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.