Support Lake Marion Artisans Activities and Events

The Lake Marion Artisans is a non-profit charitable organization based in the historic district of Summerton, South Carolina.   We are committed to enriching the surrounding communities of Lake Marion through the arts.  As such, we promote and showcase everything from unique crafts to fine arts, much of which are creations of our local artisans.  Their website provides news, educational information, and links to selected resources of interest to those interested in the Arts.

All of our community projects are funded by sales of our artwork (artists donate a portion of each sale to our non-profit Art Gallery) and by the generous donations from our community. The following are examples of some of our most recent activities:

• The Lake Marion Artisans has established a free 'Book Exchange' program. Visit the gallery, browse the art on display, and borrow a good book from our growing library of books.
• In honor of Black History Month, the Gallery hosted quilters from the Summerton Senior Center. An annual event, the exhibit of quilts, many with historical connotations, raised $700, to be used for fabric and other quilting necessities for the Center. 
• The Lake Marion Artisans Gallery has just installed and activated Internet WiFi service for the staff and gallery customers. It is also available to customers of Wen Lily's restaurant next door.
• The Lake Marion Artisans traditionally grants an Arts Scholarship to a junior or senior from the local community each year. This Scholarship and/or Summer Internship is available to participants in all types of art, from the visual arts to computer graphics, dance, music, and writing.
• Our largest community project to date was the Summerton Health Fair, held July 29, 2017, at the Old Historic Scotts Branch High School. Sponsored by Clarendon One Resource Center, Hope Health, Walmart Vision Center, Lake Marion Artisans and many other local organizations, the Health Fair offered health screenings, educational materials and community resources for members of Summerton and the surrounding community.

For more information about the Lake Marion Artisans projects, activities, and events and to make a Donation - go to the Lake Marion Artisans web site.