Aiken Center for the Arts named Angel by South Carolina Secretary of State
On November 15, 2023, South Carolina Secretary of State Mark Hammond announced the Angels of 2023. Twelve Angel charities were recognized, the Aiken Center for the Arts being one of them. The Angels honored are organizations that have positively impacted the well-being of South Carolinians and that have demonstrated good stewardship of charitable resources. To be selected as an Angel, the charity must have devoted 80% or more of its total expenditures to charitable programs. It is an honor for Aiken Center for the Arts to be included on the list of Angel organizations in SC.
Enjoy an excerpt from C’est l’heure exquise, a concert celebrating music and community
performed on our newly gifted Steinway
Étude in C Major, Op. 10 No. 1 by Frédéric Chopin
Spencer McKee, pianist
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Just a few days left to see "Over Land and Sea" in our main gallery. Come browse fine art by internationally acclaimed animal artists and sculptors.
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Meet the artist: Beatrice Bork
Since my early childhood, I have nurtured a deep passion for art and an unwavering love for animals. The presence of pets always amplified my excitement whenever I visited relatives, driving my artistic journey from its very inception.
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My artistic expression finds its roots in firsthand encounters and personal experiences. Throughout my life in New Jersey, where I grew up and currently reside, birds and the creatures that grace my surroundings have been my primary sources of inspiration. However, my travels have introduced me to new and diverse inspirations with each journey. Yet, it is the ubiquitous presence of birds that has become my artistic specialty. These captivating creatures, in my eyes, embody the epitome of fascination. Their kaleidoscope of colors and shapes, coupled with their extraordinary lifestyles, showcases their unparalleled diversity. From the virtuosos of song to the masterful predators and intrepid travelers, birds manifest a mesmerizing array of talents. Some soar through the skies, others gracefully navigate the waters, a few even possess the remarkable ability to hover like helicopters, while certain species remain grounded altogether. Witnessing their existence is an exhilarating experience.
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Inspiration perpetually envelops me; all I need to do is embrace the inherent beauty
that surrounds me, regardless of my location.
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Call for Entries: Aiken Center for the Arts Student / Member Show 2024
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This exhibition will showcase the broad range of talent found at the arts center. Open to 2023-24 students and members of Aiken Center for the Arts. The exhibition will be on view from June 20-July 25, 2024. Join us and share your work with our community!
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Application and rules: aikencenterforthearts.org/main-gallery/
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Just one week left to see "Over Land and Sea" in our main gallery. Don't miss this remarkable exhibition!
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Meet the Artist: Jan McAllaster Stommes
Jan constantly strives to take on challenges by trying something new in each painting that she creates. Creating trompe l’oeil images connects her art and science. These paintings are so life-like that viewers of her work have thought that the images are collages instead of paintings.
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The art of deception, trompe-l'œil, is created by painting various items in such a way as to give the illusion that the three-dimensional items exist. If viewers feel compelled to touch the paintings to see if the items are real, then I feel like I have accomplished my goal. I am a self-taught artist. My education was in science, specifically, physiology. How the brain works is important to know when I create a trompe-l'œil painting. Using both my love of science and love of art combine when I try to “fool the eye”.
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