Kulture Klash

What is Kulture Klash?

It is a bi-annual arts festival in Charleston, SC put on every Spring and Fall. It is co-produced by three local entities: Suite Sole Sneaker Boutique, Charleston's Most Unique Magazine, and (Artist/Curator) Scott Debus. Our goal is to bring a new vision for local art, dance and music by combining traditional/conservative forms of display with more contemporary/modern designs to complete the thought of our theme "Kulture Klash". We seek out the most interesting local and regional artists, mesmerizing dancers and body shaking musicians that we can find to bring something unexpected and unforgettable to the Holy City.

How many people attend Kulture Klash?

Since the first installment in November of 2007, KK has grown at a steady pace. Our first event drew in almost 800 people, the second event attracted 1300, and KK3 pulled in an astounding 2300 (in the rain!). For this fourth event we anticipate a crowd upwards of 3000+. There is plenty of parking adjacent to the new venue.

What is the festival like?

Our new 40,000 square foot venue in the Navy Yard is only a block from our previous venue (we have outgrown). This huge new space offers unlimited wall space for hanging art from over 50 different artists as well as multiple small installation rooms for performances, intimate music and poetry, and silent documentary screenings. Performances should include a live ice sculpture demonstration, a recycled fashion collaboration and a Brazilian percussion dance.

30,000 square feet of fenced outdoor space allows our attendees to enjoy the beautiful spring weather while relaxing in the beer garden during any of our 6 musical performances on the outdoor main stage. Food vendors (Mellow Mushroom and Diggity Doughnuts among others) will be on site to offer a diverse selection of walkable food items to feed hungry bellies.

Our Spring event always coincides with Earth Day, so KK4 will be incorporating only re-usable and compostable materials for beverages and requires all food vendors to use compostable or recycled/recyclable plates, napkins and flatware.

Who attends Kulture Klash?

Our event crowd consists of diverse ages ranging from children to grandparents, and they all have a great time. Our main age ranges from 18-40 combining college students, young professionals, artists, the f&b crowd and all others with creative, forward thinking minds. Most are earth-friendly and looking for a fresh approach to the arts. They are also interested in seeing new things, meeting new people and letting their hair down in a typically conservative Southern town.

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