We Exist To provide quality

Arts Education for All SC Students

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February 10 - February 14

2025 Arts Advocacy Week

virtual

February 12 - February 13

2025 Arts Day!

Spearman Center for Arts Innovation and the SC State House

Our Mission

The Arts in Basic Curriculum (ABC) Institute provides leadership to achieve quality, comprehensive arts education (dance, music, theatre, visual arts and creative writing) for all students in South Carolina.

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ABC Schools

37,816 students are served through the 65 ABC schools in South Carolina. ABC sites receive funding from SCAC to support a comprehensive arts education.

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Resources

Access to documents, links, and statistics supporting the ABC Institute and arts education throughout South Carolina, including the SC Visual and Performing Arts Standards and the Opportunity to Learn Standards for Arts Education.

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