Public Works

Art classes for all: in 2024, public works art center educated over 1057 students. Mediums include oil painting, stained glass, needle felting, pottery, drawing, sweetgrass basket making, candle making, charcoal drawing, and so much more. Scholarships are available through the john and carolyn peterson foundation, ensuring that everyone has access to high- quality arts education.

Summer camp program: each summer, public works is open every week of the local school district summer schedule for summer camp, and in 2024, we had 237 summer campers come through our program thanks to a grant from the south carolina arts commission, we are able to offer full scholarships to anyone who needs it.

Public works art center is an intentionally inclusive cultural hub and creative incubator. Here, artists and visitors of all ages, backgrounds, and abilities showcase and learn a variety of artistic disciplines, connecting with themselves and one another. These experiences enhance the vibrancy of downtown summerville and beyond.