Arts Council of Beaufort County: Annual Operating Fund

	Arts Council Of Beaufort County
Promoting and Nurturing the arts of Beaufort County, South Carolina

SUPPORT THE
ARTS
IN BEAUFORT
COUNTY!

Print the 2007-08 Annual Operating Fund Form & mail it today!
(in word format)

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ACBC 2007-08 Annual Operating Fund

The Arts Council of Beaufort County (ACBC) Doesn't Make the Art...
It Makes the Arts & the Community Stronger
Help us by contributing to the 2007 - 2008 Annual Operating Fund

As a supporter of the Arts Council of Beaufort County, you will demonstrate that you share our vision that creativity, arts & culture are absolutely essential to:

the future of Beaufort County;
our overall quality of life;
the quality of our educational systems; and
individual, community and economic growth, development and prosperity.

The ACBC was founded in 1991 to promote and nurture the arts in Beaufort County.

ACBC's Vision is to position and maintain Beaufort County as a vibrant arts community and destination through active marketing, service to current arts organization and artists, and advocacy for the arts.

To accomplish our mission and vision, the ACBC has three guiding program strategies which lead us to appropriate partnerships across the County:

Cultural Tourism
Programming includes ~ ArtNews; www.BeaufortCountyArts.com; Public Art; Economic Impact Studies; Port Royal Free Performance Series

Arts Incubation
Programming includes ~ Community Arts Grants; "Get Your Art Out Emerging Artist Initiative;" Arts of the Roundtable; Community Arts Gallery, Workshop & Performance Space

Arts Education
Programming includes ~ Kennedy Center Partners in Education; Teaching Artist Training Institute; Southern Arts Federation Touring Artists in the schools & public performances

ACBC supports all artists and arts programs county-wide to: reach their audience, promote their work, and encourage dialogue to foster growth in the community.

ACBC ~ Ensuring that the Arts are woven into the fabric of everyday life in Beaufort County!

Over the last 6 years, ACBC Community Arts Grant program has awarded almost $80,000 supporting arts events/activities involving more than 500 artists/art organizations for a combined audience exceeding 82,000
ACBC's ArtNews is the premier Arts & Culture magazine of the lowcountry ~ the backbone of our cultural tourism strategy in Beaufort County
www.BeaufortCountyArts.com proves to the world that Beaufort County has a vibrant and varied art scene.
The "Ever Expanding Arts Calendar" is accessed by residents and visitors alike looking for creative activities.
ACBC's quarterly Arts of the Roundtable, presented both North and South of the Broad River, are "business of art" forums that help the art organizations and artists help themselves.
ACBC works with local governments, chambers of commerce, the County School District and other non-profit organizations create programs that "weave the arts into the fabric of every day life in Beaufort County."

All of ACBC's programs and services are provided absolutely free or for a minimal fee

ACBC needs your charitable contribution to provide these valuable services.

Print the 2007-08 Annual Operating Fund Form & mail it today!
(in word format)

AMEX cardholders donate cash or points online

"Agents for Art" kicks off the FY 07/08 Annual Operating Fund

The Arts Council of Beaufort County's Board of Directors is proud to announce "Agents for Art." Two local real estate agents with Coldwell Banker are partnering with the ACBC in a unique fund-raising campaign. Jackie Brown and Eileen Newton have generously offered to donate 10% of their commissions earned to the Arts Council for FY 07/08 (July 2007 - June 2008). These donations will be made on any home sold or purchased through referrals from art patrons.

1st Listing includes 1% donation from the buyer as well... check out this wonderful house!

If you, friends or family are thinking about buying or selling a home, please contact Eileen or Jackie to set up an appointment to discuss this terrific opportunity. Don't forget to mention "Agents for Art!"

Click on thumbnail for image ~ Jackie Brown (843)812-8191

Click on thumbnail for image ~ Eileen Newton (843) 263-3430

ACBC 2006-07 Annual Operating Fund
ends on a high note!

The Arts Council of Beaufort County thanks all of the FY 06/07 Annual Operating Fund Supporters

On Wednesday, June 20, 2007, the ACBC held its Annual Meeting & Reinstated Art Auction at its new location at 1111 Boundary Street. Over 75 attendees celebrated the conclusion of the 2006/07 Fiscal Year, were updated on the "State of the Arts" and purchased "reinstated art" donated by local collectors. A great time was had by all and the auction raised over $5,500 to conclude the fiscal year. Many thanks to all who attended.

If you were unable to attend ~ Click here for the FY 06/07 Annual Report.

In addition, the FY 07/08 Board of Directors were elected. The ACBC is proud to announce its new President, Deanna Bowdish; new Secretary, Kathleen Jordan; and new board members, Ann-Marie Adams and Bruce Doneff. Click here for an overview of the newly elected board.