Week Of September 21 - September 27

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

September 24: Dr. Benjamin Woods at The Bean Market

September 25: Florence After 5 in Downtown Florence

September 27: Cru & Boo Ceramic Charcuterie Board Workshop at Cru Wine & Tap

September 30: FMU Fine Arts Series - Qao Chen Solomon, Violin at FMU Performing Arts Center

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

October 2: Decoupage Pumpkin Class at Forest Lake Greenhouses

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 9: Swan Lake by the United European Ballet Company 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 Presents Small Works 2026: A Juried Exhibition at Streater Community Center

Friday, August 28 - Friday, October 9

9:00AM - 5:00PM

The Florence Regional Arts Alliance (FRAA) is excited to present the 10th installment of its signature juried art competition and exhibition, Small Works. This competition is open to artists in all media, including both 2-dimensional and 3-dimensional pieces, who reside in South Carolina, North Carolina, Georgia, and, newly added, Tennessee. The Small Works competition aims to provide opportunities and exposure for both emerging and established artists, while also encouraging art collection for those to add to their collections and those looking to start their collections. All submitted artwork is no larger than 12” x 12” x 12”.

The exhibition is now open and can be viewed Monday - Friday, 9 AM to 5 PM EST until Oct. 9, and a special viewing on Saturday, Sept. 12, 10 AM to 2 PM EST at HopeHealth Streater Community Center, 301 North Dargan Street, Florence, S.C.

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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