| | Annual Walterboro Antiques History & Arts  Festival WAHA was held on May 13-14 and once again it was a wonderful event for the SC Artisans Center and Historic Downtown Walterboro. More than a 130 people were treated to some of the finest bluegrass music ever, courtesy of The Henry's. Harry Wynn, an artists at theCenter, and his son, Henry from N. Augusta, performed at Friday’s Opening Night BBQ for more that 2 hours. The Center hosted 10 SCAC Artisans on the campus Saturday to demonstrate their talent. The whole weekend was made possible by funding from the Walterboro Accommodations Tax Commission. 
Phillip Green was on hand Friday and Saturday showing his magnificent canoes and paddles. Green is truly a Master Artist! Buster Herrington for once again organizing 
 Thank you to Frank Burke and Buster Herrington for once again organizing the Antique Tractors Parade. It was bigger and better than ever and the hit
of the Festival again this year. Also, a big Thank You goes out to Charlie Spears and his assistant HankAmundson for preparing the “BEST” BBQ ever! ever! 
Even our youngest guest enjoyed the WAHA Opening night festivities, including Lady Isobel! 
The Tree is back up!!!! The Center owes a big THANK YOU to Jim Westcott, Lowcountry & Resort Islands Tourism Commission Executive Director and Dillon Beach (and friends) for the expert ability to raise the falling “Bob Doster Oak Tree” and securing it . The promise is it will not fall again. Great job Guys! As you will remember the Oak Tree is a fundraiser for the Center. You can purchases “Acorns” in 3 different sizes and have them attached to the tree. The acorns will be inscribed as part of the purchase price. They would make a lasting tribute to you your Dads, Moms, Sister, Brother, Children, Grandchildren, Dear Freind or in memory/ honor of someone you love.  8th Annual Lowcountry Juried Art Exhibition The SC Artisans Center would like to extend our Congratulations to the winners of this years show. 1st place: Diana Vincent 2nd place: Mary Youngblood 3rd place: Amy Minson People Choice Award: Jamie Avant New I-95 Billboard Design
The SC Artisans Center will be replacing our existing billboards on I-95 at the beginning of 2012. Anyone interested in submitting a design for the new billboard is invited to do so. The Center does not have the funds to offer a monetary award for the winning design but we will give the winner name recognition in our newsletters and websites. Submit your ideas to gale@scartisanscenter.com . CALENDER OF EVENTS Aug. 1……SCAC Call for Entry Aug 24…...Deadline for Entries Sept.29.......2nd Annual Suds & Sausage (co– sponsor Walterboro Criterium) Oct. 6…….New Artist reception Nov. 4-5…Juried Holiday Crafts Fair | | 2nd Annual Fashion Show Fun was had by all who attended the 2nd Annual Fashion Show, which featured 6 ladies wearing outfits from Colleton's Fine Clothing and 5 men wearing two different looks from Belk Department Store. This show would not be the successful fund-raiser that it is without the guidance of Chairperson Fran Hultquist. She is truly amazing and, I am happy to report, our newest SCAC Board member.  | | Fran Hultquist (center) |
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92 Mr. Richard Crosby, "Mr. C.", turned 92 on December 4th. He has been and contiues to be the hardest working employee at the Center. Staff and Customers enjoy the time they spend with him.  | | Laurens Hall, Mr. C. and Carole MacNeal |
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| 2011 New Artist On October 7 the SC Artisans Center welcomed 25 new artists. All of the artists who made it through the first stage made it through the second stage as well. To my knowledge tis has never happened before. Congratulations again to the 2011 New Artists!  | | Linda Harrell |
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Calender of Events - Feb 5...2nd Black Tie Masquerade Gala
- Mar 26...Oyster Roast/ Chili Cook-off
- Apr ... 3rd Annual Wine Tasting
- May 13-14.... Annual Walterboro Antiques, History & Arts Festival
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|  | Health of the South Carolina Artisans Center As you know, we had to make some hard decisions this year because of the state of the economy. At the same time we have had some wonderful things happening and thought this newsletter would be a chance for you to see how hard we are working to keep the SC Artisans Center a strong and vital organization for artists, tourists and the state of South Carolina.
We would be more than thrilled for our artists (and friends) to participate in any of these fun/fundraiser events - by either helping out or attending!
 Education continues to be an important part of the Centers mission. We have some very vaulable partnerships with other organizations, none more important than the one we have with the Colleton Museum, which offers even our youngest children a chance to learn and be inspired by the possiblities of art. During a 2 day long field trip, these 2nd graders, pictured, learned a lot from one the most loyal supporters of the Center, Artist Ronnie Riddle. He taught them about carving, knife safety and just plain fun....as one group left a little boy looked up at me and said " This is the best day of my whole life, I will remember it forever"...folks, it doesn't get any better!
We also enterained/educated a group of 30 top notch highschool sophmores and juniors, members of "Youth Colleton" who are the future leaders of Colleton County. |
Holiday Juried Crafts Fair  | | Georgette Sanders' magnificent work |
The SC Artisans Center hosted a Juried Holiday Crafts Fair on Nov. 18-19. This show was resurrected from the past, and judging by the number of visitors, it is going to take another year for it to be the show we hope it will be. Many of those who participated this year did very well while others did not have such a successful event. Thanks to all for being here. A plus for all of the artists was that they had a great time with each other, made new friends and lasting contacts in the art world of South Carolina. We are planning to utilize all possible advertising sources next year. We will continue to promote this Crafts Fair as a must for tourists and Colleton County locals.  | | A potential artist for the Center in 2011 |
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New Billboard - The Center has joined forces with the City of Walterboro to promote this area to visitors we are missing. this endeavor is being funded by the Walterboro Accommodations Tax Commission. The SC Artisans Center believes that by marketing the Center and Walterboro on Hwy 17N we will attract a whole new audience. Those tourists who are traveling to Charleston from Hilton Head, Sun City, Savannah, etc., in search of art, history and antiques , are leaving I-95 before they get a chance to learn about Walterboro through our billboard campaign. We also believe that with this new billboard campaign, these Charleston bound tourists will see our signs and have time to consider visiting Walterboro and the Center. We hope as they travel they will do one of two things. First, they will turn off and come to Walterboro or second, they will talk about Walterboro and will stop on their return trip. (On their return, they will see the Walterboro sign that already exists in Jacksonboro on 17S and it will further remind them that they want to visit.)  A hardy thank you goes out to Charlie Jordan,one of our new photographers, for allowing the Center to use his art on this project. |
Suds and Sausage  Suds and Sausage, a partnership with the Walterboro Criterium (Professional bike racing tour) was one of the most successful events the Center has had in several years.
Turns out, people LOVE beer, who knew? Pearlstein Distributors supplied 5 different beers from New Belgium Brewing Company (home to Flat Tire Beer). The local Blarney Stone Pub donated beer from Germany, Ireland and Hawaii.The remainder of the beer was given by members of the Criterium Committee and the Center. In all there were 17 different brews.  Bratwurst with all the fixings was served and the night could not have been more perfect....It is definitely slated to be an annual event. In the mean time we will once again partner with the Criterium on March 26 to co-host an Oyster Roast/ Chili Cook-off.....All you great chili chefs need to be practicing your famous dish in an attempt to claim the Best CHILI EVER prize!!!!
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SCAC Artisans: This coming year promises to be as busy as the past few years have been. I hope you will all try to come to one of our events or if not just come visit us and see how we are showing off your art. May you all have a fabulous Holiday Season and wonderful New Years. Sincerely,
Gale Doggette
South Carolina Artisans Center
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|  | | | 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
South Carolina Artisans Center |
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