South Carolina Arts Commission

Individual Artist Fellowships

Grant Information


Application Deadline
11/15/2022

The application deadline for FY24 funding has passed


Purpose
To recognize and reward the artistic achievements of South Carolina's exceptional individual artists


Who's Eligible
Most practicing individual artists residing in S.C.


Funding
$10,000


Grant Period
July 2023 – June 2024


Matching Requirement
None

About the Individual Artist Fellowships

Purpose

These fellowships recognize and reward the artistic achievements of South Carolina’s exceptional individual artists. Fellowship awards are made through a highly competitive process and are based on artistic merit, achievements and commitment to discipline. The fellowship awards bring recognition that may open doors to other resources and employment opportunities.

Please Note

Grant guidelines are subject to change.

Applicant Coaching

    1. The applicant must be a practicing individual artist (duos, collaborative works, and other ensembles are not eligible), working in one or more of the disciplines eligible for the application year. Up to five fellowships are awarded each year (maximum of one in each discipline), with artistic disciplines rotating from year to year. The next eligible disciplines will be:
      • FY24: Visual Art, Craft, Time-Based Art (installation, sound, experimental film, video art, animation, computer generated art, or performance art), Music: Composition (apply fall 2022)
      • FY25: Poetry, Spoken word/Slam poetry, Choreography & Directing (film theatre, opera), and Performance: dance, music, or acting (film or theatre), (apply fall 2023)
      • FY26: Visual Art, Craft, Design arts (architecture, fashion, graphic, industrial, or interior), Media Production (apply fall 2024)
      • FY27: Prose, Spoken word/Slam poetry, Performance: dance, music, or acting (film or theatre), Playwriting/Screenwriting (apply fall 2025)
    2. The applicant must also be
      • A legal resident of the U.S. and S.C. with a permanent residence in the state for two (2) years prior to the application date and throughout the fellowship period; and
      • 18 years of age or older at the time of application.
    3. The applicant must not be a degree-seeking student during the award period.

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.

To Apply in Another Fellowship Category

You may apply for more than one fellowship in the same year, but you must complete all application steps for each category and submit one application at a time.

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

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