ARTworks of Beaufort celebrates five years

Join ARTworks in Beaufort on Saturday, Aug. 24 at 6 p.m. Greg Rawls, Quilt of Humanityfor a celebration of the arts, an overview of the past five years, a peek into the future and a few surprises. Enjoy hors d’oeuvres and watch artists working in their studios. The Bull Grapes will perform, and Beaufort artist Greg Rawls will reveal his Quilt of Humanity, a fused glass installation going to ArtPrize in Michigan this fall. The event is free to the public. (pictured right: Quilt of Humanity detail)

In 2012 alone, ARTworks orchestrated 418 activities, serving an audience of 11,575 (2,095 children and 9,480 community members). Best of all, 176 artists were paid to work in their chosen field.

ARTworks is the home of the arts council of Beaufort, Port Royal and the Sea Islands and serves as a community arts center, theater and educational resource.

For more information, visit ARTworks’ website.

Via: ARTworks