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SC Arts Commission Grants Programs
AVI grants encourage and enable the creation of new artist-driven, arts-based business ventures that will provide career satisfaction and sustainability for S.C. artists. Grants can be used to launch a new venture or significantly alter an existing venture.
Professional-caliber South Carolina working artists (individuals and collaboratives)
Up to $3,500 for a one-time project/single purchase
Up to $5,000 for an ongoing business venture
January 15 for the initial online Letter of Intent. If you are invited to submit a full grant application, it will be due by March 15.
The S.C. Arts Commission will review Letters of Intent and related materials and extend an invitation to selected applicants to develop the proposed venture into a full grant proposal.
After the review of the Letters of Intent and support materials has been completed, selected applicants will be invited to proceed to Part Two with a full grant application. Only those applicants who have been invited will be considered.
The S.C. Arts Commission AVI program director, La Ruchala Murphy (803-734-8680).