The Post and Courier has launched an Arts & Culture Lab with a focus on enhancing coverage of local arts and cultural events in the Lowcountry. The initiative features a dedicated reporting team led by Chelsea Grinstead, with additional support from Lauren Leibman and editor Kalyn Oyer.
Since its launch, the Lab has gathered positive responses from the community, with an online arts calendar allowing organizations to promote events leading to increased attendance. Feedback from local artists highlights gratitude for a platform to share their stories, with several reporting successful outcomes following coverage.
Kalyn shared a poignant story about the closure of Theatre 99, highlighting economic challenges faced by artists in Charleston. Chelsea emphasized the importance of covering a broad spectrum of arts and providing a voice to various stakeholders in the community. The team aims to tell impactful stories reflecting the local arts scene’s vibrancy and challenges.
