SC Arts Advocacy Week
February 10-14, 2025
Amplify your voice at the Statehouse, learn more about the amazing creative industry in South Carolina, and find out how you can support the arts all year long!
Follow us on social media to tune into advocacy content, and take action using the resources on this page. SCAA members will also receive daily alerts during the week, so be sure you join for FREE today!
Share our content throughout the week, or make your own post using the resources below. Be sure to tag us!
Raise Your Voice: Look for this icon on the schedule below for specific calls to action on each day of Arts Advocacy Week.
BONUS: Join us on February 13th for SC Arts Day at the State House for our most important opportunity to raise your voice!
Learn more about our legislative priorities, advocacy tips, tricks and resources, and what to expect at SC Arts Day by watching our Pre-Arts Advocacy Week Webinar from January 29th!
Toolkits
Use our Social Media Toolkit to help us spread the word about the incredible impact the arts have in South Carolina with assets for posts, newsletters, and websites!
Check out our Digital Advocacy Toolkits for some easy ways to take action in your community, in your classroom, or at home!
Arts Advocacy Week is full of opportunities for your to learn and take action without leaving home. Be sure to follow us on social media so you don’t miss a thing!
Monday, February 10 – Kick Off Day
Raise Your Voice: Help us spread the word about the amazing work that arts organizations do in your community. Spotlight them on social media, or make plans to attend a local event!
EVENTS
12 PM – Advocacy Week Discussion – Facebook Live
The Impact of Community Arts Programs
Matthew Mardell, Director, Colleton Museum
Dolly Patton, Executive Director, Arts Center of Kershaw County
Jeff Robinson, Executive Director, South Carolina Arts Alliance
The arts are a powerful tool for community development. Tune into this discussion with local leaders to learn how local arts festivals and the SC Cultural District program pool resources across multiple sectors to bring people together, boost the local economy, increase tourism, and maximize the benefits of arts and culture.
Tuesday, February 11 – Celebrating Arts Education
Raise Your Voice: Are you, or is someone you know, a product of arts education? Make a social media post about your experience in the arts, and how it has impacted your life!
EVENTS
11:30 AM – Advocacy Week Discussion – Facebook Live
Arts Rich Schools – Culture, Climate, and Other Shared Goals
Kim Wilson, Director, Arts in Basic Curriculum Institute
Mary Leslie Anderson, Principal, League Academy
Angela Jackson, Fifth Grade Teacher, Woodland Heights Elementary School
Kevin Morrisey, Visual Arts Teacher, Fort Dorchester High School
We know that the arts have an incredible impact on student learning across the curriculum, but what about other stakeholders in educational outcomes? A school wide commitment to arts learning can aid in the development of more engaging culture and promote a climate that increases educator satisfaction and retention. In this panel discussion representing different roles, levels, and regions of the state, we’ll explore how arts rich learning environments contribute to the shared goals of everyone in the school building.
Wednesday, February 12 – Arts and the Economy
Raise Your Voice: The Arts contribute $14.1 Billion annually to our State’s economy, including over 123,000 jobs, and over $360 million in tax revenue. Let everyone know that the arts are an industry — and a pretty big one!
EVENTS
11:00 AM – SC Arts Summit (SC Arts Day) – Spearman Center for Arts Innovation
6:30 PM – Networking Reception – Spearman Center for Art Innovation
Thursday, February 13 – Legislative Action Day
Raise Your Voice: Ask your legislator to support the arts in 2025 using our action campaign — it will only take a few minutes! Share it with a friend so they can join our efforts!
EVENTS
Arts Day 2025 – SC State House
8:00 AM – Legislative Breakfast
9:00 AM – 11 AM – Legislative Meetings
Are you local to Columbia? We invite you to join us for a rally and special performances on the State House steps (South Side) from 11:30 to 1:30 — no registration required!
Friday, February 14 – Day of Gratitude
