October 9-13, 2024

MAD FESTIVAL

A five-day festival celebrating music, art, drama, and dance with events in Downtown Camden and throughout Kershaw County. Find the full line up of events at madfestivalkc.org.
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Upcoming Events & Exhibitions

  • Exhibition

    September 05, 2024 - September 15, 2024

    50th Celebrations

    Celebrating 50 years of inspiring art! On September 5, visit the Bassett Gallery from 5:30 to 7:00 pm for a nostalgic exhibit, followed by a conversation with former directors. Then, on September 14 and 15, experience iconic performances at the Wood Auditorium’s 'Take a 50-Year Bow' fundraiser. Tickets are $25. Don't miss out on these special events!  

  • Events

    September 12, 2024 - October 24, 2024

    Blankets & Bands

    Kershaw County's favorite concert series returns this fall for food, music, and fun on the town green! Take a look below to explore this season's lineup!

  • Festival

    October 09, 2024 - October 13, 2024

    MAD Festival 2024

    A WEEK OF MADNESS! October 9-13, 2024 A five-day festival presented by the Arts Center of Kershaw County, celebrating music, art, drama, and dance with events in Downtown Camden and throughout Kershaw County. Find the full line up of events at https://www.madfestivalkc.org/

  • Exhibition

    October 11, 2024 - November 23, 2024

    Kirkland Smith

    Join us at the Bassett Gallery on October 11th for an engaging exhibition by South Carolina artist Kirkland Smith. Over the past decade, Smith has been creating contemporary assemblages from everyday disposable materials.

  • Events

    November 21, 2024

    Mark Rapp

    Join us for an unforgettable evening of jazz with the renowned Mark Rapp in the cozy and intimate setting of the Arts Center of Kershaw County’s Black Box Theatre. Experience the magic of live jazz as you relax at tables set around the stage, creating a close-up connection with the music and the artist.

  • Theatre

    December 10, 2024

    Nutcracker by South Carolina Ballet

    Celebrate the holiday season with South Carolina Ballet's Nutcracker. Perfect for families and couples alike, this beloved truly classical ballet production promises a magical evening filled with romance, adventure, and wonder, making it an ideal choice for families and a date night for loved ones.  

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September 6, 2024

Celebrating 50 Years – Retrospective

The Arts Center of Kershaw County Retrospective! We’re thrilled to see the gallery filled with so many patrons and supporters. Thank you to everyone who has joined us so far—if you weren’t able to make it, the exhibition is open till October 5th.

AUDITIONS-CAMDEN
July 29, 2024

Auditions for The Nutcracker

The Arts Center of Kershaw County is proud to present South Carolina Ballet’s The Nutcracker. Does your child dream of performing on stage with a professional ballet company? This is their chance! Join us for auditions on Sunday, October 20th at the Arts Center of Kershaw County, located at 810 Lyttleton Street, Camden, SC 29020. …

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September 3, 2023

The 2023 MAD Festival

The Arts Center of Kershaw County is proud to announce the 2023 MAD Festival September 30 - October 8! The MAD festival is a 9-day festival celebrating music, art, drama, and dance with events throughout Downtown Camden and Kershaw County. This year’s schedule serves as a perfect launch point, including an incredible range of gospel, [...]
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July 27, 2023

Explore the 23/24 Season

The Arts Center is proud to announce the 23/24 season! Below you can explore the full program listing for the Wood Auditorium, the Black Box Series, the Bassett Gallery, and our Theatre Productions. The Arts Center always brings the best of music, art, drama, and dance to Kershaw County, and we are so thrilled to [...]
June
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, [...]
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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 [...]
December
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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