Glass Bead Making Class Coming Soon

Local artist, Tim Walters will be offering a one day workshop on Glass Bead Making-the ancient art of flame-working glass. The class will teach the basics of the art form and give everyone a chance to make their own glass bead or sculpture.

The class will take place at Black Creek Arts Center on November 21, from 10-2. The cost for the class is $75 and includes all supplies needed for the class. This class will be a fun learning experience and a great chance to give a hand-made gift to someone for Christmas.

Call Bethany at the Black Creek Arts Center to sign up, 843.332.6234.

Jim Stratton to Teach Intermediate Oil Painting

Jim Stratton will be instructing an intermediate level oil painting class. The class will meet on Mondays from 10-12, starting on October 19, and last for 5 weeks. Cost for the class is $85. This is a great class for painters with some experience looking to skip the beginner instruction of working with oils.

Call Bethany at the Black Creek Arts Center to sign up, 843.332.6234.

Fowle to Show in Philadelphia

Black Creek Arts Council would like to congratulate Patz Fowle for being juried into the 2010 exhibition, "FILL-adelphia". The show is organized by The Potters Council and is being held in conjunction with the National Council on Education for the Ceramic Arts (NCECA) conference.

The exhibit will be held at the A Show of Hands Gallery from March 19--April 30, 2010, with a public reception on April 2, 2010.

To learn more about the Potters Council, click here.

Musik Garten Classes Starting Soon

Musik Garten classes to be offered at Black Creek Arts Center starting October 20th and 21th. The classes will run for 8 weeks. Devvy Ridgill will be teaching the 3 learning sessions.

On Tuesdays, there will be two sessions of "Cycle of Seasons." This class is for ages 3-5. Available times are 4:00-4:45 and 5:00-5:45. The price for the class is $165, which includes the 10 classes and materials-a set of instruments, CD, bells and parent book.

On Wednesday mornings, "Family Music" will be held from 9:30-10:00 and is for newborns to 18months. The price for this class is $155 which includes the parent book, CD and baby instrument kit.

Please call Black Creek Arts Council for more info or to sign up for classes 843.332.6234

To read more about Musik Garten see their website http://www.musikgarten.org/

Ilona to Offer Four One-Day Workshops in October

Ilona's Hands by Suzanne Muldrow

IIlona Smithkin will kick off her 2009 Tour of South Carolina with a one-day oil painting workshop on October 10th. The workshop will take place from 9am to 4pm at the Black Creek Arts Center. This still-life workshop will be perfect for beginning and experienced painters. Cost for the workshop is $70 and lunch will be provided.

In addition to the oil painting workshop on October 10th, Ilona will also be leading three one-day workshops the following week. On Monday, October 12th, she will be leading a portrait workshop at the Arts Center from 9:30 – 12:30. The cost for the class is $35.

On Tuesday, Ilona will be in Darlington at Birds Of A Feather to lead a portrait workshop from 9:30 to 12:30. The cost for this workshop will also be $35. On Wednesday, Ilona will be back at the Black Creek Arts Center to lead a workshop on painting flowers. The cost for this workshop will also be $35 and it will last from 9:30 to 12:30.


Call the Black Creek Arts Center to sign up for any of these workshops, 843.332.6234.

Three Exhibits to Open October 1st in Hartsville

BCAC, Feury’s, and Library to Host Exhibits

Three art exhibits will debut on the same night in downtown Hartsville. The Black Creek Arts Center, Feury Fine Art, and the Hartsville Memorial Library will be hosting the new exhibits. A Gallery Crawl is scheduled for October 1st from 5-8pm.

The Black Creek Arts Center and Feury Fine Art will be hosting work by Watermedia artists. Watermedia is loosely defined as acrylic and watercolor painting. Among the artists on display will be Frankie Bush, Heidi Bond, Anna Coe, Pollie Bristow, Carolyn Swallow, Catherine Anderson, Marty Brown, Lynda English, and Jackie Wukela.

At the Hartsville Library will be work done by current and retired Sonoco employees. The library is hosting the Second Annual Sonoco Art Show.

The two watermedia exhibits are being held in conjunction with the South Carolina Watermedia Society’s annual retreat, which is being held in Florence this year. Darlington County is the home of the current President of the Watermedia Society, Pollie Bristow of Darlington.

The Arts Council, Library, and the Feury’s graciously invite everyone out for this exciting night of art openings. All venues are open to the public and have no admission charges.

The mission of Black Creek Arts Council is to promote and foster the Arts in Darlington County. BCAC’s offices are housed in a state of the art 10,000 square foot facility at 116 West College Avenue in Hartsville, SC. BCAC offers a variety of programs including art classes of all styles, after-school activities, pre-school aged programs, private music lessons, and various types of gallery exhibits. BCAC also offers assistance with arts management, funding, education, and program coordination to arts and cultural organizations in Darlington County.

Workshop Weekend Set For October 10th

Oil Painting, Watercolor, & Photoshop Elements Workshop Coming to BCAC

Above: Ilona Smithkin

Over the second weekend in October, the Black Creek Arts Center will be hosting three workshops: Oil Painting with Ilona Smithkin, Watercolors with Anne Patterson, and Photoshop Elements with Duane Childers.

Ilona Smithkin will kick off her 2009 Tour of South Carolina with a one-day oil painting workshop on October 10^th. The workshop will take place from 9am to 4pm at the Black Creek Arts Center. This still-life workshop will be perfect for beginning and experienced painters. Cost for the workshop is $70 and lunch will be provided.

Anne Patterson will be leading a watercolor workshop on October 9^th and 10^th. The two-day workshop will cost $150 (lunch provided on Saturday) and meets from 10am-4pm both days. Patterson’s workshop is going to focus on teaching participants what makes color vibrant and how to use color to create a calm and serene image. Patterson will also teach participants to become more expressive and adept in understanding the impact of color choices in watercolor paintings.

Above: A watercolor painting by Anne Patterson

Call the Black Creek Arts Center to register and get supply lists for these painting workshops, 843.332.6234.

Duane Childers will also be offering a workshop on October 10^th. Duane’s workshop is called Photoshop Elements for Football Widows. The workshop will meet on October 10^th and 17^th from 10am to 4pm. The cost for the class is $180, with a reduced fee for participants who already have Photoshop Elements 7. Lunch will be provided on October 10^th.

In addition to the oil painting workshop on October 10^th, Ilona will also be leading three one-day workshops the following week. On Monday, October 12^th, she will be leading a portraiture workshop at the Arts Center from 9:30 – 12:30. The cost for the class is $35.

On Tuesday, Ilona will be in Darlington at Birds Of A Feather to lead a portraiture workshop from 9:30 to 12:30. The cost for this workshop will also be $35. On Wednesday, Ilona will be back at the Black Creek Arts Center to lead a workshop on painting flowers. The cost for this workshop will also be $35 and it will last from 9:30 to 12:30.

Participants of Ilona’s workshops should plan to leave with a completed painting. Call the Black Creek Arts Center to register and get supply lists, 843.332.6234.

Ilona’s visit to Darlington County will conclude with the Long Lash Cabaret on October 17^th. Call the Arts Center for tickets, 843.332.6234.

The mission of Black Creek Arts Council is to promote and foster the Arts in Darlington County. BCAC’s offices are housed in a state of the art 10,000 square foot facility at 116 West College Avenue in Hartsville, SC. BCAC offers a variety of programs including art classes of all styles, after-school activities, pre-school aged programs, private music lessons, and various types of gallery exhibits. BCAC also offers assistance with arts management, funding, education, and program coordination to arts and cultural organizations in Darlington County.

Three Exhibits to Open on October 1st

Arts Center, Library, and Feury Fine Art to Open New Exhibits

Three art exhibits will debut on the same night in downtown Hartsville. The Black Creek Arts Center, Feury Fine Art, and the Hartsville Memorial Library will be hosting the new exhibits. A Gallery Crawl is scheduled for October 1^st from 5-8pm.

The Black Creek Arts Center and Feury Fine Art will be hosting work by Watermedia artists. Watermedia is loosely defined as acrylic and watercolor painting. Among the artists on display will be Frankie Bush, Heidi Bond, Anna Coe, Pollie Bristow, Carolyn Swallow, Catherine Anderson, Marty Brown, Lynda English, and Jackie Wukela.

At the Hartsville Library will be work done by current and retired Sonoco employees. The library is hosting the Second Annual Sonoco Art Show.

The two watermedia exhibits are being held in conjunction with the South Carolina Watermedia Society’s annual retreat, which is being held in Florence this year. Darlington County is the home of the current President of the Watermedia Society, Pollie Bristow of Darlington.

The Arts Council, Library, and the Feury’s graciously invite everyone out for this exciting night of art openings. All venues are open to the public and have no admission charges.

The mission of Black Creek Arts Council is to promote and foster the Arts in Darlington County. BCAC’s offices are housed in a state of the art 10,000 square foot facility at 116 West College Avenue in Hartsville, SC. BCAC offers a variety of programs including art classes of all styles, after-school activities, pre-school aged programs, private music lessons, and various types of gallery exhibits. BCAC also offers assistance with arts management, funding, education, and program coordination to arts and cultural organizations in Darlington County.

Long Lash Cabaret set for October 17th

Smithkin, Local Talent to Give Performance to Benefit Darlington County's Arts Council

Ilona Smithkin will be returning to the Black Creek Arts Center for the second annual Long Lash Cabaret. On October 17^th, Hartsville’s College Avenue will be bustling with talented entertainers from the local area and one electric octogenarian from New York City.

Ilona, along with a variety of local talent, will transform the gallery at the Arts Center into a cabaret, all for the benefit of the Arts Council. Ilona will be performing songs originally recorded by Marlene Dietrich. Joining Ilona in the night’s entertainment will be Greg Best, Jim Beaumier, Roger Simpson, Tracy Price, Dustin Moree, Al Haynes, Ron Price, Jana Longfellow, Craig Beshures, Dyana Marrero Flax, Joyce Beasley, Melinda Byrd, Cheryl Smith and perhaps a couple of surprises.

The Long Lash Cabaret will begin at 6:30 with appetizers and drinks. The show will get underway at 7:00. Tickets for the event can be purchased at the Black Creek Arts Center located at 116 W. College Avenue or by phone at 843.332.6234. Ticket prices are $40 for individuals and $75 for couples. Tickets must be purchased in advance.

The mission of Black Creek Arts Council is to promote and foster the Arts in Darlington County. BCAC’s offices are housed in a state of the art 10,000 square foot facility at 116 West College Avenue in Hartsville, SC. BCAC offers a variety of programs including art classes of all styles, after-school activities, pre-school aged programs, private music lessons, and various types of gallery exhibits. BCAC also offers assistance with arts management, funding, education, and program coordination to arts and cultural organizations in Darlington County.

BCAC Receives Support From State Arts Commission

BCAC RECIEVES GRANT FROM S.C ARTS COMMISSION

Black Creek Arts Council (BCAC) has been awarded a $10,000 grant by the South Carolina Arts Commission. The two-year grant will support BCAC’s off-site events, programs, and projects.

BCAC has announced partnerships with the Darlington Library, Birds Of A Feather of Darlington, and the City of Darlington in conjunction with the grant. Through these collaborative efforts, BCAC will offer arts education classes, rotating exhibits, and educational workshops. “This funding speaks directly to our mission of promoting and fostering the Arts in the communities of Darlington County,” said Bruce Douglas, Executive Director of BCAC.

Local residents can see how the Arts Commission grant and local funds are benefiting Black Creek Arts Council by visiting the Allard A. Alston Conference Room at the Darlington County and viewing the rotating exhibits or stopping by Birds Of A Feather for a tour of the facility and to get information about upcoming classes. Visit www.blackcreekarts.org for more information.

The South Carolina Arts Commission is the state agency charged with creating a thriving arts environment that benefits all South Carolinians, regardless of their location or circumstances.

Created by the South Carolina General Assembly in 1967, the Arts Commission is working to increase public participation in the arts by providing services, grants and leadership initiatives in three areas: arts education, community arts development and artistic development. Headquartered in Columbia, S.C., the Arts Commission is funded by the state of South Carolina and by the federal government though the National Endowment for the Arts. For more information, visit www.SouthCarolinaArts.com or call (803) 734-8696.

The mission of Black Creek Arts Council is to promote and foster the Arts in Darlington County. BCAC’s offices are housed in a state of the art 10,000 square foot facility at 116 West College Avenue in Hartsville, SC. BCAC offers a variety of programs including art classes of all styles, after-school activities, pre-school aged programs, private music lessons, and various types of gallery exhibits. BCAC also offers assistance with arts management, funding, education, and program coordination to arts and cultural organizations in Darlington County.

Three Creeks Visual Artisans Alliance Exhibit at the Darlington Library

Penny's Peaches by Donald Wayne Chavis

Now through the end of October, paintings by members of The Three Creeks Visual Artisans Alliance will be on display at the Darlington Library.

The Three Creeks Visual Artisans Alliance is made up of artists and artisans from Marlboro County. On display in the libary are paintings by: Donald Wayne Chavis, Patricia Gehm, Carolyn Karn, Martha C. Rankin, Janice Rozier, Johnsie Stidd, and R. Thomas Wimberly.

This exhibit is made possible through collaboration by Black Creek Arts Council and the Darlington Library. Funding for this exhibit and future exhibits in the Allard A. Alston Conference Room through the aforementioned partnership has been provided by the South Carolina Arts Commission.

For more information about The Three Creek Visual Artisans Alliance, click here.

Photography Classes with Duane Childers

Duane Childers will be leading the following photography classes in September and October:

Beginning Photography will be taught on Mondays from September 14th through October 19th. The class will take place from 6pm to 7:30pm at the Black Creek Arts Center. The cost is $95.

Childers' Beginning Photography Class is also appropriate as a refresher class.

Beginning Photography for Football Widows will take place over two Saturdays, September 12th & 19th. The class will begin at 10am and end at 4pm. The cost for the class is $85. This class is perfect for women who have husbands perched in front of a TV all weekend during the Fall.

Photoshop Elements for Football Widows will take place over two Saturdays, October 10th & 17th. The class will begin at 10am and end at 4pm.

The cost for Photoshop Elements is $180. If you already have Photoshop Elements 7, the price is reduced to $100.

Call Bruce at the Arts Center to register for these photography classes, 843.332.6234.

Not Your Average Jones

For the month of September, photographer Cliff Jones will have work on display at Hartsville Memorial Library. Cliff Jones....that sure is an average name.

Average is not a word to be used when describing Cliff Jones.

Above: I Can't Read Your Writing Spider

After spending a few minutes in Hartsville Memorial Libary's Serpentine Gallery, it is obvious that Cliff's talents behind a lens are amazing. A closer look at the labels that accompany his photographs let you know that Cliff also has a way with words.

"If I can entertain or make someone smile with any of my photos then I have done my job," says the Hartsville-native about his photos. Smile you will do if you visit this exhibit. Cliff's clever titles and light-hearted approach to photography are refreshing and, well, anything but average; proving Cliff is not your average Jones.

Above: Kudzu Colosseum
Most people venture to Rome to see the Colosseum. Not Cliff Jones. He found it right here in the rural South.

Cliff Jones is a avid baseball fan and currently resides in Hartsville with his wife, Beth, and children, Kira and Noah.

Cliff recently won two awards at The Carolinas II photography contest. He received first place in the Images of Darlington County category and won one of the two People's Choice Awards. The Carolinas II was a community photography exhibit presented by Black Creek Arts Council and Hartsville Memorial Library and sponsored by Sonoco.

Hartsville Memorial Library is located 147 W. College Ave. The library is open Monday through Thursday from 9am to 8pm and Fridays from 9am to 5pm. On weekends, the library is open on Saturdays from 10am to 2pm and Sundays from 2pm to 5pm.

Cliff can be reached via email at cliff@bones13.com or visit him on the web at www.bones13.com.

A Closing Quote from Cliff:

You can’t take yourself too serious, you must have some fun with everything you do. I think Ferris Bueller said it best, “Life moves pretty fast. If you don’t stop and look around once in a while, you could miss it.”

Patz Fowle Spent The Summer in Chicago & Kansas City

Above: Patz Posing in Front of Warhol

Darlington County artist Patz Fowle recently spent some time at the Teacher Institute of Contemporary Art at the Art Institute of Chicago and the Kansas City Art Institute.

Above: The view from Patz' Dorm Room

Patz on her time in Chicago:

During my two weeks at TICA's drawing and oil painting sessions (June 6-17), I had 81 hours of studio practice and 12 hours of lectures and presentations, and I never wanted it to end! Another awesome things about the TICA program is having the Art Institute of Chicago connected to the school; it's like one colossal cultural classroom. I also had the opportunity to study at the Museum of Contemporary Art Chicago. My husband, Mike, joined me on the weekend and we explored everything that the city had to offer. Chicago was overflowing with art. It was everywhere your eyes landed and it was just what my eyes needed as an art educator and artist!

Above: Patz began work on a portrait of Ilona Smithkin during her time away.

After leaving Chicago, Patz took her talents to Kansas City for the Summer Educators ArtLab at the Kansas City Art Institute.

30 high school art educators from around the world (teaching grades 9-12) were accepted to attend the Kansas City Art Institute Educators ArtLab week-long studio workshop.

The summer of 2009 featured two studio concentrations: Painting, with Assistant Professor Jessie Fisher and Sculpture, with Jim Whitworth.

Applicants chose one of the studios in which to study. Participants had the opportunity to spend 24 hours with their facilitator, plus an additional nine evening studio hours with a technical assistant and/or their facilitator. Artwork produced during the Educators ArtLab was exhibited at the H&R Block Artspace Exhibition Gallery at the end of the week.

Patz chose to do sculpture workshop with Jim Whitworth.

Above: Patz' Color Cones (created in Kansas City)

Black Creek Arts Council would like to congratulate Patz on her accomplishments this summer.

Christmas Shoppe 2010: Guidelines

The Christmas Shoppe is open to all artists, craftsmen, and sculptors with original work. Absolutely no dealers, retailers, imports, or work from kits. All merchandise is to be inside the Arts Center and set up for display by 4pm on Thursday, November 18th. Exhibitors are expected to be ready for business 30 minutes prior to opening on Friday and Saturday.

Advertising: The Christmas Shoppe will be extensively advertised in the local media, as well as through e-blasts, posters, and social media.

Spaces: Each artist will be given a 6-ft. table. The six feet is the width of the booth space. You will be supplied two chairs. You will be required to provide your own table coverings. Only works by approved artists can be sold in the prepaid booth space. You are not allowed to share space with another artist or sale another artist's works in your space.

Electricity: If you need electricity, heavy duty electrical cords and power strips are recommended. Cords must be covered with duct tape. The tape must be removed by the artist after the event.

Miscellaneous: Stock boxes must be kept out of sight. You cannot tear down your space until the show is over.

Applications must be received by 5pm on September 15th. Artists will be contacted by September 30th with the decision of the jury. Applications can be submitted to Jordan Heydt at bartscounc@aol.com. Include your name, address, phone number(s), a brief description of your work, and at least 3 jpegs of your work in the email. Hard copies of the application materials can be received by calling Jordan Heydt at 843.332.6234.

Payment Upon Jury Notification: Payment for your space is due by October 15th. You do not need to pay until you are notified of your inclusion in the Christmas Shoppe by BCAC.

Wan Marsh To Teach Collage Workshop on Sept. 26th

Wan Marsh
99.9% green art

Artist Biography

Growing up in the South Wan was taught to be thrifty. Nothing was discarded if it had an ounce of life in it. Clothes, tools and toys were all passed down. Maybe this explains her reluctance to be wasteful or take anything to the trash.

Wan has been a “green” artist her whole life without realizing it until recently. When discovering mixed media collage she found her calling, an outlet of expression and a purpose for all her “found and saved objects.”

Her art is about recycling, repurposing and reinventing. Her work demonstrates skill and willingness to experiment using a variety of very unconventional materials.
She does this out of a need to change things, create her own order and revisit the past. Wan looks at what others may see as trash and sees possibilities.

Through her art she has found a way to transform the mundane into the sublime, the discarded into the collectable, and the unappreciated, tossed aside parts of life into beauty. She sees art in almost any object.

Wan is a mixed media artist whose work has been featured in shows and has won numerous awards, the latest being The Members Hall of Fame Award on Ovation TV and two assemblages accepted in The CPCC Recycled Art Show.

Wan studied art at the Governor’s School of North Carolina at Salem College in Winston Salem North Carolina. She has also studied at The Penland School of Crafts, Spirit Square, the Mint Museum and CPCC in Charlotte North Carolina. She has worked with many nationally known collage and mixed media artists. She has a degree in design and a horticulture technology degree specializing in landscape design.

Wan has taught decorative painting classes at CPCC in Charlotte and art classes in the CMS school system. She also teaches painting, mixed media and collage privately.

Her mixed media collages consist of, but are not limited to:

paint, paper, wood, glass, photography, metal, fiber and found objects.

She also incorporates many of her unique decorative painting techniques to achieve unlimited effects.

Wan's workshop at BCAC will be held Sept. 26th from 10am to 4pm. Cost for the class is $110 and the Materials List can be viewed by clicking here.

The Three Creeks Visual Artisans Alliance

Art is on Display at Hartsville Memorial Library

For the month of August, twenty works by members of The Three Creeks Visual Artisans Alliance will be on display at the Hartsville Memorial Library on College Avenue in downtown Hartsville.

The Three Creeks Visual Artisans Alliance is made up of artists and artisans from Marlboro County. On display in the library are paintings by: Donald Wayne Chavis, Patricia Gehm, Carolyn Karn, Martha C. Rankin, Janice Rozier, Johnsie Stidd, and R. Thomas Wimberly.

This exhibit marks the second straight month the Hartsville Library and Black Creek Arts Council have collaborated to bring an exhibit to the Serpentine Gallery. The exhibit is also a collaborative effort between Black Creek Arts Council and the Marlboro Area Arts Council. The two countywide organizations have been working together over the last 18 months on forming the Artisans of the South Carolina Cotton Trail.

Above: Penny's Peaches by Donald Wayne Chavis

For more information about The Three Creek Visual Artisans Alliance, click here.

Above: A look at the Serpentine Gallery

Hartsville Idol 2009 Contest Information

♪ No Entry Fee. ♪ Open to all ages. ♪ Solo, Duo or Trio performances are allowed.

Tentative Schedule (based on weather):

Auditions:

August 8 and August 22 from 2 – 4pm (Previous audtions were held on July 25th & August 1st)
Black Creek Arts Center, 116 W, College Avenue, downtown Hartsville.

Performers will sing the song of their choice – acapella - before a panel of judges according to the order in which they sign in.

A maximum of 30 Contestants will be selected to perform the evening of each audition.

Above: Idol Hopefuls Lined Up Outside the Arts Center.

Qualifying Rounds:

August 8, August 22 Same dates as Auditions.
Contestants will sing one (1) song of their choice.
Judges will select 16 contestants each week to advance to Quarter Final Rounds.

Quarter Final Rounds:

Top 64 Contestants: August 29 and September 12
Contestants will sing one (1) song of their choice from the ‘50s, ‘60s or ‘70s.
Audience Votes will select 32 contestants to advance to Semi-Finals.

Semi-Final Round:

Top 32 Contestants: September 19
Contestants will sing one (1) song of their choice from the ‘80s, ‘90s or 2000s
Audience Votes will select 16 Contestants to advance to Final Round.

Final Round:

Top 16 Contestants: September 26
Contestants will sing one (1) song of their choice from any era
Audience Votes will determine which contestants receive 1st through 5th place.

Judges:

Chosen by Jeff Martin Entertainment. Judges decisions are final.

Voting:

Hartsville Downtown Development Association is responsible for validation of ballots.
Ballots will be made available to contestants at the end of the contest.

Contestant Responsibilities:

§ Arrive promptly for the 6:15 PM check-in on the pre-assigned competition date.
§ Bring a CD soundtrack to the auditions in the event you are selected as a contestant.
§ Select a different song to perform in each round.
§ Act professionally. Inappropriate behavior will result in disqualification.
§ Omit profanity from songs. If needed, change the questionable word(s).

For more information contact:

Jeff Martin -- 843-332- 3231
Judi Elvington -- 843-332-1600 or Downtownhartsvil@bellsouth.net

Hartsville Idol is presented by the City of Hartsville and Hartsville Downtown Development Association.

Rock The Block Info

The 2nd Annual Rock The Block Concert will take place in downtown Hartsville on August 21st from 7pm to midnight.

Noah Stanley, Pale Horse, Friday Night Fist Fight and Mudfish Jones will perform at Hartsville's home for outdoor entertainment, Burry Park.

For more information about Rock The Block, call the Hartsville Downtown Development Office at 843.332.1600.

Merry Go Round at BCAC

Ok, it's not an arts-based event, but it is an event based at the Arts Center.

Over 125 consignors will turnover their new and gently-used Fall/Winter children's clothing to Nique Knockemus and Christy Feldkirchner for the Merry Go Round Resale at the Black Creek Arts Center from August 27th to 29th.

Sizes will range from newborn to 16. All your children's shopping needs can be met, from dancewear to special occasion clothing, shoes to toys, and books to furniture and room decor.

Event Details:

Thursday, August 27th from 9-6pm
Friday, August 28th from 9-6pm
Saturday, August 29th from 9-1pm (half-price sale)

All sales are final. Cash, Visa and Mastercard accepted.

http://www.merrygoroundresale.com/
email: merrygoround-resale@hotmail.com
Nique Knockemus 383-9369
Christy Feldkirchner 383-2959

About The Three Creeks Visual Artisans Alliance...

The name "Three Creeks" is taken from the watershed that encompasses most of Marlboro County. Here, three main creeks, Cottingham Creek, Muddy Creek, and Hagins Prong, all flow through this watershed as do tributaries from most of the other creeks in Marlboro County. These creeks are blackwater creeks creating some of the most picturesque scenes in the county. Water and landscapes are two of the most painted subjects by the artists. Since the group has members from all areas of Marlboro County, it was important to find a name that represents the entire county.

The group meets on the third Thursday of each month at 5:00pm in the Marlboro Arts Council's Weatherly-Walker House, located at 303 East Market Street in Bennettsville. Membership is open to anyone- professional or amateur- who is a visual artists residing in Marlboro County.

YMCA Volunteer Camp Visits BCAC

On Tuesday, July 28th, five teenagers and one fearless adult volunteered at the Black Creek Arts Center as part of the Hartsville YMCA's Volunteer Camp. During the week, the campers volunteer at various places throughout the community. This camp is a great way for kids to learn the importance of community involvement. Black Creek Arts Council is pleased to have been a part of this wonderful camp.

Below are photos of the campers:

Black Creek Arts Council would like to thank Lenora Lefew and the Hartsville YMCA for the opportunity to be a part of their Volunteer Camp.

July 27th: Two Art Openings in Hartsville

The Hartsville Museum will be hosting an opening reception for The Artfull Bras Project on Monday, July 27th from 5-8pm. This exhibit of unique bras has been created to promote breast cancer awareness.

The Artfull Bras Project will remain at the Hartsville Museum until noon on August 1st. The Hartsville Museum is located at 222 North Fifth Street.

The Midnight Rooster will be hosting an opening of photography by David Childers. The exhibit is titled Fairy Tales. The opening will begin at 7pm.

(This is a photo of the poster for the exhibit.)

Subgrant Deadline Set For August 18th

Black Creek Arts Council announces that August 18th is the deadline for subgrant applications for arts-based programs that will take place between January and the end of June 2010. Applications must be postmarked by August 18th or turned in to Bruce Douglas at the Black Creek Arts Center, located at 116 West College Avenue in Hartsville, by 5pm on August 18th.

Organizations must meet not-for-profit criteria, such as being chartered in South Carolina as a non-profit organization. BCAC funds both established and emerging arts-based organizations, as well as individual artists.

BCAC funds events, programs and activities such as: performances and readings; coordination of arts events; workshops and artist residencies; services to artists and organizations; exhibitions; and artistic and managerial development.

To obtain a copy of the subgrant application or learn more about BCAC’s Subgranting Program, contact Bruce Douglas (843.332.6234, bartscounc@aol.com) or stop by the Arts Center.

BCAC’s Subgranting Program is made possible by the Sonoco Foundation, the South Carolina Arts Commission, the John and Susan Bennett Memorial Arts Fund of the Coastal Community Foundation of SC, and the National Endowment for the Arts.

The mission of Black Creek Arts Council is to promote and foster the Arts in Darlington County. BCAC’s offices are housed in a state of the art 10,000 square foot facility at 116 West College Avenue. BCAC offers a variety of programs including art classes of all styles, after-school activities, pre-school aged programs, private music lessons, and various types of gallery exhibits. BCAC also offers assistance with arts management, funding, education, and program coordination to arts and cultural organizations in Darlington County.

Art by Nature with Michelle Morris

Imagine yourself as an artist long ago. What supplies would you use? Would your creations look and feel differently? By taking Art by Nature, you will know the answers to these questions.

In Art by Nature, students will create art using materials found in nature. Art by Nature is also a totally eco-friendly class.

Students will learn how to make paints, chalk, paint brushes, inks, and more.

This class is perfect for challenging young minds to think about the environment.

Call the Arts Center to sign up, 843.332.6234.

Art by Nature

Session 1:

Ages: 3 - 12

Cost: $25

Dates: September 2nd through September 23rd (Wednesdays)

Time: 4:00 - 5:15

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Session 2:

Ages: 13 - 18

Cost: $25

Dates: September 2nd through September 23rd (Wednesdays)

Time: 5:30 - 6:45