News From the South Carolina Arts Commission

Today we received two items of news at Carolina Arts from the SC Arts Commission – one right after the other. First, we learned that the SC Arts Commission Board meeting previously planned for May 26, 2010, has been canceled. The next regularly scheduled meeting is June 22 at the Arts Commission’s office in Columbia, ... Read More

Carolina Arts Unleashed Makes It Through Its Second Year

Well, like the guys on the Nation Public Radio show Car Talk say, you’ve just wasted two years of your life reading Carolina Arts Unleashed – that’s if you’ve been following us since the beginning. If you’re a new reader – get ready to waste some of your life – I’ve got lots to say. ... Read More

Let’s Hope the Musical Chairs Name Game is Over in Charlotte, NC

We’ve been reporting on the new complex of art facilities in Uptown Charlotte, NC, ever since we started this blog – almost two years ago. The complex which includes the new Harvey B. Gantt Center for African American Arts + Culture (formerly the Afro-American Cultural Center); the new Bechtler Museum of Modern Art; and the ... Read More

Michael Kline’s Spring Kiln Opening Takes Place Saturday, May 8, 2010

Yes, Michael Kline’s Spring kiln opening takes place Saturday, May 8, 2010, from 9am – 5pm, at Kline Pottery located at 4062 Snow Creek Road in Bakersville, NC. But, before we get to that… I first met Michael Kline through his blog, Sawdust & Dirt, News from the pottery shop of Michael Kline, during the ... Read More