Art & Literature
2019 North Charleston Arts Fest poster design competition underway
The City of North Charleston is calling upon South Carolina visual artists to participate in the 2019 North Charleston Arts Fest Poster Design Competition. The winning piece will become the official poster design of the 2019 North Charleston Arts Fest, taking place May 1-5, and will be featured on all promotional materials and merchandise, including…
Read MoreThe South Carolina Writers’ Association – Pawleys Island Writers’ Conference Receives Grant From the South Carolina Humanities
Writers from all over South Carolina are attending the Pawleys Island Writer’s Conference hosted by the South Carolina Writers’ Association (SCWA). Thanks, in part, to a $1,000 grant from South Carolina Humanities, writers will learn from some of the best authors and teachers in the industry. SCWA board President, Carol-Ann Rudy says, “We are very…
Read MoreThe Mill Celebrates 10 Years of Underground Art
The Mill has been an art venue for underground artists for over 10 years. It was created as an art venue by artist Phillip Hyman to support little-known artists who usually are not asked to be in other shows because of what and how they paint. Many artists received their first break showing at the…
Read MoreCharleston Artists Sought For ArtFields 2019
With more than $140,000 up for grabs in prize money this year, ArtFields (Lake City, South Carolina’s nine-day art exhibition and competition) is officially accepting submissions in all media from artists who live in its 12 participating Southern states. Submissions will be accepted through November 5, 2018, accepted artists will be notified in December, and winners will be announced at the close of ArtFields,…
Read MorePalmettoPride’s New Public Art to Prevent Litter Project Open
PalmettoPride is looking to install five public art projects in a new Public Art for Litter Prevention Contest. Five artists will be selected to create a spot of pride in their communities and receive $500 for their efforts. The contest opened Sept. 4 and will accept art submissions until October 1. PalmettoPride hosts free community…
Read More2018 Enduring Spirit Awards to honor the achievements of African American women in the Midlands
The Friends of African American Art & Culture (FAAAC) present the second annual Enduring Spirit Awards, to be held at the Columbia Museum of Art on Thursday, September 27, 2018, at 6:00 p.m. The awards recognize the outstanding achievements of African American women in the Midlands who are working to improve their communities. “The Enduring…
Read MoreS.C. State Fair competitive events entry deadline September 1
The entry deadline for competitive events at this year’s South Carolina State Fair is September 1. More than $300,000 in premiums will be offered in agriculture, art, crafts, flowers, and livestock again during this year’s 149th anniversary fair, which runs October 10-21. “Our competitive events are a hallmark of our annual fair and showcase the…
Read MoreThe Slave Dwelling Project, Historic Charleston Foundation and the Charleston Gaillard Center Present “Prints in Clay”
The Charleston Gaillard Center announces Prints in Clay, a day-long multimedia artistic and educational exploration into the many significant contributions of African-Americans to the history and culture of the community. The four-part program consists of a historical tour, a visual exhibit, a curated dinner, and an evening concert. This program was developed in partnership with…
Read MoreCharleston to Charleston Literary Festival Releases Full 2018 Schedule
Charleston to Charleston, Inc. announced the full schedule for their festival in Charleston, S.C., from November 8–11, 2018. The Charleston to Charleston Literary Festival is a partnership between the Charleston South Carolina Library Society and the Charleston Trust in the UK. This year’s program showcases: ● Legendary editor Tina Brown, who kept diaries through her eight…
Read MorePassing of Celebrated Author Revives Debate Over Postcolonial Views
“Naipaul’s legacy is complex – but his writing must be celebrated,” writes essayist Amit Chaudhuri. “His comments about Islam, women and Africa were often unjustified, unpleasant and untrue – but that can be acknowledged alongside his gifts.” Novelist Vidiadhar Surajprasad Naipaul, known as V.S. Naipaul, passed this month at age 85. Born in Chaguanas, Trinidad,…
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