SC Arts Commission Press Releases

Jan. 12, 2010

Media Contacts:

Milly Hough
(803) 734-8698

Misty Moore

(803) 734-8620

COLUMBIA, S.C. – The South Carolina Arts Foundation seeks excellent quality artwork to include in the South Carolina Art Auction, the centerpiece of the 2010 South Carolina Arts Gala, an evening celebration of the Elizabeth O’Neill Verner Governor’s Awards for the Arts on Thursday, May 6 at the Columbia Museum of Art. Interested artists should submit the following by Feb. 22 to Art Auction, S.C. Arts Foundation, 1800 Gervais Street, Columbia, S.C., 29201:

- DVD or CD-ROM containing up to 10 images in a jpeg format with a maximum resolution at or less than 1024 x 768 pixels of representative or available works.
- Checklist including title, date, medium, size and price
- Resume or bio
- Artist statement (not to exceed 250 words)
- Self-addressed stamped envelope for return of materials

Additional submission guidelines are available on the Web site or by calling (803) 734-8696. A panel composed of members of the S.C. Arts Foundation and arts professionals will select the artwork for the auction. For more information, contact Harriett Green, (803) 734-8762 or hgreen@arts.sc.gov.

About SCAF:
Established in 1972, the S.C. Arts Foundation is a nonprofit organization dedicated to recognizing, encouraging and supporting the art and artists of South Carolina. Throughout its history, the SCAF has pursued creative ways to help the business community and private citizens contribute to a thriving arts community across the state. The organization is led by a diverse board of directors comprised of statewide business and civic leaders, artists, educators and others interested in supporting the rich variety of artistic expression found in the Palmetto State. For more information, visit www.SouthCarolinaArts.com/Foundation or call (803) 734-8696.

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