South Carolina Arts Commission

Thank you, City of Lancaster, for hosting the quarterly Cultural District cohort meeting!?? The day included networking and professional development, along with a tour of the city’s cultural district. Mayor Pro-Tempore Jackie Harris welcomed us to Lancaster, and we enjoyed lunch and presentations from Wilson Bame (Columbia Museum of Art) and TJ Wallace (SC Humanities). Learn more about Cultural Districts | bit.ly/48gAa0T [Image descriptions: Guests and speakers chatting in the event space. Guests and speakers on a walking tour through Lancaster’s cultural district.]

DYK that our rolling arts learning grants are open and accepting applications!?! ?? If you need or want supplies, materials, professional development, an artist residency, or creative arts therapy to supplement the arts in your classroom, these are the grants for you! The next two deadlines are December 2 and January 6. More info | ?? bit.ly/ALL-Grants + We are here to help. If you have questions, contact our Arts Learning Coordinator, Mikayla Moore, at [email protected]! --- Photo: The image in the background is from an FY24 School Arts Support grantee, Wren High School. In the photo, the drama department performs a scene from The Lightning Thief – The Percy Jackson Musical. #ArtsInEducation #ArtsGrowSC #ArtsLearning #SCACGrants [Image description: The background image shows students performing a play on stage. The image is overlayed with purple, and the text says, “School Arts Support Grant. Apply by February 18, 2025 for up to $5,000 per school! 4K Arts Integration Grant. Apply by February 18, 2025 for up to $2,000 per school!" There is an SCAC logo in the bottom right.]

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Secure the support you need by applying for SCAC grants! ?? Our rolling grants have multiple deadlines between now and February/March; choose which date best fits your project timeline. The two non-rolling grants close next week. Don’t delay; start those apps today! Learn more and apply today: ?? https://lnkd.in/eT_ZQ2gi Slide one includes an event photo from FY24 Accessibility Grantee, South Carolina State Museum Foundation. The image features an accessible art activity during their Disability Celebration Day. Slide two features a photo of FY24 School Arts Support grantee, Wren High School. In the photo, the drama department performs a scene from The Lightning Thief – The Percy Jackson Musical. -- [Image Description: Slide one. Photo of an accessible art event where participants paint a piece of paper on the floor using their feet, wheelchairs, etc. in the background with a black circle on top. The text says, "Grants for artists, schools, units of govt., and organizations. South carolina arts dot com." Slide two says "Rolling Grants, Individual artist fellowship, art of community: rural sc, arts project support, libraries engagement, school arts support, 4K arts integration, accessibility. Closing Soon: Emerging artist deadline 11/12/24. Artists’ Business Initiative deadline 11/15/24"] #Arts4SC #GrantsForArtists #SCArtists #SCAC #SCACGrants #GrantMaking #GrantsForAll #ArtsOrganizations #ArtProjectSupport #AccessibilityGrants #RuralGrants #ArtOfCommunity #GrantsforArtists #GrantsForSchools #ArtsLearning

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Stand with Southern Artists!? ? The recent devastation from Hurricanes Helene and Milton has left many artists in the South struggling to rebuild their creative livelihoods. But together, we can make a difference! ? The Southern Arts Relief & Recovery Fund, led by South Arts and supported by incredible partners like Alternate ROOTS, Mid Atlantic Arts, National Performance Network, ArtsAVL, and the North Carolina Arts Council, is here to help. ? 100% of your donations will go directly to artists in?Florida, Georgia, North Carolina, South Carolina, Tennessee, and Virginia.?Funds raised will also support affected arts organizations in North Carolina.? ? Make a donation NOW! Every dollar counts: https://lnkd.in/emaRP744 Together, we can uplift our creative community and show that the arts matter!? ? #SouthernArtsRelief #SupportArtists #HurricaneRecovery #DonateNow #ArtsMatter

Join our team! ? Are you passionate about promoting equitable access to the arts and supporting the cultivation of creativity in South Carolina? Our state arts organization is looking for dedicated individuals to join us on this mission. Get all the details | ?? bit.ly/SCArtsCommJobs Arts Industry Director | $55-$58K | Apply by 11/12 Grants Manager | $49-52K | Apply by 11/12 SPECIAL NOTE: The Arts Industry Director will be assigned to one of SCAC's Hub Offices, located in either Richland, Charleston, Florence, or Greenville County. The successful candidates for these positions can reside near and work from any one of these locations. Grants Manager MUST work in our Columbia office. ----------------------------------- #Arts4SC #NowHiring #SCJobs #ArtsJobs #ArtsWorkers #JoinOurTeam #SCArtsJobs #WorkWithUs #ArtsAdministration #ArtsAdminJobs #CreativeJobs #WeAreHiring #SCStateJobs #ArtsIndustry #ArtsOrgs [Image Description: Pink and black background with a photo of a black and white megaphone, which takes up half of the graphic. The text says, “We’re hiring. Join our team. Arts Industry Director. Grants Manager. Apply now! Bit.ly/SCArtsCommJobs” There is a SCAC logo at the bottom right of the graphic.]

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Looking for a teaching artist? We’ve got you covered! Want to be listed in the directory? You can apply today! Learn more | ?? bit.ly/SCArtsDirectory Benefits: 1. Free listing w/ exposure to schools & communities 2. Connectivity to others 3. Access to free online professional development from SCAC 4. Schools/districts who are funded through SCAC are required to use directory members 5. SLED background checks provided by SCAC [Image description: Blue/purple/pink gradient background with a geometric pattern. An illustration of a desktop computer with text that says, “SC Arts Directory. An extensive directory of artists, arts orgs, creative arts therapists, and teaching artists across many disciplines in South Carolina.” SCAC logo in the bottom right.] #SCAC #SCArtsDirectory #TeachingArtists #ArtsOrgs #ArtsTherapists #SCArts #ArtsInEducation