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Aiken Center for The Arts

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Aiken Center for The Arts

A non-profit arts center with a mission to inspire & educate through arts experiences for all ages
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06/16/2026

Open Studio with Amy Ness
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📅Mondays, July 6 - 27, 2026 (4 sessions)
🕑10:30 AM – 12:30 PM
Register online at AikenCenterfortheArts.org or call 803.641.9094
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Dedicated studio time & space for students to work on oil, acrylic, pastel, watercolor, and colored pencil projects of their own choice. An instructor is on hand for assistance, but there is no prepared lesson. Student provides supplies for their projects. All skill levels welcome. No instructor July 6

06/14/2026

Join us next Thursday for the opening reception of "Spirited AIken"!
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Upcoming Gallery Exhibition, June 18-July 23
Opening Reception: June 18, free and open to the public

"Spirited Aiken" featuring artists from the SC Chapter of National Association of Women Artists (NAWA)

Also in the Main Gallery: paintings from our Joy in the Journey program

Aiken Artist Guild Gallery: Guild members Amy Ness & Joya Jiménez Distefano

Checkout for their artists highlights!

06/12/2026

Guitar Lessons with John Phillips
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Mondays, July 13-27, 2026
Call Aiken Center for the Arts at (803) 641-9094 to schedule!
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Learn how to play the guitar with weekly 30 minute lessons. All skill levels welcome. The instructor recommends that elementary aged students have a parent attend class with their student; parents are welcome to learn alongside their child. Bring your own guitar. Call to schedule lesson time.

06/10/2026

Pastel Painting - Cute Mouse taught by Nanette Langner
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📅Saturday, June 27, 2026
🕑10:30 AM – 3:30 PM
Register online at AikenCenterfortheArts.org or call 803.641.9094
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Introduction to working in soft pastels. Create a beautiful pastel painting while learning how to use soft pastels. Skill level: All. Bring a lunch. (30 min break)

06/09/2026

This is the last week to see the Aiken Artist Guild Member Show in our main gallery. This exhibition highlights the abundance of visual creativity in our community. Come see which of the 129 works on display were prize-winning entries before the show closes this Thursday, June 11th.
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Image: "Spreadin' the LOve" fabric art by Betsy Hughes

06/08/2026

Gouache class taught by Nanette Langner
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Tuesdays, July 21 - August 4, 2026 (3 sessions)
10:30 AM – 12:30 PM
Register online at AikenCenterfortheArts.org or call 803.641.9094
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Come and have fun while learning about the medium of gouache. It is a unique and versatile painting medium that offers a balance between watercolor and acrylics. We will be painting three 5 x 7 paintings, each on a different type of paper while learning the fundamentals of this medium along with combining some watercolor.

06/07/2026

Learn to paint "Along Langley Pond" with Sharon Taylor Padgett
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Saturday, July 11, 2026
10:30 AM – 1:30 PM
Register at AikenCenterfortheArts.org or call 803.641.9094
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This peaceful creek runs beside Langley Pond and the style of this painting is impressionistic with soft edges in calm greens and blues. Color mixing and brushwork are emphasized in this tranquil scene. No experience necessary. Supplies included.

06/06/2026

The first week of Summer Art Camp is a wrap and our campers had a blast! Scroll to see what our campers were up to!

We have limited spots left Summer Art Camps. Go to our website, AikenCenterfortheArts.org to register or call 803.641.9094!

06/05/2026

This year's student/member show will be July 30-Sept 3! The show, Summer Art, showcases artwork by Summer Art Camp Students, Adult Students, Members, and Faculty.

Visit the exhibition dropdown on our AikenCenterfortheArts.org or our gallery shop for a copy of the rules and contract.

Exhibition dates: July 30 - Sept 3
Opening Reception: Thurs. July 30, 6-8pm

Address

122 Laurens Street SW
Aiken, SC
29801

Opening Hours

Monday	10am - 5pm
Tuesday	10am - 5pm
Wednesday	10am - 5pm
Thursday	10am - 5pm
Friday	10am - 5pm
Saturday	10am - 5pm

Website

http://www.aikencenterforthearts.org/, http://AikenAntiqueShow.com/, https://forms.gle/fHjWYzu58Hx43oi49

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