The Beautiful Hands of Florestine Kinchen and Helen Hill
Sat, Jan 17
|1510 Laurens St
Discovered in a trash pile on a rainy Mardi Gras morning, Florestine Kinchen’s handmade dresses are a true treasure. See 81 vibrant works at the Ernest A. Finney, Jr. Cultural Arts Center, Jan 7–31, 2026. Opening day includes a screening of “The Florestine Collection.”
Time & Location
Jan 17, 2026, 12:00 PM – 4:00 PM
1510 Laurens St, 1510 Laurens St, Columbia, SC 29204, USA
Guests
About the event
We are thrilled to announce that The Ernest A. Finney, Jr. Cultural Arts Center will present 81 of Florestine Kinchen’s beautiful—and beautifully imperfect—dresses in an inaugural fabric art exhibition on view January 7–31, 2026.
Experience the dresses in all their living color and the story that brought them back to life.
Opening Day Festivitieswill include a special screening of the filmThe Florestine Collection.
Join us to celebrate discovery, creativity, and legacy—and help us spread the word to friends near and far.
Schedule
1 hourFour Animated Films by Helen Hill