As a Main Street America Affiliate™, See Lancaster is part of a national network of more than 1,200 neighborhoods and communities who share both a commitment to creating high-quality places and to building stronger communities through preservation-based economic development.
An outgrowth of Main Street Lancaster, See Lancaster SC also seeks to preserve and revitalize Lancaster’s traditional commercial districts. Its funding comes from hospitality taxes generated by City businesses.
The purpose of See Lancaster SC is to provide information to individuals and businesses considering relocating to Lancaster, encourage and promote existing businesses through economic restructuring, help preserve historic sites, plan new events, and expand existing events to attract more visitors to the area.
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In many ways, Lancaster County is an arts community. Several artists live here, work here, and display their art here. Lancaster initiated the Arts in Education program, a statewide program first piloted here to bring hands-on art instruction from artists-in-residence to students from elementary to high schools. Theatre productions, classical and folk music concerts, and chamber choir performances are scheduled throughout the year. Something is always going on in the arts in Lancaster—from art, pottery, and drama workshops to gallery crawls.
The Community Playhouse of Lancaster County
The Community Playhouse performs popular musicals and plays at their spring, summer, and winter productions. Please visit www.lancasterplayhouse.com for more details.The Lancaster Arts League
The Arts League meets the third Tuesday of each month during the school year for hands-on art and fine crafts workshops. It also co-sponsors the annual Marian Hagins Art Competition, held in September and exhibited through the end of October at the LCCA Gallery. For details, call 803-283-3965 or 803-285-1820.The Lancaster Chamber Choir
The Chamber Choir performs in concert in May, December and again in the spring. Regular auditions and rehearsals are held September through April. If you are interested in joining or finding out more information, call 803-283-8927. 803-285-7451 or eareese@mac.com.Lancaster County Council of the Arts (LCCA)
“The mission of the Lancaster County Council of the Arts is to enrich the quality of life in Lancaster County by building a vibrant community connecting arts, culture, and economic vitality through education, advocacy, and collaboration.” Please visit their website at www.lccarts.net.
Bob Doster
Bob Doster is an internationally acclaimed artist who makes his home and studio in Lancaster. Bob’s unique style of metal design ranges from free-floating steel in multi-colored tables and accent pieces to monumental sculpture. He is the winner of the 2006 Elizabeth O’Neill Verner Artist of the Year Award – the highest honor awarded artists in the State of South Carolina.
