History
In 1967 the Hartsville Arts Council was organized by cooperating with the Hartsville Building Commission, the Center Theater was renovated for performing arts. In 1986 Hartsville Arts Council revised its by-laws and the name was changed to Black Creek Arts Council. In 1998 a strategic plan was created with the goal in mind to create a Center for the Arts. National Historic Register site was renovated to house Black Creek Arts Center which encompasses an art gallery, classrooms, artist studios, offices and meeting space. In 2002 Black Creek Arts Center was opened to the public, with the mission to promote and foster the Arts in Darlington County.
Specialties
The mission of Black Creek Arts Council is to promote and foster the Arts in Darlington County. Black Creek Arts Council (BCAC) is dedicated to providing guidance and assistance in arts administration, funding, education, and program coordination to arts-based organizations and artists in Darlington County.