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 HubNew artist-led opera company launches in Upstate Aug. 7
July 30, 2026
Opera isn’t just for fancy people: Full Body Opera is redefining what opera looks like If you’ve ever thought opera wasn’t for you, Full Body Opera would love the chance to prove you wrong. Launching with its inaugural recital and fundraising event on Friday, Aug. 7, 2026, at 7 p.m., Full Body Opera is introducing […]
New artist-led opera company launches in Upstate Aug. 7: Full Article on The HubSCAC announces first FY27 Emerging Artist cohort
July 30, 2026
New cohort receives project funding, mentoring FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE COLUMBIA, S.C. – Five artists establishing themselves in their artistic pursuits will receive a project-based grant and career mentoring from the South Carolina Arts Commission Emerging Artists program. The SCAC defines emerging artists as being at an early stage in their artistic career development—within the first […]
SCAC announces first FY27 Emerging Artist cohort: Full Article on The Hub
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