Black Creek Arts Council is fortunate to curate three galleries that host dozens of artists from around Darlington County and beyond each year. Check out the exhibits coming to our galleries soon:

Upcoming Fort Gallery Exhibits

Upcoming Coker Gallery Exhibits

Upcoming Foyer Gallery Exhibits

Black Creek Arts Council's beautiful Jean & James Fort Gallery, on the first floor of Black Creek Arts Center on College Ave, hosts exhibits of work by artists from the Hartsville area and around the country.

2025 - 2026 Exhibitions | Jean and James Fort Gallery

March 3 - April 4, 2025
Student Work, a solo exhibit by DARCO
Reception: Thursday, March 6, 2025, from 5:30 - 7:00 pm

April 21 - May 23, 2025
Remnants, a solo exhibit by Jim Arendt
Reception: Thursday, May 1, 2025, from 5:30 - 7:00 pm

April 21 - May 23, 2025
O.U.T. (Overpass, Underpass, Tunnel), a solo exhibit by Aldric Morton
Reception: Thursday, May 1, 2025, from 5:30 - 7:00 pm

May 30 - July 25, 2025
Carolinas Community Photographers
Reception: Thursday, June 5, 2025, from 5:30 - 7:oo pm

August 4 - September 5, 2025
Carolina Mountains to the Shore, by Upcountry Fiber Artists
Reception: Thursday, September 4, 2025, from 5:30 - 7:00 pm

August 4 - September 5, 2025
Fabric Memorials, a solo exhibit by Jo-Ann Morgan
Reception: Thursday, September 4, 2025, from 5:30 - 7:00 pm

September 15 - October 31, 2025
Consumed, a solo exhibit by Hope Eckert
Reception: Thursday, October 2, 2025, from 5:30 - 7:00 pm

September 15 - October 31, 2025
Nod to Mod, a solo exhibit by Cara Davis
Reception: Thursday, October 2, 2025, from 5:30 - 7:00 pm

September 15 - October 31, 2025
To Excavate an Absense, a solo exhibit by Chloe Compton
Reception: Thursday, October 2, 2025, from 5:30 - 7:00 pm

November - December 2025
Annual Holiday Market

January 12 - February 20, 2026
The Mature Works, a solo exhibit by Jim Stratton
Reception: Thursday, February 5, 2026, from 5:30 - 7:00 pm

January 12 - February 20, 2026
Don’t Tell Me To Smile, a solo exhibit by Mary Judge
Reception: Thursday, February 5, 2026, from 5:30 - 7:00 pm

Black Creek Arts Council is accepting Artist Proposals

Black Creek Arts Council is accepting proposals from artists working in all media for future exhibitions, scheduling 2026. The Exhibition Committee will review submissions, and BCAC’s Gallery Coordinator will contact artists with accepted proposals. BCAC’s Gallery is a secure, 2500 sq ft facility serving local communities. Selected artists must attend a reception on the exhibit’s opening date.

Please submit your information below and include the following: CV, Artist Statement, and Proposal, including a maximum of 5 current works.

Please contact Adrian Rhodes at gallery@blackcreekarts.org or Allison Pederson at info@blackcreekarts.org with questions regarding the application process or gallery specifications.

Please complete this form for consideration: Exhibition Proposal.

Rental Information

The Black Creek Arts Center has a wide variety of rental options for parties, receptions, meetings, workshops, luncheons, and more. Available spaces include:

Black Creek Arts Center has a caterer's kitchen and parking is plentiful. Maximum capacity for cocktail event is 120 and maximum for seated is 80, tables and chairs are included. Applicant must have an appropriate ABL license if alcohol is being SOLD on premise.

For more information about rental rates, contact our Director at 843.332.6234 or email info@blackcreekarts.org