(Featured photo is from the Aiken Center for the Arts Facebook page. The center offers a variety of programs that the antique show benefits)
The Aiken Center for the Arts is celebrating its 24th annual Aiken Antique Show Feb. 2-4.
In the heart of historic downtown Aiken at 122 Lauren St, SW, the center for the arts will be the location for the event that will feature vintage pieces and antique furniture, paintings, lighting, jewelry and rugs.
The Aiken Antique Show is the center’s largest fundraiser with all proceeds going to support access to the arts, art education, cultural activities, and art exhibits. This event also funds scholarships for classes, camps, programs and art instruction, according to the antique show website.
“Aiken Center for the Arts has art programming year-round, a great deal of that programming is free. We support our industry in our area. We have different exhibitors — local artists that share their works with the community in our gallery shop,” said Carolie Gwinn, the center’s director.
The show is scheduled for 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Feb. 2-3 and 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Feb. 4. Tickets are $20 per person for the duration of the show.
A preview party will be from 6:30 to 9 p.m. Feb. 1. Party attendees will have an opportunity to preview and purchase their pieces before the start of the show.
It features cocktails, heavy hors d’oeuvres and desserts. Tickets are $95 per person, which will include admission to the show. American Counseling Association members receive a $10 discount.
Some of the exhibitors featured are Alan Christopher Antiques, Augusta; Baxter Designs, Atlanta, Carriage Trade, Blowing Rock, N.C., and Enchanted, Lynchburg, Va .
Mimi Bremer Woodruff from Beverly Bremer Silver Shop in Atlanta will present “Elevating the Everyday” at 9:30 a.m. Friday, Feb. 2 to encourage people interested in starting or adding to their silver collection and make silver a part of everyday elegance, according to the Aiken Center for the Arts’ website.
Springtime Hacks for Gardeners and Flower Lovers will be presented by Kirkland Moore, Landscape Architect and Garden Historian from North Carolina at 9:30 a.m. Saturday, Feb. 3. Tickets are $25 which includes admission to the show.
“Moore will turn the clock back and give details about his old-time garden and show how to bring springtime indoors and make your garden life magical and memorable,” the website said.
Rylee Knox is a student the University of South Carolina Aiken.
