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February 2008 |
Earlier deadline for Annual Operating Support applicants
The application deadline for Annual Operating Support grants is Feb. 15, 2008. This is an earlier deadline than in the past so please be aware that the deadline date has changed. The FY2009 application is now available. Check the guidelines for more details.
New logo reminder
Grantees are reminded to replace the Arts Commission's old logo with the new logo in print and electronic materials. Logos and usage guidelines are available online. Contact Milly Hough, (803)734-8698, for more information. |
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Pat VanHuss, chairman S.C. Arts Foundation
E-mail a photo of your Driven by the Arts license plate and you may be in the next issue of the e-newsletter! Show us that you're "Driven by the Arts!"
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South Carolina Arts Commission News
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Hello everyone,
February brings an air of excitement as we await the arrival of the National Symphony Orchestra Feb. 9 and gear up for Arts Advocacy Day Feb. 12 and the S.C. Book Festival Feb. 22-24. Take advantage of these top-quality arts programming and awareness opportunities. |
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Make plans to hear the National Symphony Orchestra!
 The National Symphony Orchestra begins its jam-packed tour of the state on Feb. 9. In addition to the full orchestra performing five concerts, small groups of orchestra members will fan out to 23 communities for 100 separate events in seven days, including master classes, school assemblies and chamber music performances. Several events are open to the public. View the complete schedule for more information.
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Don't wait - buy your plate!
Help the Arts Commission reach its goal of selling 400 "Driven by the Arts" license plates by July 1 -- buy your plate today!
You do not have to wait until your current license plate expires. The S.C. Dept. of Motor Vehicles will pro-rate the regular $24 vehicle registration fee based on your current renewal date. (The specialty plate fee is $70 per year.) Funds from license plate sales go back into communities and classrooms statewide through arts education programs and artist residencies. Click here for information about ordering a plate. |
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Next round of 40 Lists closes Feb. 15!
Add your favorites to these lists today!
Each month during the South Carolina Arts Commission's 40th Anniversary celebration, we'll unveil new lists of people, accomplishments, ideas and milestones that have contributed to the arts during the past 40 years. |
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40th anniversary events and opportunities
Plan to toast the S.C. Arts Commission's 40th anniversary with a festive evening celebration on May 7 at the Columbia Museum of Art. The S.C. Arts Foundation will honor the 40th anniversary and the arts community with great food, a spectacular art auction and entertainment. Tickets are $75. Watch for more details coming soon!
"The African American Voice," the Arts Commission's 40th anniversary exhibit, is on display at the Arts Center in Clemson through Feb. 29. The exhibit includes artworks from the State Art Collection by 24 African-American artists and is free to the public. For information about hosting the exhibit, contact Harriett Green, (803)734-8762.
You or your organization can participate in the Arts Commission's 40th anniversary by telling your story, designating your event as a "40th anniversary" event, using the anniversary logo in your print and electronic communications, or asking your board to pass a resolution honoring the anniversary. Details and more ideas are available online. |
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Verner Awards luncheon and art sale set for April 16
 Mark your calendar for the annual Elizabeth O'Neill Verner Awards luncheon and art sale, scheduled for April 16 at the Columbia Marriott. Luncheon tickets are $50 per person; the art sale is open to the public.
The S.C. Arts Foundation has issued a call for artists to participate in the art sale. Artists who wish to be considered must submit materials by March 3. Submission guidelines and more information are available online. |
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Arts Advocacy Day is Feb. 12
This year Arts Advocacy Day is packed with "extras," including a free workshop presented by a top governmental relations team and a special appearance by the National Symphony Orchestra. If you're new to arts advocacy, this is a great year to join forces with fellow advocates at the Statehouse. Registration deadline is Feb. 8. For more information or to register, visit the S. C. Arts Alliance.
Make plans to stay in Columbia that evening and attend the National Symphony Orchestra's 7:30 performance at the Koger Center! Order tickets online or call (803) 251-2222. |
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New NEA grant guidelines
The National Endowment for the Arts has issued application guidelines for the next round of Grants for Arts Projects. Organizations may apply under these categories:
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Access to Artistic Excellence Grants range from $5,000 to $150,000 with deadlines of March 10 and Aug. 11
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Challenge America: Reaching Every Community Fast-Track Review Grants support projects that reach underserved populations. Grants are for $10,000; deadline is June 2.
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Learning in the Arts for Children and Youth Grants support arts education in school- or community-based settings. Amounts range from $5,000 to $150,000; deadline is June 9.
Visit this link to the guidelines, select the relevant field or discipline, and Grants for Arts Projects will be the first funding opportunity listed. |
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Literary news
As a member of the S.C. Literary Arts Partnership, the Arts Commission is again proud to help sponsor the S.C. Book Festival scheduled for Feb. 22-24 in Columbia and to help present the Midlands Regional Poetry Out Loud contest during the Book Festival. Both events are free to the public.
Benedict College, the Richland County Public Library and other partners are participating in The Big Read, a program of the National Endowment for the Arts. A calendar of events is available online. |
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Public Art 360
 Artists, architects, landscape designers, government officials and others are encouraged to attend Public Art 360: Symposium from Seven Perspectives scheduled for April 11-12 at the University of North Carolina Chapel Hill campus. The symposium will address how to initiate, fund and implement public art projects. The S.C. Arts Commission, Percent for Art Collaborative, the N.C. Arts Council, and the Orange County Arts Commission are presenting the event. Register by Feb. 22 for $60.
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Quote this
"I look forward to an America which will reward achievement in the arts as we reward achievement in business or statecraft."
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Milly Hough
Communications Director
S.C. Arts Commission
803.734.8698
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South Carolina Arts Commission is the state agency charged with
creating a thriving arts environment that benefits all South
Carolinians, regardless of their location or circumstances. Created by
the South Carolina General Assembly in 1967, the Arts Commission is
celebrating 40 years of increasing public participation in the arts by
providing services, grants and leadership initiatives in three areas:
arts education, community arts development and artist development.
Headquartered in Columbia, S. C., the Arts Commission is funded by the
state of South Carolina and by the federal government through the
National Endowment for the Arts. For more information, visit South Carolina Arts or call 803.734.8696.
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