This stunning collection of pieces from the ArtFields Permanent Collection celebrates the best contemporary works from artists across the Southeast. A testament to the incredible talent and perspective of southern artists, each piece captures a piece of the time, place, and social context it was created. We are thrilled to share them with you!
Gallery Exhibition: August 24 – September 23
Opening Reception: August 24, 5:30 – 7:00pm Location: The Bassett Gallery
Open to the public M-F 10:00am-5:00pm and Saturday 10:00am-2:00pm
About the Reception
Join the Arts Center on August 24 for a reception featuring a brief talk led by ArtFields Fine Arts Manager, Kyle Coleman. The reception will be held from 5:30 to 7:00. Kyle will give a brief gallery talk at 6:00 pm. Refreshments will be provided.
About the Exhibition
This August the Arts Center is proud to welcome our newest exhibition to the Bassett Gallery! ArtFields Extended: Arts Center of Kershaw County!
ArtFields started in 2013 with a simple goal: honor the artists of the Southeast with a week’s worth of celebration and competition in the heart of a traditional Southern small town. With over $145,000 in cash prizes each year, the competition empowers hundreds of contemporary Southern artists to create dazzling new works. As a part of that competition, over 400 works of art are displayed annually across Lake City, South Carolina. Many artists enter the competition, and some will earn an award – but only the grand prize winner is added to the ArtFields permanent collection each year.
A cross-section of some of the best art produced in the Southeast, ArtFields Extended: Arts Center of Kershaw County features a selection of incredible works from the permanent collection. Each work captures a piece of the time, place, and social context in which it was created, serving as a powerful testament to the incredible talent and perspective of Southern artists.
