S.C. Arts Directory

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For questions about the Arts Directory, and/or if you are a Directory artist needing to update your listing, please contact Arts Learning Coordinator Mikayla Moore (803.734.8495 | mdmoore@arts.sc.gov).

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Engaging Creative Minds

Discipline

  • Theatre
  • Media Arts
  • Dance
  • Visual Art
  • Literature
  • Music
  • Photography

Geographical Availability

  • Midlands
  • PeeDee/ Grand Strand
  • Low Country

About

ECM, a nonprofit based in Charleston, South Carolina, works with school districts, principals, teachers, and the local workforce to identify specific knowledge and skillsets all... Read more in the link below

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The Baillie Players

Discipline

  • Theatre

Geographical Availability

  • Upstate
  • Midlands
  • PeeDee/ Grand Strand
  • Low Country

About

Primary Contact : Milner Martin

A professional touring theatre company in continuous operation since 1981.
The company provides sets costumes, scripts and music in conjunction with... Read more in the link below

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Gracie and Lacy/Swing St. Louis

Discipline

  • Opera/Musical Theatre
  • Theatre
  • Dance
  • Music

Geographical Availability

  • Upstate
  • Midlands
  • PeeDee/ Grand Strand
  • Low Country

About

With rave reviews in New York City (Cabaret Scenes Magazine) and hailed as “one of the most celebrated teams” in the Lowcountry (Lowcountry Today), Charleston,... Read more in the link below

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Sumter Civic Dance Company

Discipline

  • Dance

Geographical Availability

  • Upstate
  • Midlands
  • PeeDee/ Grand Strand
  • Low Country

About

Primary Contact: Andrea Freed-Levenson

The Sumter Civic Dance Company provides Dance education through residencies, demonstrations, and performances. All performances are age appropriate and some pieces tell... Read more in the link below

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MUSC Arts in Healing

Discipline

  • Visual Art
  • Music

Geographical Availability

  • Upstate
  • Midlands
  • PeeDee/ Grand Strand
  • Low Country

About

THERAPEUTIC EXPERTISE: Art and Music Therapy

MUSC Arts in Healing was founded in 2018 with the goal to provide access to the inherent healing powers of... Read more in the link below

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Anderson County Arts Council

Discipline

  • Visual Art

Geographical Availability

  • Upstate

About

Primary Contact: April Cameron

The Anderson Arts Center’s mission is to foster the practice and appreciation of the arts. With a focus on visual arts, the... Read more in the link below

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Spoleto Festival USA

Discipline

  • Opera/Musical Theatre
  • Theatre
  • Dance
  • Music

Geographical Availability

  • Low Country

About

Primary Contact: Bailey Mann

For 17 days and nights each spring, Spoleto Festival USA fills Charleston, South Carolina’s historic theaters, churches, and outdoor spaces with performances... Read more in the link below

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Spartanburg Philharmonic

Discipline

  • Music

Geographical Availability

  • Upstate

About

Primary Contact: Hannah Simpson

The Spartanburg Philharmonic is a professional orchestra serving the Upstate of South Carolina providing enriching educational concerts, school visits, and professional musical... Read more in the link below

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Girls Who Paint Murals

Discipline

  • Public Art

Geographical Availability

  • Upstate
  • Midlands
  • PeeDee/ Grand Strand
  • Low Country

About

Primary Contact: Christine Crawford

We are Allison Dunavant and Christine Crawford of Girls Who Paint Murals – a Southeast based mural duo. We specialize in client-based... Read more in the link below

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Cartoon Junkyard

Discipline

  • Literature

Geographical Availability

  • Upstate
  • Midlands
  • PeeDee/ Grand Strand
  • Low Country

About

Primary Contact : Shawn Beach

Cartoon Junkyard is an entertainment company owned and founded by author, Shawn Beach. So far, “Mission: Jam and Jelly” and... Read more in the link below

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Sahn the Poet

Discipline

  • Storytelling

Geographical Availability

  • Upstate
  • Midlands
  • PeeDee/ Grand Strand
  • Low Country
  • Western Piedmont
  • Olde English

About

Artist Bio

Sahn the Poet is a first generation Jamaican born in America whose sole mission is to provide a safe space for others to gain... Read more in the link below

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South Carolina Philharmonic

Discipline

  • Music

Geographical Availability

  • Upstate
  • Midlands
  • PeeDee/ Grand Strand
  • Low Country
  • Western Piedmont
  • Olde English

About

Primary Contact: Susan Cafferty

The South Carolina Philharmonic is committed to performing live symphonic music and providing dynamic educational opportunities in the Midlands. We carry forward... Read more in the link below

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NC Youth Tap Ensemble

Discipline

  • Dance

Geographical Availability

  • Upstate
  • Midlands
  • PeeDee/ Grand Strand
  • Low Country

About

Primary Contact: Emily Jane Acree

Rhythm…funk…innovation…excitement: that’s the North Carolina Youth Tap Ensemble (NCYTE). One of the best youth tap ensembles in the world, NCYTE features... Read more in the link below

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Scott Ainslie

Discipline

  • Music

Geographical Availability

  • Upstate
  • Midlands
  • PeeDee/ Grand Strand
  • Low Country
  • Western Piedmont
  • Olde English

About

Artist Bio

Scott Ainslie’s mother found him at the family piano picking out melodies from the records she listened to during the day when he was... Read more in the link below

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Christopher Aldeguer

Discipline

  • Dance

Geographical Availability

  • Upstate
  • Midlands
  • PeeDee/ Grand Strand
  • Low Country
  • Western Piedmont
  • Olde English

About

Artist Bio

Christopher James Aldeguer is an accomplished dancer and choreographer from Daly City, CA with a passion for hip hop culture. With 18 years of... Read more in the link below

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Annex Dance Company

Discipline

  • Dance

Geographical Availability

  • Low Country

About

Annex Dance Company is committed to promoting dance in its home location of Charleston, SC, as well as around the globe. Through performance, collaboration, outreach/education,... Read more in the link below

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Laura Allen

Discipline

  • Visual Art

Geographical Availability

  • Low Country

About

THERAPEUTIC EXPERTISE: Art Therapy

Laura Allen, M.A., ATR-BC

Artist Bio

I am a graduate with a Master’s degree from the George Washington University and have been a board... Read more in the link below

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Drew Allison

Discipline

  • Theatre

Geographical Availability

  • Upstate
  • Midlands
  • PeeDee/ Grand Strand
  • Low Country
  • Western Piedmont
  • Olde English

About

Artist Bio

Drew Allison is the founder of Grey Seal Puppets. He is involved in all phases of production. He received a Bachelor’s Degree from UNC-Wilmington... Read more in the link below

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Mahoganee Amiger

Discipline

  • Music

Geographical Availability

  • Upstate
  • Midlands
  • PeeDee/ Grand Strand
  • Low Country
  • Western Piedmont
  • Olde English

About

Artist Bio

The Mahoganee Xperience yields the best of the Artistry of Mahoganee. In her latest work, she explores Afro-futurism with “time travel” and “portals.” Her... Read more in the link below

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Mr. Bounce Back

Discipline

  • Music

Geographical Availability

  • Upstate
  • Midlands
  • PeeDee/ Grand Strand
  • Low Country
  • Western Piedmont
  • Olde English

About

Artist Bio

André “Mr. BounceBack” Amigér is Co-Founder of Responsible ARTistry, Inc and CEO of Responsible ARTistry Studios, a music production and sound engineering studio. Andre... Read more in the link below

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