The Community Arts Education Impact Award honors an organization that demonstrates exceptional passion and commitment to arts education in its community. This award recognizes nonprofits, local government affiliates, museums, or businesses that actively increase access to arts learning through dedicated programming in arts education or arts-integrated instruction. By fostering creativity and expanding opportunities for engagement, the recipient of this award exemplifies the power of the arts to inspire, educate, and strengthen communities. 

Criteria for Nomination
     The nominated organization must:
  • Demonstrate a sustained commitment to arts education through dedicated programming and direct involvement in arts instruction.
  • Be a 501(c)(3) registered nonprofit and its work should include SC communities.
  • Increase access to arts learning for diverse or underserved communities.
  • Develop strong partnerships that enhance arts education opportunities.
  • Foster creativity and innovation through arts-integrated learning experiences.
  • Show measurable impact on the community through arts education initiatives.

Application Deadline: September 1, 2025

Current Winner

Spartanburg Philharmonic