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July Issue 2006
Pickens County Museum in Pickens, SC, Offers Art Collection
Thirty Years: the
Pickens County Museum Art Collection, is the current exhibition at the Pickens
County Museum of Art & History in Pickens, SC. The exhibit
will remain on view through Aug. 26, 2006.
The exhibition features the creative talent of some of the South
Carolina's finest artists, with a concentration on the Carolina
Upcountry. Consisting of works selected from past Foothills Festivals,
Annual Juried Art Exhibitions and thirty years of changing exhibitions,
the collection reflects upon the museum's directors, curators
and jurors, past and present.
Works in the collection date from the mid- 20th Century to 2006
works purchased from the most recent juried exhibition. They represent
a diverse cross section of South Carolina artists and artisans
working in a variety of medium and styles. This exhibition includes
new acquisitions as well as numerous works not exhibited since
their initial presentation in previous museum shows.
"Thirty Years is not just an art exhibition, it is also a unique opportunity for our entire Upcountry community," said museum director, Allen Coleman. "Rarely do we have the chance to experience a large scale presentation celebrating the strengths of our museum's permanent collection. Local collections such as this well represent the cultural endeavors of our regional artisans and certainly help to fulfill this museum's mission."
Thirty Years will be on display in the museum's Sealevel, G1 and Focus Galleries. The Pickens County Museum of Art & History is funded in part by a grant from the South Carolina Arts Commission, which receives support from the National Endowment for the Arts. The Museum which opened in 1975, is home to the Pickens County Heritage collection of artifacts and the Pickens County Museum Art Collection of fine, folk, traditional and decorative works.
For more information check our SC Institutional Gallery listings, call the Museum at 864/898-5963 or at (www.co.pickens.sc.us/culturalcommission).
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