc.gov 

Jasmine Pondexter
(Interim)Finance Coordinator
(843) 724-7307 • PondexterJ@charleston-sc.gov

Anne Quattlebaum
City Gallery at Waterfront Park (Interim)Coordinator
(843) 958-6484 • QuattlebaumA@charleston-sc.gov

Francina Smalls-Joyner
Volunteer Services & Visual Arts Coordinator
(843) 958-6459 • JoynerF@charleston-sc.gov

Ray Swagerty
Production Manager
(843) 724-7414 • SwagertyR@charleston-sc.gov

Mindy Wood
Box Office & Website Manager and Internship Coordinator
(843) 720-3819 • WoodM@charleston-sc.gov

VISIT US

City of Charleston Office of Cultural Affairs
180 Meeting Street, Suite 200
Charleston, SC 29401

Phone: (843) 724-7305
Fax: (843) 720-3967
Email: CulturalAffairs@charleston-sc.gov