Governor’s Awards for the Arts
Nominate outstanding arts organizations, patrons, artists, business leaders, and government entities in South Carolina for the Governor's Awards for the Arts.
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Get matched →- Deadline
- annual cycle, check dates
- Entry fee
- Not listed - check the source
- Award
- Governor's Awards for the Arts (official state recognition)
- Location
- South Carolina
About
Overview
The South Carolina Arts Commission annually presents the Governor's Awards for the Arts, the highest honor the state gives in the arts. These awards recognize South Carolina arts organizations, patrons, artists, members of the business community, and government entities who maximize their roles as innovators, supporters and advocates of the arts. The awards were designated as the official Governor's Awards for the Arts in 1980.
Key Dates
- Nominations for the 2027 cycle will open Tuesday, September 8, 2026
Categories
Awards are given in the following categories: Artist, Individual, Arts in Education (Individual), Arts in Education (Organization), and Special Award.
Contact
- Communications Director Jason Rapp: (803) 734-8899 or [email protected]
- Award
- Governor's Awards for the Arts (official state recognition)
- Theme
- Outstanding achievement and contributions to the arts in South Carolina.
- Eligibility
- Organizations, patrons, artists, business community members, and government entities in South Carolina.
- Audience
- South Carolina arts organizations, patrons, artists, members of the business community, and government entities
- Contact
- [email protected]
Every listing links to the organizer's official page. Always confirm deadlines, fees, and entry rules there before you apply.