Deanna Bowdish, President of the Arts Council Board of Directors is pleased to announce "The President's Circle." This is a series of 4 small fundraising parties that will run from October 18, 2007 through the Spring of 2008.

"There is a reason that Beaufort County proudly hosts two of the 'Top 100 Small Art Towns in the Country.' Not only does Beaufort County have a wealth of talented artists, incredible galleries, a wide-selection of performing arts opportunities, we also have lots of art collectors. These collectors live everywhere from Pigeon Point to Hilton Head to Fripp Island to neighborhoods in between. And they are building their collections on local artists" says Deanna.

This series of parties will feature collectors, their homes and the artists they feature. This is an incredible chance to see art in the lowcountry home environment.

There are only 20 tickets available to each party and tickets are $20 a piece.

Join in an evening of food, drink and socializing with collectors and artists in unique and inspired settings. Come to one, come to them all.

Advanced Ticket Sales required! Please Contact the Arts Council at 843-379-2787.

January 17, 2008, 6-8PM
Host: Carol Madeja, Historic Cottage in the Old Point
Featuring: “Collecting by Theme, The River and The Mighty Palm” with artists Rebecca Davenport & Cheryl Neison
"Carol’s collection features a wide range of local artists, but she chooses her collection by theme. Her collection features work infused with the elements of the Lowcountry, “the river” and “the palm”. Carol’s collection makes quite the statement and allows the viewer to journey with her as we explore the creativity and vision that abounds here amongst the marsh grasses, sunsets and tides."

March 13, 2008, 6-8PM
Host: Martin McFie, Hilton Head Island
Featured Artist: Stephen Kishel

June 5, 2008, 6-8PM
Host: Clay Morton, Dataw Island
Featured Artists: “The Eclectic Collector” with an emphasis on Folk Art