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The GALLERY STORE
is open six days
a week!
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10 am - 5 pm
Monday - Saturday

Come See Us.

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Art is for Everyone!

Arts Center 122 laurens Street Aiken

Founded in 1972 by artists Pat Koelker and Nancy Wilds, Rose Hill Arts Center became a place for aspiring artists to create, to teach and learn. It was originally located at the Rose Hill Estate on Barnwell Avenue and soon became a haven for a variety of artistic disciplines. In 1993, the Center's current home at 122 Laurens Street became available, and Rose Hill evolved into Aiken Center for the Arts. The name was chosen due to the Center's central location in the downtown area.

Today, the Aiken Center for the Arts offers a multitude of outreach and awareness programs including opportunities for children and adults; juried shows and competitions, lectures and instruction, and a variety of concert events; music, dance, film, and other performing arts; as well as a Gallery Store where local artisans offer their original works for sale. Year-round exhibits feature artists from around the world, with an emphasis on local and regional talent of the South.

The mission of Aiken Center for the Arts is to foster partnerships for the growth of an arts community and to provide arts education, cultural activities, and art opportunities that enrich the quality of life in Aiken.

On Exhibit Now!

 

"Hippo"

"Blues at the Beach"

"Old Black Magic"

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Mary Whyte Workshop

Charleston area artist, Mary Whyte, will teach a three day watercolor portrait and still life workshop at the Aiken Center for the Arts. The workshop will run from 9:00a.m. – 4:00 p.m. on Feb. 16-18, 2012.

The class is open to anyone experienced with watercolors.

The cost for the three day workshop is $400. Arts Center members receive a 10% discount on all classes and workshops.

Preregistration is required.

To register please call (803)641-9094

Antiques in the
Heart of Aiken

February 2-5, 2012

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Volunteer at the Arts Center

Volunteers are always needed. Call today to lend your support.

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CONGRATULATIONS

TO OUR 2011

VOLUNTEER OF THE YEAR:

CAROL WINSOR

2011 Michelangelo Award Winners are:

SANDI CUSTODI

BARRY DOSS