Week Of August 24 - August 30

UPCOMING EVENTS

June 11 - October 11: Revelations: The Art of Leo Twiggs at Florence County Museum

July 28 - October 11: Southern Visions at Florence County Museum

July 28 - September 30: SC250 Revolutionary War Display at Florence County Library

August 17 - October 2: Land & Water Exhibit at FMU Gately Gallery

August 22: Pottery Wheel Experience at Casted Paint Your Own Pottery

August 28 - October 9: Small Works 2026: A Juried Exhibition at Streater Community Center

September 8: Author Visit with Kate Salley Palmer at Timmonsville Public Library

September 11: Bounded Space Opening Reception at TRAX Visual Art Center

September 11: Art of Native South Opening Reception at Jones-Carter Gallery

September 11 - 20: Come From Away at Florence Little Theatre

September 13: Los Lobos at FMU Performing Arts Center

September 19: Crossroads Music & Market 2026 at the Village Green in Lake City

October 1: Singing for Suppers Karaoke Competition at James Allen Plaza

October 2: Land & Water Exhibition Talk at FMU Gately Gallery

October 7: The President's Own United States Marine Band at FMU Performing Arts Center

October 10: Sweet Potato Festival at The Public Square in Darlington

October 17: Aaron Tippin in Concert at The ROB

October 23: Sesame Street Live - Elmo's Got Moves at Florence Center

October 29: Diamond Rio at FMU Performing Arts Center

November 7: SC Pecan Music & Food Festival in Downtown Florence

A Note from FLORENCE REGIONAL ARTS ALLIANCE

Florence Regional Arts Alliance announces artists in the 10th Installation of Small Works: A Juried Exhibition

Opening Reception: Friday, August 28

6PM - 8PM

The artist lineup is set, as the Florence Regional Arts Alliance (FRAA) announced the artists participating in the 10th installation of Small Works: A Juried Exhibition. The show opens with a reception on Aug. 28 at 6 PM EST at HopeHealth Streater Community Center, 301 North Dargan Street, in downtown Florence, S.C. For the 10th year, 93 entries by 79 artists were received from cities throughout South Carolina, North Carolina, Georgia, and newly added Tennessee. Thirty pieces by 27 artists will compete in this year’s exhibition, as chosen by renowned artist Alex Bostic. Make plans to attend! For more information, click here.

ARTIST OPPORTUNITIES

EXHIBIT CONSIDERATION AT THE FLORENCE COUNTY MUSEUM

The Florence County Museum welcomes submissions for exhibit consideration. Submissions are reviewed by the staff of the museum along with an appointed committee of the Florence County Museum Board. Submissions that fulfill the mission of the museum and strengthen our vision will be considered. The Exhibit Committee reviews proposals quarterly. After review, the committee recommends favorable submissions to the Florence County Museum Board.

FMU Gately Gallery in Florence, SC Seeks Exhibit Proposals for 2027-2028 Academic Year

The Steven F. Gately Gallery at Francis Marion University is currently seeking proposals from emerging and established artists for future exhibition programming for the 2027 Academic Year. We would greatly appreciate your assistance in sharing this opportunity with artists within your network.

The Gately Gallery is a contemporary exhibition space located in downtown Florence, South Carolina. As an extension of Francis Marion University, our mission is to present diverse regional, national, and international visual art while fostering meaningful engagement between artists and the community.

Artists interested in being considered for future exhibitions may submit proposals through the following link:

https://www.fmarion.edu/gately-gallery-exhibition-proposal-submission-form/

We welcome submissions from artists working in a wide range of media and encourage both individual and collaborative exhibition proposals. The deadline for submissions is September 30, 2026.

ABOUT US

Pee Dee Arts exists through a unique partnership between the Florence Regional Arts Alliance and the Florence Convention and Visitors Bureau. Launched in 2011, Pee Dee Arts is a web-based arts marketing initiative.

Pee Dee Arts' primary focus is to promote the arts and cultural activities of the Pee Dee region and facilitate growth in the region's arts organizations. Pee Dee Arts is committed to inclusive and innovative service to the Pee Dee region, which it defines as the following counties: Chesterfield, Darlington, Dillon, Florence, Lee, Marion, Marlboro, and Williamsburg.

To have your event, program or project promoted by Pee Dee Arts, send an email with detailed information to peedeearts@gmail.com.

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