SC Arts Day 2026

Summit Day – February 11, 2026
State House Day – February 12, 2026

Join us in Columbia for SC Arts Day, our annual gathering of arts advocates from around the State. We’ll kick off the celebration with a Summit Day filled with networking, guest speakers, advocacy training, and more! Then, we’ll see you at the State House to meet with legislators and rally on the steps.

Whether you attend both days, or just one, don’t miss this opportunity to raise your voice for the arts!

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SC Arts Advocacy Week

February 9-13, 2026

Can’t join us in person? We’ll be celebrating all week long with digital content. Follow us on social media, or become a free member to receive daily content in your inbox!

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Legislative Briefing – Webinar

January 27, 2026 @ 1 PM

We’re hosting a webinar to help advocates prepare for Arts Advocacy Week. Join us on January 27th to learn more about:

  • Our legislative priorities
  • Advocacy strategies, including how to talk to legislators
  • What to expect if you are attending SC Arts Day
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SCHEDULE

February 11 – Summit Day*

Columbia Museum of Art
1515 Main St, Columbia, SC 29201

9:00 AM – 10:30 AM
Check-in – Upstairs Loft

10:40 AM
Welcome/Housekeeping

11:00 AM
Keynote
Tayloe Harding, Dean, USC School of Music

12:00 PM
Lunch

12:40 PM       
Lunch Session: Arts Commission Update
David Platts, Executive Director, SC Arts Commission

1:00 PM
Legislative Session Update
Jeff Robinson, Executive Director, SCAA

Networking Break

1:45 PM
Ayanna Hudson, Chief Programs Officer, Americans for the Arts

2:45 PM
Zabriel Rivers, Musician and Gullah Geechee Storyteller

3:45 PM
Stephanie Cureton and Alyson Dixon, Dance Collaborative

4:45 PM
Break/Check into Hotels

6:30 PM
Reception – Downstairs Gallery

*Schedule subject to change.

February 12 – State House Day*

South Carolina Arts Commission Offices/Town Theatre and South Carolina State House
1026 Sumter St STE 200, Columbia, SC 29201

8:00am 
Check-in/Legislative Meetings
South Carolina Arts Commission Offices

8:40am
Welcome and Opening
Town Theatre

9:00am – 11:00am
Legislative Meetings

10:00am – 11:30am
Recognitions in State House Chambers

Optional: Join us the gallery for these recognitions, or call your legislators from the floor for a conversation outside of the chambers.

11:30am
State House Steps Rally and Performances (Main Street Facing Side)
Open to the public – No registration required.

Featuring performances by:

-Beaufort Middle School Gryphon Orchestra
-HEART Inclusive Arts Community
–Hand Middle School Band
-Poetry Out Loud participants
-Soda City Brass Band

1:00 pm
Lunch @ SC Arts Commission Offices

*Schedule subject to change.

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Thank you to our Arts Day Sponsors!

Grand Sponsors

OTR Media Logo

Presenting Sponsors

SCGSAH Foundation Logo
Charleston Stage logo

Supporters

Spartanburg Philharmonic Logo
Arts Center of Greenwood Logo

Friends

Palmetto State Arts Education
HEART Inclusive Arts Community
The Long Bay Symphony

Additional Support From

South Arts logo