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May
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SC School for the Deaf and the Blind reveals new ASL sculpture in Morgan Square
The South Carolina School for the Deaf and the Blind is feeling the love for the latest addition to Morgan Square’s quirky sculpture collection. The sculpture, created by South Carolina sculptor Bob Doster and with help from students at the school, is a large stainless steel hand making the American Sign Language sign for “I […]
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May
30
Kids Music Day This Friday
Richland School District Two has partnered with the South Carolina Philharmonic Orchestra and Rice Music to bring National Kids Music Day to our students. This is the first time the district has participated in this annual celebration of music. L.W. Conder Arts Integrated Magnet, the district’s only elementary fine arts magnet, will host the event […]
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May
30
Coming Tuesday: the S.C. Arts Commission. But better.
Tuesday, Sept. 3, the South Carolina Arts Commission will implement a new constituent service model designed to upgrade your service experience. Program directors and coordinators on the Arts Commission’s team will be assigned to specific lines of service or programs and provide targeted help to South Carolina’s: artists, community arts providers, educational institutions and arts […]
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May
30
Ray Doughty Honored as a 2019 Lowell Mason Fellow
RESTON, VA (July 29, 2019)—On June 19, 2019, the National Association for Music Education (NAfME) honored Arthur Raymond “Ray” Doughty, an exemplary leader in music education in South Carolina, as a Lowell Mason Fellow. This distinction is one of music education’s most important honors, designed to recognize the accomplishments of music educators, music education advocates, […]
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May
30
Farewell Reflections by Ken May
Almost exactly 10 years ago, in a year catastrophic state budget cuts prevented the presentation of the Verner Awards for just the second time since 1976, I was lucky enough to become acting executive director of the South Carolina Arts Commission. I say “lucky” with only a little irony, because getting to do this job […]
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May
30
Kelly Hall to Join ABC Institute as Program Specialist
The Arts in Basic Curriculum Project is pleased to announce Kelly Hall as our new Program Specialist. In this role, Kelly will work with leaders from across the state in service to ABC Institute’s vision – that every SC student has access to and benefits from quality, comprehensive arts education. An arts educator herself, Kelly […]
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May
30
David Platts Announced as New Executive Director at SC Arts Commission
COLUMBIA, S.C. – The South Carolina Arts Commission (SCAC) Board of Directors is announcing David Platts of Lancaster is to be the agency’s new executive director, effective July 1, 2019. Platts currently serves as arts and science coordinator for Lancaster County School District, a position he’s held for 15 years. He will be the first […]
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May
30
ABC Institute Looks to Hire Program Specialist
JOB OPENING!! The ABC Institute is seeking a leader to join our team and serve as Program Specialist. Individuals with effective interpersonal communication skills, a resourceful mindset, and a passion for arts education are encouraged to apply. Travel and ability to work flexible hours is required. To read the full job description and apply,https://www.winthrop.edu/uploadedFiles/hr/staff/201975.pdf
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May
30
SC School for the Deaf and the Blind Students to Perform with Mandy Harvey
What a great opportunity for fine arts students at SC School for the Deaf and the Blind who will perform a song with Mandy Harvey tomorrow night at the Charleston Music Hall. The students will also perform two songs on their own. Mandy Harvey is a deaf American singer-songwriter. She reached the finals of “America’s […]
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May
30
ABC Institute Names New Executive Director
COLUMBIA, S.C. – The Arts in Basic Curriculum (ABC) Project is announcing the promotion of Dr. Kim Wilson to be the program’s new executive director as of April 1, 2019. Wilson will be responsible for helping 84 schools or districts provide 170,000 South Carolina K-12 students with access to arts-rich education. The program, which is […]