Arts Advocacy Week – Celebrating the Arts in South Carolina!
Arts Advocacy Week – Celebrating the Arts in South Carolina!
This past week, our partners at the SC Arts Alliance led vital efforts to advocate for the arts across our state. Their work ensures continued support for arts funding, education, and community programs. Check out the latest advocacy briefs below. These briefs outline priorities for the 2025-26 fiscal year.
Join us in celebrating the arts and their impact!
The arts shape our communities, enrich education, and drive economic growth. From inspiring performances to transformative programs, creativity is at the heart of South Carolina’s culture and economy.
How can you advocate?
1. Share why the arts matter to you, and in your community.
2. Connect with local leaders and voice your support.
3. Learn more about arts advocacy through SC Arts Alliance.
Our vision is to ensure “Arts for All!” Together, we can build a stronger, more creative future!
#ArtsAdvocacy #SupportTheArts #SCArtsAlliance
The Economic Impact of South Carolina’s Arts-Related Economic Cluster report prepared by Joseph C. Von Nessen, Ph.D., and Research Economist was released in February 2023.
The Darla Moore School of Business at the University of South Carolina provides research to analyze 2021 data from the U.S. Census Bureau and the U.S. Department of Commerce, Bureau of Economic Analysis, regarding the South Carolina economy associated with the arts and design, crafts, and related activities. According to the study’s overview, “The creative cluster can be formally defined as a group of industries that broadly encompass science and technology, arts, culture, media and entertainment, business, management, and the professions.”
Current Annual Economic Impact of the South Carolina Arts-Related Cluster:
Total Employment – 123,550
Total Labor Income – $5,654,720,802
Total Economic Impact – $14,062,526,348 (!!)
See the full report on the SC Arts Alliance Website. Love data? See more. Please thank your legislators and local officials for supporting the arts!
