The City of Camden is actively seeking applicants for the newly established Camden Public Art Committee, created as a cornerstone initiative of the public art policy recently approved by City Council.
Under the terms of the approved policy, the Camden Public Art Committee is comprised of seven members, each appointed by City Council to serve two-year terms with the opportunity for renewal, not to exceed three consecutive terms. City Council reserves the authority to designate the Committee Chair from among the appointed members. The committee is looking for representatives from the following groups:
• Arts Leadership: The Director or designated representative from the Arts Center of Kershaw County • Creative Professionals: Active members of Camden’s art community, encompassing artists, gallery owners, art dealers, and cultural industry professionals • Community Advocates: Engaged citizens and business owners from the City of Camden and surrounding unincorporated areas who reflect our community’s rich diversity and share a genuine passion for public art • Philanthropic Partners: Individuals with demonstrated ability to cultivate relationships with donors and supporters who share our vision for public art excellence
This exciting opportunity offers committee members the chance to shape Camden’s cultural landscape while fostering community engagement through meaningful public art initiatives.
How to Apply: Prospective applicants are encouraged to visit Boards and Commissions – Experience Camden, South Carolina to download and submit their application online. Applications are also available for pickup at City Hall’s Finance Department, located at 1000 Lyttleton Street.
Join us in creating a more vibrant, culturally enriched Camden through the transformative power of public art.
Camden Invites Community to Trees4SC! Open House to Shape Urban Forest Future
Public Input Sought on Community Tree Canopy Plan and Urban Forest Initiative
August 21, 2025 – CAMDEN, SC – The City of Camden, in partnership with Green Infrastructure Center, Inc. (GIC), invites residents to attend a community open house on September 15, 2025, at 6:00 PM at the Revolutionary War Visitor Center, located at 212 Broad Street, Camden, SC 29020.
The Trees4SC! initiative represents months of collaborative work between City of Camden staff, community stakeholders, and GIC staff to assess the community’s tree canopy, develop comprehensive mapping, and review existing ordinances. City officials are now ready to present their plan for Camden’s urban forest and seek valuable community input.
What Attendees Can Expect:
View comprehensive community tree maps showing current canopy coverage
Provide feedback on urban forestry initiatives
Help decide optimal locations for new tree plantings
Enter a free tree raffle for residents
Enjoy complimentary food and beverages
“We are excited to have been chosen as one of the communities to participate in the Trees4SC! program,” says Community Development Coordinator Kat Spadacenta. “This community open house is an important next step in the program, and we are hoping to engage as many residents and civic groups that we can to provide input on where trees are most needed in the City of Camden.”
The urban forest plan aims to enhance Camden’s environmental sustainability, improve air quality, provide natural cooling, and increase property values while preserving the city’s historic charm.
Tree planting campaigns will be launched in the community in November, and the City is looking to engage residents in learning about the benefits of trees and proper tree care during that time as well. Trees will be distributed by GIC to be planted within the City of Camden.
Can’t Attend but Want to Participate?
Residents unable to attend the meeting can still contribute by scanning the QR code on event materials or click on this link Camden Trees Community Survey to access an online survey about the community’s trees and urban forest priorities.
For More Information:
Marsha Potter Community Forestry Planner mpotter@gicinc.org 434-996-1378
Tom Knowles Community Forester tknowles@gicinc.org 434-995-8576
The Trees4SC! Open House is free and open to all City of Camden residents. Light refreshments will be provided.
About Trees4SC!: The Green Infrastructure Center (GIC) and the South Carolina Forestry Commission’s Urban and Community Forestry Program have joined forces to champion urban forestry initiatives across South Carolina through a new program called Trees4SC! With funding from the USDA Forest Service, courtesy of the Inflation Reduction Act (IRA), three cities, including Camden, Dillon, and Walterboro, were selected to receive support for this second round of funding to plan for and plant trees over the next two years, beginning in 2025.
