CJSS Skillern Family Art Museum
Our Museum
At CJSS Skillern Family Art Museum, we are dedicated to providing a rich historical narrative of the Town of Atlantic Beach, SC, while showcasing an impressive array of modern and contemporary artworks by prominent African Diaspora artists. Our collection spans from the Harlem Renaissance to the present day and features masterpieces by some of the most prolific artists and educators of the past two centuries.
In addition to our stunnin...
Established in 2024, our journey to founding our Art Museum began nearly 20 years ago while we were serving in, and in support of, the U.S. Army. It was during our time at Balad Air Base in Iraq that we came across an inspiring article titled "African American Masters," which featured the works of distinguished artists such as Romare Bearden, Sam Gilliam, Richard Mayhew, and Charles White. Intrigued by the profound impact of these artists...
CJSS Skillern Family Art Museum is Honored to administer the Samuel & Deloris Scott Scholarship, an award established to empower and support emerging creative young students from surrounding counties. We are please to invite graduating high school seniors from Horry, Florence, and Williamsburg County, South Carolina High Schools to apply.
Award Details: Total scholarship award $1,500.
First Prize: $1,000 and the recipient's art work wil...
Discover the profound contributions of prominent African Diaspora and First Nations artists from the 20th and 21st centuries at our museum. Our collection includes influential artists who helped establish art departments at prestigious Historically Black Colleges and Universities and whose works are featured in renowned institutions such as the National Museum of African American History & Culture, the Studio Museum in Harlem, and the Smithsonian American Art Museum. To plan your visit and explore these remarkable works, contact us today! We look forward to welcoming you!
