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Bring the State Art Collection to your community! | Organizations
and businesses interested in displaying art or hosting an
exhibition from the State Art Collection may contact Harriett Green, (803) 734-8762. Find out more about the artists, the art and the exhibitions online.
Art in Sight is designed to promote awareness for South Carolinians to enjoy the State Art Collection in their communities. Read more about Art in Sight.
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Picture your plate here! | E-mail a photo of you and your Driven by the Arts license plate. We'll put you in the e-newsletter.
Order your plate today!
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South Carolina Arts Commission News October 2010
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Hello everyone,
We're pleased to announce a new partnership with S.C. Parks, Recreation and Tourism that will open new avenues for promoting arts and cultural activities as part of our state's tourism marketing. The idea of E-Arts has evolved over time and now emerges as a cost-effective way for us to promote S.C. arts events to interested potential visitors. Later this year we'll offer workshops about how arts organizations and artists can tap into this new opportunity. In August, longtime Commission member Linda Stern stepped down after 10 years of service. Linda has been one of our most vocal advocates, traveling the state to speak with legislators and community and business leaders about the value of the arts. In addition to serving as chairman for six years, Linda led the way in shaping creative partnerships between our public agency and private and corporate arts patrons. Two examples come to mind: By developing the Elizabeth O'Neill Verner Awards Luncheon and Art Sale, Linda helped raise significant funds to support artists and arts activities around the state. She also chaired the "Driven by the Arts" license plate project that promotes awareness and raises money for arts in education programs. We salute her decade of selfless service and wish her well as she moves on to her next adventure. Luckily for us, she'll remain a member of the S.C. Arts Foundation board.
Sincerely,
 Ken May
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E-Arts program targeted to tourists
The S.C. Arts Commission and S.C. Parks, Recreation and Tourism have joined forces to launch E-Arts, an online resource developed to encourage vacationers and visitors to explore S.C.'s arts and culture. An electronic newsletter packaged with a web page, E-Arts links the arts community to tourism promotion and provides a new marketing vehicle for arts activities. The first issue of E-Arts was distributed Sept. 21 to more than 3,500 subscribers who expressed an interest in our state's arts and culture. In the future, the newsletter will include advertisements by arts organizations and their marketing partners.
How can my arts activities be included?
Later this year, arts organizations will be able to apply for inclusion in E-Arts. Eligible organizations are those that have documented success in attracting tourists. Organizations must also meet accessibility and DHEC standards and other criteria. E-Arts content is pulled from Arts Daily and other sources, so add your events to Arts Daily and you'll be on the E-Arts radar! Stay tuned for more information.
For more information about E-Arts, contact Joy Young, (803) 734-8203.
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State Art Collection exhibitions touring the state
Four additional venues are hosting State Art Collection exhibitions in the next few months, providing multiple opportunities to enjoy the collection "right in your own backyard." The African-American Voice Clinton Junior College, Rock Hill Oct. 1 through Dec. 10
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The African-American Voice artists range from self-taught, outsider artists Sam Doyle, Leroy Marshall and Dan Robert Miller to academically trained artists Leo Twiggs and Arthur Rose. The exhibition was created in response to the continued requests for works by African-American artists from the State Art Collection. Visit the website for an exhibition preview and more information.  | | Elizabeth F. Keller, Discerning of Spirits |
Contemporary Conversations
Part II Arts Center of Coastal Carolina, Hilton Head Oct. 2 through Nov. 12 The Arts Center, Clemson
Lee Gallery and the Brooks Center for the Performing Arts, Clemson University Jan. 10 through Feb. 16 The exhibition, composed of works by 95 contemporary S.C. artists, is designed to suggest both the quality and diversity of the state's cultural heritage. Works are inspired by social issues, memory, local and national history, imagination, art of the past and aesthetic theory. Visit the website for an exhibition preview and more information. Want to host a State Art Collection exhibition in your community? Contact Harriett Green, (803) 734-8762.
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Verner award nominations due Dec. 15
 They're heavy and fondly referred to as "the ladies." "They" are the lovely bronze statues designed by artist Jean McWhorter and presented to recipients of the Elizabeth O'Neill Verner Governor's Awards, the state's highest awards in the arts. Do you know an individual, organization or business deserving of a lady?
Nominations for the 2011 Verner Awards are due Dec. 15, 2010. The business nominee guidelines have been updated to expand and clarify qualifying activities.
The six nomination categories are: arts in education, government, organization, business/foundation, individual and individual artist. Nomination guidelines and the form are available on the website.
Stay tuned for details about the awards ceremony and other activities to be held in May 2011. For more information about the nominations process, contact Rusty Sox, (803) 734-8899.
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Poetry Out Loud deadline extended!
Everyone likes having more time to complete an assignment, so teachers, here's a grace period designed just for you: the deadine to sign up for this year's Poetry Out Loud competition has been pushed back to Oct. 25. Visit the website for contest dates and guidelines, or contact Frances Kablick, (803) 734-8639.
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Local arts agency leaders: take a day off
Sometimes the daily grind feels like a battlefield. Don't wave the white flag just yet - retreat for one day to reconnect with peers and refocus on what keeps you going. The S.C. Arts Commission and the S.C. Arts Alliance invite local arts agency executive directors to a one-day retreat Weds., Oct. 20 from 9:30 a.m. until 3 p.m. at the Arts Commission. A local arts agency is defined as a public or private not-for-profit organization or agency, whose primary purpose is to provide a support system and network to develop, deliver and sustain arts activities in the community. Visit the local arts agencies blog for details. Contact Susan DuPlessis, (803) 734-8693, if you wish to receive an invitation to the retreat.
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Are you new at what you do?
Have you recently joined your arts organization or moved into a new role? If so, you're invited to a meeting at the S.C. Arts Commission on Oct. 27. The session is designed to give new staff working in arts administration, development, finance and marketing/communications an overview of how the Arts Commission works. Board members who have assumed staff roles are also welcome. Arts Commission staff will answer questions and share organization-specific grants history. The session begins at 9 a.m. and adjourns for lunch on your own. Registration is free but limited to 25 participants. To register or find out more, contact Susan DuPlessis, (803) 734-8693.
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Save the date! Rural Arts Summit
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March is a long way off, but it's not too soon to mark your calendar for Tues., March 22. That's the date the S.C. Arts Commission will convene the 2011 Rural Arts Summit. The summit is open to arts organizations, artists and anyone working in the arts in rural communities. The summit will be held at the new S.C. State Farmer's Market, located on Highway 321 near Lexington. Stay tuned for more details! If you can't wait, feel free to contact Susan DuPlessis, (803) 734-8693. |
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This month's emergency "Prep Step"
October is National Fire Prevention Month. Are you and your organization prepared if a fire breaks out? This month's Emergency Prep Step is about fire prevention and safety -- here's one easy thing you can do to be better prepared for an emergency.
Make an appointment with your local fire department for a walk-through inspection of your facility, studio or work space. Most local departments are happy to do this at no charge! A fire official can spot potential risks and make suggestions for easy changes that will help keep you, your art or your business hazard-free. Check out our website for more suggestions and information on emergency preparedness and the arts.
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Quote this
"I don't want life to imitate art. I want life to BE art."
-- Carrie Fisher (1956 - )
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Milly Hough
Communications Director
S.C. Arts Commission
803.734.8698
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| The 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 works to increase 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 SouthCarolinaArts.com or call 803.734.8696. |
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