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ACBC's "Get Your Art Out" Survey Results Complete!
Find Out What People Have to Say About the New & Emerging Artist
Scene in Beaufort County!
Town of Port Royal Performance Series, produced by the ACBC
Elise Witt & the Mezzanine Band
Saturday, May 17th
The Town of Port Royal Performance Series is FREE, Saturday's @ 5:30pm in the heart
of Old Town Port Royal
Music of all genres and dancing in the streets
Find Out Who's Performing and Mark Your Calendars -- You don't want to miss these
this time around!
READ MORE in the Lowcountry Weekly
"The President's Circle"
Local homes, local
collectors, local artists work in the collectors environment ~
The President's Circle is a new fundraising program of the ACBC, check out the
schedule, and be one of the 20 guests to attend these unique events. Next party
is June 5, 2008! “The Eclectic Collector” with an emphasis on Folk Art
I want to be there...
American Style Reader's Rank Beaufort as a "Top 25 Arts Destination ~ Small Cities & Towns"
For the first time, Beaufort now ranks in the top 25 -- #14 to be exact. Above Aspen, CO, Laguna Beach, CA, and Naples, FL.
The ACBC asked our E-Newsletter subscribers to vote online for Beaufort & Hilton Head -- it's a big deal to get one listed --
next year Beaufort County goes for two.
See all of the Top 25 Arts Destinations....
John Villani hosted by the Guild of Beaufort Galleries
"The 'Small Art Town" Expert tells Lowcountry Weekly why Beaufort keeps making the cut."
Read the article...
BEAUFORT INTERNATIONAL CHALK FESTIVAL @ BEAUFORT TOWN CENTER
For the second year, the ACBC and Festival
Sponsor Beaufort Town Center will be hosting this incredible event celebrating "Global Street Art"
The BIG Annoucement ~ Mark November 1, 2008 on your calendar NOW The Festival YOU DON'T WANT TO MISS
Details will be available soon! Relive Last Year!...Watch the
Video courtesy of Good-to-Go-Video!
Community Arts Grants
The ACBC is proud to
announce the 4th Quarter FY 07/08 Community Arts Grants Recipients ~ Next Grant
Deadline is May 15th
Find Out More...
The ACBC Announces the "Get
Your Art Out Emerging Artist Initiative"
Who is an emerging artist? a plumber who wants to
be an actor • an administrative assistant who wants
to be a painter • a landscaper who wants to be an
arts administrator • a policeman who wants to be
an artist-in-residence • a teacher who wants to be
an illustrator • a student who is learning an artform.
Choose your path ~ FREE workshops for Visual Artists, Literary Artists, and those who wish to become
Teaching Artists and apply for the SC approved Artist Roster
The first set of workshops begin February 2 and go through May, 2008.....
Find Out More!....
& Take the "Get Your Art Out" Survey -- 10 easy Questions
FY 07/08 ANNUAL FUND CAMPAIGN
Become a supporter of
the Arts council of Beaufort County by participating in the Annual Fund Campaign
Find Out How Your Contribution Supports the
Arts in Beaufort County... & THANK YOU TO ALL THE SUPPORTERS THIS FY!
Did you know?
 The Arts Council of Beaufort County, Arts Center of Coastal Carolina and The Beaufort
County School District are members of the Partners in
Education program of the John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts. Selected
because of their demonstrated commitment to the improvement of education in and
through the arts, the partnership team participates in collaborative efforts to provide
professional development opportunities in the arts for educators.
ACBC Multi-Purpose & Performing Space
Lots of space & lots
of activities
Check out the schedule & think
about possibilities...
 "Agents for Art"
Kicks Off the FY 07/08 Annual Operating
Fund Campaign starting July 1, 2007
Are you or your friends buying or selling a home? This is a great way to support
the Arts Council!
Find Out How to Participate....
1st Listing includes 1% donation from the buyer as well...check out this wonderful house!
Skirt! Magazine
ACBC Executive Director, JW Rone
"He's So Original" Feature
Read the feature...
Beaufort County Bibliography
presented by Iodine Literary Projects and the ACBC,
these books are related to Beaufort County through the setting of the story or the
background of the writer
Find Out More...
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Upcoming Events
of the Arts Council &
Community Arts Grant Recipients
EVERY TUESDAY ~
Jennifer Kassing-Bradley offers Open Studio Watercolor Classes
4:30 - 6:30pm @ the ACBC Multipurpose Space
Find Out More...
MAY 10th - 23rd ~
"Living What We Teach"
A Gallery Show of Visual Arts Teachers in Beaufort County
ACBC, 1111 Boundary Street, Beaufort
Find Out More...
 MAY 17th ~
Port Royal Performance Series
Elise Witt & the Mezzanine Band
FREE in on Paris Avenue in the Old Village of Port Royal ~ 5:30pm
Find Out More...
May 18th
Bluffton United Methodist Church Spring Concert
ACBC Community Arts Grant Recipient
4pm; 101 Calhoun Street, Bluffton
Find Out More...
 MAY 22nd ~
Jan Spencer & Darryl Horne in concert
to benefit the COSY Boys & Girls Club Scholarship fund
ACBC Multipurpose Space; 1111 Boundary Street
$15 per person; LIMITED Seating -- Call 843-379-2787 to Reserve your seat!
Find Out More...
MAY 23rd & 24th ~
Beaufort Black Chamber of Commerce Artist Showcase
in partnership with the Arts Council of Beaufort County
Opening reception Fri., May 23, 5-8:30pm
Holiday Inn, 2225 Boundary Street
Find Out More...
 MAY 31st ~
Port Royal Performance Series
Cool John Fergueson
FREE in on Paris Avenue in the Old Village of Port Royal ~ 5:30pm
Find Out More...
JUNE 5th ~
ACBC President's Circle
Host: Clay Morton, Dataw Island
Featuring: “The Eclectic Collector” with an emphasis on Folk Art
6-8PM; Limited tickets @ $20 each
Find Out More...
JUNE 5th ~
Pottery Classes with Trevor Foster
ACBC Multipurpose Space; 1111 Boundary Street
First Day of Next 6 Week Session
Find Out More...
 JUNE 14th ~
Port Royal Performance Series
Delta Moon
FREE in on Paris Avenue in the Old Village of Port Royal ~ 5:30pm
Find Out More...
JUNE 18th ~
ACBC Annual Meeting, Awards Ceremony & Reinstated Art Auction
6pm, 1111 Boundary Street, Beaufort
One of ACBC's Hottest Events of the Year!
 JUNE 28th ~
Port Royal Performance Series
Havana Son ~ Back by Popular Demand!
FREE in on Paris Avenue in the Old Village of Port Royal ~ 5:30pm
Find Out More...
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Beaufort &
Hilton Head, SC
"A 100 Best Small Art Town"
"Red Piano Player"
Richard D. White
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ArtNews
Spring Summer 2008 ArtNews
Available Now!
All New!!!!
Find Out More...
Read Past Issues of ACBC's ArtNews
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Grant & Other Opportunities
ART Magazine
accepting submissions for the first photography contest, with images centered around
the theme of the environment
All entries will be judged by members of the Charleston Center for Photography and ART Magazine
The top three winning photographs will be published in the Spring 08 Issue of ART Magazine, due out late April
The rules:
- Each individual is allowed to submit up to 3 images.
- All photographs must be at least 300 dpi (dots per inch).
- Be sure to include your name, email, phone number, and mailing address.
- You can either email images up to 10 MB to info@charlestonartmag.com, or you may mail a CD of images to Photography Contest, Renaissance Media/ART Magazine, PO Box 13115, Charleston, SC 29422.
- We are not responsible for returning images so please do not mail your only copy!
- All submissions are due by March 25, 2008.
Healing Arts & Crafts Fair
March 22; Lowcountry Flute Circle, Local Artisans, Healing Tools, Massage, Reiki
9am - 6pm; Palmetto Bay Marina
Call Vivian @ 843-298-4747 for details on booking a space
"I Did It!" Book Festival, funded in part by an ACBC Community Arts Grant
celebrating Self Published Authors of Beaufort County
Produced by Sista on a Budget, Tracye F. Stormer
to be held March 29, 2008 in Beaufort
Cover Letter for Potential Participants & Application
ACBC is proud to announce the 3rd Quarter FY 07/08 Community Arts Grant Recipients
Find Out More....
ACBC Next Community Arts Grant Deadline ~ February 15, 2008
Find Out More....
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