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South Arts Announces Winter 2024 Jazz Road Artists

South Arts is pleased to announce the Winter 2024 Jazz Road Artists—16 artists and ensembles receiving funding from the Jazz Road Tours initiative to promote and tour their artistry around the nation.

North and South Carolina: Join Us for Upcoming Listening Sessions!

Charles Phaneuf, South Arts' Vice President of Strategy, will be traveling to North and South Carolina in January 2024 to meet with our constituents, provide updates, and receive input!

Join Your State Arts Advocacy Event in the Coming Weeks!

Connect with your statewide arts advocacy organization and join your peers in voicing support for the arts.

South Arts Announces 54 Grant and Award Recipients

54 artists and arts organizations receiving support from four programs

New Initiative from the National Endowment for the Arts Supports Increased Opportunities for Arts Participation

Washington, DC—A new initiative from the National Endowment for the Arts (NEA) announced today aims to expand access to arts participation in our country. ArtsHERE will provide non-matching grant support for organizations that have demonstrated a commitment to equity within their practices and programming.

Welcome to Caroline Maddox, South Arts' Vice President of Advancement

Join us in extending a warm welcome to Caroline Maddox, the newest member of the South Arts executive leadership team!

Early-Bird Registration Open for South and Appalachian Creative Placemaking Summit

Registration is officially open for the South and Appalachia Creative Placemaking Summit to take place in Atlanta, GA, March 5-8, 2024.

South Arts Announces the 2023 Black Appalachian Storyteller Fellowship Recipients

In partnership with the National Association of Black Storytellers and Mid Atlantic Arts, each fellow receives a $5,000 and funds to attend the “In the Tradition…” Black Storytelling Festival and Conference

US Regional Arts Organizations Welcome Shannon Daut as National Director

The United States Regional Arts Organization (US RAOs) today announced the appointment of Shannon Daut as the US RAO Collective’s first ever National Director.

South Arts Welcomes Our Newest Board Members

As South Arts continues to grow, so does our Board of Directors! These 30 leaders from our nine-state region and beyond work in and support the creative sector through their professional and volunteer efforts.