Established in 1972, the S.C. Arts Foundation is a nonprofit organization dedicated to recognizing, encouraging and supporting the art and artists of South Carolina. Throughout its history, the Foundation has pursued creative ways to help the business community and private citizens contribute to a thriving arts community across the state.
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The S.C. Arts Foundation has forged a strategic partnership with the S.C. Arts Commission, the state’s government arts agency, linking its mission to the Arts Commission’s three goals:
While operating independently of one another, the partnership between these two key organizations allows them to maximize resources and realize the greatest impact from programming and financial support statewide. Working with the S.C. Arts Commission, the S.C. Arts Foundation has helped advance the arts in South Carolina in significant ways:
In addition to financial support, the S.C. Arts Foundation welcomes involvement from artists, volunteers, and leaders in the business, civic and arts communities. For information about getting involved, contact Victoria McCurry (vmccurry@arts.sc.gov | 803.734.8315).