A strategic plan for the arts in South Carolina
Making South Carolina a place where the arts are valued and all people benefit from a variety of creative experiences
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Arts Education
We work to establish the arts as part of each South Carolina student’s complete education and as part of every citizen’s lifelong learning process.
Services
2022 Governor's Awards for the Arts recipients revealed!
2022 Governor's Awards for the Arts recipients revealed!
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Grant Making
Investments in strengthening South Carolina artistically, educationally, and culturally
Direct Programs
Focused initiatives developed to advance the Arts Commission’s goals
Partnerships
Strategic collaborations with a wide range of partners across the state
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The Hub
Relevant news and stories from artists and programs all over South Carolina, including, what is new with SCAC.
Visit The HubAdd some Shakespeare to your community with this grant
October 30, 2026
Up to $50,000 available APPLICATION DEADLINE: Tuesday, January 26, 2027 Applications are now open for the 2027-28 cycle of Shakespeare in American Communities, an initiative of the National Endowment for the Arts in partnership with Arts Midwest. This national program offers (matching) grant support ranging from $15,000 to $50,000 to nonprofit theater companies bringing Shakespeare-inspired […]
Add some Shakespeare to your community with this grant: Full Article on The HubFinal call for ArtFields 2027
October 28, 2026
$100,000 in cash prizes up for grabs SUBMISSION DEADLINE: Sunday, November 1, 2026 ArtFields wants you, #SCArtists, to be part of its 15th anniversary festival next year in Lake City. Submissions are open for their signature visual arts competition—with $100,000 in cash prizes available—but also special competitions… Public art proposals are being accepted for the […]
Final call for ArtFields 2027: Full Article on The Hub
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