Lake City Creative Alliance

During 2022, lcca continued to develop annual events. With the restrictions of covid lifted, artfields was held in 2022, the art explorer classes were held in person, and hometown holidays was held in december. Artfields collective and lcca started an artist in residence program in Lake City that will continue to be developed.

Lynches Lake historical society- museum dedicated to the history of the pee dee region and revolutionary war. Held pee dee back country day in the spring and in the fall of the year. Llhs was able to host its monthly history fields lecture in person in 2022. Lchs published and mailed out the gazette (newsletter) quarterly in 2022. The lynchers Lake historical society also hosted an art exhibit during artfields 2022 that highlighted artists in Lake city/pee dee area entitled defining women artists.

Outreachthe community outreach program focused on food and clothing distribution. Lcca held diaper day(s) monthly throughout the year, college care baskets were provided for students going off to college who qualified for the assistance through the center. A backpack event was held in late summer providing backpacks and school supplies to children.santa's workshop toys were collected throughout the year and given out in december to families at the resource center. Repack the backpack- the resource center partnered with outside organizations to provide school supplies for children. Soles for souls-purchased a new pair of shoes for school age children partnered with shoe show in Lake city.community baby shower- various baby items were provided for those in need at the community babyshower.thanksgiving baskets were provided filled with fixings for thanksgiving dinner were given out in november.resource centerhosted a drive thru event and distributed glass cook/bakeware.hosted a medicare/medicaid event in which tablets or cell phones were distributed to those who met criteria.hosted a dental hygiene eventhosted a mask and hand sanitizer distribution eventstarted a community garden in which they planted produce to be given out to the community. Hosted a number of classes to the public involving gardening tips, food preparation and storing.

Jones-carter gallery is a state-of-the-art exhibition gallery owned and operated by Lake City Creative Alliance in Lake City, south carolina. The gallery hosts several exhibitions throughout the year featuring exhibits from local to international artists. The gallery offers group tours, lectures, visiting art presentations, workshops, activities for families, and community events based on current exhibits. The exhibitions are free to the public. Trax vac- this is a visual art center that includes two large gallery spaces and a sculpture garden.in 2022, jones carter and trax each held a few exhibits during the year. Lcca operates main street merchantile