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| | | | In This Issue | | Lowcountry Juried Art Show | | Walterboro Antiques, History & Arts Festival | | Multi-State Media Campaign | | | |
| SCNHC Grant | Plan to attend as many fundraisers for the Center as you can. All proceeds will be going to our educational efforts. | |
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| | South Carolina Artisans Center Newsletter |
|  | | | Dear Friends:
I want to make you all aware of an issue that affect the health of the arts in SC. As you have probably heard, Gov. Sanford has vetoed many items in the budget. I am forwarding information that you will be interested in and I urge you to contact your legislators immediately and urge them to override Gov. Sanford's Vetoes #32 and #105. The following information illustrates the impact these vetoes have on the arts:
Veto #32 - cuts $1,212,733;
· Eliminates all state funds for grants, programs and services, and their related personnel - the core functions of the agency - and leaves state funds only for administration and fringes.
· A loss of at least 16 of 23 Arts Commission staff positions
· In FY 2010, the SCAC awarded $2.2 million in 340 grants to arts organizations, schools/districts, and artists in 41 counties
· Grant dollars helped to support 2,322 full and part-time jobs, and 200+ teaching artists working in our schools
Veto #105 - cuts $250,000 in ARRA (stimulus) funds
To be invested through general operating support grants to preserve jobs in the arts sector (the primary intent of ARRA funds is to preserve jobs)
If you need contact information for legislators visit www.scArtsAlliance.net You can also join the conversation of facebook by going to: SAVE THE ARTS IN SOUTH CAROLINA: STOP THE ARTS VETO |
|  LOWCOUNTRY JURIED ART EXHIBITION The 7th Annual Lowcountry Juried Art Exhibition was held in conjunction with the 4th Annual Walterboro Antiques, History & Arts Festival May 14 -15, 2010 in the Educational Building at the South Carolina Artisans Center. Artists 18 years and older who are residents of Allendale, Beaufort, Berkley, Charleston, Colleton Dorchester, Hampton and Jasper counties were eligible to enter. Through the joint efforts of the Colleton County Arts Council, the Colleton Museum, and the South Carolina Artisans Center this exhibition was yet again a premier cultural event in the Lowcountry. Genie Floyd, Debbie Jones and Virginia Bullard were co-host of the Awards reception held on May 15th. Thank you ladies for a wonderful event. People's Choice Award - $250 - HOLGER OBENAUS sponsored by Fran and Leonard Hultquist 1st Place - $225 -HOLGER OBENAUS sponsored by McLeod, Fraser & Cone 2nd Place - $175 - DELINE WALTERS sponsored by Dr. & Mrs. Craig Ward 3rd Place - $100 - AMY MINSON sponsored by Patti & Bill Workman Honorable Mention - $50 - SUSAN ROBERTS sponsored by AFM Land Sales Honorable Mention - $50 - ANITA BLEWER sponsored by Robert L. A. Smith 
Susan Lenz juried the Lowcountry Juried Art Exhibition and did an outstanding job. Thank you, Susan Although born and raised in the Midwest, Susan Lenz has always traveled, spending much time in Austria and Italy. These experiences have been translated into a love of textiles, textures, and cultural diversity. She has studied under several internationally renowned fiber artists and been juried into numerous national exhibits. Through her explorations in fabric manipulation, Susan hopes to convey a feeling of appreciation toward all things old and rustic as well as adorned and exotic. |
4th Annual Antiques, History & Arts Festival  On Friday night May 14th, SCAC was host to the opening Night Bar B Que. The event was such a huge draw because of our Chefs: Charlie Spears and Hank Amundson and the music of Carolina Country (Gene Dyches & Friends), that we actually ran out of food. We knew these guys were great, we just didn't know how great!!!!! 
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| NEW GALLERY SEEKING ARTISTS Call for Artists--Four Green Fields gallery & gifts, opening fall 2010, will be the new home of the Silver Pail Pottery studio, and is looking for 20-30 other craft artists for consignment representation. We plan to exhibit handmade pottery, glass, jewelry, and more, with an emphasis on local/regional artwork. Artist Information packets can be obtained at [www.fourgreenfieldsgallery.com/forartists], or by contacting Jill & Robin at fourgreenfieldsgallery@hotmail.com, or calling (843) 851-9544. |
|  MULTI-STATE MEDIA ADVERTIZING
The SC Artisans Center partnered with the City of Walterboro to place this ad inCarolina Living Magazine. The plan is to wage a campaign to encourage visitors to make Walterboro their stopping point for the day and the night. The Antiques District, the Historical District and the Great Swamp are the other strong assets Walterboro has and by partnering with the other entities, we can showcase the community as a must see and stay!! FUNDING for this project was made possible by Walterboro Accommodations Commission.
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| | Congratulations to Mary Nicholson whose "Charleston Rice Vase" was awarded Honorable Mention at the Palmetto Hands Show in North Charleston. For the second year one of her pieces of pottery was chosen for the "Traveling Exhibit" for Palmetto hands
Gale Doggette
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Acorn Fundraiser
The SC Artisans Center is kicking off a new fundraiser that will last a lifetime. These stainless steel acorns, ranging in size from 7' to 11', will be permantly mounted on our Live Oak Tree by artist Bob Doster. The proceeds for this fundraiser will go towards our educational efforts here, both with Children and Adults.  For Christmas this year my husband gave me the first engraved acorn! 7": $100 9": $250 We anticipate that the acorns will be engraved "In Honor of ....", In Memory of ... . . 2009 A LOOK BACK:
We started the year with a few children's programs in conjunction with the Colleton Museum. The big kids had the most fun! In May we hosted a folk-life festival as part of the 3rd Annual Antiques, History & Arts Festival.  The Antique Tractor Parade continues to steal the show year after year. Throughout the Spring and Summer the Center was visited by a number of tour groups. "MR C." Richard Crosby, affectionately called Mr. C. came to work in June 2009 through an program offered by the Federal Government. Dec 4th Mr. C. turned 91.  Colonial Colleton In Oct. the Center hosted a program, with the Colleton Museum, for children and their parents that highlighted types of crafts from the Colonial days. (Though he is using a modern lathe, Gary made old fashion spinning tops that were later used for a spinning contest). All the children left the Center with their own top that they worked on. 15th Anniversary On November 12th the South Carolina Artisans Center celebrated it's' 15th Anniversary. Full story in Section 3. 1st Annual Holiday Fashion Show November was a busy and very exciting month. A week after the huge Anniversary celebration the Center orchestrated the first Annual Holiday FashionShow. Story in Section 2.  We finished the year as busy as ever, hosting 3 events in December. First, Ronnie Riddle came to our rescue and taught 120, 2nd graders how to carve snowmen out of soap. He then entertained them with his harmonica. During the Center's annual Holiday Open House, the Mayfield Garden Club held a clinic on making Holiday Wreaths. And finally, the Leadership Colleton, Class of 2010 visited and was served lunch provided by the Center. After lunch the class was given a tour and some took the opportunity to do a little Christmas shopping. Youth Leadership Colleton also visited the Center that dayand was given a tour. |
1st Annual Holiday Fashion Show. The idea to do a fashion show came along when Laurens Hall,the Center's Administrator, realized the need to showcase the Artisans Center as a source for one of a kind accessories.The response to the Holiday Fashion Show was wonderful. We were encouraged by all of the attendees to make the show an annual event. The Center would also like to extend a special Thank You to: Fran Hultquist - Chairman This wonderful event, that promises to be one of the premier events in Walterboro, could not have happen without all of Frans tireless work. Consultants: Alta Mae Marvin,
Ansley Smith,and Jean Harrigal Technical Support: Dana CheneyMaster of Ceremonies: Gary Brightwell |
15th Anniversary
November 12, 2009 The 15th anniversary of the South Carolina Artisans Center was  celebrated on Thursday, November 12. Included in the all day celebration were Artists' demonstrating their crafts. . The Artists who demonstrated were Ronnie Riddle: wood  Phillip Green: canoes Randall Hammonds: copper Carol Molten: handmade paper Lisa Williams: copper Tom Boozer: decoys Carrol Kay: weaver John Martin: silhouettes Derrin Compton:pottery Dede Vergot: pottery  In the evening a reception was held in partnership with the Walterboro-Colleton Chamber of Commerce. There were approximately 250 guests in attendance including past Board members and many of the people who worked so hard to make the SC Artisans Center a reality. During this special time the Center introduced Master Artist James Demark as the newest, and most famous, South Carolina Artisan Center Guild member. The whole celebration was made possible by Denise Butler and Mary Hunt, founders, past directors and current board members. Thanks so much to both of you. WESITE LISTINGS If anyone else would like for us to show off your website, email me at gale@scartisanscenter.com and we would be glad to include them. Check out these artist who have submitted theirs. Artist websites added since last month. WALTERBORO WORKING TO BECOME TOURIS DESTINATION. The City of Walterboro started a tourism campaign about a year ago and adopted a tag line of
“The Front Porch of the Lowcountry” The red rocker is the symbol that is intended to represent that slogan. We asked and received a red rocker designed by Katie Tillman, metal artist, to reflect the personality of the “Official Folk Art and Craft Center of South Carolina.” We think Katie captured it perfectly and have chosen to include it on our new billboards. Thank You, City of Walterboro and the Accomadations Tax Board
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