South Carolina Arts Commission

09/08/2026

Nominations are officially open! 📣

We are accepting nominations for both the Governor’s Awards for the Arts and the Jean Laney Harris Folk Heritage Awards.

- The Governor's Awards for the Arts was created to honor the South Carolina folks and organizations demonstrating immense levels of achievement, influence, or support related to the arts.

- The Jean Laney Harris Folk Heritage Award is presented to practitioners and advocates of traditional arts significant to communities throughout the state.

DEADLINE: OCT 11

GAFTA | bit.ly/GAFTA-SCAC
FHA | bit.ly/FHA-Nominations
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09/03/2026

Apply by 9/24/26 to be considered for the next cohort of Emerging Artist Grantees! ⭐

Are you within the first 1-5 years of your career and seeking funding for your next project? Don’t miss out on this popular grant category!!

Want more info? Check out our grant guidelines page or attend the coaching call tomorrow, September 4.

Grant Info + Application | 🔗 bit.ly/EmergingArtistGrant

Art Credit:
Alexander Rouse | Blackwater Ascension | Watercolor & Gouache |18 x 24
FY26 Emerging Artist Grantee | Project Title: Volucrine Beloved

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09/02/2026

DYK that our rolling School Arts Support grant is 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!

Applications must be submitted at least five weeks before the activity begins/purchases are made. Final deadline is Feb. 25, 2027

More info | 🔗 bit.ly/SchoolArtsSupport

+ We are here to help. If you have questions, contact our Arts Learning Coordinator, Mikayla Moore, at [email protected]!

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Photo: The image in the background is an image from an FY26 School Arts Support Grantee, Congaree Elementary School.



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09/02/2026

Big news! 📰⭐

"The South Carolina Arts Commission - the state agency for the arts - is putting its first-ever Lowcountry hub in our new building, creating a resource area for artists, art teachers, and arts organizations from ten counties...talk about economic development!"

🎨 A historic downtown Summerville landmark is entering a new chapter.

The Public Works Art Center has purchased the neighboring Cauthen's building at 129 W. Richardson Ave. and is transforming the space into an expanded hub for artists, students and community programs. The project will add artisan studios, a music room, more summer camp opportunities and serve as the Lowcountry's first South Carolina Arts Commission arts hub.

And for longtime fans of People, Places and Quilts, don't worry. Owner Diane Frankenberger will continue operating the beloved business from a smaller space inside the historic building.

Find all the information here: https://www.postandcourier.com/journal-scene/summerville-art-center-expands-into-historic-building/article_647a0294-428a-498a-96db-545fa0a83b89.html

09/02/2026

09/01/2026

Join us for Money Mindset, a free two-day virtual workshop led by artist and tax expert Hannah Cole!

Register now | 🔗 bit.ly/AEI-MoneyMindset

We’ll see you there, September 22 & 29.

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08/31/2026

Thank you to everyone who joined us earlier this month for our first AEI session of the season! 🤩

This was a free full-day event that focused on demystifying grants for artists and setting smart, meaningful goals to scale one’s arts-based business and brand. This session was led by Anastasia Christofakis and Abigail Cruz Colton.

Learn more about AEI | 🔗 bit.ly/AEI-SCAC

Shoutout to our wonderful host, GCCA

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08/28/2026

Have you explored the Congaree Vista Cultural District in Columbia?! 🖼️

FYI: Cultural districts are geographic areas of S.C. cities or towns that have a concentration of artistic assets, cultural facilities, creative businesses, and placemaking activities.

Learn more | 🔗 bit.ly/SCCulturalDistricts

(Not every business/attraction is tagged or featured in the reel, there’s more to explore!)

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08/27/2026

Are you preparing to apply for an upcoming deadline? The SCAC Grants Team and program directors will host informational sessions via Zoom!

The sessions are free, but you must register in advance.

Register today | 🔗 bit.ly/GrantsCoaching

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