Sylvia Bacon has always had a strong interest in the arts, especially photography. Numerous regional magazines and newspapers have published her work. She has been featured as "Artist of the Quarter" several times at the community center on Kiawah Island and her photography continues to be displayed in local exhibits, including juried art shows. In addition to also serving as the artistic director for the Catesby Trust, she is a founder and recent past president of the Kiawah Island Photography Club. Sylvia has volunteered in numerous community and educational endeavors and served on several boards. She majored in Business Administration at The College of William and Mary in Williamsburg, Virginia.