Arts Industry | South Carolina Arts Commission

Helping arts organizations and other arts providers have the necessary resources to deliver diverse arts experiences throughout South Carolina

The SCAC’s arts industry program helps accomplish that outcome of the strategic plan in a variety of ways:

Provide a robust grant portfolio for arts organizations and providers.
Support collaborations between arts providers and local, statewide, and national funders to maximize impact of public funds.
Develop diverse cross-sector relationships that engage arts and culture providers to address local issues in matters that may include economic, community or workforce development, healthcare, education, public safety, housing or capital.

Meet the team

- Arts Industry Director
Chris’ background in art and with grants and fundraising makes him be a great resource for South Carolina arts providers from our Olde English hub. And if you need a review on an art museum, he’s probably been there.

Before joining the SCAC he worked as development director at the Lancaster County Council of the Arts. He also worked as the grants and stewardship manager at the Reynolds House Museum of American Art in Winston-Salem, North Carolina; was a grants officer at the Columbia Museum of Art; and was director of development for corporate and foundation relations at the University of South Carolina. He holds a bachelor’s degree in art history and political science from USC.

Photo coming soon!

Contact Chris
- cscudder@arts.sc.gov
- 803.734.8762 (office)
- Arts Industry Coordinator
No stranger to arts organizations, Hailey’s great experience positions her well to serve South Carolina’s arts providers from our Lowcountry hub.

Hailey worked for the Charleston Symphony Orchestra as education and marketing coordinator. She has also worked for the Gibbes Museum of Art as a museum engagement specialist and the College of Charleston music department as orchestra manager. Hailey earned a bachelor’s degree in arts management and a master’s degree in public administration from the College of Charleston.

Photo coming soon!

Contact Hailey
- hyasinski@arts.sc.gov
- 803.734.4465 (office)

Programs

These are direct programs of the SCAC or partnerships.

A three-day professional development retreat offering topics and tools for better arts administration.
- Learn more about the Arts Leadership Institute.
An informative webinar series from January to June 2024 from the SCAC and our partners Able SC around topics of accessibility for people with disabilities.
- Learn more about Disability & Arts Webinars.
Twiggs Scholars are S.C. arts leaders who participate in the prestigious and award-winning Furman University Riley Institute’s Diversity Leaders Initiative.
- Learn more about Leo Twiggs Scholars.