SC Arts Day 2025

Summit Day – February 12, 2025
State House Day – February 13, 2025

Join us in Columbia for 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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Prepare for Arts Day

Pre-Arts Advocacy Week Webinar

January 29, 2025 @ 4 PM

We’re hosting a webinar to help advocates prepare for Arts Advocacy Week. Join us on January 29th 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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SC Arts Advocacy Week

February 10-14, 2025

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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February 12 – Summit Day

9:00 AM – 10:30 AM
Check-in

11:00 AM
Welcome
Jeff Robinson, Executive Director, SCAA

11:15 AM
Keynote: Understanding the Power of Our Music
Tayloe Harding, Dean, USC School of Music

12:15 PM
Lunch

12:45 PM                         
Lunch Session: Arts Commission Update
David Platts, Executive Director, SC Arts Commission

1:15 PM
Legislative Session Update
Jeff Robinson, Executive Director, SCAA

Networking Break

2:00 PM
Speaker/Presentation
Pam Breaux, President and CEO, National Assembly of State Arts Agencies

Networking Break

3:00 PM
Speaker/Presentation
Sherard “Shakeese” Duvall, Filmmaker

4:00 PM
Dinner Break/Check into Hotel

6:00 PM
Arts After Dark Reception

February 13 – State House Day

8:00am – 9:30am – Blatt 112
Legislative Breakfast
Network with fellow advocates and state legislators to kick off the day!

9:00am – 11:00am – Blatt and Gressette Bldgs
Legislative Meetings
Regional Captains will help you get to any meetings that they have confirmed in advance

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

11:30am
State House Steps Rally and Performances
Open to the public – No registration required.

Performances to Include:
Williston Elko Blue Fire Drumline
Williston, SC
Phi Mu Alpha Sinfonia Fraternity – Delta Sigma Chapter
Columbia, SC
Heart Inclusive Arts Community
Charleston, SC
Beaufort Middle School Rock Orchestra
Beaufort, SC
Young Appalachian Musicans
Pickens, SC

1:00pm
End of Day

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Thank you to our Arts Day Sponsors!

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