TJ Wallace 
Stormwater Studios in Columbia will present the group exhibit Cultural Heritage/Creative Expression from July 19 – 30, 2023. The exhibit explores themes of identity, culture, immigration, and history. SC Humanities supported this exhibit with a Mini Grant. Cultural Heritage/Creative Expression features the work of Malik Greene, the Stormwater Resident Artist, as well as other finalists … Read more
The Newberry Opera House will present a performance by Aunt Pearlie Sue and the Gullah Kinfolk, an award-winning storytelling and musical presentation, on Friday, June 23, 2023 at 6:00 p.m. for the the “Storytelling Camp” at the Newberry Arts Center and the general public. SC Humanities supported this program with a Mini Grant. Master storyteller, … Read more
The Union County Community Remembrance Project will host the 2023 Juneteenth Remembrance and Celebration on Saturday, June 17th in downtown Union. The 2023 theme is “Truth, Memory, and Reconciliation.” SC Humanities supported this event with a Mini Grant. The Union Juneteenth Remembrance and Celebration will feature historians and genealogists, vendors, performers, a Kids Zone, a … Read more
South Carolina Humanities offers an annual scholarship for one undergraduate and two graduate students who have declared a major or are enrolled in a Master’s degree program in the humanities. After careful consideration, the Board of Directors of SC Humanities chose Frances Ludwig, an art history major at Coastal Carolina University, as the recipient of the Undergraduate Student … Read more
The South Carolina New Play Festival will present their second annual event on August 11 – 13, 2023 in Greenville. The festival celebrates engaging and dynamic new plays and musicals from across the United States. On August 11, there will be a free, public panel with a virtual livestream on “The Post-COVID Transformation of American … Read more
The Atlantic Beach Gullah Geechee South Carolina Organization will host its annual Culture & Nature Festival on June 23rd – 25th, 2023 on 30th Avenue South, the main street in Atlantic Beach. The event aims to highlight and celebrate the historical relevance of Atlantic Beach and the Gullah Geechee values of resilience, self-sufficiency, and tenacity. … Read more
Dorchester Heritage Center will present monthly lectures on a variety of historical and cultural topics relevant to Dorchester County in 2023. The “Discovery Educational Outreach Series” will be led by local scholars, historians, and presenters at venues around Dorchester County to increase attendees’ awareness and knowledge of Dorchester County history and increase the community’s awareness … Read more
SC Humanities is pleased to announce that the maximum award amount for Major, Mini and Planning Grants will be raised, effective July 1, 2023. The maximum amount for Major Grants will be $15,000, and the maximum amount for Mini and Planning Grants will be $5,000. Previously, the maximum award amount was $10,000 for Major Grants and … Read more
Coastal Carolina University is sponsoring a “Creative Sociology Writing Competition” which invites submissions of poetry, short fiction, and creative nonfiction that align with the theme “Empathy and Science.” The contest is open to all graduate and undergraduate students enrolled in a South Carolina college or university. The submission deadline of September 25, 2023. SC Humanities … Read more
York County Library will feature a Young Adult Comic Con event on Friday, May 19, 2023, 6:30 – 10:00 p.m. The “LibraryCon” is an annual celebration of comic books, manga, science fiction, fantasy, and cosplaying. SC Humanities supported this event with a Fast Track Literary Grant. The LibraryCon is a family-friendly pop culture and comic … Read more
The Arts Council of York County will host their third annual “One Word Poetry Festival” on April 27 – April 30, 2023. The 4-day event will include poetry workshops for various ages and backgrounds, readings, a poetry slam, open mics, and a poetry brunch. SC Humanities supported the festival with a Fast Track Literary Grant. The … Read more
South East Rural Community Outreach will celebrate the 150th anniversary of the purchase of the Harriet Barber House property in Hopkins, SC with two public events about African American land ownership and the history and culture of African Americans in Richland County. The first event is a film screening and discussion of “Restoration: A Concert Film,” … Read more
South Carolina Humanities is accepting nominations to become a member of our Board of Directors. New members will begin three-year terms in November 2023. Board members initiate and develop projects, seek to make the humanities accessible statewide, and take active roles in fundraising. SC Humanities, now in its 50th year of service as our state’s humanities council, has … Read more
South Carolina Humanities is pleased to announce that nominations for the Governor’s Awards in the Humanities and the newly-renamed Akers Prize are now being accepted through Wednesday, May 31, 2023. Established in 1991, the Governor’s Awards celebrate the Palmetto State’s humanities academics and advocates. The Akers Prize, formerly the Fresh Voices in the Humanities Award, … Read more
The University of South Carolina will host “Wood Basket of the World: Lumbering, Manufacturing, and Conserving South Carolina’s Forests,” a major conference held in Sumter on April 21 – 23, 2023 that will feature scholars and industry professionals exploring the history of lumber, wood products, and forest conservation in South Carolina. The conference is the … Read more
Coastal Carolina University has partnered with the Association for the Betterment of Bucksport to create a traveling exhibit and accompanying educational material about the Gullah Geechee community of Bucksport in Horry County. The exhibit will open to the public at the James R. Frazier Community Center on Saturday, April 29, 2023. SC Humanities supported this … Read more
The Friends of South Carolina Libraries will host their Annual Conference on Saturday, April 29, 2023 at the Aiken County Library. The one-day conference will feature poet Len Lawson as the keynote speaker. SC Humanities supported this program with a Mini Grant. Friends of South Carolina Libraries is a statewide organization that was created in … Read more
The Center for Civil Rights History and Research at the University of South Carolina has created a traveling exhibit based on the archival exhibit “Justice for All: South Carolina and the American Civil Rights Movement” that was on display at the Hollings Special Collections Library from February – August 2019. The exhibit will be on … Read more
The Office of Cultural Affairs at the Town of Hilton Head Island will partner with the Historic Mitchelville Freedom Park, Lean Ensemble Theater, and several other organizations to provide an educational experience for 200 high school juniors to see the new play “Mitchelville” at the Lean Ensemble Theater. Performances of the new play will take … Read more
Richland Library will coordinate a series of poetry workshops and a culminating presentation featuring Black British poet Yomi Sode in partnership with education consultant Peter Kahn. In March 2023, workshops will take place at two colleges and two high schools that will explore identity, black culture, literary elements of poetry, and the craft of poetry. … Read more
The Sumter County Museum will debut a new exhibit on the life and importance of Sumter native Dr. Arthenia J. Bates Millican. “Inspired by Millican: The Life and Legacy of Dr. Arthenia J. Bates Millican” will open on March 30th, 2023 and will be on display through the end of September. A grand opening event … Read more
The Harriet Hancock LGBT Center in Columbia hosts the “Pages of Pride” book discussion group. The group will meet on third Thursdays from January – April 2023. Each discussion is led by a scholar. SC Humanities supported this program with a Mini Grant. The Harriet Hancock LGBT Center is a safe and inclusive home that … Read more
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Contact at SC Humanities:T.J. Wallace(803) 771-2477tjwallace@schumanities.org SC Humanities Celebrates 50 Golden Years South Carolina Humanities Council Celebrates Their 50th Anniversary COLUMBIA, SC. – South Carolina Humanities (SCH) is pleased to announce they will be celebrating their 50th Golden Anniversary on March 11, 2023. The celebration will be at the South Carolina Department … Read more
The South Carolina Humanities Board of Directors awarded more than $74,000 in Major Grants to 9 cultural organizations after a February 17, 2023 Board Meeting in Florence. The awards were selected through a competitive application and review process and are made possible by SC Humanities and the National Endowment for the Humanities. Matching community support for the … Read more
The Lancaster Cultural Arts Center is offering a new monthly, lunchtime lecture series featuring presentations and discussions on a wide range of topics. The free hour-long lectures will be at noon on the first Wednesday of each month, beginning on June 1, 2022. This programming was supported with funding from a Growth Grant from South Carolina … Read more
Claflin University will sponsor a series of public lecture-recitals featuring South Carolina female musicians and investigating their impact on music history and culture. Three programs will take place in March and April 2023, two in Orangeburg and one in Anderson. Each program will include an interactive lecture by a humanities scholar as well as a … Read more
The Center for Creative Partnerships will coordinate a series of public screenings and discussions of the documentary Meltdown in Dixie (2021), which examines the complexities of race and Southern culture through the story of a battle over display of a Confederate flag in Orangeburg, SC. SC Humanities supported the documentary Meltdown in Dixie with a Major … Read more
The Center for Civil Rights History and Research at the University of South Carolina has created a traveling exhibit based on the archival exhibit “Justice for All: South Carolina and the American Civil Rights Movement” that was on display at the Hollings Special Collections Library from February – August 2019. The exhibit will be on … Read more
Coastal Carolina University will host their third “Gullah Geechee Community Day” on Saturday, February 25, 2023 in downtown Conway. The event will feature performers, presentations, workshops, genealogy research assistance, vendors, food trucks, and more. SC Humanities supported this program with a Major Grant. Gullah Geechee Community Day highlights the significance of Gullah Geechee cultures and the wider … Read more
The Mather Museum and Interpretive Center will offer performative tours of the Mather school from February – April 2023, with special educational tours during Black History Month and additional tours for the general public in March and April. The tours will be recorded and archived for promotional efforts. SC Humanities supported this project with a … Read more
