About Blue Ridge Arts Center (BRAC)
Who?
The art center is maintained by the Blue Ridge Arts Council, a volunteer-run, 501(c)(3) non-profit organization. We are a membership-based organization of a diverse artists from all walks of life and skill levels, as well as art patrons.
BRAC is sustained by the generosity of our members, volunteers, donors and sponsors.
What?
Blue Ridge Arts Center is committed to “Bringing Art to the People and People to the Arts”. We offer opportunities for artists to show their work in our four galleries throughout the year, including an Annual Members’ Show, Juried Exhibition and various themed/invitational shows. Our classroom studio offers space for members and the community to participate in art classes, painting groups, artist demonstrations, events, and meetings. The art center also houses a gift shop featuring the work of our artists and members.
Where?
The Blue Ridge Arts Center is located in the foothills of the Blue Ridge Mountains at 111 East South 2nd Street in the historic district of Seneca, South Carolina.
Our gallery is housed in the city’s oldest church structure (c.1882), which is listed on the National Register of Historic Places. Additions to the original church building allow us to house our four galleries, a gift shop, office, kitchen and classroom space.
Gallery Hours
| Wednesday | 1:00pm – 4:00pm |
| Thursday | 1:00pm – 4:00pm |
| Friday | 1:00pm – 4:00pm |
| Saturday | 10:00am – 1:00pm |
Contact Information
- Email: blueridgeartcenter@gmail.com
- Phone: 508-963-4959
Board of Directors
- Laura Havran – President
- Amy Royal – Vice President
- Stephanie DeRyke – Treasurer
- Kim Warne – Secretary
- Larry Bennett – Member-at-Large
- Chris Cartledge – Member-at-Large
- Lynn Crain – Member-at-Large
- Julie Lamp – Member-at-Large
- Den Latham – Member-at-Large
- Donna O’Hara – Member-at-Large
- Kathleen Santilli – Member-at-Large
- Steve Warne – Member-at-Large
- Clem Watson – Member-at-Large
- Debbie Rote – President Ex-Officio