Experience a landmark evening of contemporary fine art, storytelling, and cultural renaissance in the heart of historic Charleston.

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• Event: Opening Reception

   

• Date: November 06, 2026

   

• Time: 6:00 PM – 8:00 PM

   

• Venue: Frederic Payet Gallery

   

• Address: 13 Broad St, Charleston, SC 29401

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• Venue Info: FredericPayetArt.com

   

 

About the Exhibition

"Art is not just what we create; it is the economic and cultural foundation upon which we build our future." — Okeeba Jubalo

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The Long Way Home marks a deeply personal and transformative exhibition by multidisciplinary artist, author, and cultural architect Okeeba Jubalo.

 

Chronicling a narrative forged through resilience, evolution, and homecoming, the exhibition explores Jubalo’s journey from his formative upbringing in North Charleston to three decades of boundary-pushing creative leadership across Atlanta, Las Vegas, and beyond. Returning to his Lowcountry roots, Jubalo brings back powerful, tactile works that bridge raw cultural history with bold contemporary vision.

 

Hosted in the prestigious Frederic Payet Gallery on historic Broad Street, this opening reception invites collectors, creators, and art patrons to immerse themselves in an evocative body of work that celebrates identity, community, and the beauty of returning home.

 

About the Artist: Okeeba Jubalo

Okeeba Jubalo is a visionary multidisciplinary artist, executive creative director, and the driving force behind the North Charleston Arts District. With a career spanning over 30 years, Jubalo uses fine art as an economic engine and a catalyst for civic and cultural revitalization. Through monumental storytelling, rich texturing, and unapologetic historical exploration, his work has been showcased across major cultural institutions and galleries nationally. Returning to the Lowcountry, he continues to position North Charleston as a vital epicenter for contemporary African-American arts and creative enterprise.

 

About the Host: Frederic Payet Gallery

Situated at 13 Broad Street in the heart of Charleston’s historic French Quarter / Gallery Row, the Frederic Payet Gallery is a sanctuary for vibrant, world-class fine art. Founded by international palette-knife impressionist Frederic Payet—whose celebrated career spans more than 35 years—the gallery showcases both Payet’s distinct, textured work and a curated rotation of distinguished contemporary artists from around the world.

 

Reserve Your Place

Join us for an unforgettable evening of art, dialogue, and community.

 

• Space is limited. Please reserve your attendance in advance.