Lowcountry Quarterly Arts Grant Program

09/01/2023

Arts Project Support grants through the South Carolina Arts Commission replace the quarterly opportunities previously provided by the LQAGP in the tri-county region. Be sure to click over and learn more about how to apply for assistance.

08/17/2023

A to last autumn when the LQAGP was able to support Julia Deckman present her solo exhibition "The Choreography of Color" at Hed Hi. Fast forward to August 2023 and our subgranting program has officially been sunset by the SC Arts Commission, but there are plenty more great arts projects coming up in the months ahead: https://charlestoncitypaper.com/2023/08/16/hed-hi-studio-announces-fall-art-shows-lineup/?utm_source=dlvr.it&utm_medium=facebook

Hed Hi Studio on King Street has earned a reputation for hosting some of the most exciting and contemporary art shows in town.

04/03/2023

REPOST Via City Gallery: So excited to be a part of this opportunity for Charleston's emerging visual artists!
TOMORROW, April 4th, is the deadline for submissions to GAP Gallery's May 26th Piccolo pop-up at Redux! Submissions are made via Instagram .

The Gap Gallery announced its return Feb. 15 on Instagram much to the excitement of the arts community.

01/27/2023

Attention local artists and arts organizations:

**February 15th** is your LAST CHANCE to apply to for a Lowcountry Quarterly Arts Grants before the program officially sunsets.

This deadline is for applications for events occurring April - June 2023.

For future support with grant-sponsored endeavors please visit the South Carolina Arts Commission: https://www.southcarolinaarts.com/all-grants/

This program has been possible because of the South Carolina Arts Commission which receives support from the National Endowment for the Arts and the John and Susan Bennett Memorial Arts Fund of the Coastal Community Foundation.

The City of Charleston Office of Cultural Affairs would like to thank our joint partner in the LQAGP, the City of North Charleston Cultural Arts Department, all the artists who have served as review panelists over the years, and, of course, the individuals and organizations who have applied for grants and cultivated the artistic and cultural significance of the Lowcountry.

01/11/2023

The Lowcountry Quarterly Arts Grant Program is proud to support local artists at all levels of achievement, although we have a soft spot for emerging artists... LQAGP support also assists arts organizations like Redux Contemporary Art Center, who make a world of difference with exhibition programs and new initiatives like their Lightning Residencies!

Supporting artists is important to maintaining a vibrant community. Here are 10 emerging artists in Charleston to look out for in 2023.

01/02/2023

Learn more about The Void Theatre Company, one of our latest LQAGP grantees, by way of Holy City Sinner. Tickets are on sale now for their debut production, Succulents, presented in the intimate space, The Room, at Queen Street Playhouse, running Feb 3-5: https://app.arts-people.com/index.php?ticketing=void

The 65th episode of Holy City Sinner Radio, this website’s award-winning companion podcast, is now live on multiple streaming platforms. This week’s guest is Shannon Vogt, artistic director of The Void, a new Charleston theatre company. The Void aims to showcase contemporary plays that highlight...

12/29/2022

Exciting news for one of our grant recipients: Annex Dance Company: https://charlestoncitypaper.com/annex-dance-company-looks-ahead-with-new-programming/

Annex Dance Company kicked off its 16th season in October looking to expand its programming and mission to bring professional modern dance to Charleston.

12/13/2022

Our friends at Enough Pie have been championing public art in Charleston and are currently looking for your input on priorities for future initiatives. Take a minute to share your perspective.

Enough Pie’s Public Art Implementation Plan wouldn’t be complete without public input and we want to know what kind of public art YOU would like to see in our community. Share your thoughts below and be sure to follow us on social media (Enough Pie) and sign up for our (Newsletter) for more info...

11/30/2022

Proud to support the Pure Concert Series and their featured presentation of Ashley Hale. Learn more via Charleston City Paper: https://charlestoncitypaper.com/ashley-hale-celebrates-a-rich-rb-legacy/

Powerhouse vocalist Ashley Hale was born into a musical family, and her vocal prowess first became clear at just 5 years old when she sang in church. By 13, she landed her first lead theatrical role.

11/19/2022

Artist talk and Hampton Park visit with Art by Meredith Connelly this afternoon/evening for this LQAGP-funded "Art in the Parks" project of the Charleston Parks Conservancy.

Join artist Meredith Connelly .connelly at the Gibbes Museum of Art for a special talk presented by the Gibbes and the Charleston Parks Conservancy about her latest installation, Mushrooms, currently on view in Hampton Park this Saturday!

Visitors to the museum in recent months will recall Connelly's popup installation Snails in the Gibbes Art Sales Gallery, which previewed her unique light installations.

On Saturday, November 19 at 3:30PM, the artist will return to the Gibbes on the occasion of her full-scale installation, Mushrooms, in Hampton Park, organized by the Charleston Parks Conservancy. After the talk, guests are invited to join the artist at dusk in Hampton Park to see the light installation in action.

Mushrooms, an illuminated site-based installation, consists of more than 100 hand-sculpted illuminated mushrooms using a heavy-duty thermoplastic. The installation components range in height from 8 to 12 inches and will be integrated into the natural setting of the popular Charleston park resulting in an immersive and interactive experience for all ages. Mushrooms will be on view to the public November 5th - December 11th.

WHAT: Artist talk with Meredith Connelly

WHEN: Saturday, November 19 at 3:30PM

WHERE: The Gibbes Museum of Art, Lecture Hall