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Upcoming Events & Exhibitions

  • Exhibition

    March 30, 2023 - May 27, 2023

    Paddock Parade Plus

    A stunning collection of prints, original drawings, and bronze sculptures by retired USC professor Boyd Saunders, "Paddock Parade Plus" celebrates the majesty of all things equestrian. While the exhibition takes its name from the "Paddock Parade" collection, this exhibition includes pieces from across Saunders' career, and includes additional pieces from both "Spotted Horses" and the "Aikenhead Collection."

  • Concerts

    June 10, 2023

    Dick Goodwin’s Big Band

    Join us as Dick Goodwin’s Big Band returns to the Arts Center! Led by USC Distinguished Professor Emeritus and master composer Dick Goodwin, the Big Band has been dazzling audiences with jazz performances for almost 50 years.
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May 25, 2023

Art Notes: June

June 10, 2023 Dick Goodwin's Big Band If you’ve ever seen a performance of the Big Band, you know it's an experience. Dick Goodwin is a talent of incredible range, having worked in virtually every idiom from jingle to opera, jazz band to orchestra. That mastery is brought to bare in the Big Band’s performances, [...]
April 24, 2023

Art Notes: April & May

As spring comes to Kershaw County there are so many great opportunities to engage with the Arts Center! April 25, 2023 High School Poetry Competition: Awards Ceremony This spring the Camden JWL, Camden Poets Society, the Arts Center, and KCSD hosted a poetry competition for high school students. The submissions were incredible. This awards ceremony [...]
November 8, 2022

Art Notes: December Holiday Celebrations

The Arts Center is the perfect place to celebrate the holidays! We have a variety of events that will get you in the spirit. Mark Rapp's Christmas by Candlelight concert is sure to get your toes tapping, and Columbia Children's Theatre will have A Christmas Carol on our main stage, keeping the little ones entertained. [...]
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September 6, 2022

A Big Thank You To Irish Fest Camden

We would like to express our sincere thanks to Irish Fest Camden for their generous donation of brand new mics. Ensuring that The SpongeBob Musical was a huge hit with audiences. The sound quality was fantastic, and we couldn’t have been more pleased. We are so grateful to have such a supportive community that believes [...]
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September 4, 2022

Auditions: Bots! A New Children’s Musical

Welcome to the BOTS Robotics Competition where teams and their (singing and dancing) robots are all vying for the top prize! Amidst the coding, building, and fierce competition, two members from rival teams befriend one another and throw everything off-balance. Will their collaborative spirit sabotage their teams’ chances of winning? This STEM musical invites humans [...]
August 28, 2022

Art Notes: September

The arts center is abuzz with activity this September! We have many social events to attend, and we're incredibly excited to be involved in the celebration of the City of Camden's cultural district. September 03, 2022 - September 10, 2022 Cultural District Celebration The City of Camden and the Arts Center of Kershaw County are [...]
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August 8, 2022

25th Carolina Downhome Blues Festival Dates

The Arts Center of Kershaw County is pleased to announce its upcoming annual Carolina Downhome Blues Festival from October 6-9. Now in its 25th year, the festival will be bigger and better than ever, with artists from across the nation converging on the city of Camden for three days of live music, food trucks, and …

August 8, 2022

Art Notes: August

The SpongeBob Musical The Arts Center of Kershaw County will start its 2022-2023 Season with The SpongeBob Musical. This musical is based on the popular Nickelodeon show and follows the adventures of SpongeBob Squarepants and his friends as they try to save their home from destruction. The musical features a catchy score, colorful costumes, and …