June 7th: Vicky McLain to lead Oil Painting Class at the ATG

October 19th: Beer Brewing & Tasting Class in Chesterfield

November 25th: Downtown Open House in Chesterfield

Don't miss CarolinaFest in Chesterfield on October 6th

Chesterfield’s CarolinaFest is set for Saturday, October 6^th.

Come out and enjoy:

Arts & Crafts: Olde Towne Centre- All Day
Kids Pavilion: Olde Towne Centre- All Day
Entertainment: Live Bands
Pumpkin Carving & Decorating Contest:
Register your carved or decorated pumpkin from 9 a.m. until 11 a.m. at First Citizens. Palmetto Pavilion- winners announced at 1:30 p.m
Pet Parade: First Citizens Palmetto Pavilion – 1:30 p.m.

There’s also the 2nd Annual CarolinaFest Cornhole Tournament, sponsored by Randy’s Custom Cornhole Boards.  Tournament info is below:

Located between the Bank Restaurant & the Visitors Center
Two Player Teams- Registration $30 
Early Registration Special $20 until October 4
CASH PRIZES for top 2 teams
$1 raffle tickets for a set of new cornhole boards
Contact Randy Rollins: (843) 622-5549

For more information about Chesterfield’s CarolinaFest, please call Jamie Barfield : (843) 623-2343 or visit the Chesterfield Chamber of Commerce's website. 

August 16th: Wine & Design in Chesterfield

The Chesterfield Arts Commission presents

Wine & Design

Hosted by the

Bank of Chesterfield Restaurant & Bar

Thursday August 16, 2012

6:00-9:00pm

We will be decorating wooden bangles. Art supplies will be provided at NO CHARGE!

This is event is open to the public. Limited Seats available! To reserve your seat RSVP to: chesterfieldarts@hotmail.com

McLain wins two awards in Charvin Oil Painting Contest

Low Country Sunset  18x24 Oil on canvas

Vicky McLain of Chesterfield recently won two Honorable Mentions in the Charvin Spring 2012 Oil Painting Contest. 


Click here to see all of the winners.

Waiting To Come Home  16x20 Oil on linen

Congratulations, Vicky!

July 19th: Wine & Design in Chesterfield

February 11th: Make a Valentine's Card with the Chesterfield Arts Commission

Give your sweetie a handmade gift this Valentine's Day, 

courtesy of the Chesterfield Arts Commission! 

Local Artist Jamie Sulkey-Barfield will guide you through the steps to making a personalized Valentine's Card for the one you love. We provide the materials; you provide the talent and the love!

This event will take place from 2-5pm on February 11th and is open to all ages. There will be something for everyone, no matter what your age, gender, skill level, or interest. 

Using a wide variety of materials, you'll be able to create one-of-a-kind Valentine's Card for someone you love!  Let us know if you'll be attending by joining this event. Space will be limited! Be sure to tell your friends, too!  Light refreshments will be served.

This class will take place at the YMCA Conference Center at 344 East Boulevard in Chesterfield.  For more information, email Jamie Sulkey-Barfield at madewithlovejsb@hotmail.com. 

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Pee Dee Arts was founded in the Summer of 2011 through a unique partnership between the Florence Regional Arts Alliance, the Florence Convention & Visitors Bureau and Pee Dee Tourism.  Pee Dee Arts’ primary focuses are to promote the arts and cultural activities of the Pee Dee Region and facilitate growth in the region’s arts organizations.  Pee Dee Arts is committed to inclusive and innovative service to the Pee Dee region, which it defines as the following counties: Chesterfield, Darlington, Dillon, Florence, Lee, Marion, Marlboro and Williamsburg.

To have your event, program or project promoted by Pee Dee Arts, send complete information to peedeearts@gmail.com.  

Brown Bag Lunch at the Chesterfield Public Library - December 7th

The Chesterfield Public Library will be hosting a Brown Bag Lunch Lecture with Tricia Thurman on Wednesday, December 7th at noon.  Admission is free and open to the public.

The Chesterfield Public Library is located at 119 Main Street in downtown Chesterfield.  The Brown Bag Lunch Lecture Series meets on the 7th of each month (skipping January).  February's author will be Helen Stroud.

For more information, call 843.623.7489.