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South Arts Announces 2026 Cross-Sector Impact Grant Recipients Centering Community Health & Wellness

Awarding more than $360,000 in multi-year support grants to 26 organizations across the Southeastern region centering arts, health, wellness, and collaboration within their communities

South Arts Announces Doug Shipman as Next President and CEO

Today, South Arts is pleased to announce the appointment of Doug Shipman as the regional arts organization’s next President and CEO. Shipman will officially assume the position on January 20, 2026.

South Arts Announces Cultural Sustainability Awardees

South Arts is pleased to announce the recipient class of its Cultural Sustainability program, awarding more than $1.17 million in general operating grants to 17 organizations located among its nine-state region.

South Arts Announces Summer 2025 Jazz Road Artists

Fourteen jazz artists and ensembles awarded up to $15,000 to develop tours into communities across the country