January 14, 2026 By Anne McCall Wilson February is Heart Month and the focus is often on movement and nutrition. Creativity  is good medicine too!  Studies in Neuroarts and Neuroaestetics show making art supports wellbeing – lowering cortisol (our stress hormone), calms the nervous system and supports emotional regulation – even after just 45 minutes.  As an artist and art teacher, I’ve heard it more times than I can count: “I can’t draw,”  or “I’m not creative.” Even if that

Freedman Arts District is on the move — and Beaufort is growing with us. If you’ve walked past the Beaufort Visitor Center lately, you may have spotted a bright new sign nestled beneath the display — a small yellow square carrying a big message: Freedman Arts District is growing. For the last two years, our home at 1401 Duke Street  has been the launchpad for creativity in Beaufort. It has supported artist workshops, youth programming, Mistletoe Market, Artists Sunday, Chalk

At Freedman Arts District , we are absolutely thrilled as we look ahead to Chalk It Up Beaufort 2026 —already shaping up to be the most colorful, creative, and community-driven event Beaufort has ever seen. For 2026, we have more than 50 professional chalk artists  signed on from across the country and abroad , all coming together to transform downtown Beaufort into a living, breathing outdoor art gallery. From mind-bending 3D illusions to vibrant contemporary works, these ar

What began as a response to an unexpected challenge quickly became one of the most uplifting and well-attended events of the season. As downtown Beaufort faced untimely street construction during one of the most critical retail periods of the year, local business owners and artists found themselves navigating uncertainty at the height of the holiday shopping season. Recognizing the potential impact on livelihoods, visibility, and foot traffic, Freedman Arts District  stepped

At the Freedman Arts District, we believe that creativity and knowledge should never be out of reach. That belief is driving one of our...

Big News! The Freedman Arts District is thrilled to announce our exciting new collaboration with Mural Magic! This partnership brings...

We are overwhelmed with gratitude for the generosity and kindness of Modern Turf and its owner, Hank Kerfoot, based in Camden, SC. At...

Chalk it Up Beaufort 2025 moved at the speed of light from our first meeting to the last table, which was folded and returned. Our...

I want to take a moment to shine a light on the true foundation of every nonprofit, organization, and even business—the hands of a...

Your support brings our vision to life, and we are proud to partner with you in enriching Beaufort's cultural landscape. Your commitment...

A Heartfelt Thank You to Our Generous Sponsors of Chalk It Up Beaufort 2025 On behalf of the entire Chalk It Up Beaufort team, I want to...

As we continue to embrace the arts as a means of economic revitalization in our historic community, we are thrilled to announce the...

Get ready, Beaufort! On December 1, 2024, our charming coastal town will come alive with creativity and inspiration as we celebrate...

The Freedman Arts is proud to announce that with USCB's Center for the Arts partnership, Off the Wall and Onto the Stage will be a...

Spending time at a modern-day pier. The Combahee River Raid occurred here. This gives me a shiver. Where Harriet Tubman led a detachment...

Celebrating Creativity: The Importance of Artist Sunday As we dive into the hustle and bustle of the holiday season, a unique and vital...

Art is more than just a visual representation; it's an intimate reflection of the artist's soul. The heart of an artist is a complex...

The connection between the arts and community revitalization is nothing short of exhilarating! The arts breathe life into neighborhoods,...

The Freedman Arts District is a community-based nonprofit located inside the National Historic Landmark District of Beaufort, SC. The...

Is there such a thing as "not an artist"? Before joining this organization, I would have believed that to be true. My days involve...