Community-Wide Arts Open House Planned at Fine Arts Center of Kershaw County
August 16, 2012
CAMDEN, SC – August 25, 2012 – Join us at the Fine Arts Center of Kershaw County (FAC) along with your neighbors and friends at the 2012 Arts Open House & Hot Dog Lunch on Saturday, August 25 from 11:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. on the FAC grounds. Hosted by the FAC Multi-Cultural Committee, the event is free and the public is invited to attend. Participate in a fun community art project; tours of the FAC; pottery, dance and music demonstrations; plus face painting. Entertainment for the day will include A Warrior’s Dance (a children’s Christian dance group,) Candace Hudson, Tyler Hampton, Passages, We Three, and Counterpoint. In addition, members of the Camden Art Association, Camden Music Association, and the Quilters of Kershaw County will be on hand displaying some of their work and recruiting new members. The Kershaw County Library will have their book mobile on site for anyone interested in checking out a great book, and Kona Ice will be on hand with some delicious snow cones to cool you down. Attendees will also have the opportunity to learn about the FAC’s upcoming fall season and classes at this fun, family oriented event.
This is a great opportunity to get together with your friends and neighbors, meet the staff and see what the FAC is all about, said Kristin Cobb, FAC Executive Director.
There will be a special appearance by acclaimed violinist, Daniel D, an Apollo Theatre winner and Charleston native. Only 23 years old, Daniel D. has performed for President Barack Obama, Oprah Winfrey, Michael Jackson and Larry King, among others. He has also appeared on B.E.T.’s 106 & Park, and is currently on tour with T-Bone Ministries.
The Fine Arts Center of Kershaw County
The Fine Arts Center of Kershaw County is located at 810 Lyttleton Street in Camden. Gallery hours are Monday through Wednesday and Friday, 10:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m. and Thursday 10:00 a.m.-6:00 p.m. For more information please about the FAC call 803-425-7676 extension 300 or visit the FAC website at www.fineartscenter.org.
The Fine Arts Center is funded in part by the Frederick S. Upton Foundation and the South Carolina Arts Commission, which receives support from the National Endowment for the Arts. Additional funding provided by the City of Camden, Kershaw County, and BlueCross BlueShield of South Carolina along with donations from businesses and individuals.
