Black Creek Arts Council in Hartsville, SC, Presents Artist Crawl – Oct. 6, 2012

Black Creek Arts Council has scheduled an upcoming Artist Crawl to take place on Saturday, Oct. 6, 2012, from 2-5pm along College Avenue in Hartsville, SC. The goal of this event is to create awareness and appreciation for the arts in Darlington County. We would like to extend an invitation to all Darlington County Artists to participate in this event. As a participant, you can display and sell your artwork from your booth. During the event, you are encouraged to demonstrate and dialogue about your creative process. There is no cost to participate, but each artist is responsible for providing their own display, tables, and tent.

This event will be free to the public and provide demonstrations, hands-on children’s activities, and culinary experiences. Also happening during this time is our Smithsonian exhibit, “New Harmonies: Celebrating American Roots Music”, and the Jazz Carolina festival.

Anyone interested in being a part of this exciting event can contact BCAC by e-mail at (blackcreekarts@gmail.com) or call 843/332-6234.

 

 

 

Black Creek Arts Council and Hartsville Memorial Library in Hartsville, SC, Announce Winners of Photography Competition

Black Creek Arts Council and Hartsville Memorial Library in Hartsville, SC, have announced by the winners of the “Carolinas V” photography competition.

We would like to extend a special Thank You to Sonoco for their continued support of the Carolinas community photography exhibit.

Located at Black Creek Arts Council

Best of Show – Lee Benoy, “The Orchard”

DC Travelers – 1st Place Linda Humphries, “The Witches Dormitory”

DC Travelers – Honorable Mention – Sylviann Tinsely, “Roda Huset (Red House)”

Large Photo – 1st Place – Cheryl Hoffman, “Saint George”

Large Photo – Honorable Mention – Lee Benoy, “Leah III”

18 & Under – Honorable Mention – Sara Feldkirchner, “Cloud Reflection”

18 & Under – Honorable Mention – Sydney McInnis, “Over the Brush”

Digitally Enhanced – 1st Place – Trey Gibson, “Seasoned Veteran”

People’s Choice – Duane Childers, “Primordial Sea”

Located at Hartsville Memorial Library

DC Travelers – Honorable Mention – Josh Euten, “Locked”

Large Photo – Honorable Mention – Anne Baldwin, “Silver Lining”

*Large Photo – Honorable Mention – Cheryl Hoffman, “The Rooster”

*Large Photo – Honorable Mention – Angie Fine, “Pine Cone”

Small Photo – 1st Place – Adurey Tripp, “Iced”

18 & Under – 1st Place – Sarah Feldkirchner, “Paper Heart”

Digitally Enhanced – Honorable Mention – Suzanne Muldrow, “Autumn’s Gift”

Digitally Enhanced – Honorable Mention – James Fernandes, “On The Edge”

All winners received a $5 gift certificate donated by The Midnight Rooster.

* Due to only 1 small photo entry we added two Honorable Mentions to the Large Photo category.

For further information call the Arts Council at 843/332-6234 , visit (www.blackcreekarts.org) or call the Library at 843/332-5155.

 

 

 

Black Creek Arts Council and Hartsville Memorial Library in Hartsville, SC, Call for Photography Entries – Deadline – June 29, 2012

The Black Creek Arts Council and Hartsville Memorial Library in Hartsville, SC, are looking for your photographs for their fifth annual photography contest, Carolinas V.

This year’s categories include:
-Photographers 18 and Under
-Darlington County Traveler’s
-Small Photos
-Large Photos
-Digitally Enhanced

To enter, bring your photo(s) to the Arts Center or the library between June 20 and 29, 2012.  Cost is $15 for one entry, $25 for two entries, and $30 for three entries.

Community opening reception and gallery crawl will be held on July 12, 2012, from 5:30- 7pm, with works being shown at both Black Creek Arts Council and Hartsville Memorial Library. Opening events will be sponsored by Sonoco.

For more information and to find a submission form, click here (http://www.blackcreekarts.org/cms/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=35:carolinas-v&catid=2:event-descriptions&Itemid=3).

Patz Fowle of Hartsville, SC, Is Having A Busy Spring

On Apr. 28, from 10am-4pm, Fowle will participate in the Congaree Arts Festival at the SC State Museum in Columbia, SC, held on the grounds of the SC State Museum. She’ll have lots of her clay friends available to be purchased.

Whimsical Mystery Tour

Two of Fowle’s sculptures were chosen for the 2012 South Carolina Palmetto Hands Juried Exhibition presented during the 2012 North Charleston Arts Festival, hosted by the City of North Charleston Cultural Arts Department. The Palmetto Hands Exhibition will be at the Charleston Area Convention Center in North Charleston, SC, from May 5-12, 2012.

Palmetto Sprout

The book Patz Fowle in Progress was just published by Black Creek Arts Council in Hartsville, SC. Here’s what was written about it.

South Carolina artist Patz Fowle is no stranger to having images of her work published in text books or having her drawings used as illustrations for children’s books. She has even written her own children’s book, Remember When available on (www.Amazon.com).

Fowle can now add having a book about her unique clay handbuilding technique, the Patz Process, and the evolution of her artistic inspiration to her long list of accomplishments. Patz Fowle in Progress just arrived at the Black Creek Arts Center and copies of the book are headed to each public school library in Darlington County, SC.

Patz Fowle in Progress came about after Fowle completed an artist residency at each school in Darlington County during the 2010-11 school year. “One of the aims of the book is to show local young people that successful, practicing artists live and work in their communities,” said Fowle. “What better way than to show them than a book about an artist that they know and have worked with.”

Patz Fowle in Progress contains images of Fowle’s works from the 1980s up to some of her most recent, including her sculpture of famed topiary artist Pearl Fryar and painting of the multi-talented painter and performer Ilona Smithkin. Additionally, the book tells the story of Fowle’s inspiration for her clever clay creations and shows the artist at work on many of her whimsical sculptures.

The book was published by Black Creek Arts Council, which, along with the Darlington County School District through grants from the South Carolina Arts Commission, funded the artist residencies Fowle completed in 2010-11. Black Creek Arts Council’s Sub granting Program, which provided assistance for this project, is funded in part by the South Carolina Arts Commission, the John & Susan Bennett memorial Arts Fund of the Coastal Community Foundation, and the National Endowment for the Arts.

To get your copy of Patz Fowle in Progress, contact the Black Creek Arts Center by e-mail at (bartscounc@aol.com) or call 843/332-6234 or Patz Fowle at (patzfowle@yahoo.com).

Black Creek Arts Council in Hartsville, SC, Offers Annual Christmas Shoppe – Dec. 1 – 3, 2011

Thursday, Dec. 1, 2011, will mark the beginning of Black Creek Arts Council’s Fifth Annual Christmas Shoppe. The event, which features local, regional, and national artists, will last until Dec. 3 and will be held at Black Creek Arts Center on College Avenue in Hartsville, SC.

The Christmas Shoppe kicks off with an opening reception on Thursday from 5:30-8pm. On Friday, the Shoppe will be open from 4-7pm. On Saturday, the times are 10am-2pm. Admission is free on all three days.

Work by Adrian Rhodes

The Christmas Shoppe is the perfect time to buy unique, handmade gifts for your loved ones this holiday season. You will find works from artists such as: John Herth (hand-carved wooden decoys of ducks and fish), Kathryn Campbell (handcrafted silver gemstone jewelry), Barbara Watson (hand-thrown pottery), Casey Gainey (paper crafts and knitted accessories), Livingston Thomas (oil paintings), Suzanne Muldrow (framed and matted artistic photography), Adrian Rhodes (linocuts of Hartsville scenes), Beth Wicker (handmade jewelry), Patrick Showalter (handmade soap), Munsey Millway (folk art bird houses), Richard Howle (PVC sculpture), Charis O’Neil (feathered accessories and jewelry), Peggy Porter (abstract art), Carmen Hepburn (handcrafted jewelry), and Donald Quist with his book Let Me Make You a Sandwich.

Jewelry by Carmen Hepburn

Work by Suzanne Muldrow

There is sure to be something for everyone on your list!

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.

For further information contact Allison Pederson, Executive Director by calling 843/332-6234 or e-mail to (bartscounc@aol.com).

Black Creek Arts Council in Hartsville, SC, Offers Blue Jeans & BBQ – Apr. 29 & 30, 2011

The Black Creek Arts Council’s Blue Jeans & BBQ is a festival held each Spring in Hartsville, SC, at Byerly Park. The two-day event begins on a Friday, Apr. 29, 2011, with an Anything Butt Contest, beach music, dancing, as well as the infamous I Love My Blue Jeans Contest.

The Anything Butt Contest is a cook-off between local legends & professional cook teams. Anything butt pork can be entered in the contest.

On Saturday, Apr. 30, 2011, the BBQ tasting takes place along with the Waiters’ Race, a competition among local servers to see who is the most talented, children’s activities and much more.

Black Creek, Blue Jeans & BBQ is a fundraiser for Black Creek Arts Council. Sponsorships and volunteers make the event happen.

NEW THIS YEAR ADVANCE TICKET SALES:
ADULT ADVANCE TICKET PRICE- $25
FAMILY (4 or more) ADVANCE TICKET PRICE- $60
(advance ticket sales are for both Friday and Saturday and must be purchased on or before April 24, 2011)

Pre-sold tickets must be presented BOTH Friday and Saturday at the ticket booth to receive that day’s colored arm band and drink tickets.

COME JOIN US – YOU’LL BE GLAD YOU DID!

For further info call Black Creek Arts Center at 843/332-6234 or visit (http://www.blackcreekbluejeansandbbq.com/).

Black Creek Arts Council in Hartsville, SC, Announces 2011 Darlington County Arts Award Recipients

Winners of the 2011 Darlington County Arts Awards were announced at an event sponsored by Black Creek Arts Council of Darlington County. Here are the results.

Awards made by Patz Fowle

The Patz Fowle Arts in Education award was given to art educator Margret Carroll. This award is presented annually to a professional arts educator who demonstrates a devotion to educating young people in and through the Arts. Arts educators in all arts disciplines are considered in public and private schools.

The Rolfe Godshalk Arts in Business Award was given to Jessie Smith. This award is presented annually to the business owner(s) who promotes and or incorporates the arts through or into their business. Only for-profit entities are eligible.

The Willard Jacobs Award for Volunteerism was given to Anna Hill. This award is presented annually to an individual who has a significant impact in our community through volunteering with an arts agency (or arts-producing organization).

Darlington County’s Rising Young Artist Award was given to Dustin Moree. This award is presented annually to a young artist who demonstrates extraordinary potential and is an active participate in the arts community. Artists under the age of 22 are eligible.

The McCall-Wiggins Award for Community Support was given to Clayton Richardson. This award is presented annually by the Board of Directors of Black Creek Arts Council to an individual that demonstrates an extraordinary level of support for the arts agencies in our community. Support can be interpreted as volunteering, financial contributions and attendance at events. Nominations will come from the community.

Visual Artist of the Year Award was given to Mary Ellen Johnson. This award is presented to an outstanding visual artist from Darlington County. Artists working in any media are eligible. Awarding criteria can be for accomplishments within the previous calendar year or for lifetime achievement.

Performing Artist of the Year Award was given to Al Haynes. This award is presented to an outstanding performing artist from Darlington County. Awarding criteria can be for accomplishments within the previous calendar year or for lifetime achievement.

The Frankie Bush Arts Leadership Award was given to Judi Elvington. This award is presented to an individual who shows exemplary leadership within the arts community. Employees and volunteers of arts agencies are eligible for this award.

The Joan S. Coker Award was given to Judy Haenni.

The mission of Black Creek Arts Council is to promote and foster the Arts in Darlington County.

Black Creek Arts Council (BCAC) is dedicated to providing guidance and assistance in arts administration, funding, education, and program coordination to arts-based organizations and artists in Darlington County.

BCAC offices are housed in the Black Creek Arts Center, located at 116 West College Avenue in Hartsville. The Council offers a variety of arts classes and produces numerous arts-based events and festivals.

For further info visit (www.blackcreekarts.org).

Black Creek Arts Council in Hartsville, SC, to Host the Darlington County Arts Awards – Feb. 24, 2011

Black Creek Arts Council will be hosting the first Darlington County Arts Awards on Feb. 24, 2011, at the Black Creek Arts Center, located at 116 West College Avenue in Hartsville, SC. The event will begin with a reception at 5:30pm. The awards will be announced at 6pm. Eight awards will be given out. Categories cover all arts disciplines. All winners must reside in Darlington County.

Patz Fowle Arts in Education Award – This award will be presented annually to a professional arts educator who demonstrates a devotion to education young people in and through the Arts. Arts Educators from public and private schools are eligible. Any arts discipline will be considered.

Rolfe Godshalk Arts in Business Award – This award will be presented annually to the business owner that promotes and/or incorporates the arts through or into their business. Only for-profit entities are eligible.

Frankie Bush Arts Leadership Award – This award will be presented to an individual who shows exemplary leadership within the arts community. Employees and volunteers of arts agencies are eligible for this award.

Willard Jacobs Award for Volunteerism  – This award will be presented to an individual who has a significant impact in our community through volunteering with an arts agency.

McCall-Wiggins Award for Community Support – This award will be presented to an individual that demonstrates an extraordinary level of support for the arts agencies in our community. Support can be interpreted as volunteering, financial contributions and attendance at events.

Darlington County’s Rising Young Artist – This award will be presented annually to a young artist who demonstrates extraordinary potential and is an active participate in the arts community. Artists under the age of 22 are eligible.

Visual Artist of the Year – This award will be presented to an outstanding visual artist. All artists are eligible. Awarding criteria can be for accomplishments within the previous calendar year or for lifetime achievement.

Performing Artist of the Year – This award will be presented to an outstanding performing artist. Awarding criteria can be for accomplishments within the previous calendar year or for lifetime achievement.

In addition to the awards, there will be an opening in the upstairs gallery featuring the artwork from the Darlington County Photography Club, the Coker Art Department, Pat Saad, and Carolyn Swallow.

The mission of Black Creek Arts Council is to promote and foster the Arts in Darlington County SC.

For more information visit (www.blackcreekarts.org) or contact Bruce Douglas by e-mail at (bartscounc@aol.com) or Jordan Heygt by calling 843/332-6234.