Fine Arts Center of Kershaw County receives grant from Duke Energy
March 29, 2016
CAMDEN, SC – The Fine Arts Center of Kershaw County (FAC) recently received an $8,000 grant from Duke Energy. Through its grants, the Duke Energy Foundation supports local non-profits who make a contribution to the communities in which they live through programs, services and the economic impact they have on the community in which they serve. The FAC is a proven contributor to the community’s economic development by helping to bring visitors to the area who will eat and shop at local businesses, as well as stay in Kershaw County hotels while taking part in FAC events and activities.
• About Duke Energy
For more than 100 years, Duke Energy has proudly served their communities through charitable giving and employee volunteerism. The company believes the decisions made today will determine their long-term prospects as a company. One of those decisions is to ensure their communities have the resources and support they require to thrive – now and well into the future. They believe in building upon this legacy and making a lasting impact.
“The arts play a vital role in any community, and the arts are thriving in Kershaw County thanks to the great work of the FAC,” said Rick Jiran, Director of Government and Community Relations for Duke Energy South Carolina. “Duke Energy is proud to support programming that offers opportunities for the citizens of Kershaw County to be exposed to the arts.”
For more information call 803-425-7676, extension 300 or visit the FAC website at www.fineartscenter.org. The Fine Arts Center of Kershaw County is located at 810 Lyttleton Street in Camden. Office 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.
The Fine Arts Center is a 501c3 nonprofit organization that 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.
