University of South Carolina Post-MFA Resident Artist Exhibition SUMMER STORIES: An Exhibition by Amy Chalmers

Stormwater Studios is pleased to present Summer Stories, a solo exhibition by Amy Chalmers, the 2026 University of South Carolina Post-MFA Resident Artist at Stormwater Studios. On view August 26–30, 2026, the exhibition offers visitors an opportunity to experience how Chalmers’ practice has evolved beyond her graduate thesis research.

Summer Stories is a collection of narrative work, recorded over the course of a summer. Through drawing and writing, Chalmers documents her daily experiences of life and motherhood.

She states an experience that can feel both universal and deeply personal, joyful and challenging, ordinary and profound. Her work explores the anxieties, wonder, and imagination that accompany raising young children. Themes of awe and fear connect her experiences as a parent to broader concerns about the future and the natural world.

Chalmers is an instructor of Graphic Design + Illustration at the University of South Carolina. She earned her MFA in Studio Art from USC in 2025 and holds additional degrees from Falmouth University and Wofford College. Her professional experience includes positions at the South Carolina State Museum, the Billy Ireland Cartoon Library and Museum, and the Columbus College of Art and Design.

Exhibition Information

Dates: Wednesday, August 26 – Sunday, August 30, 2026

Opening Reception: Thursday, August 27, 2026 | 5–7 p.m.

Gallery Hours: Wednesday–Sunday | 11:00 a.m.–3:00 p.m.