Located on the College of Charleston campus, the Halsey Institute of Contemporary Art serves a dual purpose of being part of the undergraduate School of the Arts at the College and providing a cultural resource for residents and visitors to the Charleston area. The institute's name honors the late William Halsey, an accomplished local artist who taught at the College for 20 years. Since it was established in 1984, the Halsey has hosted hundreds of installations by regional, national and international artists. In addition to sponsoring between five and seven exhibitions each year, the Institute also presents public lectures and film series.