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PEOPLE

“We are working with wonderful opportunities for It is valuable for all students to help with their
this upcoming year … looking to expand our theater self-esteem. The arts can be a tool to help students
offerings, to offer additional music and art lessons. determine the best way they learn and how to apply
We are also looking at some programs that might that to their everyday life.”
bring some other musical genres. We are also proud
to have one of the longest running blues festivals Lee says the ACKC also welcomes suggestions for
in South Carolina -- the Carolina Downhome Blues classes or events from the community. “Anyone can
Festial -- so we want to maintain that history.” give the arts center a call or send an email to me
or to any of the staff. We are always interested to
In addition, Lee says the ACKC will continue to hear what the community would like us to bring to
focus on developing art opportunities for students. them.”

“We have a wonderful program for students in the When asked how Camden is distinct from other
summer called Arts Arising. We also have summer communities, Lee points toward the community’s
camps and are looking to expand those offerings as appreciation of the arts.
well.”
“The history of this arts center is so strong and
She says that introducing arts to students can be their support of the community for the arts is really
essential to their development and growth. what attracted me … Camden is a wonderful, warm
community. I think that it supports its programs
“The arts are a wonderful tool, especially as and celebrates them in a way you won’t find in
students are going through the process of learning. many other places.”

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