Transformer Art Wrap Project: Rice Birds & More!

More pages from local author Flo Phillips’ Goodnight Historic Georgetown are coming appearing on the streets of the city Southern Living calls South Carolina’s hidden gem. We’re pleased to announce that work by the book’s illustrator Keels Culberson Swinnie is part of Transforming Georgetown, the Georgetown Arts & Cultural Commission’s project to turn drab utilitarian transformer boxes into public art pieces!

Located at 623 Front Street, three transformer boxes are wrapped in illustrations from Goodnight Historic Georgetown. Look for more page from this beloved children’s book.

Keels is a native of Pawleys Island and although her love of travel has taken her to many incredible places, she knows that there is nowhere like her beloved Lowcountry. She now lives in downtown Georgetown with her husband and children.

The city’s Arts & Cultural Commission (GACC) started planning the Transforming Georgetown project in 2023 under then Commission Chair Susan Lumpkin. Current Commission Chair Dell Omega Grant took up the reins, successfully moving the project forward with the help of current commission members Alan Sherlock, who took the photos of the quilt, Al Joseph, Natalie Pantuso, Nathalie Humphreys, Janette Rodrigues, Andy Friedman, Susan Shoman, and former commissioner Gerry Hogan.

Check back here soon for the latest news and location on Transforming Georgetown!

Thank you to everyone who helped make this happen!