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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. Final 'Creative Conversations' of FY26 set for May 19
  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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‘Blue Star’ museums to offer free summer admission to military families

May 13, 2026

Arts Resources / Finding Art

S.C. Arts Awards to stream this Sunday

May 13, 2026

Arts News / News / Recognition

Ian Welch: 2026 S.C. Arts Awards Spotlight Series

May 12, 2026

Arts News / Recognition

Grants Roundup: Deadlines for the Week of May 11

May 12, 2026

Arts Resources / Grants

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