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Announcing the 2026 South Carolina Arts Awards recipients

Honoring excellence with the S.C. Governor's Awards for the Arts and Jean Laney Harris Folk Heritage Award.

David Platts to retire this summer

The SCAC's Fast Five

  1. Meet the S.C. Poetry Out Loud winner
  2. Stage is set for 2026 S.C. Arts Awards, May 17 at 7 p.m.
  3. Group coaching session added for Emerging Artists grant
  4. How does SCAC serve your community? Explore the dashboard!
  5. Find arts events + opportunities in your area with Arts Daily
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Relevant news and stories from artists and programs all over South Carolina

Poetry Out Loud National Finals begin today, will celebrate America’s 250th

April 28, 2026

Arts News / Events

Grants Roundup: Deadlines for the Week of April 27

April 28, 2026

Arts Resources / Grants / Training/Learning

Hub Quick Hits: Cayce welcomes ‘arts cafe’

April 24, 2026

Arts News / News

Public art RFQ issued in Rhode Island

April 24, 2026

Arts Resources / Call for Art

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