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How to Credit South Carolina Arts Commission Funding
Acknowledging public funding for the arts goes hand-in-hand with promoting the vital role of the arts in building communities. By using the South Carolina Arts Commission’s logo in conjunction with appropriate credit for funding, artists and arts organizations can inform their communities about the impact of public support for the arts. These guidelines explain how to give proper credit for funds.
Acknowledging funding from the Arts Commission and the National Endowment for the Arts
Funds awarded by the Arts Commission are
public monies and must be given appropriate
credit. Therefore, an organization or artist
receiving funds or support must give credit to
the South Carolina Arts Commission and the
National Endowment for the Arts in all advertising,
news releases, printed materials and
promotion and publicity. This credit should be
prominently positioned near the name of the
sponsoring organization or applicant using the
following wording:
"This project is funded in part by the South Carolina Arts Commission which receives support from the National Endowment for the Arts."
When space allows, the Arts Commission’s logo should be used in conjunction with the credit statement. Where no printed program for a funded project exists, grant recipients must make at least one public announcement during the activity giving credit to the South Carolina Arts Commission, noting that the Commission receives support from the National Endowment for the Arts. Failure to provide appropriate credit may result in reduction or cancellation of grant funds.
Additional credit required for subgranting and quarterly projects
Subgranting and quarterly projects are funded in part by a generous award from the John and Susan Bennett Memorial Arts Fund of the Coastal Community Foundation of South Carolina. In addition to giving credit to the Arts Commission and the National Endowment for the Arts, credit must also be given this source in all advertising, news releases, printed materials, and promotion and publicity. A logo and additional information about the Coastal Community Foundation of SC is available at www.CCFgives.org.
Notifying state legislators
Commission grant programs are funded primarily through state funds, which are appropriated to the Arts Commission by the South Carolina General Assembly. It is important for grant recipients to express their appreciation to their legislators for such support. On receiving notification of a grant award, grant recipients are responsible for informing their legislators of Commission funding. Unless the Commission specifies an exemption, the grant recipient is also responsible for inviting their legislators to all grants-sponsored events. Visit www.scstatehouse.net for a list of legislators, their districts and contact information.
Questions?
For more information about appropriate ways to acknowledge funding, please call 803.734.8696.