South Carolina Arts Commission

Emerging Artist Grants

Grant Information


Application Deadline
04/12/2023


Purpose
To support the artistic and career development of emerging South Carolina artists


Who's Eligible
Most S.C. artists in the first 1-5 years of their careers


Funding
Up to $1,800


Grant Period
July 1, 2023 – December 31, 2023


Matching Requirement
None

About This Grant

Purpose

This grant is designed to assist emerging artists in South Carolina through project grant funding as well as mentorship and professional support during the grant period.

The combination of funding and mentorship is intended to:

  • deepen artistic practice and foster artistic excellence;
  • encourage career growth, advancement, and sustainability; and
  • provide professional development and opportunities for collaboration.

Learn more about the program and see current and recent emerging artists here.

Please Note

Grant guidelines are subject to change until application opens.

Terms

  • “Emerging artists” are defined as those who are at an early stage in their career development (specifically, artists who are starting their careers and have been active for one to five years).
    • Age is not a factor in determining an emerging artist.
  • An “active” or “practicing” artist is one who is creating work regularly (i.e., more than a few times a year).
  • The term “emerging” refers to professional accomplishments and recognition, not to stylistic evolution.
    • An emerging artist is expected to have a limited performing, publishing, or exhibition record.
    • Emerging artists may demonstrate potential in their practice through risk-taking and pushing their work in dynamic ways.

Applicant Coaching

There is an applicant coaching call via Zoom on Feb. 23, 2023 at 3 p.m. ET. Register via the link below.

How to Apply

Applications are accepted through our grants portal, which uses the Foundant platform.

New to Foundant? For frequently asked questions, registration instructions, and other helpful information, we highly recommend visiting the Grants Portal FAQbefore you begin working in the system.

PLEASE NOTE: You are urged to consider the Review Criteria (detailed in the “Review Process” section of these guidelines, under “After You Apply”) as you prepare your application materials. These criteria will be used to evaluate your application and determine the funding of your proposal.

Not quite ready to apply? You can preview the application before you create an account or start an application.

After You Apply

I’m Here to Help!

  • If you are seeking advisement, please contact Deputy Director Ce Scott-Fitts (803.734.8203 | cscottfitts@arts.sc.govbefore submitting an application.
  • If you have submitted an application, and/or you have a current grant, please contact the Grants Team (803.734.8695 | grants@arts.sc.gov).

 


Grants Coaching

We also highly recommend a visit to our Grants Coaching webpage, for

Missed a group call or session? Look for the video link to access a recording of that presentation.