Leadership
Black Creek Arts Council is guided by dedicated staff, board members, and volunteers who bring leadership, creativity, and a commitment to the community to our mission.
Allison Pederson
Executive Director
info@blackcreekarts.org
Leads Black Creek Arts Council with over 25 years of experience in nonprofit leadership, public art, and community partnerships.
Susie Bloodworth
Associate Executive Director
events@blackcreekarts.org
Brings 13+ years of experience in grant management and operations, supporting BCAC’s programs and partnerships.
Jamie Martell
Director of Arts Education
& Creative Content
learn@blackcreekarts.org
Leads arts education and social media, bringing over 13 years of experience connecting creativity and community.
Adrian Rhodes
Gallery Coordinator
gallery@blackcreekarts.org
Supports exhibitions and ensures the gallery remains a welcoming space for artists and visitors.
Board of Directors
Board Officers:
Jonathan Lee, President
Choice Realty, Owner/Broker
Open Position, Vice President
Sara Vaughn, Secretary
Not-For-Profit Financial Management
Carol Ann Beasley, Treasurer
Hartsville High School, School Counselor
Board Members:
Matt Nelson
Instructor
Hannah Howle
Darlington Veneer Company, Sales Representative
Teresa Oelze
Siemens Healthineers, Business Excellence Project Manager
Mark Ingram
Ingram Law Firm, Attorney-at-Law
Megan Woosley-Goodman
Francis Marion University, Associate Professor of English
Jasna Shannon
Coker University, Professor of English, Emerita
Susan Askins
Real Estate developer, Self-employed
Interested in Serving?
Black Creek Arts Council is strengthened by community members who care about creativity, education, and access to the arts.
Board members help guide our mission, support fundraising efforts, and serve as advocates for the arts in Darlington County.
Board meetings are held on the second Tuesday of each month.