ARTworks — the home of the arts council of Beaufort, Port Royal and the Sea Islands — celebrated its five year anniversary last Saturday. Artistic Director JW Rone gave an overview of the past five years and a peek into the organization’s vision for the future. The band the Bull Grapes performed, and the Quilt of Humanity was revealed at the lively event. ARTworks is a community arts center, theater and educational resource that is located at 2127 Boundary Street in Beaufort Town Center.

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