Florence Art Trail Gallery
As a full-time sculptor and retired executive, Alex Palkovich should be able to focus exclusively on his art. Instead, he has demonstrated a willingness to share his considerable talents and personal capital to bring downtown revitalization one step closer to reality. Dr. Jane Madden works full time for Francis Marion University as a grants administrator. Despite her busy work schedule, she manages to volunteer a minimum of three to four hours every day, including weekends.
Working together, Palkovich and Madden helped the Florence Art Trail Gallery became a reality. As leaders of the project, Palkovich served as a trailblazer, public relations specialist and fundraiser, while Madden handled the nuts and bolts jobs such as organizational responsibilities, marketing, scheduling communications and volunteer management. Both serve as curators for the Gallery in the absence of paid staff. These dedicated individuals lend their talents to other efforts of the Florence Downtown Development Corporation including creating a Pee Dee Regional Artisan’s Center in downtown Florence.
Contact Jennifer Wilcox at jwilcox@cityofflorence.com or 843.665.2047.